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Ananda Lakshmi Ayurveda Retreat is situated on the cliff above the famous Chowara Beach close to Trivandrum in Kerala. It offers authentic traditional Ayurveda with family atmosphere.
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ANANDA LAKSHMI
Ananda Lakshmi Ayurveda Retreat is a place for everyone, who appreciate a family atmosphere, a peaceful environment, traditional authentic ayurveda, and space for the rejuvenation of body, mind, and soul.
Resort is situated on the cliff above Chowara Beach, overlooking endless blue ocean and lush green palm gardens. The main building with reception, ayurveda center and two floor villas are hidden in the shade of palm and bamboo trees. The large hexagonal wooden yoga deck facing the ocean adds to resort iconic look, which you never forget.
Ananda Lakshmi's Ayurveda team is led by Dr.M. S. Baiju BAMS, who hails from a traditional Ayurveda Vaidya family. Dr.M.S Baiju has 27 years of experience both in India and Europe, and graduated from the prestigious Government Ayurveda College, Trivandrum, the first Ayurveda College in India, assisted by Dr. Priyendu, BAMS graduated from Sree Narayana Ayurveda College, Puthur.
The underlying philosophy of Ayurveda is to treat each individual as a unique being and to facilitate the return of a normal balance of the tridoshas and promote the body's own capacity for maintenance and balance.
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ANANDA LAKSHMI
Ananda Lakshmi Ayurveda Centre is Green Leaf Certified by the Department Of Tourism, Government of Kerala, offering a holistic and integrated approach to health. Body constitution analysis (dosha diagnosis) is offered here, along with internal and external treatments, and dietary regimens.
Ayurveda programmes include abhayangam, snehapanam, rejuvenation massage, pizhichil, kizhi, vasti, steam, lepanam and dhara. The course of treatment is determined by doctors after the consultations. The structure of treatment is also based on the doshas of the individual and the duration of stay.
In Ananda Lakshmi you can experience inner peace from hexagonal wooden yoga deck overlooking the blue ocean and the lush green palm gardens. Early morning refreshing yoga or sunset calming meditation help you to connect with yourself and with surrounding tropical environment.
Yoga and meditation sessions are integral part of ayurveda holistic treatment. They are conducted every morning, but guests can take also private lessons and learn how to balance their doshas through the yoga asanas.
An invigorating sea breeze wafts through thick stands of bamboo in open dining space in front of room complex facing the ocean and brings the healing energy for ayurvedic culinary experience.
Vegetarian ayurvedic diet is part of the individual treatment programme, which is carefully prepared by doctor in cooperation with chef. All dishes are based on local recipes, cooked from organic vegetables and fruits. Between the main meals, fruit juices and ayurvedic herbal water are served. Coffee and tea is excluded from diet plan.
Ananda Lakshmi is a small boutique retreat having 9 Deluxe Villas and 6 Deluxe Rooms. All rooms are comfortable, eco-friendly, and have direct or partial sea view.
THE DELUXE VILLAS (45 sqm are embedded in the tropical shade of the neighbouring palm trees with balcony or terrace overlooking the sea.
THE DELUXE ROOMS (30 sqm) are situated in the main building above the reception. Some of them have a sea view, but no balconies.
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ANANDA LAKSHMI
Ananda Lakshmi Ayurveda Retreat is situated in south tip of Kerala, only 30 minutes from Trivandrum airport. Transfer from and to the airport is already included into the ayurveda treatment programme.
Trivandrum area reflects the beauty of the entire Kerala called as well as God's own country. In this district all natural beauties such as hill stations, back waters, beaches, lagoons, and wild life sanctuaries are present. Before or at the end of your stay short trips can be arraged on request. During the ayurveda treatment programme travelling is not recommended.
Ananda Lakshmi Ayurveda Retreat is a place for everyone, who appreciate a family atmosphere, a peaceful environment, traditional authentic ayurveda, and space for the rejuvenation of body, mind, and soul.
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NAVARATRI
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ONAM
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MANALTHEERAM
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