Kairali’s The Ayurvedic Healing Village is one of the few Ayurvedic Treatment centers to be registered as an Ayurvedic hospital by the Government of Kerala, which also recognizes us as the ‘model’ of an Ayurvedic health retreat. Our significant achievements in both healthcare and hospitality has made us an industry leader in both areas, as can be seen in our long list of accreditations and awards.
Training at our Ayurveda College in Kerala
Students of Kairali Ayurvedic Group benefit from four generations and eight decades of experience in Ayurveda treatments; giving us a well-deserved reputation for quality and authenticity. Our growing international reputation brings students from all over the world to our Ayurveda College and Training Institute in Palakkad, Kerala; aiming to earn a Diploma from a world-leader in Ayurvedic spa therapy.
Training courses at our Ayurvedic Massage College will provide you with exceptional expertise in Ayurveda theory and practice; a considerable advantage to spa therapists considering the unprecedented spread of Ayurvedic techniques internationally. Studying massage or Panchakarma with Kairali prepares you to provide these treatments at a very high level, enhancing the value of your therapy skills and work resume.
Some of our guests wish to gain introductory training in Ayurveda, Massage, Yoga or Meditation, and we are pleased to provide fifteen day beginners’ courses at our luxury retreat center in Palakkad, Kerala – the home of Ayurveda in India.
Learn About Ayurveda
Those with an interest in complementary or holistic approaches to health should consider starting with the therapy that has the longest lineage. Ayurveda, the ancient health practice of India is thought by some historians to predate even ancient Egyptian medicine. Acknowledged as the inventor of modern day surgery, Ayurvedic Treatment and detoxification methods have remained popular for thousands of years, and their success now precipitates the worldwide spread of this natural and traditional wellbeing knowledge.
The first thing to learn about Ayurveda is that the body must always be viewed as a whole, rather than in its separate parts. This means accepting the body as part of an integrated system, involving mind, body and soul. Ayurveda offers curative, as well as preventative methods of health and understands that a united approach to lifestyle ensures true health and longevity.
While viewing all individuals as part of an interwoven community, Ayurveda also looks deeply into each individual. This is the reason that no two courses of Ayurveda Treatment can ever be the same. Guests undertake an initial consultation with one of our experienced and compassionate Ayurvedic doctors, who remain in a supervisory role in order to tailor their treatments perfectly to their body type and individual health needs.
Part of this initial consultation, or ‘Prakriti Analysis’ is the diagnosis of the individual’s body type, or Ayurvedic dosha. Ayurvedic dosha theory is built upon the ancient metaphysics of the five elements, which appear in different combinations in each of us, forming our unique individuality. The tri-dosha system consists of; Vata Dosha, representing ether and air; Pita Dosha representing fire and water; and Kapha Dosha, representing water and earth.
The Retreat Environment at The Ayurvedic Healing Village
Guests undergoing Panchakarma detoxification or another Ayurveda treatment can expect a transformative procedure a Kairali’s The Ayurvedic Healing Village. Our precisely tailored individual courses of treatment are intense processes, ensuring deep and long-lasting renewal of health. For this reason, guests benefit all the more from our tranquil healing environment and private luxury villas offered at our Kerala retreat center.
Yoga and Meditation
The fundamental healing practices of Yoga and Meditation will greatly enhance your experience of Ayurveda, and provide physical and mental ease when practiced in the long-term. Our excellent Yoga teachers provide daily Yoga sessions and meditation training to guests at The Ayurvedic Healing Village. Those wishing to undertake a dedicated course in these practices should read more about our Yoga and Meditation training.
Ayurvedic Oil Massage
Herbal oil massage is a fundamental part of Ayurvedic therapy, and the ancient scripture recommends that it is performed on a near-daily basis, for optimum health and relaxation!
The Managing Director and co-founder of Kairali, Mrs. Gita Ramesh has written an introduction and practical guide to this transformative method of therapy. The following extracts are taken from her excellent manual, which is available in English and Dutch.