The Beach & Lake is a privately owned Ayurvedic Resort, 8 kilometres south of Trivandrum International Airport. Offering Therapeutic and Rejuvenating Ayurvedic programmes, the resort is nestled between the Arabian Sea and the Karamana river, situated on an island.
On one side are the backwaters; bordered by a forest of coconut palms, a natural habitat for 31 odd species of migratory birds. On the other side, a secluded expanse of beach stretches 4 kms north to the lively beach of Kovalam.
The resort's own boat sole access this tanquil oasis. Qualified doctors, stunning scenery, peaceful surroundings, attentive service and excellent food ensure enhanced benefits to your treatment programme. The Beach & Lake Ayurvedic Resort is open through the year. October to April is the main tourist season. Optimum benefit can be achieved by taking treatments during the rainy season of June and July.
Accredited:
Ayurveda clinic & Treatment, Yoga, Astrology, Kalaripayattu (Kerala Martial Arts), Backwater cruise, Restaurant serving all cuisine, Money changing and major credit cards accepted, Tour and Travel division, Safe deposit locker, Room Service, Laundry, Baby sitting, Refrigerator, Television, Hot water, Pick up / drop from or to airport / railway station (Trivandrum), High speed Internet, Fax, Indoor Games, Canoeing and peddling, Bird Watching, etc. We are particularly proud of our restaurant, which, if you are not prescribed an Ayurvedic diet, offers a Multi-cuisine menu of high standard. There are occasional cultural evenings with traditional Indian Dance and Music Programmes.
Kovalam is the rejuvenating touch of waves at the foot of a tired traveler. Just 4 kilometres south of The Beach & Lake Ayurvedic Resort, Kovalam is a popular tourist resort with shops, restaurants and a full range of tourist facilities. The season is October - April, when the average temperature is around 32 degrees. Kovalam is very used to Western travelers and has the reputation of being the only place in India where locals do not consider swimming in the sea eccentric! One of the world's greatest beaches now a magnificent resort of the sun, surf and sea. A beach paradise: the boundless blue of the Arabian Sea and the unwinding miles of the fine sanded beaches washed by a surf which roars and hisses at the feet of the stalwart palms.
Address:Pozhikkara Beach, Pachalloor P.O., Thiruvananthapuram, Pin - 695027 Kerala
City:Thiruvananthapuram
Country:India
Contact Number:91-471-2382086,
91-471 -2383066
Fax Number: 91-471-2382066
Email address:beachandlake@hotmail.com,
beachandlake@yahoo.com
Website:beachandlakeresort.com
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Languages:English
Lukewarm herbal oils are dripped all over the body by 2-3 trained technicians in a rhythmic way for about 60-90 minutes.
Indications:- Hemiplegia, paralysis, rheumatic
complaints, joint stiffness, nervous disorders etc.
It is a process by which the whole body or any specific part is made to perspire by the application of certain medicated rice pudding externally in the form of boluses tied up in a muslin bag.
Duration 60-90 minutes.
Some herbal oils, medicated milk, medicated buttermilk etc., are poured on the forehead in a special way about 45 minutes.
Indications:-Insomnia, mental tension, vatha predominated diseases.
(BHRAHMANA VASTHI 147 Euro, MATHRA VASTHI, SNEHA VASTHI, KASHAYA VASTHI) (One time)
Certain herbal oils, herbal extracts etc. are applied through the rectum.
Indications:-Arthritis, paralysis, gastric complaints, rheumatism etc.
Special herbal oils, are poured in a cap fitted on the head for 15-60 minutes.
Indications:- Facial paralysis, headaches, vatha originated diseases etc.
This is a typical massage with herbal power about 30 minutes.Indications:- Paralysis, obesity, rheumatic ailments etc.
Medicated ghee is given internally in a proportionally increasing quantity for a period of 8 days with special diet. (Preparatory process for doing panchakarma).
Indications:- Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, skin diseases etc.
This is one of the important treatments in Panchakarma in which herbal juices, medicated oils etc, are applied through nose.
Indications:- Headaches, mental disorders, skin diseases etc.
In this treatment a gentle oil massage is given according to the disease for 45 minutes.
Indications:- Obesity, lack or blood circulation etc.
Leaves, herbs, herbal powders, fleshes of animals etc. are applied to the whole body in boluses with hot medicated oils.
Duration is 20-45 minutes.
Indications:- Arthritis, spondylosis, sports injuries, muscular- atrophy etc.
Special medicated herbs are made into a paste and applied on the body or part of the body for 20-90 minutes.
