点评:The setting of Ayurveda Cherai is idyllic - nestled among palm trees overlooking the tranquil Kerala backwaters, with the long sandy beaches of the Arabian Sea just a few minutes’ walk away.
I was there with a group from the UK, on a yoga and ayurveda retreat organised by YOAS Yoga Retreats. Our yoga teacher Lara Stapleton was so inspiring. I loved the fluid style of Scaravelli yoga, and the energy of the poses. It almost felt like a dancing form of yoga.
The ayurvedic element of the retreat was fantastic. We started the retreat with a consultation with an ayurvedic doctor, followed by individually tailored daily treatments, including massage with hot oils, medicinal water and steam baths, along with herbal supplements. As the days passed, I felt so much lighter and refreshed, and look forward to finding out more about this 5,000-year-old healing tradition.
My special thanks go to our wonderful host Shibu, the organiser of Ayurveda Cherai, who arranged all the treatments, and was so kind and considerate in making our time so special. I was initially concerned about going to India, as I have a serious food allergy. However, he was so helpful in making sure that all the dishes I had were simple, without potential allergens, yet also delicious.
Shibu also laid on fantastic trips for us, including a sunrise boat cruise on the backwater, a day out to Fort Kochi with a traditional theatre and martial arts performance, and a visit to an elephant festival at a Hindu temple. We were also treated to evening soirees with music and dance.
And Shibu’s team also deserve a special mention - Akhilash the healer, and the massage therapists, especially Deviga. The kitchen staff were amazing too, as were the cleaning team, who were always smiling.
This retreat was truly a magical experience, and I look forward to a return visit to this wonderful place.
翻译:阿育吠陀切莱度假村 (Ayurveda Cherai) 的环境优美宜人,掩映在棕榈树丛中,俯瞰着宁静的喀拉拉邦回水区,距离阿拉伯海绵延的沙滩仅几分钟步行路程。
我和一群来自英国的游客一起参加了由 YOAS 瑜伽静修中心组织的瑜伽和阿育吠陀静修。我们的瑜伽老师 Lara Stapleton 非常鼓舞人心。我喜欢 Scaravelli 瑜伽流畅的风格和体式带来的活力,感觉就像在跳舞一样。
静修中的阿育吠陀元素非常棒。静修从咨询一位阿育吠陀医生开始,然后是个性化的日常护理,包括热油按摩、药水和蒸汽浴,以及草药补充剂。随着时间的推移,我感觉轻松了许多,神清气爽,并期待着进一步了解这项拥有 5000 年历史的疗愈传统。
我要特别感谢我们出色的接待人Shibu,他是Ayurveda Cherai的组织者,他安排了所有的疗程,非常友善周到,让我们的旅程如此特别。起初,我有点担心去印度,因为我有严重的食物过敏。然而,他非常热心,确保我点的所有菜都简单易做,没有潜在的过敏原,而且美味可口。
Shibu还为我们安排了精彩的旅行,包括在回水区乘船观日出、在科钦堡一日游(观看传统戏剧和武术表演),以及参观印度教寺庙的大象节。晚上,我们还参加了音乐和舞蹈晚会。
Shibu的团队也值得特别表扬——治疗师Akhilash和按摩师,尤其是Deviga。厨房工作人员也非常棒,清洁团队也总是面带微笑。
这次静修真是一次神奇的经历,我期待着再次造访这个美妙的地方。