For many around the world, Yoga & Meditation is just stretching the body or make different postures and focus on any subject by closing the eyes, For us here in India, Yoga and Mediation are our way of life and so way of living.

In India, Yoga is Yog ( addition ) which literally means union of two – Union of mind and body. Mediation for us is union of mind and soul. It is here in India where yoga and mediation originated. Our day starts with yoga and ends with meditation. For Indians, yoga and meditation are not only for well being but is for spiritual enlightenment. It is a science to determine Who you are and what you want to be.

Yogis and sadhus (Holy man) adopted yoga and mediation as a part of their day to day life living in ashrams along the sacred rivers or mountains, are spreading this spiritual way of living around the world.

Several ashrams and retreats are your host to experience this centuries old science of yoga and mediation. A stay at one of the ashrams or a yoga retreat along your holidays has been helping people to understand and experience yoga and meditation in India.

Ayurveda

Ayurveda is a system of medicine with historical roots in India and practiced through-out the country, particularly in Kerala. In countries beyond India, Ayurveda therapies and practices have been integrated in general wellness applications and in some cases in medical use.

Dhanvantari, an avatar of Vishnu, is the Hindu god associated with Ayurveda. This, 5000 years old Indian medical science is combination of two words, AYU means Life and VEDA means science or knowledge. Thus, Ayurveda means the science of life. This Indian medical system is inspired by nature and as such the therapies are typically based on complex herbal compounds, minerals and metal substances. Ayurveda focuses on treating and eradicating the problem right from the root cause of it, by consideration of diet, lifestyle, routine, exercise and circumstances of a patient. While in India, Ayurveda is being practiced as medicines for the cure of diseases, outside India this miraculous system is used more for wellness and lifestyle with focus on mind, body and soul.

As Ayurveda has been originated in India, there are many Ayurveda retreats focusing on total wellness including the treatments of diseases. Spas in India are inspired from Ayurveda with décor and ambience accordingly. Spas in India practice techniques and principles of Ayurveda including the essential oils used to rejuvenate the mind, body and soul.