SOMATHEERAM AYURVEDA VILLAGE

Mythology says that 'Soma' is extracted from a plant called 'somaltha', drink of Gods that gives you eternity, and 'theeram' is the word for shore in Malayalam. The name Somatheeram means a place (or shore) where you will get long life.

This name was given to resort by Mr. Baby Mathew, founder and director of Somatheeram Ayurveda Group. Somatheeram, his first ayurveda project started in 1988 and Manaltheeram in 1990. Both resorts are offering the same ayurveda treatment programmes and services. The only difference is the location. Somatheeram is situated on the top of the cliff and have beautiful view on the bay. Manaltheeram is almost touching the Chowara beach.

All the treatments take place under the supervision of senior doctor Dr.Chandran and other 25 qualified doctors and around 70 therapists, who strictly follows traditional methods and values, but at the same time keep high level of modern standards. There are 22 treatment rooms including two steam baths available in the ayurveda center.  Two therapists are alloceted for each patient, who take care about him or her during entire stay at Somatheeram. There is a rule that ladies gets female therapists and gentlemen get men therapists. For repeated clients they always try to allocate the same doctors and therapists.

Every Somatheeram ayurveda programme includes yoga lessons in different levels according to patient’s need. Yoga is supplementing ayurveda treatments. It is believed, it is very important to balance body treatment with the peace of the mind, because the most of the patients have stress-related psychosomatic diseases. Yoga can be very helpful for body pain problems, but not only physical problems must be treated, but also mental conditions. During the day the yoga lessons for beginners, intermediate and advanced level yogi practitioners are provided. Every morning and evening, there is meditation session. Patients can take also private lessons on request. 

The principles of Vastu Shastra - an ancient art, how to build and construct houses considering environment, flow of the energy and nature elements - were considered during the designing and construction process of the resort. Nature is part of it. The houses and cottages are hidden under the shade of the tropical trees. The most of them have small herb and flower gardens in the front and provide a nice sea view. All the houses are built from eco-friendly materials, properly ventilated to allow natural airflow. Also sunlight movement during the day was taken into the consideration. All these small things make one to stay on for longer and to visit this place again and again.  

ROOMS CATEGORIES

Standard Room
Garden Cottage
Special Cottage
Kerala House Standard
Kerala House Deluxe (AC)
Kerala Deluxe Suit (AC)

Room categories are described in Ayurveda Journals article >>

Somatheeram Ayurveda Village is situated in south tip of Kerala, only 30 minutes from Trivandrum airport. Transfer from and to the airport is already included into the ayurveda treatment programme.

Trivandrum area reflects the beauty of the entire Kerala called as well as God's own country. In this district all natural beauties such as hill stations, back waters, beaches, lagoons, and wild life sanctuaries are present. Before or at the end of your stay short trips can be arraged on request. During the ayurveda treatment programme travelling is not recommended.