Ayurveda Stress and Strain Buster – Reinvigorate, Rejuvenate, Restore

“May all mankind be happy, may all mankind enjoy good health”. This is a Sanskrit invocation that you are likely to hear if you visit the Spa Niraamaya at the Surya Samudra Retreat in Kerala. We selected this retreat for many reasons but above all we appreciate the sense of privacy offered to each guest […]

Stress presents itself in many forms. Whilst a little pressure can be productive and lends itself to being motivated; too much or prolonged pressure can lead to stress which is unhealthy for the mind and body. Recognising this, we here at Sanctuary Spa Holidays are offering a rest bite for those feeling the strain in […]

Exercises, that slow and deepen the breathing bring a ‘feel – good’ factor to the body while also relaxing and resting the mind. Yoga practice releases tension in the physical body and also frees obstructions in the nadis or energy channels.  It is important to choose a posture that is comfortable and sustainable. The traditional postures for […]

In Sanskrit ‘Ayur’ means life or living and ‘Veda’ means knowledge, so Ayurveda has been defined as the knowledge of life or science of longevity. Monsoon (June to July, Aug, Sept & October) is considered the best season for Ayurveda health, Detox,Wellness and beauty programmes as the atmosphere remains dust-free, moist and cool, which in turn […]

Each and every one of us, as well as every other being, sentient or otherwise, on this planet, is composed of energy. This is the fact only recently realize by science, but it has been understood for millennium by mystics. Most of the ancient form of healing was based on this understanding, and there was a well-recognized link between the […]