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13. December, 2023
The Art of Ayurvedic Manifestation: End-of-Year resolutions for well-being
As we approach the end of another year, it’s natural for us to reflect on the past and look forward to the future. In Ayurveda, the ancient system of medicine which originated in India thousands of years ago, this time of year holds special significance. Ayurveda believes that our well-being is deeply connected to the(…)
24. April, 2023
In Memory of Ruth Werner
Ruth Werner – The Swiss roots of Somatheeram! Sometimes it is simply many, small coincidences that add up to something big. This is also the case with the founding story of Somatheeram. Ruth Werner is one of the formative people without whom the Somatheeram would not have existed. From the idea to the decision:(…)
24. April, 2023
Spring energy for body and soul
Spring – time of change Spring, a new chance, a new life, a new beginning. Vasant is the Sanskrit name for spring and stands for joy, freshness or new strength. Many people perceive spring as a time of new beginnings and renewal, closely connected with the hope of brightness, warmth, bright colors and a blossoming(…)
22. December, 2022
Ayurvedic skin care treatment in winter
Winter skin care In the winter time, cold temperatures and dry heating air do not leave our sensitive facial skin unscathed. It usually reacts with dryness and impurities and significantly loses its radiance compared to summer. Especially in winter, we should take time for our skin on a regular basis. Treat yourself to a recovery(…)
22. December, 2022
Ayurvedic through the winter
The days are gradually getting shorter and the temperatures are dropping steadily – it is wintertime. Winter brings immense changes and has a significant influence on our well-being as well as on our way of life. Our organism needs more energy in the winter months to keep the body temperature constant and to protect itself(…)
14. April, 2022
Insights from the Somatheeram
We have been asked frequently in recent months how we have fared so far in the pandemic. Many customers have supported us, given us encouragement and even donated money to employees. For this we are incredibly grateful! Since March 2020, our reality has completely changed from one moment to the next. Answers had to be(…)
27. September, 2021
International entry to India possible again
UPDATE (12.10.2021): Dear friends of Somatheeram, we are pleased to inform you that a stay at our Somatheeram Ayurvedic Health Resort with a tourist visa will be possible again from 15.11.2021. If you wish to arrive before this date, you can still use a Medical Visa. _____________________________________________________ Dear friends of Somatheeram, We have(…)
5. July, 2021
Our Hygiene-Concept
YOUR SAFETY IS OUR PRIORITY! Dear Friends of Somatheeram! We – the German-Indian management of the Somatheeram Ayurvedic Health Resort – guarantee to meet the specific hygienic requirements of your Ayurveda treatment within the current circumstances. Our extended hygiene standards are based on the current recommendations of the WHO as well as the local regulations(…)
4. May, 2020
Ayurveda & Corona – Useful tips for everyday life
As a traditional medical science Ayurveda is based on two different pillars. The goal of the millennium-old holistic science is to maintain health through prevention and the healing of diseases. Especially today, in the time of the worldwide pandemic caused by the corona virus, Ayurveda offers many possibilities to strengthen the immune system with the(…)
5. March, 2020
Planning reliability despite Covid-19
Dear customers, The current situation of corona disease (Covid-19) naturally leads to general uncertainty as to whether you would like to take advantage of your forthcoming stay at Somatheeram or would prefer to postpone it. We are also frequently contacted by our rebookers: Most of our guests book up to a year in advance. Many(…)
5. July, 2019
The Monsoon – The best time for Ayurveda
Q: Dr. Sreelatha, why do you recommend the monsoon season for an Ayurveda treatment? A: Even ancient writings outline the monsoon season to be the best season for Panchakarma treatments. This has diverse reasons: Climate changes affect body and mind. One example is that our skin pores open up faster due to the high humidity(…)
15. March, 2019
Ayurveda against the cold
Differences in Temperature of up to 10 degrees Celsius during the day and permanent heavy showers turn fall into the perfect cold season. When the Vitamin D supply decreases, our immune system gets weaker as well. Now it is important to strengthen the body from within, to leave no room for pathogens. Or even if(…)
11. February, 2019
Holistic approach to allergies
Allergies are widely spread in our society and many people have no other option than to accept their fate and to ease the symptoms with medicine. Ayurveda does not generally acknowledge allergies but explains them as a result of an unsuitable lifestyle. Accordingly, the therapeutic measures difer from those of the Western medicine. Whilst most(…)
19. January, 2019
Traditional Tea stall at Somatheeram
Imagine yourself just after an Ayurvedic treatment: You are completely relaxed on this late afternoon and you are aware that you should grant your body some well-deserved rest, however you would also like to enjoy the warm breeze proceeding a beautiful sunset. Our new Open Air Lounge with its traditional Thattukada tea stall invites you(…)
21. December, 2018
Jackfruit – an insider tip
The enormous jackfruit looks far too heavy for its short stalk and can literally be described as a ‘fruit bomb’: The largest tree-borne fruit can reach up to 100 cm in length, 50 cm in diameter and as much as 15 kg in weight. Apart from its significant size a crucial role for our health(…)
17. September, 2018
Onam – a cultural highlight
Onam is considered the thanksgiving of Hinduism and is enthusiastically celebrated all over Kerala. According to the belief, king Mahabali returned home on Onam. He ruled Kerala during its golden age in ancient times, when people were happy, carefree and lived in perfect harmony. The golden age came to an end when god Vishnu, disguised(…)
3. September, 2018
Authentic and certified Ayurveda medicine
The smell of herbs and the crackling of fire are the first things you notice as soon as you enter the Somatheeram production center. Traditional Ayurveda is free of any preservatives; therefore, we use fresh ingredients to produce our own medicine on a daily basis. Trained staff are stirring boiling oil in enormous bowls for(…)
15. August, 2018
What is new in Somatheeram?
After our renovation period last year, we introduced our new Deluxe Cottages and several other additions to you. This year once again, we have bent over backwards in our efforts to lift the Somatheeram experience to the next level. The most important change might be the reconstruction of the Ayurveda Center. New consultation rooms, a(…)
3. July, 2018
Principles of ayurvedic cuisine
Interview with Executive Chef Simiyon Q: Why is an Ayurvedic diet so important? A: In Ayurveda the diet plays as big a role as medication and therapy. The body conditions of each individual are different and seeing as one or two Doshas usually overweigh, people have to balance their Doshas through an individual diet. Following(…)
21. June, 2018
Yoga for the world
It was the second International Day of Yoga, when people all over the world were honouring and celebrating yoga as a means “to discover the sense of oneness with yourself, the world and the nature” (Narendra Modi, Indian’s Prime Minister). In December 2014, the United Nations General Assembly declared June 21st as the International Day(…)