Ayurveda in India: Explore The Ancient Healing Technique of Ayurveda

India is a soulful and diverse country, known for its cultural traditions, diverse population, colourful festivals, and of course their spices. However, India is also a birthplace to something much more sacred, which is the ‘Ayurveda treatment’ that started around 6,000 BCE from the ‘oral tradition’ to the ‘Vedas’ and then into sacred texts on Ayurveda, popularly known as the ‘Charaka Samhita’, ‘Sushruta Samhita’ and the ‘Bhela Samhita’.

These texts influenced and offered knowledge that involves balance, nature and peace, which in turn gave rise to the Ayurveda in India, treatment of the mind and body, preserved since the ancient times and channelling the wisdom of the sages.

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What is Ayurveda in India?

The term Ayurveda means ‘life-knowledge’, and is considered to be one of the most holistic approaches to treat the human body. The Ayurveda in India has been divided among 8 basic components of treatment, which are Kayachikitsa (general medicine of the body), Kaumara Bhrtya (for children, paediatrics), Salyatantra (Surgeon techniques), Shalakyatantra (treatment of the ailments that has an effect upon the ears, nose, throat, etc), Bhutavidya (mollification of the possessing spirits), Agadatantra (toxicology), Rasayantantra (rejuvenation for the longevity of life), Vajikaranatantra (to increase the viability of sexual pleasures).

Having been divided amongst a vast variety of categories, the Ayurveda followed the historical and ancient text and believed that the Universe and your spirit along with your physical body are in tandem together and if a disease or problem occurs, it is because that the mind is out of balance with the universe. Hence, Ayurveda names seven tissues, which are rasa (plasma), rakta (blood), mamsa (muscles), meda (fat), asthi (bones), majja (marrow), and shukra (semen).

What are the Dosha's (Elements) Of Ayurveda?

According to the texts, the Ayurvedic treatment follows the ancient tradition by classifying the body into elements found in the universe such as space, air, fire, water, and earth. These elements are, in turn, dedicated to form the human body and form the three ‘doshas’ of the treatment.

All the people in the world occupy a mix of these universal elements and consecutively inherit a blend of the three doshas. ‘Vata Dosha’ (space & air), ‘Pitta Dosha’ (fire & water), and the final ‘Kalpa dosha’ (earth and water). Eventually, these three doshas are created for your body to work together including the organs and the numerous functions that this rigorous body executes so that the body is one with the Universe and in harmony with all things around you.


Ayurvedic treatment also follows that the fluidity of the body from within known as channels can be maintained and balanced through the practices of massage, yoga, and meditation which will ultimately help the body to relax and breathe out the exhaustion or disease. Ayurveda in India has eight ways to detect problems and firmly believes in the concept of ‘Dinacharya’ which propagates that natural cycle involving sleeping, walking, meditation, and working etc. is significant for your health.

The World Health Organisation has regarded Ayurveda as a traditional system of medicine, and much scientific research has been conducted to find more benefits as well as the contradictions of this branch of medicine.

Benefits of Ayurvedic treatment

The benefits of the procedure can be experienced into many categories such as it ‘minimizes stress’ of the mind and helps you work better on your physical and mental health and strike a balance between the two. It helps you to shed those extra fats stuck in your body and maintain it with the natural exercise prescribed by the treatment. Ayurveda in India majorly focuses on the inner strength of the body, which, as a chain reaction follows, will affect your outer appearance, giving one a healthy, glowing, and happy feeling from inside out. The Ayurvedic treatment has also been successful in preventing diabetes and high blood pressure, which nowadays have been a significant cause of dangerous diseases. Thus, the therapy cleanses your body and offers a much safer alternative than other fields of medicine.

Availability of Ayurvedic treatment in India

This holistic approach has broadened its execution within the various parts of India, particularly the Southern part of India. Places such as Kerala and Karnataka. Also one can find good Ayurvedic centres and hospitals as well as resorts in the Northern and Western part of the country such as in Goa, Rajasthan, and New Delhi etc. Also, a pleasant environment is recommended during the treatment, preferably the backwaters of Kerala or the forests within which many of these Ayurvedic resorts are built.

