Softouch Ayurveda Village & Resort Kerala

Softouch Ayurveda Village Kerala

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Healing Through Yoga and Meditation

Yoga is more than physical movement; it is a discipline and a way of life for those seeking true health and peace of mind. At Softouch, we honor this tradition by integrating it fully into your healing journey.

Yoga & Wellbeing
Yoga, the world’s oldest system for achieving this balance, finds its roots in ancient scriptures like the Bhagavad Gita, Mahabharata, and Vedas, and was first recorded by the sage Patanjali in the “Yoga Sutras”. By practicing yoga regularly, one can enhance the strength and flexibility of the body, while quieting the mind of worries and fears, thus promoting overall well-being and peace. Yoga and Ayurveda go hand-in-hand as sister sciences. While Ayurveda focuses on the physical and mental health of the body, yoga is primarily concerned with mental health. The practice of yoga can prevent and alleviate stress and related disorders by balancing the neurohormones and metabolism, improving endocrine metabolism. For centuries, this ancient wisdom of physical, mental, and spiritual development has been passed down from teacher to student to create balance from within.
Daily Yoga & Guided Meditation
At Softouch Ayurveda, we provide daily guided yoga and meditation sessions, led by our expert Yoga Master. Yoga sessions can take place indoors or amidst the serene beauty of our lush gardens depending on the weather conditions. The Yoga teacher also discusses plans with our Ayurveda Doctor to create personalised yoga plans for each guest, which can then be continued at home. We believe that achieving complete relaxation through yoga and meditation is the key to living an effective Ayurvedic lifestyle. We recognise the intricate link between the body and mind, and the importance of maintaining their harmony.

A Riverfront Sanctuary for Mind & Body

We have created a space where you can practice yoga in its most authentic form. Our open-air yoga pavilion, facing the gentle flow of the Chalakudy River, offers a serene environment that naturally enhances your focus and relaxation. The sounds of nature replace the noise of the world, allowing you to drift deeper into mindfulness.

Therapeutic Focus

Our daily sessions are designed to complement your specific Ayurvedic treatment plan. Whether you are a complete beginner or an advanced practitioner, our experienced yoga masters guide you through Asanas (postures), Pranayama (breathing techniques), and meditation. These gentle movements help open the body’s channels, improving the effectiveness of your treatments and accelerating your path to wellness.

Daily Yoga & Meditation Schedule

Morning Yoga: 7:15 AM – 8:15 AM (Energise and awaken the body)

Evening Meditation: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM (Calm the mind and unwind)

Private & Personalised Sessions

For guests seeking focused attention or specific therapeutic goals, we can also offer private one-on-one yoga classes for an additional fee. These individual sessions allow our master to tailor the practice entirely to your physical needs and medical condition. 

Yoga Principles​

8 Core principles
Yoga is a spiritual and physical discipline that originated in ancient India. Its principles have been classified by Patanjali in his Yoga Sutras, which describe the eight limbs of yoga: Yama (universal moral codes), Niyama (self-purification by discipline), Asana (postures), Pranayama (rhythmic control of breath), Pratyahara (withdrawing of the mind from senses), Dharana (concentration), Dhyana (deep meditation), and Samadhi (union with the object of meditation). These eight limbs are the core principles to be followed to attain Moksha.
Balance with Yoga
Ahimsa is the practice of non-violence and love. Satya means truthfulness in thought, word, and deed, while Asteya indicates not stealing. Brahmacharya is the art of consistency and sustaining energy, while Aparigraha means not grasping things and having a balanced relationship with possessions.
Commandment of Yoga
Under the commandments of Yama and Niyama, Patanjali put forth five principles to guide the way of living and five inner observances to lead a peaceful life. These include Ahimsa (non-violence), Satya (truthfulness), Asteya (not stealing), Brahmacharya (celibacy, religious study, and self-restraint), Aparigraha (non-possessiveness), Shoucha (purification of self), Santosha (contentment), Tapas (disciplined effort), Svadhyaya (education or daily reading), and Ishvara Pranidhana (dedication of one’s actions and will to God).
Yoga - Body & Mind
The inner observances include Shoucha, which involves purifying the body and mind through asanas, pranayama, bhakti, healthy food, and a pleasing place of practice. Santosha is contentment, while Tapas involves leading a disciplined life with three aims for the body, mind, and speech. Svadhyaya involves education or daily reading to draw out the best in oneself, and Ishvara Pranidhana involves dedicating one’s actions and will to God and giving up attachment and selfish purposes.