Indications:- Skin diseases, muscular injury, atrophy, brain diseases, insomnia, varicosity etc. Health Care Programme
This is a special treatment to stimulate the vital points. In this, we use the traditional knowledge of vital points (Marmas) along with Acupressure and Holistic touches. This will energize you in your inner selves, attain an equilibrium of Vatha, Pitha and Kapha thus attaining the temperance of mind and become more successful in life.
This treatment is a body massage with hand and foot with a medicated oil and cream. It includes internal rejuvenative medicines and medicated steam bath. This therapy is 90 minutes to 2 hours per day depending on ones body structure for 7 to 14 days. It is good to rejuvenate mind, body and soul, to tone up skin, to strengthen all systems so as to achieve ideal health and longevity.
This is a special package for your spine problems. It will strengthen the back muscles and prevent degeneration of bones and it will also prevent nerve compression. This is very good for spondylosis, post traumatic problems (Post accidental) sports injuries etc. This treatment includes Body massage, snehapanam, Virechanam, Kadi Vasthi, Sneha Vasthi, Kashaya Vasthi, Pizhichil, Gnavarakizhi etc.
This is an absolute stress reliever with a combination of yoga meditation, Ayurveda and Holistic touches. Through this program your body and mind are purified and more important, it attains the temperance of mind.
This is a prime treatment in Ayurveda for reducing aging process, arresting the degeneration of body cells, and immunizes the body system. Giving Rasayana (very special Ayurvedic medicine) internally is a main part of this program, based on Panchakarma and Swetakarma treatment. This package includes Body Massage, Snehapanam, Vamanam, Virechanam, Nasyam, Sneha Vasthi, Kashaya Vasthi, Pizhicil, Gnavarakizhi, Tharpanam, Sirovasthi, Karnapooranam and Medicated Steam Bath.
Medicated Herbal Power Massage
Medicated Herbal Oil Massage
This program includes massage with oil, powder and cream. Also includes body pack, face pack and intake of herbal tea. It will increase your skin complexion and beautifies the body figure.
It is a process of purifying the whole body to attain proper balance of Vatha, Pitha and Kapha based on Panchakarma treatment in our traditional way. This package includes Body Massage, Snehapanam, Vamanam, Virechanam, Brahmana Vasthi, Dhara, Pizhichil, Ghavarakizhi, Tharpanam, Karnapooranam, Body Pack, Anjanam, Gandoosham and Medicated bath.
You get all the above treatments but there wouldn't be any rest days in between the treatment.
This is a process in which medicated fumes are applied to the ears for 5 to 10 minutes. This process helps to clean the ear and avoid ailments associated with the ear.
This is a cleaning process for eyes, which gives a cooling effect, prevents cataract and strengthens the optic nerve.
This is the traditional Ayurvedic facial, which is very good for your face. In this massage, Sudation Therapy, Face Pack (Ayurvedic) etc. are given accordingly. This will beautify your skin and tone up your face muscles.
This massage is to stimulate the chakra points of the body.
This massage includes a body massage with Herbal oils or Herbal powder by hand and foot, head massage, face massage, for 1/2 hours. This is good for rejuvenating the body, reduces mental tension, sexual weakness and improves vitality etc.
Body massage with herbal powder or oil for one hour by hand to tone up the body to improve blood circulation etc.
Certain precious herbal leaves and herbs are boiled in water for 24 hours and the same water is used for bathing. It beautifies the skin and removes all impurities.
Certain precious herbal leaves and herbs are boiled and the steam is passed to whole body for 10-20 minutes. This is good for certain skin diseases, to eliminate impurities from the body, to improve tone of the body, to reduce fat etc.
It is a process of purifying the whole body to attain proper balance of Vatha, Pitha and Kapha by Panchakarma and Swetakarma treatment. This will also purify the gunas and doshas of mind viz. Satwa, Rajas and Thamas. The 15 days package process includes body massage, Snehapanam, Vamanam, Nasyam, Virechana (medicated purgative) Sneha Vasthi, Kashaya Vasthi, Pizhichil, Ghavarakizhi, Tharpana, Sirovasthi, Karnapooranam and Medicated steam Bath.
Dr V. Franklin is one of the best known Ayurvedic doctors in Kerala and is a specialist in Panchakarma treatment. He comes from a traditional Ayurvedic background and a family that can trace their tradition back 400 years.
Formerly the District Medical Officer for the Kerala Government, Dr V.Franklin has travelled the world giving seminars and consultations.
He runs the Panchakarma and Research Institute in Chowara which he established in 1997, its aim to provide a first class service to both domestic and overseas tourists.
In 1999 he was named: ‘Tourism Man of the Year’ for so successfully combining tourism with Ayurveda. All treatments at the Beach & Lake Ayurvedic Resort are carried out under his direct guidance and supervision.
The Beach & Lake Ayurvedic Resort has an additional resident doctor.