With an aim to give foreign visitors a taste of famous Kerala massage during the Commonwealth Games, Delhi’s health department had approached Kerala government a couple of months ago for assistance to select masseurs who could be trained in massages that could be used to give relief to tired or injured athletes.

Health minister Kiran Walia said research has shown that masseurs of Indian system of medicine like Ayurveda are among the best in the world. She claimed that masseurs specializing in sports-related massages were an important component of the health arrangements for the Games.

What makes Kerala Hub of Ayurveda Tourism in India?

Kerala is the best place in India to go for an Ayurvedic treatment and only place in India where Ayurveda practiced in most traditional manner. State played vital role in keeping the magic of Ayurveda alive and spreading the concept of Ayurveda medical tourism to the world. Another important aspect is equable climate and the natural abundance of forest with a large variety of herbs and medicinal plants make Kerala a wonder destination for Ayurveda. Kerala climate remains moderate throughout the year. Patients take comparatively lesser time to recuperate from ailments because of this. Along with many hospitals equipped with professionally qualified practitioner state-of-art medical technology with professionally qualified well-trained practitioner to get best treatment.

Ayurveda is the ancient Indian way of healing. It originated in India more than 10,000 years ago and is believed to be the oldest healing science in existence, from which all other systems emerged.  Few of the reason for increasing Ayurveda tourism in Kerala are Kerala is the only place in India where Ayurveda is practice in the ancient manner along with equable climate and the natural abundance of forest with a large variety of herbs and medicinal plants make Kerala a wonder destination for Ayurveda. Also you can experience some of the best Ayurveda spas and Ayurvedic hospitals in Kerala with world standards to rejuvenate your body and soul and to start a fresh life.

Kerala Ayurveda tourism is famous for its Ayurvedic therapies which help to rejuvenate body and soul. Medical Tourism in Kerala is rather a new concept which has gained immense popularity nowadays.

There are a number of reasons which has led to the promotion of medical tourism in Kerala. Patients from abroad come to India for medical treatments not only by the low cost factor but also by the exceptional hospitality offered by healthcare centers. Kerala having a pool of trained doctors and nurses with an excellent network of hospitals that offer international standard treatments. Many of Kerala doctors who have trained or worked abroad have returned to India to work here. Another most major reason is the weather of Kerala that stays moderate throughout the year. Patients take comparatively lesser time to recuperate from ailments because of this. Apart from medical treatment in Kerala, they are provided with the wonderful opportunity to enjoy the scenic beauty of the state that allows them to have an ideal recuperation.

The Kerala state government in collaboration with the various tour operators, tour agents, hoteliers and with the people of medical field is trying to develop Kerala as a world class destination for medical tourism and treatment.

Ayurvedic oil massages help in releasing and eliminating toxic materials from the bloodstream and from the body. Generally medicated warm oil applied all over your body. This helps the skin to absorb oil quickly due to its warmth. And after few minutes, massaging is done using the entire palm and finger tips.

Ayurvedic oil massages have wide range of benefits. With the right kind of massages with right kind of physician, you can get several physical and mental conditions under control. If you are using Ayurvedic body massage on daily basis you will find better stamina and energy, perfect sound sleep, enhances the complexion and the luster of the skin, promotes longevity and nourishes and tones all the parts of the body and help to keep your body free of illness and toxins.

Kerala government has declared the period following Monsoon (June – November) as Monsoon rejuvenation package part of Kerala Ayurveda tourism. In this particular season health resorts and clinics in Kerala all set to pamper and rejuvenate the tourists with various Ayurvedic health packages.

Kerala Monsoon rejuvenation package includes number of treatments ranging from de-stressing to anti-ageing, weight loss and rejuvenation. But most popular among it all is the rejuvenation package of panchakarma which consists of an array of beneficial massages to rejuvenate body and soul. Ayurveda rejuvenation packages helps to strengthen and balance your whole body, improves circulation and vitality, and rejuvenates your skin. It produces a youthful influence for the skin and helps to balance.

Ayurveda is the ancient Indian way of healing. It originated in India more than 10,000 years ago and is believed to be the oldest healing science in existence, from which all other systems emerged. Kerala is the only place in India where Ayurveda is practice in the ancient manner.  As per Ayurveda specialists, the rainy season (June – August) is the best time for Ayurvedic treatments as the atmosphere remains dust free and cool, which helps open the pores of the body to the maximum. 

Ayurveda believes in the treatment of not just the affected part, but the individual as a whole. Kerala Ayurvedic treatments and rejuvenation therapies are natural way to refresh you, eliminate all toxic imbalances from the body and to regain resistance and good health. Most of the Ayurvedic therapies help to strengthening the immune system, preventing and curing diseases without any side effects.

There are number of resorts and hospitals throughout state which are integral parts of Kerala Ayurveda tourism and offering customized Ayurveda holiday packages which help you to rejuvenate your body and soul and to start a fresh life. Kerala Ayurveda provides number of treatments ranging from de-stressing, anti-ageing, weight loss joint pains and general rejuvenation. Some of the popular Ayurveda destinations in Kerala for Ayurveda health tours are Trivandrum, Munnar, Thottapally, Cochin, Alleppey, Kovalam Beach, Kumarakom and Periyar. Normally Ayurveda packages tours span a time period of four days to two weeks.