Healing, as defined by Ayurveda, involves the practices that combine food, daily habits, and nature. According to Amara, true wellness occurs when the rhythms of your body dictate your diet and lifestyle choices. As a holistic wellness center in Kerala, we are committed to providing the best ayurvedic therapies as well as recommendations on what to eat, how to live, and what to do in the environment to be in harmony with your mind and body.
In Ayurveda, food is viewed as the most important form of medicine. Everything we eat has its own unique energy, taste, and effect on the doshas of the body. We prepare with food ingredients that are free of chemicals, preservatives, or other foreign elements for better digestion, energy, and immunity. The food is vegetarian, light, and tailored to your body type. This philosophy earns us the title of the best Ayurvedic resort in Kovalam, in which food plays a very important role as part of therapy. Our guests have often commented that even after just a few days, they notice that they feel lighter, more energetic, and more attuned to their inner rhythm just from adhering to our meal plans.
Daily routines, or Dinacharya, are equally valued in Ayurveda, as they emphasize the flow of the day. We believe that yoga and pranayama should be the first activities of the day, serving as a warm-up for both the mind and body. This is followed by a cup of herbal tea to gently stimulate digestion. Guests are encouraged to eat mindfully, along with observing their sleep cycles, all the while resting to the soothing accompaniment of nature and guided meditation strolls. As one of the premier Ayurveda resorts in Kovalam, we differentiate ourselves from your standard wellness centers through these seemingly minor, yet profoundly beneficial practices.
The most potent Ayurvedic therapy is Panchakarma, a detox and rejuvenation procedure that requires careful preparation and recovery. Lifestyle and diet are equally important for Panchakarma, as the body requires light, healthy foods both before and after cleansing. Our doctors tailor meal plans featuring kitchari, medicinal gruels, and gut-friendly teas to allow the therapy to penetrate to its greatest depth. This specific treatment is available here only because of our unique foods, tailored diets, and therapy protocols. Amara is the only center where you can find the very best Panchakarma treatment in Kovalam. Our clients drop their physical and emotional weight, walking away feeling refreshed and focused.
Following the above plan, we do our part to stay sustainable. We source organic fruit and vegetables from local farmers, use recycled rainwater to irrigate, and only use sustainable materials for construction. We encourage our guests to live in balance with nature. This thought process helps us to reflect upon the sustainable practices we can adopt and carry them back home. Mindful practices such as green choices, mindful eating, and rest are small behavior shifts that increase the well-being of people. The synergistic connection of nourishment and lifestyle with ancient knowledge, like Ayurveda, leads to a complete shift of body, mind, and spirit.
The diet and lifestyle at Amara seek to equip you with essential life skills for balance. We have provided whole food, daily ritual, and holistic therapies based on tradition to ensure you return to a place of health through a sustainable process. As a retreat that blends eco-living with Ayurveda, Amara stands as a true holistic wellness center in Kerala, showing how food, lifestyle, and traditional therapies together create lasting wellness.
