We are an eco-friendly retreat, ecologically conscious and ready to receive
You and to do the best to make you feel at home. We mean to fulfill you at all levels: body - through authentic Ayurvedic treatments, tailored by our Doctor and Mind - with Yoga and Meditation.
We have well appointed Deluxe Villas and Deluxe Rooms and a good Ayurvedic treatment centre that focuses attention to each client for a comfortable stay and overall personal attention. After several years of research, visiting many Ayurveda Resorts and Institutions, we decided to put all what we have learned into our own place and make it a home and a destination for people who want to enjoy, self-discover and rejuvenate. In your journey, you will always be at the center of our attention, as we will be providing clean and extremely hygienic standards, comfort and relaxation in perfect harmony with the natural elements surrounding the retreat.
We invite you to Ananda Lakshmi to explore and experience the profound healing treatment and hospitality of age oldn tradition. We will also help you unravel the secrets of the most revered, timeless healing traditions known to man - Ayurveda.
The resort is owned by M/s Anandani ketan Ayur Resorts Pvt. Ltd, having its corporate office at Tower, Edappazhani, Trivandrum 695014, Kerala,. The Company is promoted by Mr. M. Thajudeen, a Chartered Accountant based in Trivandrum, Kerala, and Mr.GianniDemozzi, a Canadian born Italian citizen who had worked with M/s Ferrero Rocher, Italy. The company is partnered by M/s Lakshmi Italia, Verona, Italy (www.lakshmi.it) and M/s Usha Veda, Switzerland(www.usha.ch). Our treatment procedures starts with the preparatory treatments which leads to the five fold treatment - PANCHAKARMA for various state of mental and physical ailments.
We provide following treatments:Abhyangam
Abhyangam is a full body massagedone with medicated oil, this will increase the flexibility of muscles and joints, stimulates tissues, rejuvenate skin and checks impurities from accumulating in the body. Abhyangam helps to increase more resistance against viruses and diseases and thus increases immunity and the defense mechanism in the body.This act as a body rejuvenator,increases the self-confidence, will power,longevity, relieves fatigue, gives good sleep and nourishes the body.
Shirodhara
In this treatment medicated herbal oils, medicated milk, medicated butter milk etc., are poured on the forehead in a particular method using a special pot, for about 30 minutes. This treatment is effective for insomnia, impaired memory, spondylitis, paraplegia, neuro -disorders, stress & strain, fatigue and lack of vitality. This treatment also stimulates nerves, reduces stiffness and effective for rheumatoid arthritis.
Udwarthanam
Udwarthanam is a massage done with herbal powders made out of Ayurveda herbals and leaves. The powder is rubbed on the body in a synchronized massaging method. Udwarthanamrelieves body and mind from dullness, helps for proper blood supply and gives therapeutic effects for Obesity.
Udwarthanam is also a full body massage done with herbal powder (choornam) instead of oil. This treatment is good for diseases such as diabetic neuropathy, paralysis, obesity, skin care, sciatica. This treatment will stimulates blood flow, rejuvenates the body and preserve it’s strength, increases skin texture and natural elasticity.This treatment tones the muscles and reduce excess fat by improving the metabolism.it makes the skin smoothened and soft.
Vasti
Vasti the treatment process which involves injection of herbal decoctions/medicated oil or certain herbal preparations in a liquid medium into the rectum. In simple terms, Vasti means medicated enema. Vasti treatment is used to eliminate the vatadosha and a very effective cleansing process of body. The medicine pulls out the toxins from the entire body channels into the bowels, which are then expelled out of the body. It flushes out all your toxins through the digestive tract. It relieves constipation, chronic fever, the common cold, sexual disorders, kidney stones, heart pain, vomiting, backache, neck pain, hyperacidity ...etc. and also rejuvenates the body.
Pizhichil (Oil bath Massage)
Pizhichil is a treatment in which lukewarm medicated herbal oil is poured all over the body. This treatment is very effective in rheumatic diseases like arthritis, paralysis, spondilitis, hemiplegia nervous weakness and nervous disorders. This treatment is prescribed not only for rheumatic ailments (vatic disorders) but also for many other diseases like diabetes, blood pressure, convulsions etc. This treatment is also suited for rejuvenation, vigor and vitality and diseases like psoriasis.
Sirovasthi
In this treatment a cylindrical leather cap of about ten inches height and both ends open fixed in position by means of cloth belt two to three inches in width tied around the head and black gram paste used for plugging the holes and filling the gaps. Warm medicated oil is retained inside the cap for 30 minutes. This treatment is very effective in conditions like facial palsy, dryness of nostrils, mouth and the throat, severe headaches and other vatha (rheumatic) diseases.
Kativasti
In this treatment, specially prepared warm medicated oil is kept over the lower back . This treatment lasts for 30-45 minutes. Specifically for low back pain, lumbago and degenerative vertebral diseases, disc prolapses, dislocation, herniation etc.
ACCOMMODATION Deluxe Villa Deluxe Room Deluxe Villa Facilities Wide front sliding glass door opening to a spacious balcony with sea view Front garden with hammock or hanging cotton chairs Ceiling fans Thermos for the hot water Herbal shampoo and soap Daily fresh towels and bed sheets Anti mosquito window nets/ mosquito nets on demand Ultrasonic anti mosquito repellent Solar powered hot water in all rooms