Ayurveda, the science of life, stems from the Vedic civilization of India and stands as the most ancient and comprehensive health system in the world. The term Ayurveda combines two Sanskrit words `Ayus' which means life, and `Veda' which means knowledge or science.
"Ayurveda is eternal, without beginning and end, because the laws of life are universal and timeless ". - Charak Samhita - Ayurveda, based on the timeless knowledge for enlivening the unlimited inner intelligence of mind and body has been practiced in India since thousands of years; it has been passed on from generation to generation as an oral tradition and later, also in the written form. Since in the last few centuries the holistic approach of Ayurveda became lost, even in India mainly a fragmented form has been practiced in recent times. At the end of the 1970s the Indian sage Maharishi Mahesh Yogi inspired and initiated the revival of Ayurveda. Under his guidance a number of India's most renowned and experienced Ayurvedic physicians came together to share their knowledge, to integrate the proven methods of the various family traditions and to restore the science of Ayurveda to its original wholeness. In addition to this the guardians of long held secret formulas and procedures in many traditional Ayurvedic families were motivated by Maharishi to share their wisdom for the first time. By now Ayurveda has spread throughout the world and is recognized and practiced worldwide as a unique, holistic and most profound health system. In the serene and peaceful atmosphere of the Vedic Village we offer authentic Ayurvedic treatments in its traditional pure form under the expert guidance of Dr.Narayanan Nambi, member of a famous Ashtavaidya tradition (SNA). Ashtavaidyas are believed to be the traditional Ayurvedic physicians of Kerala belonging to the Namboothiri community. They are masters of the eight branches of medicine from which the name Ashtavaidya is originated. They wrote several books incorporating their observations and clinical experiences."Chikitsa Manjari","Yogamithram","Abhidhana Manjari","Alathur Manipravalam","Sindoora Manjari", and "Kairaly commentary on "Ashtanga Hridayam" are some of them. "Sree Narayana Ayurveda"(SNA) was founded in 1920 by the great Ayurveda physician Ashtavaidyan Thrissur Thaikat Unni Mooss. By now SNA includes a well equipped Ayurvedic medicine manufacturing unit with export division, an Ayurvedic hospital and Ayurvedic Academy with research and publication division. Ayurveda at Maitreyi starts with a personal consultation by the Vaidya (physician). The Vaidya will assess your health requirements, will give personal recommendations and the specific treatment program. Exclusive attention and care is our aim: to achieve this, we admit only a limited number of persons at a time. AYURVEDIC TREATMENT PACKAGES AT MAITREYI Maitreyi offers numerous Ayurvedic treatment packages carried out under the guidance of the Vaidya. "PRAVESHIKA" (7 DAYS) TASTE OF AYURVEDA "SWASTHYA" (7-14 DAYS) STRESS AND ANXIETY PROGRAM "PUNARNAVA" (14-21 DAYS) REJUVENATION PROGRAM "JEEVANIYA" (21-28 DAYS) DETOXIFICATION PROGRAM COST OF AYURVEDIC TREATMENTS AT MAITREYI <http://www.maitreyivedic.in/pdf/Maitrey_treatments_costs.pdf> Depending on the types of treatment, duration of your stay and accommodation in single/double occupancy the cost will vary between Rs.3300 (55 Euros) and Rs.5400 (90 Euros) per day (all inclusive - Ayurvedic treatment, accommodation and Ayurvedic vegetarian food). All guests who do not come specifically for intensive Ayurvedic treatment, but are interested to get an experience of Ayurveda can take single treatments after consultation. Please see the range of treatments available and their relevant costs under our section "Types of Ayurvedic Treatments offered at Maitreyi" and "Costs of Treatments at Maitreyi". Please note: Ayurvedic treatment at Maitreyi focuses on preventive health care: for serious ailments we recommend Maharishi Ayurveda Clinics or any of the reputed traditional Ayurveda centers and hospitals. http://www.maitreyivedic.in/ayurveda.htm <http://www.maitreyivedic.in/ayurveda.htm>
