Your Wellness Haven in Kerala!!! the home of Ayurveda
Your piece of paradise in God’s own country... Kerala
Set on the shores of the mesmerizing Arabian sea, just 12 km away from the world famous backwaters of Alappuzha, the luxurious Carnoustie Ayurveda and Wellness Resort, set amidst verdant tropical greens, provides you the best of ‘God’s own country’ and is meticulously designed to be a perfect restful and rejuvenating escape.
nature at it’s best
Staying with us The resort offers exquisitely furnished villas complete with private pool and timber laden decks. Nestled amidst lush tropical greenery, all villas are designed to provide a perfect tranquil retreat and allow guests to experience the rare luxury of space and serenity amidst nature. Each villa is a private haven, designed to reflect the serenity of the locale, delicately framing the striking seafront setting and the tropical landscape. Well appointed rooms, lavish bathrooms and artistically designed walk-in dressers ensure the comfort you are looking for in your wellness getaway.
STAYING WITH US
Kerala - The Wellness Haven Nestled amidst its beautifully landscaped gardens, Aryavaidyasala- the exquisite world class spa offers its guests holistic treatments, combining signature individualized, Ayurvedic treatments based on 5000 year-old legacy of natural healing, Hatha Yoga, Kundalini Yoga, Marma, Mantra, Pranic Healing, Naturopathy and Wellness Diet. There is specific focus on the healing of the mind through Kundalini yoga and pranic healing. The treatments focus on strengthening and rejuvenating the body, mind and soul.
WELLNESS AT CARNOUSTIE Walk in. Feel your worries fade away and a calming serenity take over. Walk out re-energised. Let Ayurveda, Naturopathy and Yoga experts weave their magic and restore the perfect mind, body and soul balance. Certified by
AWARDED BEST AYURVEDA & SPA RESORT IN INDIA by geo asia spa awards for the years 2013, 2014, 2015
AYURVEDA - THE SCIENCE OF LIFE Ayurveda is a Sanskrit term made up of two words “ayus” and “veda”. “Ayus” means life and “Veda” means knowledge or science. Widely regarded as the oldest form of health care in the world, Ayurveda is an intricate medical system that originated in India thousands of year ago. “Ayurveda treats not just the ailment but the whole person and emphasises prevention of disease to avoid the need for cure. It aims to: • Protect health and Prolong life(Swasthyas swasthya rakshanam) by harmonizing body, mind and soul. • Eliminating disease and dysfunctions of the body (Aturasya vikar prashamanamcha) The two main guiding principles of Ayurveda are: 1) The mind and the body are inextricably connected 2) Nothing has more power to heal and transform the body than the mind. Freedom from illness depends upon expanding our own awareness, bringing it into balance, and then extending that balance to the body.
AILMENTS TREATED
• Abdominal Infections • Gynecological
• Anxiety
• Conditions
• Asthma
• Thyroid Dysfunction
• Chronic Fatigue
• Hypertension
Syndrome
• Insomnia
• Depression
• Piles/Haemorrhoids
• Diabetes (Prameha)
• Psoriasis
• Dyslipidemia
• Spinal Injuries
• Gall stones
• Slip Disc
• Gastritis
• Rheumatism Tinnitus
• Glaucoma
• Vitiligo/Leukoderma
NATUROPATHY Naturopathy believes that diseases arise when the vitality of the body deteriorates. All the treatments in Naturopathy is based on 5 principles called Panchamahabhuthas Earth, Water, Fire, Air and Space. Using these principles, the vitality is regained. Regulation of the lifestyle is the key to health according to Naturopathy.
THE FIVE ELEMENTS OF NATURE AND THE TREATMENTS BASED ON THEM
Earth—Soothing Mud Baths and Mud Packs Water—Hydrotherapy Methods, Immersions, and Baths Air—Breathing Exercises known as Pranayama, Outdoor Barefoot Walking Fire—Sunbaths Space—Fasting Therapy
CONDITIONS TREATED • Allergies eg., hay fever and food sensitivities • Arthritis • Anxiety & depression • Back, neck, and joint pain • Chronic fatigue syndrome • Candida (recurrent thrush) • Fibromyalgia • High blood pressure • High cholesterol • Irritable bowel syndrome • Migraine and headache • Poor Immunity • Tennis elbow, frozen shoulder, and other inflammatory conditions • Women’s health (eg., Endometriosis, Premenstrual Syndrome, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, menstrual irregularities, and Menopause • Men’s health eg., enlarged prostate • Skin disorders • Weight management • Insomnia • Spinal disorders and many more.
