Rejuvenating ayurvedic massage, the Kairali way

PALAKKAD - A massage on a wooden plank in natural light with no air-conditioners or music systems around might not be your idea of a relaxing massage, but this is what a rejuvenating ayurvedic massage at the Kairali health resort is all about.

Set amid 55 acres of lush green land, the resort in Palakkad, about 380 km from state capital Thiruvananthapuram, provides a cure for the ailing body and mind in nature’s lap.

The complex houses 30 pyramid-shaped cottages with structures based on Vastu Shastra - the ancient Indian building science.

The resort offers treatments for ailments like sinusitis, migraine, arthritis, skin diseases, infertility, slip disc and spondylitis. It also has wellness packages for obesity, de-stressing and rejuvenation.

There is an ayurvedic centre that has a separate massage section for men and women.

A two-kilometre-long artificial water stream flows through the resort that has as many as 700 coconut trees, 600 mango trees and a few medicinal trees like neem and pepper.

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Need to de-stress? Walk into a spa!

"Is the pressure, okay," asks the masseur softly, as her hands move surely on tired, abused calf muscles. A musical melody wafts through the small speakers, with the lights kept moodily low for the ambience.

It's not a spa situated in the salubrious environs of a five-star hotel, but located in the busy Super Market-1, a complex of offices, shops and popular restaurants, in this suburban town next to the Indian capital. It perhaps reflects the trend of bringing wellness treatments out of the luxury service sector - to a more prosaic, daily need.

Blue Terra Spa is the brain child of Kapil Dhameja and Sanyog Jain, both graduates from the Indian Institute of Management in Kolkata.

"I wanted to do something in the wellness sphere," said Dhameja, who has worked with a healthcare multinational for over 10 years.

So, along with his friend, Dhameja decided to take the plunge to open a chain of health spas. Gurgaon was chosen for their first venture - the choice shaped not only available real estate but also the profile of the residents.

"The market has a number of condominiums surrounding it, where the residents are prosperous, well-travelled," he said.

In fact, despite being open for only two months, the spa has already attracted a dedicated clientele, several of them expatriates. "We are now getting several return clients. In fact, that's what we want. This is not to be treated only for a special occasion, but something for which a person can come, say after work for de-stressing," he said.

Located on the fifth floor of Super Market, the visitor is greeted by a flower-bedecked Ganesha in front of the glass door of the spa. When a client walks in, he or she is greeted with a glass of water and hand towels, while the menu of available treatments is explained.

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Short sleep ups risk of premature death

London, May 5 (IANS) People who sleep for less than six hours each night were 12 percent more likely to die prematurely than those who get the recommended six to eight hours.

The study by the University of Warwick and Federico II University Medical School, Italy, provides evidence of the direct link between short duration of sleep and an increased chance of dying prematurely.

The research also notes that consistent overlong sleeping (over nine hours a night) can be a cause for concern. While, unlike short sleeping, overlong sleeping does not in itself increase the risk of death, it can be a significant marker of underlying serious and potentially fatal illnesses.

The study looked at the relationship between the level of habitual duration of sleep and mortality by reviewing 16 prospective studies from Britain, the US, European and East Asian countries.

The study included more than 1.3 million participants, followed up for up to 25 years, with more than 100,000 deaths recorded, said a Warwick release.
Francesco Cappuccio, professor the University of Warwick and consultant physician, said: 'Whilst short sleep may represent a cause of ill-health, long sleep is believed to represent more an indicator of ill-health.'

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Weight loss management through Yoga processes

An effective weight loss management requires a constant sense of awareness and self-control, coupled with adoption of healthy lifestyle choices. The focus is on positive goals such as improved health, fitness, increased self-esteem and the ultimate goal of any weight loss programme should be the establishment of permanent life style changes both in food habits & physical activity patterns.

A naturopath / Ayurvedic doctor should guide you on the path to your desired (read ideal) weight-loss. For deriving optimum results, you are advised to strictly follow the program recommended by the doctor as it aids in weight loss in a healthy, sustainable manner over a period of time. At the same time, please note that we cannot give any specific guarantee on weight loss, as this depends on various factors that are outside the scope of this package.

Maintaining a healthy weight keeps ailments like hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes and heart diseases at bay. It also helps the functioning of physiological systems such as cardiovascular, circulatory, respiratory and eliminative systems in their optimum level.

Loss of weight adopting holistic and systematic approach like Balanced Diet, Tailor made Yoga Processes, Proper Exercise Regimen and suitable Lifestyle help to maintain the desirable weight and saves us from psychosomatic problems like depression. Any good retreat would give you a plan on departure as to what is to be done on a continual basis!

Luxurious yoga holidays destination and Rejuvenation Center Shreyasretreat

Holidays come from the idea of Holy Days; Days that are sacred and devoted to rest and renewal.  Holidays are days devoted to the self and our loved ones, so that we may find and be replenished by the peace of spirit - peace that already exists, and always has existed, in our hearts.

When such holiday is planned at a small and exclusive retreat catering to a discerning client base that prides in offering a blend of luxury and Yoga then it is the ultimate destination. The retreat should be a sacred space for rejuvenation and self-discovery in an elegant and classy environment. This way one can learn the nuances of Yoga without compromising the creature comforts.

The luxury Yoga retreat should also have the rejuvenation centre that pampers, relaxes and gently brings back balance in overworked lives.  Thus it should be a sacred space designed to give you quality time with those who mean most to you.  Most of all, it is an opportunity to re-connect with parts of yourself that you have not met for a while.

When the principal medium through which guests are exposed to is, Yoga - which is non-denominational and open to people of all faiths then one can undergo an unforgettable retreat.