Ayurveda, an ancient Indian healing tradition that’s over 5,000 years old, combines lifestyle practices with yoga and healthy eating. Many Ayurvedic spas and resorts are located in Kerala due to its warm climate and the abundant supply of medicinal plants. A trip to an Ayurvedic healing center can involve a week’s stay and detox (called panchakarma), where the liver is purged and the body becomes renewed. Or, you can book any one of their offered treatments, like an oil massage or a Shirodhara, a relaxing treatment that involves dripping warm oil onto the forehead. It is used to treat insomnia, tinnitus, neurological disorders, and psoriasis.