Acupressure All necessary nutrients, minerals, proteins, and oxygen are transported inside our body by blood. Once the supply of blood is restricted, due to any reason, the area where the supply is not complete goes into a tantrum and we need to ensure that the tantrum is removed from one’s body for the supply to be corrected. Acupressure balances the body’s motivating energy (Qi). As we mature, the quantity of Qi and blood in the skin and underlying facial muscles slowly begin to decrease, causing a loss of nourishment, support, and moisture.
YOGA Yoga is a scientific system of physical and mental practices that originated in India more than three thousand years ago. Its purpose is to help each one of us achieve our highest potential and to experience enduring health and happiness. Yoga is known to aid in weight loss, stress relief, spinal disorders, arthritis, insomnia, digestive problems, migraines, improved immunity, creativity, intuition, increased energy and vitality; improved organ health, improved muscle tone and cardiovascular health and reduced back pain and prescribed as treatment in Ayurveda. AILMENTS TREATED • Depression
• Indigestion & stomach
• Diabetes
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• Hypertension
• Liver problems
• Asthma
• Spine problems
• Stress
• Migraines and headaches
HATHA YOGA The word “hatha” can be translated in two ways: as “willful” or “forceful”, or yoga of activity, and as “sun”(ha) and “moon”(tha), the yoga of bringing about balance in you. Hatha practices are designed to align and calm your body, mind and spirit in preparation of meditation. Hatha yoga is a preparatory process of yoga - preparing the body for higher possibilities. SADHANA Sadhana is a daily spiritual practice that aids the aspirant to realise God . Sadhana is a self discipline of the mind and body to serve the soul. Morning sadhana is a specific practice within Kundalini yoga. ASHTANGA YOGA This method of yoga involves synchronizing the breath with a progressive series of postures - a process producing intense internal heat and a profuse, purifying sweat that detoxifies muscles and organs. The result is improved circulation of blood, a light and strong body and a calm mind.
MARMA Marmas are centres of energy, like the chakras. Marmas are points in the body where the force of life resides, and the force of energy circulates. Wherever there is a junction of ligaments, blood vessels, muscles, joints, nerves and lymphatic canals, there is a marma. The Marma therapeutic treatments isolate points and cleans them out by increasing blood flow to the affected part of the neuro-muscular junction. By specific acupressure on marma points, tension, arthrosis, rheumatism, swollen feet, spinal injuries and backache can be cured. AILMENTS TREATED • Nervousness
• General Weakness
• Anxiety
• Muscular aches
• Physical Rehabilitation
• Joint pains
• Paralysis and Injuries
• Depression
• Lack of energy
• Stress
• Tingling in fingers
• Backache
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PRANIC HEALING Pranic Healing is one of the foremost systems of energy healing. It requires no drugs, gadgets or even physical contact, because the practitioner is working on the energy body and not directly on the physical body. It is the energy body that absorbs the life energy and distributes it throughout the physical body. Pranic healing works in correlation with the chakras - the seven wheels of energy. Each chakra of the body is connected with a particular endocrine glands, with a particular sense organ, and with several other organs. Each chakra has its own mantra. By activating the chakras with the vibrations of the mantras, positive energy will flow through the body.
Anti Ageing – Meditation Chakras are the centres of vital energy. They are also junctions of the body, prana and mind. Activation and balancing of the chakras brings perfect health of the body and mind. This is possible through chakra meditation. For age reversal there are many processes in Yoga, Ayurveda and modern medicine but without having to resort to external aids, spend a few minutes of your time for chakra meditation and get rejuvenated. Full chakra healing meditation for anti-ageing is given at Carnoustie Resorts.
Diet & Ayurveda The science of Ayurveda teaches that right diet is the foundation of healing. Ayurveda is centred on three bio-energy forces called doshas - vatha, pitta and kapha. Each person has a unique combination of three doshas, and that composition is called one’s prakruti. Each meal’s menu is specially prepared for each guest in consultation with the Ayurvedic doctors and nutritional experts to supplement the treatments and enhance results. Most of the fresh vegetables and herbs comes from our Organic Garden and the water served is infused with herbs to fortify its dietary values.
Dining at Carnoustie Set amidst beautifully landscaped gardens, IDA & CHIMAERA serve you the local delicacies cooked to perfection. You can choose from an array of regional seafood delicacies at CHIMAERA - our sea food speciality restaurant. If you yearn for the familiar, chefs at IDA serve multi-cuisine delicacies too.
