Hotel Ayurveda Mana

  Overview

Poomully mana, having history of over 500 years was considered to be one of the richest and powerful namboothiri families in Kerala. Poomully Mana was reconstructed in 1850 by Shri. Poomully Narayanan Nampoothiripadu. Poomully Mana’s members were famous for practicing Ayurveda , Kalari, Yoga and other performing Arts. The name and fame of Poomully mana was synonymous with Kerala's heritage and culture. Legendaries from all over the world visited Poomully mana and has undergone training here in different art and cultural forms.

Ayurveda and Kalari treatments were practiced here for time immemorial and thousands of people has availed this facility. Poomully mana's Ayurveda treatment are carried out in a special and authentic style called "Poomully Way".

The Poomully Mana was famous for its Kerala Style of Architectural Design. For centuries Poomully Mana’s name and fame continues, and it has contributed in its own way in preserving and nurturing the tremendous and rich heritage which is unique to Kerala.

  Accommodation

All the rooms are decorated and furnished keeping in view to depict the ecstasies of the past, giving the guest a feel of the royal living.

● Heritage Rooms

12 beautifully furnished spacious bed rooms with attached bathroom and toilets. Some of the classical features of Heritage rooms are :

• Each rooms are named with auspicious flowers and jewels.
• Furnished with antiques. The roof are paneled with wooden pallets to maintain the
   temperature.
• Colonial ethnic flooring with large windows for better air circulation.
• Classical paintings which depicts the Kerala's culture, art forms and festivals.

Other features

• Each rooms are equipped with telephones and internet.
• 24 hours hot water in all rooms.
• Natural organic water for the toilets.
• All the rooms are decorated and furnished keeping in view to depict the ecstasies of the past,
   giving the guest a feel of the royal living.

● Library

The Peringode Poomully Mana library holds an immense collection of books and manuscripts that are illustrative examples of India’s proud cultural heritage. the library holds works on a wide range of subjects namely Ayurveda, Hasthi Ayurveda, Visha chikilsa , Vedas, Upanishads, Puranas, Ithihasas, Dharmasasthras, Jyotisha, Ganitha, Kosha, Vyakarana, Chandas, Shilpa and Vasthu Sasthra . Thantras, Manthras, Sthothras, Music etc.

The library also boasts a collection numbering up to a few hundreds of Manuscripts written in Malayalam and Grandha Script. It also holds printed copies of various Sanskrit books on the aforesaid subject. The library contains an extremely rare collection of manuscripts on such subjects as Kalaripayattu and Treatments. There is also a treasured copy of extremely rare manuscripts detecting the various aspects of Electroplating. In addition the library holds a wealth of English Malayalam classics besides a variety of books on Modern Science and Law. The library preserves and maintain a large collection of old periodicals and documents.

● Museum

Museum displays the rarest collection of items which have been used in Kerala for centuries

• A rare collection of bronze brass vessels
• Potteries
• Old musical equipments (percussion and wind instrument like Mizhavu, Edakka, Kuzhal, Chenda)
• Deepa sthambam
• Ana chamayam
• Pooja items
• Coins
• Wooden methiadies
• Ivory carvings
• Wooden carving
• Wooden utensils
• Martial art equipments like Vaal, Paricha etc.

● Yoga Room

Yoga is a science as well as a method of achieving spiritual harmony through the control of mind and body. The word Yoga is derived from the Sanskrit word Yug, "to join" or "to unite" and indicates the total integration of the individual soul with the supreme soul to obtain relief from pain and suffering. The Asanas (Yogic postures) and Pranayama (control of breath) are practices that not only help to acquire perfect health but also to develop a calm and serene mind. The Asanas induce a sense of physical and mental relaxation. The yogic postures not only produce simple muscular actions but they also rehabilitate the various vital organs.

The practice of Asanas should ideally be followed by the Pranayama. (Pranayama is Yogic breathing where by the diaphragm rather than the upper chest wall, is moving.) The resultant breath is deep and oxygenates the lower portion of the lungs. Correct practice of Pranayama under the supervision of a competant Yoga teacher can dramatically reduce the incidence of Asthma, Bronchitis, Sinus problems and Colds.

Shree Namboodiripad was a great promoter of Yoga. The trust aspires to teach Yoga using the expertise of seasoned practitioners. Yoga can be practiced by all, regardless of age and sex without causing disturbance.

● Ayurveda

According to Ayurveda, health is that state where mind, body, spirit, emotions and senses are all in perfect balance - the way nature designed them to be. Ayurveda offers rich, cumulative benefits that can help you enjoy a long, healthy, blissful life.

Ayurvedic system says that this imbalance makes different ailments. It is only required that we bring back normalcy to the balance of these doshas, to bring back the state of healthiness.

