Kerala is well known for Ayurveda, Yoga and meditation and attracts a large number of tourists for Ayurvedic treatment and holidays. Kerala's equable climate, abundant forests and the cool monsoon season are best suited for Ayurveda treatment and cure. Kerala is one of the few states in India, which practice this system of medicine with absolute dedication. Another feature that makes Kerala a great Ayurveda destination is the easy availability of herbs and medicinal plants.

The best time to visit Kerala for Ayurvedic cure and treatment is the monsoon season as the atmosphere remains dust free and cool and helps in opening the pores of the body to the maximum. It helps in making the body more receptive to herbal oils and therapy. It is because of these factors, Kerala is dotted with numerous Ayurveda resorts and health centers.

Ayurveda Resorts of Kerala are known not only in India but also across the world. The Ayurvedic treatments provided by these resorts have become very popular, especially during the Monsoon season. Besides Ayurvedic therapy, Kerala is also known for its beauty and culture. Most of the Ayurvedic packages come clubbed with sightseeing tours.

Most of the Ayurveda resorts in Kerala provide treatments and cure for ailments such as arthritis, paralysis, obesity, sinusitis, migraine, premature ageing, skin ailments etc. The Ayurveda treatments and therapies cure, detoxify and rejuvenate the whole body system. The Ayurveda health and fitness programs in Kerala are based on Ayurvedic oil massages and helps in improving blood circulation, streamlining the body, building up immunity, ridding the body of toxins and decreasing excess fat.

Here are some of the prime body treatments and body care in Ayurveda:

Pizhichil
In this type of treatment lukewarm herbal oils are applied all over the body by two to four trained therapists in a special rhythmic way continuously for about 60 to 90 minutes per day for a period of 7 to 21 days. This treatment is very useful for Rheumatic diseases like Arthritis, Parlysis, Hemiplegia, Paralysis-Agitanus, Sexual Weakness, Nervous Weakness and Nervous disorders.

Njavarakizhi
Under Njavarakizhi treatment the whole body or any specific part thereof is made to perspire by the application of certain medical puddings externally in the form of Boluses tied up in muslin bag. Two to four therapists apply this for about 60-90 minutes per day for a period of 14 days. This Treatment is for all types of Rheumatism, Pain in the Joints, Emaciation of limbs, High blood pressure, Cholesterol and certain kinds of skin diseases.

Dhara
In this process of Ayurveda treatment, some Herbal oils, medicated milk, medicated butter milk etc. are poured on the forehead in a special method for about 45 minutes in a day for a period of 7-21 days. This treatment helps in curing Insomnia, Vatha predominated diseases, mental tension and certain skin diseases.

Vasthi
Certain herbal oils and herbal extracts are applied through the rectum daily for a period 5 to 25 days. This treatment cures Arthritis, Paralysis, Hemiplegia, Numbness, Gastric complaints associated with Rheumatism and constant constipation.

Sirovasthi
Under this system of treatment certain lukewarm herbal oils are poured into a cap fitted on the head for 15 to 60 minutes per day according to the patient's condition for a period of 7 days. Sirovasthi treatment is highly effective for facial paralysis, Dryness of nostrils, mouth and throat, severe headaches and other Vatha originated diseases.

Udvarthanam
It is a typical massage with herbal powder for about 30 to 45 minutes daily for a period of 14 to 28 days. This treatment helps in curing diseases like Hemitplegia, Paralysis, Obesity and certain Rheumatic ailments.

Abhyangam
It is a special type of oil massage in which strokes are given according to the diseases for about 45 minutes per day for 14 days, this treatment is very useful for Obesity, especially for Diabetic Gangrene and many more.

Nasyam
In this therapy herbal juices and medicated oils are applied through nose for 7 to 14 days. This treatment is highly effective for certain kinds of Headaches, Paralysis, Mental disorders and some types of skin disease.

Snehapanam
Mediated Ghee is given internally in a proportionally increased quantity for a period of 8 to 12 days. This treatment helps in curing Osteoathritis, Psoriasis and Leukaemia.

Kizhi
Herbal leaves and herbs or herbal powders are applied to the whole body in boluses with hot medicated oils for 45 minutes per day for a period of 7 to 14 days. The treatment helps in curing osteoarthritis, arthritis with swelling, spondilosis and sports injuries

Dhanyamla Dhara
Warm herbal liquid is poured all over the body in a rhythmic way through a special vessel for 45 minutes to 1-hour daily. This treatment is very effective in curing Hemiplegia, Paralysis Rheumatic complaints and other such diseases.

Yoni Prakshalanam
Herbal oils and decoctions are applied through the vaginal route. This treatment is good for gynecological disorders. It is also a purification process for genital organs.

Kativasthi
In this process specially prepared warm medicated oil is kept over the lower back with herbal paste boundary, This treatment lasts for 45 minutes to 1 hour and it is good for any type of back pain and spinal disorders.

Urovasthi
Like Kativasthi warm medicated oil is kept over the chest for 45 minutes this is an effective treatment for asthma, other respiratory problems hearth diseases and muscular chest pain

Ksheeradhoomam
It is fermentation with medicated cow milk. This treatment cures facial paralysis, Bell's palsy, speech disorders and other nervous disorders of the face.

Thalam
Special powder mixed with medicated oil is applied on the top of the head for 20 to 45 minutes. This treatment is helpful in curing ENT problems, insomnia and migraine.

Lepanam
It is a process by which medicated herbal paste is applied on the affected part and is useful in curing various types of inflammatory conditions.