AYURVEDA & WELLNESS PROGRAMMES AT CARNOUSTIE
PANCHAKARMA-DETOXIFICATION
STRESS MANAGEMENT
REJUVENATION
WEIGHT LOSS
ANTI-AGEING
PANCHAKARMA DETOXIFICATION PROGRAMME Recommended stay duration: 7-14 days Panchakarma(‘Pancha’ meaning five and ‘Karma’ meaning action) is the most effective Ayurvedic rejuvenation treatment. This therapy is a traditional way of detoxification and restore state of health and wellbeing by eliminating the root cause of all ailments along with the purging of disease causing toxins. It revitalizes the tissues and organs, softens and sooths the nerves and is a good anti ageing treatment too.
REJUVENATION PROGRAMME Recommended stay duration: 7-14 days Stress is the main cause of most illnesses and also release toxins in the body which eventually adversely impact its normal healthy functioning. Rejuvenation programme helps to de-stress, revitalize the senses, detoxify the body; restore good health, and youthful looks, and even increases the body’s immunity and resistance to diseases. • Rejuvenation keeps body young and agile • Preserve health and longevity • Increase physical and mental capabilities • Improves skin complexion • Enhance memory power • Increase immunity and resistance to diseases • Increase the sensing capacity of sense organs
WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAMME Recommended stay duration: 14-21 days Ayurveda emphasizes on a holistic solution, which allows people to lose excess weight and keep it off, while also improving their overall health. Obesity occurs when excess fat builds up in the adipose tissue. This excess fat build-up is caused when a person consumes more calories in one day than that person is able to burn off. The treatment combines Yoga, Naturopathy, Ayurveda with weight loss diet to help you lose weight healthy way. • Reduce pressure on your joints • Eases pain and inflammation • Cuts risk of chronic diseases • Makes breathing easier • Lowers the risk of heart disease and stroke
STRESS MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME Recommended stay duration: 10-14 days Negative emotions or stress is a major cause of many diseases. Stress reduces the immunity of the body and impairs normal functioning and has an adverse effect on an individual’s mental and physical wellbeing. Our experts combine benefits of panchakarma therapies, yoga and meditation to heal and de-stress the mind and expel toxins from the body thus healing the physical as well as mental state.
ANTI-AGEING AT CARNOUSTIE No single, chronological timetable of human ageing exists. We all age differently. Genetics, lifestyle and disease have a direct bearing on the ageing process. The team at Carnoustie believes that the process of ageing can be stalled and even reversed with timely intervention and become curative and preventive natural therapies. Treatments combining the best of Marma, Reiki, Naturopathy, Acupressure, Ayurveda and Yoga are given to help reverse the signs of ageing
ANTI-AGEING PROGRAMMES TOXIC MANAGEMENT IMMUNE CARE REVITALIZING OF VITAL ORGANS NEUROMUSCULAR DISORDERS SPINE CARE HAIR AND SKIN CARE EYE CARE WEIGHT MANAGEMENT STRESS MANAGEMENT
ANTI-AGEING PROGRAMMES & THERAPIES Ayurveda
Naturopathy
Prana Mantra Marma
Pranic Healing
Acupressure
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EXPLORE 900 KM OF BACKWATERS The world famous Kerala backwater also known as the Venice of the east is 8 km from our resort. Vembanad Lake is one of Asia’s largest freshwater lakes. Sprawling over an area of 200 sq km, the backwaters has a unique eco system. Fresh waters from the rivers meet the sea water from the Arabian sea. The “Kettuvallam” or the boat equipped with the state of the art luxury and safety measures. The Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary is located on the east coast of the lake. The lake has become a major tourist attraction.
Carnoustie Houseboat
ACTIVITIES Our team at Carnoustie zealously promises to ensure that your trip is unforgettable. Lazy backwater cruises in luxurious houseboat take you floating in the middle of the stunning backwaters, exotic dining lets you take your pick from fishermen’s net for the evening barbecue over crackling coals on the sea beach. Experience the magic of night fishing in the river in a traditional ‘vallam’ with local fishermen; feed your soul with Yoga under trained eyes; watch the animated Kathakali, the colourful theyyam, and the graceful mohiniyaattam and musicals that leave life long memories; wade through emerald green paddy field, the list is endless.
god’s own country things to do Cycle tour of local areas Village Walk Boating on traditional rice boats Visit to coir factories Day visit to fort Kochi & Spice markets Fishing in the backwaters Visit local temples and churches Visit to Kalari (Traditional martial art of Kerala) Backwater Cruise Traditional folk dance of Kerala Cookery Classes Visit Bird Sanctuary
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Mararikulam, Chennaveli, Chethy (P.O.)Alappuzha, Kerala, India 688530 Ph +91 478 2830400 Fax +91 478 2830499 Web: www.carnoustieresorts.com Email: reservations@carnoustieresorts.com