Having a balanced state of doshas, agni (digestive fire), dhatus (tissues) normal functioning of mala (waste products), cheerful state of atman (soul), sensory organs and mind are the symptoms of healthy life.

Ayurvedic treatments lay emphasis on examining the dosha prakriti or the natural states of individuals before proceeding. The prakriti or the physical constitution, susceptibility to diseases, mental make-up and lifestyle of an individual is ascertained in accordance to the elemental constitution of the larger prakriti or the universe.

Other basic concepts of Ayurvedic system are the Saptha Dhathus (seven body bodily tissues) such as Rasa, Raktha, Mamsa , Meda , Asthi Majja & Shukra Dhathus, Srotas (Channels), Ama (improperly digested toxins and filthy matter) and the trinity of life - body, mind and spiritual awareness.

Ayurveda takes into consideration the body, mind and soul of an individual as the unit for diagnosis the first step in the method of diagnosis in Ayurvedic form of medicine is to determine the constitution of the person. That means it is the patient who is diagnosed first and not the disease. This is done by a special procedure like DARSANA, SPARSANA & PRASHNA.

● Ayurvedic treatments

Ayurvedic treatments can be classified under two groups - SHODHANA and SHAMANA.

SHODHANA consist of five parts - The pancha karmas which contain Vasthi (cleaning enemas), Nasyam (nasal medication), Viraechanam (purgation), Vamanam (emesis) and Raktha moksham (blood letting). All these require preliminary Ayurvedic practices of oleation and sweating. Treatments like Dhara, pizichil, Navarakizhi, Ela kizhi, Siro vasthi, Thalapothichil etc are the specialty of Kerala which are highly effective in a number of diseases which include Motor neuron diseases, Arthritis of various kinds, skin diseases, heart diseases, peptic ulcer, Asthma, Peripheral vascular diseases and Gynecological disorders.

● Abhyangam – The Ayurvedic full body Massage

The Massage is done with a combination of specially prepared Ayurvedic herbal oils and applied all over the body stimulating the vital points of the body called Marma.This is very good for the general health of the skin and prevents early aging and relieves muscular aches and pain. After the massage herbal steam bath is also given.

Duration: 60 minutes

● Udwarthanam - Herbal powder massage

This is done with applying herbal powder all over the body and massaged in a special way. This is very good in reducing over weight of the body.

Duration: 60 minutes

● Kadee Vasthi

First of all an herbal massage is given in the affected part and a pool of herbal oil is kept in the lower lumbar area. This is very good in Lumbar disc aches and pains.

Duration: 60 minutes

● Siro Vasthi

In this head is massaged with the specially made herbal oil and the oil is kept in the head with the help of a leather cap. This is very good in the treatment of cervical problems, sleeplessness, migraine and other problems of head
Duration: 60 minutes

● Netra tharpanam

A dam of herbal oil and juices is kept around the eyes with the help of medicated paste. This is good to prevent eye strain and improve vision. This gives eyes a cooling action and is advised in so many eye disorders.

Duration: 60 minutes

● Siro Dhara

After giving a good head massage herbal oil is poured in an uninterrupted flow from a hanging vessel to the forehead and scalp. This is very good in relieving stress and strain and generates sleep.

Duration: 60 minutes

● Thakra Dhara

In this after giving head massage medicated Buttermilk is poured in an uninterrupted flow from a hanging vessel to the forehead and scalp. This is very good in treating scalp problems like dandruff, Psoriasis and other skin complaints. This gives head very cooling action and generates sleep.

Duration: 60 minutes

● Ksheera Dhara

After giving a full body massage medicated milk is poured all over the body using a specially made vessel called Kindi. This is very good to tone up the skin and prevents aging.

Duration: 60 minutes

● Pizhichil

The whole body is bathed in oil by pouring it uninterruptedly and giving synchronized massage. This is very good rejuvenating and stress relieving. This relieves aches and pain from muscles and joints.

Duration: 60 minutes

● Avagaham

Immerse yourself in a bath of herbal medicinal water with fresh flower petals and leaves.

Duration: 30 minutes

● Navara Kizhi

A special type of Rice called Navara is cooked in milk and herbal decoction is packed in small cotton bundles. With this the whole body is massaged. This is a good rejuvenating treatment. This improves the skin texture and the skin will glow after doing this. This improves circulation, relieves muscular stress and aches.

Duration: 60 minutes

● Ela Kizhi

In this instead of herbal Rice, Herbal Leaves are used for massage. This is especially useful in relieving muscular and joints pain.

Duration: 60 minutes


● Podi Kizhi

In this powdered herbal leaves and roots are packed in cotton bags and the massage is done. This is very effective in cervical and spinal stiffness, aches and pain.

Duration: 60 minutes