This December I did something new, I embarked on a solo Wellness holiday in Kerala, India. My destination for the wellness holiday was Carnoustie Ayurveda & Wellness Resort located in the backwaters of Alleppey.
Featured in Forbes Top 5 Wellness Resorts and winner of various wellness and Ayurveda awards, Carnoustie is nestled in the tranquil arms of nature on the shores of Arabian Sea in Kerala- the birthplace of Ayurveda and cradle of ancient Yoga, Marma and Kalari practices.
Carnoustie offers a perfect combination of luxury and Ayurveda in a relaxing and serene environment. You can expect a complete treatment for your mind, body and soul under expert guidance.
They offer various wellness programs like:
Detox (Panchakarma)
Weight Loss
Anti aging
Healing
Rejuvenation
Diabetic Management
Pain and Injury Management
Geriatric Care
Women’s Health Care
It’s authentic Ayurveda and all programs are customized to address an individual’s specific needs. I went in for Detox, Panchakarma is the oldest detoxification therapy. In Sanskrit it means ‘five actions’.
Panchakarma is a five-step, mind-body rejuvenation experience that comprises of herbal oil massages, steaming baths, cleansing enemas, healing satvic diet and other purifying practices.
The treatment aims at releasing physical and emotional stress stockpiled in the body. After the treatment my body felt lighter and rejuvenated and mind and spirit felt calm and exhilarated.
My Panchakarma program started after consulting with their in-house Ayurvedic Physician and all the treatments were done by trained therapists. It was a very individualized program according to my own unique body type. The therapy was mostly relaxing but was also discomforting at times with the release of intense toxins.
My Panchakarma detox package included:
Airport transfers
Accommodation in select villa
Daily Ayurveda treatment (60-90mins) based on doctor’s advice.
Daily 45-60 minutes marma treatment/naturopathy treatment/pranic healing as per doctor’s advice
Daily doctor’s consultation
All meals according to Ayurvedic diet plan
Free medicine
Daily yoga and meditation
I stayed in the aesthetically designed, eco-friendly Akund Deluxe Villa with private deck which had a lily pool. The whole resort is nestled amidst lush tropical greenery and my villa was a tranquil retreat during my stay. Private stretch of pristine beach is an added bonus.
It was a transformative experience of healing physically, emotionally and spiritually.
If you want to include activities in your stay, Carnoustie has their own fleet of houseboats, so cruise will be a perfect option. Bicycle rides in the village close by for village life experience or a visit to Fort Kochi, St. Andrews Basilica, Ma Kali Temple and Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary are other options to explore while staying in the resort.
Location: Carnoustie Ayurveda & Wellness Resort
Address: Mararikulam, Chennaveli,
Chethy (P.O.) Alappuzha,
Kerala, India 688530
Phone: +91 85470 07772
Email: reservations@carnoustieresorts.com
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