Kerala is also known as the land of Ayurveda. So, a trip to Kerala is incomplete without getting an Ayurvedic massage. Ayurveda is a branch of medicine which originated in India around 5000 years back. The modern medicine and treatment techniques have a lot of harmful side-effects which are not there in Ayurveda. This is the reason why Ayurveda gets popular day by day across the world. Ayurvedic massage not only treats various health problems but also rejuvenates your body and soul.

Various Ayurvedic centers and resorts are spread throughout Kerala to provide relaxing Ayurvedic massages. Lot of tourists from all over the world travel to Kerala to specially get Ayurvedic treatments for problems like arthritis, frozen shoulders, stiffness in joints, migraines, headaches, jaundice, asthma etc. Many special treatments are prescribed in ancient classic for curing various kinds of diseases. Kerala Ayurveda centers are known as the best healthcare centers in India that assists the people in curing various kinds of diseases.

Things to Consider While Choosing Ayurvedic Centers in Kerala

Before selecting any Ayurveda Center in Kerala, it is important to consider a few things –

1. Check whether the center is approved or not.

2. Collect as much as information about different kinds of services provided by the center.

3. You can also check whether the center provided all the facilities with good standards or not.

4. Make sure that the center you choose, provide medicines that are approved by the Kerala health department.

Different Types of massages provided by Ayurvedic centers in Kerala

1. Abhyangam - In this massage, medicated and herbal oil is applied on the body to give you relief from muscle pains and fatigue. It also helps tone up the muscles and provides a healthy skin.

2. Shirodhara - In this treatment, a fine stream of warm herbal oil or buttermilk is poured on your forehead. This treatment is effective for relieving tension, headache, migraines and insomnia.

3. Kadi Vasti - This therapy involves giving oil fomentation on the back region to relieve you from spine problems and problems caused by disturbed menstrual cycles.

4. Abhyanga - Whole body is massaged with herbal oil. This treatment relaxes and rejuvenates the body by improving the blood circulation.

5. Pizhichil - This therapy uses herbal oils in large quantity to massage the body. Pizhichil is effective for ageing process and relieves you from joint pains and arthritis.

Ayurvedic centers in Kerala

Below is the list of some of the popular ayurvedic centers in Kerala : -
Krishnendu ayurveda center
Kondai Lip Herbal Center
Marari Beach ayurveda center
Ayurdara
Rejuve - the spa