THE MONSOON – THE BEST

TIME FOR AYURVEDA

Q: Dr. Sreelatha, why do you recommend the monsoon season for an

Ayurveda treatment?

A: Even ancient writings outline the monsoon season to be the best

season for Panchakarma treatments. This has diverse reasons:

Climate changes affect body and mind. One example is that our skin

pores open up faster due to the high humidity during monsoon time.

This causes the skin to absorb the Ayurvedic oil better.

Additionally, the discharge of toxins is more intense, as the body naturally perspires more in very

humid culture. Yoga exercises seem easier to execute, as the muscles are stretched. These months are

therefore ideal for yoga beginners. Concluding you can say that our body and mind are more receptive

for the treatments because of the climate change during the monsoon time, which increases the effect

of Ayurveda.

Q: Rheumatic and arthritic disorders, as well as skin diseases can be effectively treated during monsoon season

in particular. Are there any syndromes which you would not recommended to be treated during these months?

A: Here in India you go to an Ayurveda doctor before you get sick. You basically have an Ayurveda cure to

strengthen your immune defense and therefore prevent diseases. Hence Ayurvedic teachings differentiate be-

tween preventive and curative therapy. Treatments within the framework of the ‘Rejuvenation-Package’ are a

perfect prevention that can be carried out all year long.

There is no need for monthly restrictions regarding curative treatments either. Of course there are seasonal

impacts on our body and mind, so that each person reacts to treatments differently, depending on the climate.

Due to this I can recommend the monsoon months with their mixture of dry and sunny periods and warm

monsoon showers for symptoms like rheumatism, arthritis or skin diseases. The therapy is more successful

during monsoon time, which makes many repeated bookers favor this season. Apart from that it is a fact that

many Europeans have never experienced the rainy season and have a false impression of it. It mainly rains

at night while there are only short, intense showers during the day. These are followed by hours or even days

full of sunshine. Thus, the monsoon is a touristic attraction that people should have experienced at least once.

TEN TIMES AWARDED AS

“THE BEST AYURVEDIC CENTRE“BY THE GOVERNMENT OF KERALA

Interview with Dr. Sreelatha

Q: You took over the lead of the Ayurveda clinic at the Somatheeram Ayurvedic Health Resort this year.

Kindly elaborate about yourself and your career.

Ayurveda resorts in India.

patients.

TEN TIMES AWARDED AS

“THE BEST AYURVEDIC CENTRE“BY THE GOVERNMENT OF KERALA