Recreation and
Leisure
Sunset
Cruise
There can be few better ways to adjust to the pace of
backwater life than to spend the waning hours of the afternoon just watching
the sun go down.
Backwater Cruises
A relaxing boat
trip through the maze of canals adjacent to Coconut Lagoon is a fascinating
experience, and a delightful way to get a closer look at life in the
backwaters.
Bird Sanctuary
On the Southern bank of
the Kavanar River, immediately opposite Coconut Lagoon, is a small bird
sanctuary, where numerous species of birds, including Darters, Bitterns,
Brahminy kites, Marsh Harriers, Teals, and several varieties of Herons
roost.
Ayurvedic Centre
Ayurveda, the Science of
life, is almost as old as the Indian civilization. It's holistic approach,
the efficacy of its therapies and the absence of distressing side effects
are some of its more salient features. Throughout the world there is a
rising awareness of the benefits of natural health systems. Health in the
ayurvedic view represents the Harmony of body, mind and soul. It's
pharmacopeia is nature herself and its diagnostic and curative tools have
been derived from the invaluable legacy of insights, experience and
knowledge bequeathed to posterity by its great masters. It is based on
natural principles that inform and animate human life. The Coconut Lagoon
offers the following therapies at it's Ayurvedic Center under the guidance
of an expert vaidyan (Physician) whom you may consult for a fuller
understanding of symptoms and appropriate treatment. It is well equipped
with a dispensary and qualified resident staff.
Dhara
A mental relaxant consisting of herbal oils and medicated butter milk poured
on the forehead and sometimes on the body as well. Good for insomnia, mental
tension and certain skin problems. Proposed Period: 7 to 21 days or
according to condition.
Sirovasthi
A treatment that
anoints the head with special herbal oils. Good for headaches and Vatha
originated ailments. Proposed period: 7 days or according to condition.
Pizhichil
A special kind of massage with herbal
oils. Good for rheumatic ailments and nervous disorders. Proposed period: 7
to 14 days or according to condition.
Njavarakizhy
A
treatment that induces perspiration through the external application of
medicated rice concoctions. Good for joint pains, arthritic conditions and
certain skin diseases. Proposed period: 14 days or according to condition.
Udvarthanam
A massage with herbal powders. Good for
obesity, paralysis and certain rheumatic disorders. Proposed period: 14 to
28 days or according to condition.
Massage - General
The body is massaged with herbal oils and powders. Tones improves
circulation and restores energy and vigour.
Medicated Steam
Bath
The body is exposed to the rejuvenating vapours of special
leaves and herbs that are boiled. Eliminates toxins, reduces fat tissue and
good for certain skin disorders.
Nasyam
A variety of
herbal preparations are used to cleanse the nasal passage.
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