Best time for Ayurvedic treatment

Although Ayurvedic medicine can be taken for the whole year, the best time to indulge in the procedure is considered the ‘monsoon season’ for it is a pleasant season after the hot summers and offers a clean atmosphere as, during the season, the pollution levels drop. These aspects eventually help to better your health and reinforce the treatment process. The tissues known as ‘Dhatus’ become quite mushy during the season, and the Ayurveda practices and therapies have better chances to show its effects.

Average cost of Ayurvedic treatment

Ayurveda in India is considered reasonable and suitable to the pockets of middle and low-income groups. The price ranges for different treatments such as Panchkarma treatment is charged around INR 200-1500 per day while a seven-day package costs around INR 10,000-15,000 (service & oil cost included). Also, the Ayurveda hospitals are a cheaper and effective option for those who are unable to afford the high-cost range.

Best Places for Ayurvedic treatment in India

1. Dhathri Ayurveda hospital & Panchakarma Centre, Kerala

This centre is one of the popular places for Ayurvedic medicine. This Hospital and Panchakarma centre was inaugurated as a healing centre in a small town of Kayamkulam and possessed an ancient tradition of Ayurvedic heritage of more than 300 years. Today this centre stands as an epitome of the sacred methods of the Ayurveda in India combined with scientific research by Dr Sajikumar, who maintains his forefathers’ foundation has brought about a revolution in the execution of the Ayurvedic treatment authenticity. With quality deliverance, this place is an excellent pick for those who want to rejuvenate their mind, body, and soul.

Address: Puthiyavila .P.O, Velanchira, Kayamkulam, Kerala, India
E-mail: [email protected]
Contact: +918129225555/ +914792431535 Website: www.dhatriayurveda.com

2. Keraleeyam Ayurvedic Resort, Alleppey, Kerala.

Situated near the banks of Punnamada Lake, it is one of the most pleasant places for Ayurveda in India located in Alappuzha in Kerala. The Keraleeyam Ayurvedic resort provides a great view of the backwaters and comfortable cottages away from all the chaotic struggles of the city. While a particular resort usually gives you a good room and service, this resort offers a soothing treatment of nature and amidst the natural environment along with the comfort of the great door to door facilities. One can find luxury and quality in tandem here.

Address: Keraleeyam, Punnamada road, Alappuzha (Alleppey) Kerala, India.
E-mail: [email protected]
Contact: +91 4772231468
Website: www.keraleeyam.com

3. Devaaya-The Ayurveda and Nature Cure Centre, Goa

Enclosed by the waters of the Mandovi River, this centre is located on an islet off the coast of Goa. The Devaaya centre is quite famous in the state of beaches. Maintained by the Alcon-Victor Group, this healing centre is deeply rooted within the ancient Vedic philosophy and offers services and treatments for various ailments, thereby providing holistic healing & wellness. They work in all such as obesity, joint pain, paralysis, diabetes, stress, arthritis, and high BP etc. Also, the centre conducts programmes on preventive health care, women’s health, and post-chemotherapy etc. Thus, this centre in the state of Goa delivers quality with ambience and betterment towards one’s health!

Address: Devaaya – Ayurveda & Nature Cure Centre Divar Island, Goa, India.
E-mail: [email protected]
Contact: +91-832- 2280500 / 2280878 / 2280879
Website: www.devaaya.com

4. Nagarjuna Ayurvedic Centre

The Nagarjuna Ayurveda group was initially established in Kerala and slowly evolved its estate into various centres all over the country. The Nagarjuna Ayurvedic centre provides an overall round treatment with the use of their authentic herbs and procedures sanctioned by certified doctors. The name of the Nagarjuna group is particularly after the sage Nagarjuna, is also known as the ‘the medicine Buddha’ has a history of its own. This Ayurvedic centre, located in Kalady, Kerala specialises in the treatment of Panchakarma. The Nagarjuna groups primarily focus on detoxifying the body through the many slots of the human body and cleansing it from inside out.

Address: Nagarjuna Ayurvedic Centre Ltd. Kalady, Ernakulam District, Kerala, India
E-mail: [email protected]
Contact: +91 484 2463350/ +91 9747553254
Website: www.nagarjunaayurveda.com

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Ayurveda in India is also a centre to the real secrets of natural medicine, which is steadily rising in the ranks of many medicinal treatments already existing in the world, with its more exceptional approach of the body, mind and spirit!