Wellness
Wellness is a state where the body can do all that is required of it, and the mind is strong and remains equanimous in the face of challenges in life. Over the years, we have finessed our offering to help our guests achieve this complete sense of wellbeing in body and mind. Through the application and practice of the philosophies of Ayurveda, Yoga and Buddhism, we have established ourselves more firmly in the fields of preventive and curative care. We offer treatments for minor and chronic conditions, whether they are in the body or in the mind. Please see our tab on Ayurveda for more information relating to this.
Ayurveda
Ayurveda translated from Sanskrit as “the knowledge of life”, is said to be the oldest system of medicine in the world, dating back to the Vedic period of India, at least a few thousand years ago. It is different from our modern concept of medicine, it encompasses not only the body but psychology, philosophy and spirituality. Due to this all-encompassing nature, it is a truly holistic approach to a healthy, happy life.
While much of the greatest developments of western medical science are seen from curative techniques such as surgery and strong medications, Ayurveda has always paid greatest attention to preventive care. .
Yoga and Meditation
Although modern Yoga has many facets and a diversity of practices, the main principle of Yoga incorporates mindful movement and the integration of the seeming different spheres of the human system, namely body and mind, through the means of breath.
Similar to Ayurveda, the ancient and modern practices learned under the name of Yoga aim at restoring a sense of ease to the human system which enables one to perceive life in a different way, ideally from an experience of freedom in both body and mind.
Weight loss
The experience from Ayurveda is that weight loss happens naturally through the proper functioning of the body and by consuming a diet of wholesome foods, eaten at proper times and without exaggeration in quantity. Many digestive problems can affect the metabolic functions and the signs of improper metabolism are not only seen as weight gain, but also in terms of skin and hair health, feelings of heaviness after eating, bloating, gas, constipation, and pains related to elimination (such as loose stools).
As a holistic method, Ayurveda also understands that mental life is key for maintenance of optimum weight. This is the reason why we look into creating a stress-free environment and work with our guests on their mental wellbeing.
Nutrition
Ayurveda does not emphasize only living a long life, it should also be of high quality. The three pillars for the maintenance of good health are: medicine, good lifestyle (routine, exercise, sleep), and proper nutrition.
While all are important, Ayurveda places high importance on nutrition as it can be the main cause for disease (followed by adverse mind states and wrong views). Also, most foods are also considered medicines in Ayurveda (a clear example being spices), which encourages even more care with diet.
