True to every letter of its name, Carmelia Haven-Plantation Resort And Spa has access to all the nature’s splendor charm amidst the luscious greens of the tea and cardamom plantations. Situated close to a village of Vandanedu near Thekkady. When in Kerala, taking an ayurvedic spa session becomes quintessentially a must indulgence.
An oasis of calm living in the environs of the metropolis is hard to imagine. But Rithgeham – the Ayurveda Spa in Carmelia Haven is here to bust all your myths. With large open lush green areas all around, this resort is the perfect place to relax and rejuvenate oneself. Rithgeham ayurvedic center offers a perfect accompaniment to all your beauty, health and medical ailments. As the name suggests it is a place to attain moksha or mukti from diseases.With a traditional Ayurveda menu, this is your one-stop destination for rejuvenation.
Doctor Consultation
I was greeted with warmth and a big smile at the reception. I could smell the fragrance of essential oils and it already helped me to mentally relax my body and mind. I start with a consultation with the doctor, which speaks about allergies and Prakriti Analysis and thus suggested me the appropriate treatments according to my constitutional type.After a good 10 minutes of consultation, the therapist suggested me ‘Abhyangam’ (back, shoulder, legs and head oil massage) so I decided to give it a try.
Spa Rooms
The rooms at Rithgeham Ayurvedic center are tastefully yet minimalistic decorated. a large waiting area for you to just unwind and relax before and after your therapy.It has both single ones and couple therapy rooms and a large waiting area for you to just unwind and relax before and after your therapy. The rooms have an attached wooden steam booths which are the perfect place to sweat out toxins post a massage. A large table takes its place right in the centre of the room, with a beautiful art installation on the wall. There are changing rooms along with a lavatory and shower room. The toiletries are Carmelia Haven products.
Therapy
As I walked in, the room was turned into a comfortable den. I could smell the essential oils getting heated. I changed into a langot and settled myself to get the therapy started. The lights were turned low, aromatic candles were lit and gentle music was played to contribute creating a calm and relaxing atmosphere for the massage. My masseuse Shyamala began massaging my feet with the warm oil and worked her way up to the legs. Then moved from the lower to upper back to loosen up the knots tensed knots and stressed back muscles for an hour, almost putting me to sleep. These essential ayurvedic oils really seep into your skin and help you to reach an ultimate state of relaxation and rejuvenation. After my ayurvedic therapy, I went for a hot steam bath. I had a boost of energy and a feeling of rejuvenation as I was promised.
