Ayurveda in Rishikesh
Ayurveda is an alternative medicine system coming from ancient India. It is a natural medicine practice, based on the use of herbs and spices. Ayurveda can be used as a preventative and health maintaining medicine although it is also practiced as a form of healing therapy. In fact, Indian food always contain some ayurvedic spices such as tumeric which has numerous health benefits.
Yoga retreats and courses in Rishikesh usually include an introduction to ayurvedic medicine and its uses. However if you wish to learn more about it, you can sign up for a seperate course on ayurveda medicine and treatments. If you haven't got any experience in ayurveda, why not check out the many spas in Rishikesh and try out some of the ayurvedic treatments first. Here are some recommendations:
Yoga retreats and courses in Rishikesh usually include an introduction to ayurvedic medicine and its uses. However if you wish to learn more about it, you can sign up for a seperate course on ayurveda medicine and treatments. If you haven't got any experience in ayurveda, why not check out the many spas in Rishikesh and try out some of the ayurvedic treatments first. Here are some recommendations:
For a more affordable and very professional spa conveniently located at Laxman Jhula Chowk:
Prakriti Vedic Spa
For a full board spa with middle class hotel rooms located on the quiet hills opposite Ram Jhula:
Ayurveda Bhavan
For the ultimate luxury spa with 5 star hotel rooms in the former Tehri Gharwal palace an hour up the mountains from Rishikesh:
The Ananda Spa
And if this has convinced you to explore deeper and learn more about Ayurveda, there are several courses available of various lengths. Before you sign up, you might like to have a chat with the teacher first and also check out his/her credentials. Here's some recommendations to start you off with:
Vardan Ayurved Nilayam
Haritha
Association For Yoga And Meditation
Rishikesh is a town with lots of other activities and courses where tourists can spend their time and money usefully. If yoga and ayurveda is not your thing, what about indian massage courses, Indian music classes, astrology classes, Indian cooking, Hindi or outdoor activities?
Prakriti Vedic Spa
For a full board spa with middle class hotel rooms located on the quiet hills opposite Ram Jhula:
Ayurveda Bhavan
For the ultimate luxury spa with 5 star hotel rooms in the former Tehri Gharwal palace an hour up the mountains from Rishikesh:
The Ananda Spa
And if this has convinced you to explore deeper and learn more about Ayurveda, there are several courses available of various lengths. Before you sign up, you might like to have a chat with the teacher first and also check out his/her credentials. Here's some recommendations to start you off with:
Vardan Ayurved Nilayam
Haritha
Association For Yoga And Meditation
Rishikesh is a town with lots of other activities and courses where tourists can spend their time and money usefully. If yoga and ayurveda is not your thing, what about indian massage courses, Indian music classes, astrology classes, Indian cooking, Hindi or outdoor activities?
