Kerala Yoga & Meditation

Yoga, the science of man, based on ancient Indian wisdom and culture, is an art of living a healthy, balanced, peaceful and contented life. Yoga, being a total integrated system, studies man in his wholeness - body, mind and spirit and is integrated to certain principles, ideas, values, attitudes and a way of life for personal and social benefits.Conceived by the great sages in their quest for self-realisation, it has come to be recognised during its; long travails from the hermitages to the cities, as the science of man, a philosophy old life, a code of conduct, an attitude and an approach, as well as an art of living which is capable not only of ensuring physical well-being, mental peace harmony, moral elevation and spiritual uplift of man but also of transforming man from his gross animal existence to the sublime heights of divinity.It must, however be kept in mind that it is a long and arduous journey calling for perseverance, persistence, dedication and total surrender.There is no instant yoga. It is not a question of merely closing one's eyes or of sitting in a posture. It involves cultivation of an attitude and approach to life. It must not only be a philosophy to be imbibed but a practical philosophy which must be lived. It is therefore, not enough to think of yoga but to do it and to live it in our lives. It is also necessary to understand that yoga is not a substitute for action. Human effort is indispensable. The transformation is not at the cost of action but to enable us to perform our duties more efficiently, more effectively and honestly.Yoga had recognised and accepted the importance of the mind and the subconscious over the total human personality much earlier than modern psychology did in its present form. Yoga is a stepwise, stage wise eight fold path to final liberation from pain and suffering. These steps progressively take us to the highest state of creativity, of discriminative knowledge and towards attaining the desired perfection. Eight stages in ashtangayoga : Disciplined behaviour (yama)Self purification (niyama)Bodily postures such as the lotus position (asana)Control of breathing (pranayama)Control of the senses (pratyahara)Fixing of the mind on a chosen object (dharana)Meditation (dhyana)Samadhi - a state of being where you experience absolute tranquility and well being.The Eight Steps are: YAMA : Conditional yoga behaviour, personal and social NIYAMA : Attitude sublimate to yoga norms ASANA : Discipline of the physical body PRANAYAMA : Control over bio energy through respiratory action PRATYAHARA : Withdrawal of the senses inwards through abstraction DHARNA : Concentration DHYANA : Meditation SAMADHI : Tranconsciousness Of these, the first five, which border on the Psychosomatic Approach, are referred to as External (Bahiranga) yoga, popularly known as Hatha Yoga, while the latter three, which directly affect the psyche are known as internal (Antaranga) yoga, popularly known as Raja Yoga. It is almost impossible to try internal yoga (Raja Yoga) for the average man before accomplishing the external one (Hatha Yoga). The respective sequence of the eight steps as the standard methodology of yoga. Yoga is based on a deep understanding of man and his position in this world and was the first system evolved in the world to recognise the connection and the interaction between body and mind. It studies in depth the very structure of the human personality, through analysis the psychological complexities and the cause of human pain, sorrow and suffering. It has laid down psychosomatic means through its various psycho-physiological processes for dealing with the body mind complex and tries to harmonize and integrate the human personality at all levels and stages of life.Yoga is basically a way of LIFE which has been evolved as a system to go beyond the personality - complex and achieve absolute freedom-liberation of the spirit from the matter. Some Renowned Yoga Centres are:- Neyyar Yoga Centre - Somatheeram Ayurvedic Hospital & Yoga Centre - Ideal Yoga Centre - Manaltheeram Yoga Centre

Awesome Tourism & Rejuvenating Holiday Experience – Tour Kerala

Situated on the southern tip of India, Kerala is one of the most charming and captivating states in the country. It is one of the most important and popular tourist states in India. The entire state of Kerala is a tourist destinations and each and every part of the state has something new and extra to offer tourists coming for Kerala tours and travels in India. Alleppey, Kumarakom, Fort Kochi, Trivandrum (capital city), Kollam, Periyar, Kozhikode, Kovalam, Palakkad, Munnar, Wayanad, Kannur, etc are some of important tourist places and cities which can be visited, explored and enjoyed on vacations, travels and tours in Kerala, popularly known as the God’s Own Country. These all destinations have tremendous tourism opportunity and activities to enjoy with friends, family and life partner. In fact, Kerala is the destination for all.
What makes Kerala so popular among tourists? Breathtaking beaches, serene & scenic backwaters, nature blessed landscapes, delightful climate, soothing ambiance, rich flora & fauna, natural sites, lovely lakes, gushing waterfalls, verdant hill stations, traditional villages, modern cities, historic places, heritage monuments, terrific churches, beautiful temples, rich culture & tradition, worth-observing life style, generous people, etc all are to make Kerala an internationally famous tourism destination. Travellers from all over the world tour Kerala to enjoy its unique geographical and cultural features.
Predominantly Kerala is known for beaches, backwaters, hill stations, ayurvedic resorts, and cultural richness. There are a number of pristine beaches which appeals tourists and vacationers from all over the world for travel and tours in Kerala, South India. Kovalam, Varkala, Poovar, Alleppey, Bekal, Beypore, Kappad, Marari, etc are very popular and widely acclaimed beach destinations which can be visited, explored and enjoyed on your tours and travels in God’s Own Country – Kerala. Palm fringed beaches of the state are breathtakingly beautiful and very popular among holiday-makers, vacationers, fun seekers, nature lovers and of course honeymooning couples. Beaches are also known for Ayurveda Resort, Body Massage & Spa centres. There are a number of ayurvedic resorts & spa centres in Kerala situated on the beach and backwater destinations of the state.
Kovalam Beach Resort, Marari Beach Resort and Poovar Resort are very ideal place for ayurvedic & spa therapy and getting rejuvenation holiday experience as well as awe inspiring tourism opportunity. Ayurveda resorts of Kerala offer packages like Rejuvenation therapy, Spa therapy, Body purification program, Weight loss program, and stress management therapy. Periyar, Kumarakom, Kochi, etc are other popular destinations in Kerala which are known for ayurvedic resorts and treatment centres.
Alleppey, Kumarakom, Kassargod, Kozhikode, Kollam, etc are popular backwater destinations in the state which are very popular among tourists and travellers from all over the world. The best way to explore the serene and scenic charm of backwaters is houseboat cruise. A well-organized houseboat cruise takes tourists and vacationers into the unique world of wonderment and water. Tourists have brilliant opportunity experiences awesome serenity and superb beauty of nature.
Munnar, Wayanad, Palakkad, Echo Point, etc are popular hill stations in the state known for scenic beauty, mountain lakes, rich flora & fauna, cheerful climate, nature abundant beauty and plantations of tea, coffee, rubber, spices, etc. Fort Kochi is known for cultural heritage monuments like churches, temples, mosques, colonial homes, etc. Due to tremendous beauty of nature, many serene & scenic places, historic cities, breathtaking beaches & backwaters, and picturesque hill stations, Kerala is also a favorite destination of many honeymooning couples. Many couples from all over the world come to India to celebrate their mesmerizing Honeymoon in Kerala, God’s Own Country.
There are an exciting range of Kerala tour packages available to choose from. If you too want to experience Kerala – God’s Own Country, choose a right package from a right travel agency. And get ready to treasure the unique experiences of tourism and vacation in India.