YOGA AYURVEDA & SPA TOUR

The Yoga Story

Representing a complete system of social, physical, mental and spiritual development; the origins of yoga date to some 5,000 years ago in the Indus-Sarasvati civilization of northern India. The first references to the history of yoga can be found in the Rig Veda, texts containing the songs and rituals of the Vedic priests, the Brahmans.

These same priests documented their practices and beliefs in a collection of 200 scriptures called the Upanishads which transformed the idea of ritual sacrifice and internalized it as the sacrifice of the ego. This was to be accomplished through self-knowledge, karma yoga, and jnana yoga. Modern yoga positions and principles have evolved from these earliest meditative practices.

Yoga practitioners believe the positions and poses of their practice stimulates the Kundalini Shakti, or serpent power, at the base of the spine. This latent energy rises upward through the chakras that correspondent to various endocrine glands until it reaches the hypothalamus and controls the release of hormones throughout the body thus reducing stress and promoting inner harmony.

Spas-Temples of Healing

Replenishing a tired body with a bouquet of packages that removes the vagaries of life is what a spa attains to do. And as we reel with headaches and constant pain, there are hushed tones of uneasiness and fatigue, of uncomfortable levels of lethargy and hectic schedules, reminding us to incorporate a healthy holistic experience.

To alleviate stress and encourage well-being, mankind has always sought for holistic centres for physical and mental make-up. A spa gives way to a fulfilled experience that charges us with so called therapeutic treatment minus the medicines, acting as the elixir of life. The constant ticking of the clock is a fixated feature in many of our lives which is eating away the tranquillity of our minds. Spas, or ‘peace palaces’, as they are sometimes called, help us regain control over our sanity and allows us to splurge our senses in the holistic world of wellness, making one truly feel ‘heavenly’.

Ananda
Tipped to be South Asia’s finest resort and spa, ‘Ananda’, means happiness and self-contentment in the Sanskrit language. Once the abode of the Maharaja of Tehri Garhwal, Ananda is obviously the chosen destination of today’s traveller – leisure, lifestyle and business all rolled into one. Ananda offers a wide range of exclusive specialist treatments, administered by
a team of caring professionals. From seaweed wraps and hydrotherapy baths to a wide range of facials using fruit acids, pure plant oils, marine nutrients and collagen, the spa offers it all.

Kanatal
Kanatal Resorts, a name for restoration, is a concept based spa resort located in the Himalayan vicinity. An insignia for absolute living, with
its exquisite range of spa therapies, christened as Rasayana, extends the essential ingredients for exploring the true self. This serene choice among Himalayan spas is the ideal place
to renew, refresh, and re-energise. The spa environment is dedicated to providing a relaxed space for benefi t. Each treatment has been specially designed to encompass the physical,
mental and emotional framework. The result is deep relaxing and renewal of one’s inner being.

Jiva Spa, Taj
Jiva Spa from Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces is a unique spa brand in the world with Indian signature spa therapies and spa experiences. The Jiva Spa programs are thoughtfully designed to luxuriously pamper, indulge, heal, nourish, restore and rejuvenate. All products used at
Jiva Spas are natural and uniquely developed from Indian herbs, essential oils and special ingredients. The 100 per cent natural exclusive range of Jiva Spa beauty products are made with a deep understanding of the therapeutic benefits of herbs, essential oils, and pharmacopoeia. Additionally, Jiva Spa also offers an exclusive experience
of healing through gemstones. Since ancient times Indians have believed in the powerful healing attributes of nine precious stones. Each of these gemstones is believed to hold a distinct reserve of cosmic rays
and energy of a particular colour that is steadily discharged from it. These subtle energies, when absorbed by a person, help to restore physical, mental, emotional and spiritual balance.

Ayurveda

Ayurveda, which literally means the science of life (Ayur = Life, Veda = Science), ayurveda is an ancient medical science which was developed in India thousands of years ago. Believed to have been passed on to humans from the Gods themselves, Ayurveda developed and evolved into what it is today from several ancient treatises, most notably Adharva Veda which dates back to five thousand years. The ancient Vedic literature by sages has clearly laid out instructions to maintain health as well as fighting illness through therapies, massages, herbal medicines, diet control and exercise.

Somatheeram Ayurveda Resort is unique in every aspect. A complete resort with Tradition, Culture, History, Ayurveda, Yoga , Beach and Nature. Take pleasure in the breathtakingly beautiful landscape. Rejuvenate your body and soul with Ayurveda, Yoga and Meditation.