Sep 26, 2012

Fruits Giving Plants Of Kerala

Kasumavu (Cashew)

The cashew is a tree which is native to northeastern Brazil. They are grown mainly for the cashew nuts and cashew apples. While processing cashew we obtain the cashew nutshell liquid which is rich in anacardic acids. This can be used effectively against tooth problems as they are harmful to the gram-positive bacteria. They also act against many other gram-positive bacteria. The cashew nut is a favourite snack of all and they are consumed as such or lightly salted or sugared. These cashew nuts are also covered with chocolate and sold and they are very costly too.

Sep 25, 2012

Padmasana---A Yoga Asana

Posture
This Asana is performed in Padmasana Position.

Pre Position
Padmasana Position.

Procedure

1.	Inhale and take both the hands back and keep the palms facing outside interlocking the thumbs. Keep both the hands straight.
2.	Exhailing bend in the waist and rest the forehead on the floor. Continue smooth breathing.

Position
In this Asana one has to sit in Padmasana and bend in the waist fully. In this process the abdomen gets folded and that is expected, too. Further in order to get the abdomen folded properly, one should try to set the forehead on the ground quite away from the body. Once the bending process is over, continue smooth breathing.

After some practice, while bending in the waist, keep the back bone straight to experience its nice results. After taking the position, try to relax the body.

Releasing

1.	Exhale and inhaling be straight in the waist.
2.	Restore the hands on the knees and take up Dhyana Mudra.

Duration
It should be retained at least for one minute to get its benefits. After sufficient practice this duration can be extended upto five minutes and not beyond that.

Internal Effects
As the belly gets folded in this Asana, there comes tremendous pressure on intestines, liver, spleen, certain glands, etc., and this pressure improves their functioning and removes complaints regarding digestive system & constipation. This Asana is also used to awaken the kundalini shakti, which, however, requires its prolonged practice.

Precaution
One should take care while bending in the waist. Bending process should be slow and should go with the exhailing process or else one may suffer from air or gas accumulation in the belly. The people with back problem should practice this Asana only after consulting some Yoga Expert.

Sep 24, 2012

Kerala Major Festival

Chettikulagara Bharani :

Get hold of a chance to enjoy all the folk arts of south Kerala during the Chettikulangara Bharani festival. This annual festival held in the Malayalam month of Kumbham at the Chettikulangara temple is one of the most well-known festivals of Kerala. The festival and the temple are dedicated to Goddess Bhagavathy. Almost all the folk art forms of South Kerala are presented at the temple during the festival. For the Kathakali buffs the all-night Kathakali performance is a golden opportunity.

One of the most spectacular events that pulls a large crowd during the festival is the kettukazhcha, a ceremonious procession of brightly decorated structures among which the tall and bigger ones are assumed as horses and smaller ones as chariots. Other highlights of the festival include Kuthiyottam, Patayani, Kolkali and Ammankudam.

Medicated Steam Bath

Medicated Steam Bath

Treatment Category : Body Care

Medicated Steam Bath is a type of Swedana Karma (Sweating Process) in which the Tridosha balance is accomplished by making the body sweat.

In this process, certain herbal leaves are boiled and the steam thus produced is passed over the entire body. This helps in opening up the sweat pores, removing impurities from the body, getting rid of excess fat, toning the body etc.

Sep 21, 2011

A Paradise For Birders or Bird Watchers......

Soma Birds Lagoon Thattekkad welcomes you to the Holiday Resort

for Birders. Best location for birdwatching at the largest Tropical Bird Sanctuary in India located at Thattekkad, near Kochi, Kerala which is known as Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary.

Kerala is world famous in tourism as “Gods Own Country” with its authentic beauty of Backwaters, Beaches, Hill stations, Culture, Traditions, Ayurveda & Yoga. Soma Birds Lagoon is the first Birdwatching Resort in Kerala owned by Somatheeram Ayurveda Group, which is famous for Ayurveda.

Somatheeram Group is now promoting Birdwatch Tourism through Soma Birds Lagoon birdwatching resort with bird events, bird club and full Bird List of Kerala. Wild life and bird sanctuary in Thattekkad makes it hot spot for wild life & bird photography. November to May is the period of Migratory birds in Thattekkad. Rare birds like Ceylon Frogmouth is also found in Thattekkad.

Dr. R Sugathan the famous ornithologist and a student of Dr. Salim Ali is based at Thattekad. He is an ardent birder and best guide for South India.

Resort

Soma Birds Lagoon is situated near the Thattekad bird sanctuary which is also known

as Salim Ali Bird Santuary. As Gods own country Kerala have different prime locations like hill stations, beach locations , backwater destinations, wild life sanctuaries etc . Soma Birds Lagoon a part of Somatheeram Ayurvedic Group since 1985, The Pioneers in Ayurveda widely known across the globe. The soma birds lagoon is one of the prominent Bird Watching Resort in Gods on Country Kerala. Soma Birds Lagoon have different varieties of different species of birds photographs .

Soma Birds Lagoon is an ecofriendly resort built in Kerala Heritage Style.The Soma Birds Lagoon is situated near the Salim Ali Bird Santuary.It is an ideal place to go for treking and night camping. The soma birds lagoon offers safaries, boating, fishing which keep you indoors.

The resort is having an organic garden & farm and most raw materials for the kitchen are being collected freshly from the large organic garden. Most attractive part of the birds lagoon is the Organic Restaurant called "The Restauarant Drongo" . The organic garden have a variety of different organic fruits and vegetables. The major interiors of Soma Birds Lagoon is done with eco friendly materials. They stay in Birds lagoon gurantees a run away from all the mental and physical tensions of the mechanical world.

Rooms in Soma birds lagoon is very spacious designed with ecofriendly interiors. The rooms and premises are very hygenic and sterlised with all modern cleaning devises to keep it hygenic. Fumigation is done to every rooms once in 2 weeks. The hot water system is perfect and will supply hotwater 24 hours. The resort have an indoor activity centre which have games like carroms,chess, table tennis etc. Soma Birds Lagoon have an artifical cave which is for party freeks.

The eco friendly resort offers varities of bird watching opportunities tobirders or birdwathers as the salim ali bird santuary is near to the resort. The resort also offers night camping facility which is a rare experience.The resort team have taken safety measures so that it is safer for families and kids to participate in the camp.You will wake up in the morning fresh by the chirping of the different species of birds.The resort also offers Ayurveda treatments and also yoga & meditations.

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Rejenuvation Therapy /Rasayana Chikilsa

With age, the body weakens and various ailments starts showing up. Somatheeram offers rejuvenation therapy, which is aimed at revitalizing the body, mind and the soul. It helps in strengthening the whole system, toning the skin and generating a state of well being. The procedures include Sirodhara, massaging with medicated oil and cream, intake of rejuvenative medicines, medicated steam bath and rejuvenating herbal face mask. This package can be availed for 7 or 14 nights.
Please Note
This package includes the following services for the duration of the stay:
• Accommodation in the booked category
• Daily Ayurvedic treatments
• Ayurvedic vegetarian full board
• Initial, daily and final consultation with the doctor
• Free medicines during the treatment period
• Composition of an individual Ayurvedic diet plan
In addition, along with every package booking, the following complimentary services are provided:
• Daily Yoga classes
• One half-day boat tour on the backwater
• Airport transfer from Thiruvananthapuram
• German, Italian, French and Russian translators
In case if any different services apply, it will be stated clearly along with the respective package. Duration of the treatments may vary according to the advice of the doctor and process may change depending upon the patient's body condition. Final decision will be taken by the consulting doctor.