Ayurveda Hospitals in Kerala

“Ayurveda” is a compound word that implies two connected ideas – “ the science of life” and “the art of living”. A 5000 year old holistic medical system, advocating a way of life and emphasizes prevention of disease, rejuvenation of our body systems and longevity of life. Ayurveda provides an integrated approach to preventing and treating illness through lifestyle modifications and natural therapies.

THE PHILOSOPHY OF AYURVEDA

Ayurveda draws its concept and theories from the primary spiritual teachings of India like vedas and upanishads.

Panchamahabhootha Philosophy – the five elemental theory states that everything in this universe is composed of basic five elements such as earth, water, fire, air and space and the only additional element the living things are credited with is Chaithanya or spirit/soul.

MOTO OF AYURVEDA

Preservation of health in healthy and treat ailments with breaking causative factors of pathogens. The theoretical side of Ayurveda provides insights into how to live one’s life in harmony with nature and natural laws and in rhythm. The practical side specifically gives guidelines for an intelligent, regulated diet and a daily routine. It also provides us with technique for stress management, exercises for increased fitness and alertness and helps us to take control of our lives and develop radiant health.

Perhaps the most important lesson Ayurveda has to teach is that our health is up to us. Everyday of our lives, every hour and every second, we can choose either health or illness. When we choose wisely, nature rewards us with health and happiness. When we persistently choose unwisely, nature in her wisdom, eventually sets us straight, she makes us sick and gives us a chance to restart and rethink our choices.

CONCEPT OF TRIDOSHA – VATHA – PITHA & KAPHA

The Tridosha while not prevalent to the naked eyes govern the biological, physiological and pathological functions of the body, mind and consciousness. Thought, feelings, speech, action, metabolism, likes and dislikes of one person differ from others. This makes the individuality of a person, which is the key factor in Ayurveda. Constitutional nature of every individual is different and is predetermined at the time of conception and remains the same throughout life.

AYURVEDA CLINICS

INDIA

Madukkakuzhy Ayurveda, India is located on the foothills of high ranges, in the middle of Madukkakuzhy plantations spreading over a landscape of 20 acres in Parathodu, Kanjirappally, Kottayam, Kerala. The Health Centre with 10 double rooms lying in the middle of a large tropical garden with Bananas, Pineapple, Papaya, Ginger, Turmeric, Cardamom, Nutmeg, pepper etc.

The centre is integrated to the family of Dr. Joy Mathew, Dr. Robin Jacob and Dr. Jobin J Madukkakuzhy permanently. The centre has its own Pharmacy and 90% of the medicines are produced in house.

GERMANY

Patients, who do not want to undertake the long journey to India can experience the well-known Madukkakuzhy Ayurveda quality in the Bavarian Rhön in the middle of Germany, at Kunzmann’s Hotel | Medical Care. This hotel has a long tradition as a health center and is the ideal partner for the endeavor. For more information reach us at info@ayurveda4u.de.

Authentic Ayurveda cure in GERMANY

Patients, who do not want to undertake the long journey to India can experience the well-known Madukkakuzhy Ayurveda quality at our Ayurveda-Centre in the hilly region and nature reservation of Bavarian Rhön in the middle of Germany-Bad Bocklet close to Bad Kissingen. In Bad Bocklet we offer three options:

1. At comfortable 4**** Hotel Kunzmanns

You live in the elegant comfortable 4**** Hotel Kunzmanns in Bad Bocklet with a beautiful modern SPA, Fitness-Room and Sauna on more than 1000 square-meter. A premium Ayurveda-cook prepares all meals individually for you according to your dosha-type. Ayurvedic consultations by a qualified Ayurveda-doctor from India and all treatments are given in-house. www.kunzmanns.de

2. Ambulant consultations and treatments

Ambulant consultations and treatments for local people can also be offered in our clinic together with Dr. W. Breitenbach in “von-Hutten-Straße 37” in the centre of Bad Bocklet. If needed you can choose a Hotel, or private rented room or holiday apartment as you like.

97708 Bad Bocklet · Tel. +49 (0) 9708 554 Mobil +49 175 6330058· For private insured people we offer the option to write a bill for the doctors consultation and the treatments according to the German register for medical services so that they can get this money from their private health care insurance.

3. Ayurvedic prevention treatment in a German Rehabilitation-Hospital in Bad Bocklet

Patients with more serious diseases the safety of a hospital with doctor and nurses in-house day and night is the first choice. You stay in a very nice, friendly and comfortable Hotel-Rooms; the food is not ayurvedic but vegetarian and Dr. Sajan Joseph will daily recommend from the Buffet what is the best for you according to your dosha and disease. Consultations and treatments will also take place in the Rehabilitation-hospital in our department and treatment rooms. www.rehazentrum-bb.de Bad Bocklet Frankenstraße 36.

HOMESTAY

As per the vision put forward by Dr. Joy Mathew – staying in a homely place will help a person relax physically and mentally and also helps him/her to achieve a better results from treatments.

At Madukkakuzhy Ayurveda you live alongside a strongly bonded Indian traditional Ayurveda family. Here, you can experience the special forms of Ayurvedic therapy and savor traditional homemade food, as well as learn yoga, meditation and Indian cuisine and one can observe at first hand, a family deeply united in their dedication to Ayurvedic tradition.

