We are in the midst of a global pandemic.
With so much focus across the world on our health and the immune system, you’d be forgiven for rushing to your nearest supermarket to stock up on hand sanitiser and protective masks. However, some are taking a very different approach when trying to prevent the spread of viruses and disease.
Ayurveda originated over 5000 years ago in India. Often referred to as the “Mother of Healing”, this system of alternative medicine stems from Vedic culture. Taught for many thousands of years through oral tradition, this historic period derives its name from the Vedas – religious texts which have been interpreted and detail how people lived during the Vedic age.
The Vedic period may be long gone, but the beliefs and practices, particularly when it comes to medicine and healing, are still valued by many in modern civilisation.
If there’s one word that can summarise what Ayurveda is all about, it’s this: balance. What makes this system so interesting and perhaps unique, is the undeniable emphasis on how various elements of our lives and bodies must be in balance to achieve better health. No, this doesn’t mean you must learn to walk on a tightrope or walk in a straight line with a book on your head – what we are referring to here, is inner balance.
In order to successfully practice Ayurveda, you need to start paying close attention to the balance in your life. This covers your thinking, diet, and general lifestyle. Unlike in Western medicine, the emphasis tends to be on prevention rather than cure, and herbal remedies are used to cleanse and boost the body’s natural defences against disease.
Three principles (or doshas) known as Vata, Pitta and Kapha all work together to achieve this balance:
The subtle energy associated with movement, composed of space and air. Vata governs breathing, blinking, muscle and tissue movement, as well as the pulsation of the heart. If in balance, this promotes creativity and flexibility.
Made up of fire and water, Pitta is responsible for the body’s metabolic and digestive system, as well as absorption, assimilation, nutrition and body temperature. When in balance, pitta promotes understanding and intelligence.
This is the energy that forms the structure of the body, i.e. the bones, muscles and tendons. Kapha is essentially responsible for what holds the body’s cells together. Formed by Earth and Water, Kapha supplies the water needed for all of the body’s parts and systems. When in balance, this is expressed as love, calmness and forgiveness.
These three principles work in harmony to achieve the balancing of energy within the body, which in Ayurveda is crucial to achieving optimum health and keeping disease at bay.
We call this “the perfect unwind package” for a reason. Available for 7, 14 or 21 days, travellers can expect total relaxation during their time in beautiful Kerala. You’ll begin your journey with detailed consultations to find the three doshas of the body, which we mentioned earlier.
For those who are new to Ayurveda, let’s break down some of the highlights of the Body Immunisation package:
Destress and take some time out of busy day-to-day life with traditional massages, which use trusted techniques to loosen up the body and mind.
Designed to expel tensions, this therapy involves gently pouring liquids over the forehead, reducing stress and tension. This also supports blood circulation to the brain and nourishes the scalp for healthier hair.
Take a dip in a herbal oil bath, designed to release toxins from the body.
Among other rejuvenating therapies, you’ll also treat your taste buds to herbal teas and soups, which contain some of the most powerful herbs thought to help with symptoms associated with flu and COVID-19. Natural remedies made up of ingredients like ginger, turmeric and pippali have been linked to the relief of congestion, coughs and sneezing.
Want to see the area whilst in Kerala? Then check out our Nature and Ayurveda Wellness Package. This is the ultimate trip for those looking for total relaxation whilst giving their immune system a boost. This incredible package spans 17 nights and allows travellers the chance to see some of Kerala’s most famous landmarks and spectacular sights, such as the Cheeyappara Waterfalls in in Munnar and the Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Kovalam.
If we take only one lesson from the teachings and practices of Ayurveda, let it be this: listen to your body. Whilst we cannot confirm that there are any natural ways to prevent Coronavirus, we do know that stress can have a negative impact on our immune system. Various aspects of our lifestyle, such as what we eat and how much sleep we get can all throw our bodies out of balance, hindering our ability to fight disease.
This is where practicing Ayurveda may help us, especially as COVID-19 continues to spread across the globe. There is no miracle cure, that’s for certain, but that doesn’t mean you can’t or won’t benefit from the natural remedies the earth has to offer.
So why not give one of our body immunisation packages a try? From the beautiful sights of Kerala to the rejuvenating treatments, this might just be exactly what your body needs.
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