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From Doubter to Founder

Sarj Raikundalia first encountered Kerala Ayurveda after exhausting conventional treatment for whiplash sustained in a car accident. Initially dismissive of his mum’s recommendation that he try Kerala Ayurveda, Sarj was astounded by the results.

Years later, married with children, he founded the first Kerala Ayurveda Centre in Leicester to bring the proven benefits ofauthentic Kerala Ayurveda to the UK.

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Sarj Raikundalia

“Our principles are grounded in Ayurvedic origins – we will not compromise on these as this builds trust and loyalty with our customers, adds value and differentiates us from our competitors.”

How Ayurveda helps you to look after yourself. . . . .

Ayurveda, which originates from India, translates as Science (Ayur) of Life (veda). In fact, Ayurveda is about taking responsibility for your own well being.

Of course you know that, in order to live well, you should choose a healthy lifestyle and make sensible choices about what you eat. But with so much conflicting advice, it can be difficult to decide what’s right for you.

Ayurveda’s combination of diet, lifestyle, massage and herbal medicines has been practised for thousands of years and has proven health benefits. It is recognised by the many GPs who refer their patients for treatment to our qualified Ayurvedic doctors and therapists.

And because Ayurveda takes into account your environment, your life stage and the impact the changing seasons can have on your health and well being, it is as relevant today as it has always been.

Ayurveda Consultation Your first consultation will include questions about your lifestyle, medical history and health concerns as well as a physical examination. The consultation can take up to 30 minutes.

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Ayurveda Massage Ayurveda massage uses long strokes, which means that it is usual for the entire body to remain uncovered during Ayurveda massage (don’t worry, we keep our treatment rooms comfortably warm).

You might be more familiar with short stroke massage in which only one part of your body is uncovered at any time while it is massaged. If you would prefer to remain covered during your treatment, your therapist will be happy to oblige so please let him or her know.

Ayurveda: Responding to ChangeBecause Ayurveda takes into account your lifestyle and environment, should your circumstances change, you should tell your ayurvedic doctor who may advise appropriate changes to your regime.

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Ayurveda TreatmentDepending on your condition, your treatment might consist of a series of weekly massages with specially prepared essential oils or powders, calming oil-flow, luxury oil baths and / or saunas, together with dietary advice including not just what to eat but when to eat, as well as herbal preparations or medicines to take home.

All of our products are made from natural herbs and DO NOT contain any alcohol or animal products.

All of our qualified Ayurveda doctors and therapists are trained in Kerala and remain faithful to centuries old, authentic Ayurveda principles. This means that female clients are always treated by female therapists and male clients by male therapists.

We want you to feel comfortable throughout your Ayurveda treatment so it might help you to know what to expect:

What to ExpectAuthentic Kerala Ayurveda

Dominant Dosha Typical Characteristics Traits When Unbalanced Typical Health Problems

Visionary

Imaginative

Creative

Uptight

Forgetful

Spaced Out

Anxiety

Erratic Digestion

Joint Complaints

Vata

Confident

Perfectionist

Passionate Leadership

Irritable

Touchy

Short Tempered

Overheating

Skin Irritations

Heartburn / Ulcers

Pitta

Loyal

Kind

Calm

Lethargy

Exhaustion

Over-Indulgence

Congestion

Excess Weight

Sluggish DigestionKapha

According to Ayurveda principle, we are each a combination of three doshas or mind-body types: Vata, Pitta and Kapha. It is usual to have a dominant dosha which influences how you behave and can suggest particular health problems, especially if your dosha becomes out of balance.

Ayurveda offers personalised guidance on diet and lifestyle, combined with regular massage and herbal remedies, to keep your doshas in balance, help you get more out of life every day and support you through life’s challenges.

Which Dosha Are You?Ayurveda acknowledges that not everyone is the same

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We understand that, if you’re not familiar with Ayurveda, you might be sceptical about the benefits too. And of course, if you’ve been brought up with Ayurveda, you’ll want to know how we can guarantee authenticity. So we do everything we can to offer you peace of mind.

Our treatments are informed by the technical expertise of a highly reputed Ayurveda hospital in Kerala. We recruit our staff from Kerala, where they are trained in authentic Ayurveda. Our doctors study a five year degree programme and all of our therapists have at least six years’ experience, so you know you will be in safe hands.

A Team You Can Trust

“We care about our authenticity and the personal health and well being of our patients.”

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Our unique Ayurvedic retreats help you to learn and experience the ancient Indian medicine and holistic system of health and wellbeing. If you are looking to relax, unwind and understand more about body and mind then our retreats are for you. For the latest news, updates and special offers visit keralaayurvedacentre.co.uk

Yoga Professionals

You’ll be joined by our two experienced yoga teachers who have conversed with our Ayurvedic practitioner and will be providing yoga which is slower and more therapeutic, very calming and centering.

Massage & Holistic Treatments

Experience an array of wonderful Ayurvedic massages and facials by our own highly experienced therapists that will be on hand to soothe away your aches and pains.

Ayurvedic Food

We provide breakfast, a healthy lunch and then after evening yoga there’s a wonderful 2 course supper for you. We bring our own chefs with us who all have their own flair and ability to create amazing vegetarian menus to a very high standard.

Ayurvedic Retreats. . . . .

We source only the very best authentic products for you to use at home and we are regulated by the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), so you can rest assured that the products you buy from us have been approved for use in the UK.

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Authentic Kerala Ayurveda. Accept no alternatives Kerala Ayurveda Centres, and our unique range of products, offer you authentic Ayurveda, almost unchanged over the centuries.

We do not blend Ayurveda with other forms of alternative medicines or treatments and remain faithful to authentic Ayurveda principles, because we have experienced the benefits for ourselves.

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Regulated Products

“We care about what we do. We draw on our authentic traditions and methods to provide a preventative and curative treatment.

We live this value through our knowledge, how we recruit our staff from Kerala, the home of Ayurvedic belief, and the quality of products and techniques. This is evident in the respect and loyalty shown by our customers.”

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Leeds1a Grange Park Avenue

Leeds LS8 3BA–

Telephone: 0113 265 3066

Leicester212-216 Loughborough Road

Leicester LE4 5LG–

Telephone: 0116 266 1602

Walsall114 Lichfield StreetWalsall WS1 1SZ

–Telephone: 01922 649494

e: info@keralaayurvedacentre.co.uk w: www.keralaayurvedacentre.co.uk

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