HOME STAY ON REQUEST

At Madukkakuzhy the guest along with Ayurveda Healing, gets a chance to experience the culture of India through different programs organized in line with the interest of the guest or by request and make their stay memorable.

• Cooking Classes.
• Saree wearing demonstration.
• Cultural dance.
• Mehandi.
• Portrait sketching.
• Garden visit.
• Pharmacy visit.
• Lectures on ayurveda and yoga.
• Dance workshop.
• Indian instrumental music.
• School visits.
• Village tour etc.

DAY AT MADUKKAKUZHY

Daily plans are scheduled after consulting the doctors and a typical day Madukkakuzhy Ayurveda is as follows

6:15 am – you can either enjoy the Yoga training for an hour or you can go for a morning walk (in alternate days) of 4.5 Kilometers (depends on the status of ailment and type of treatment you are undergoing).

7:30 – Morning tea – Variety of tea options.

8:00 am – Morning Consultation.

8:30 am – Breakfast – chance to enjoy the regional recipes – homemade Ayurvedic food for our guests.

Main Treatment of the Day!!!

11:00 am – Fresh Fruit Juice – available and fruits (regional) according to body types.

1:00 pm Lunch – Rice, Thoran, aviyal, sambar, mezhukkupuratty, morukachiyathu, pappdam, chammanthy, salads, payasam – most of the items used for the cooking are locally bought which includes papaya, jack fruit, banana, nutmeg, elephant foot, yam, cucumber, pumpkin, bitter gourd, ladies finger and Homemade curry mix etc.

3:00 pm – Second Treatment of the day (if needed).

4:00 pm – Tea and Fruits – available and fruits (regional).

6:30 pm – Dinner.

YOGA

The Holy land of India is home to several timeless traditions. Yoga the science of man, base on ancient Indian Wisdom and culture, is an art of living healthy, balance, peaceful and contented life. Its basically a way of life which has been evolved as a system to go beyond the personality complex and achieve absolute freedom, liberation of the spirit from the matter. Yoga creates a sense of union in all aspects of ourselves; in the body, mind and spirit.

The name YOGA is derived from Sanskrit word “YUJ” means to join to unite or to merge.

AYURVEDA & YOGA

• Ayurveda and Yoga are sister vedic sciences that have been united for thousands of years for the healing of body, mind and consciousness.
• Generally speaking, Ayurveda deals more with health of the body, while yoga deals with purifying the mind and consciousness, but in reality they complement and embrace each other.
• Ayurveda and Yoga both emphasize cleansing of the body for health and support of spiritual practices.
• Their methods are similar and work by expelling excess dosha and ama, or toxins, using the body’s natural routes of elimination.

YOGA TRAINERS

At Madukkakuzhy Ayurveda, Yoga is an integral part of our treatment program. Here you have an opportunity to learn yoga under the direct supervision of Dr. Robin Jacob.

Dr. Robin Jacob is a qualified Ayurveda Doctor who received training in Yoga at Vaidyaratnam Ayurveda College during his Ayurveda Studies and later on received training at Sivananda Yoga, Neyyar, Trivandrum. He also holds a post graduation degree in Yoga Therapy and works on a research in Medical Yoga and heads the yoga training at Madukkakuzhy Ayurveda, India.

Mrs. Anju Robin is trained in Yoga at Sivananda Yoga, Trivandrum and joins hand with Dr. Robin and coordinates the Yoga training at our centre.

TEACHING METHODOLOGY- SIVANANDA YOGA

Sivananda Yoga follows the teachings of Swami Sivananda, as brought to the west by his disciple Swami Vishnu-devananda.

The method is based on five principles

1. Proper exercise (Asana, focusing on twelve poses in particular).

2. Proper breathing (Pranayama).

3. Proper relaxation (Savasana).

4. Proper diet (Vegetarian).

5. Positive thinking (Vedanta) and meditation (Dhyana).

A typical class includes pranayama and is slow paced, allowing for a full exploration of each pose. After warming up with sun salutations, the focus is on mastery of the following twelve basic poses:

1. Headstand

2. Shoulderstand

3. Plow

4. Fish

5. Seated Forward Bend

6. Cobra

7. Locust

8. Bow

9. Seated Spinal Twist

10. Crow

11. Standing Forward Bend

12. Triangle

Madukkakuzhy Ayurveda offers for the travelling guests an unique experience in Ayurveda by taking them for a campus which includes narration on what is Ayurveda, pharmacy visit, treatment room visit, herbal garden visit and a warmhearted hospitality extended from a traditional Indian Christian family.

At Madukkakuzhy, we offer a great chance to enjoy the regional recipes with homemade Vegetarian food for our guests.

Lunch package includes:

• Traditional welcoming by the family.
• Introduction to the property by doctors.
• Pharmacy visit accompanied by doctors.
• Traditional Kerala vegetarian lunch.

(Rice, Thoran, aviyal, sambar, mezhukkupuratty, morukachiyathu, pappdam, chammanthy, salads and payasam. Most of the items used for the cooking are bought locally which includes papaya, jackfruit, banana, nutmeg, elephant foot, yam, cucumber, pumpkin, bitter gourd, ladies finger, Homemade curry mix etc).

We assure you that the guests will enjoy a taste which they have never experienced in hotels and restaurants in India.

• Prior information about the visit is mandatory.
• We request you to keep the campus clean (no littering) and please help us to maintain the serene nature of the campus.

(Smoking, use of alcohol & drugs are strictly prohibited inside the campus)