Asian Travel Blog

Goa in India is becoming increasingly popular as a holiday location, and it doesn’t just have to be about non-stop beach parties either. If you like to take care of your health, then you could give your body a real treat by staying at the Ayurvedic Natural Health Centre near Calangute. Ayurveda is an ancient system of health care that is native to area in and around the subcontinent, and practised by many people in India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and beyond.

Ayus means life, in particular, long life, and veda means knowledge, hence, Ayurveda means the knowledge of how to lead a long life, and is very much concerned with healthy living and prevention of disease.

When you arrive at the centre you meet the physician, who discusses your health with you, runs a few tests, and decides what therapy you need to have. After this, you can unwind with a scented oil massage and steam bath.

You get to see the doctor every day, who takes the time to listen to your concerns. An important part of being here is the advice that you receive about diet and leading a healthy lifestyle. People who come here report positive effects lasting long after they return home, which is why many return year after year.

Set in its own beautiful grounds resplendent with coconut palms, the centre provides a calm and peaceful atmosphere in which to change your health for the better. It is just over a kilometre away from the Calangute beach, and half a kilometre from Calangute market and shopping area.

There is an outdoor restaurant, where you can eat wonderful simple Indian meals of rice, dal, and vegetables. There are also a number of international eateries at the beach.

Accommodation is mainly in simple but clean twin-bedded rooms which are serviced daily.

A two week stay costs 980 euro, including treatments, meals, medicines and accommodation.

So, if you want to improve your overall health, while at the same time enjoying a bit of relaxation, why not give it a try?