Athreya Ayurvedic Centre

Reasons to go to Athreya:
✔️ Affordable Ayurveda in Kerala 
✔️ Rapid detox in 7 to 14 days
✔️ Proper 21-day panchakarma 
✔️ Effective weight-loss programs 
✔️ Accommodations for minimalists
✔️ Ayurvedic vegetarian food
✔️ Low cost private yoga sessions
✔️ Long duration of daily treatments

Athreya Ayurvedic Centre ("Athreya") is one of the best value-for-money health resorts in India because its offers a low price and a high duration of daily treatments.  The duration of treatments at Athreya is at least two to three hours per day (sometimes more), thus exceeding the norm at most Ayurveda centres. Athreya’s doctors are not bound by any hard-and-fast rules or prescriptions: they do what is necessary to help each guest obtain the best results. Yoga is offered twice a day at Athreya. The rooms are comfortable but very basic, roughly equivalent to an average 3-star hotel.

Food variety and quality are limiting factors at Athreya. Only individuals who are very serious about their health should consider Athreya. The nearest beach is at least 90 minutes away by private taxi and excursions and sightseeing are generally discouraged by Athreya's doctors. Athreya is rated 5 out of 5 on TripAdvisor from 800+ reviews – this is testimony to the quality of healthcare at Athreya but also misleading because Athreya is not for everyone.

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QUICK FACTS

• Nearest airport: Kochi (COK)
• Distance from airport: 2 hours by car
• Price per person: INR 8,000 per day
• Price per couple: INR 13,000 per day
• Best weather: November to February
• Alcohol available: No
• Smoking rooms: No
• Non-veg food available: No
• Nearest beach: 2 hours way
• Airport transfers: free with Ayurooms
• How to book: aly@ayurooms.com 
• Phone number: +91 96 86 049 112

You will love

• Duration of treatments is typically three hours per day, but can be shorter or longer depending on your condition.
• Pure Ayurvedic vegetarian food is served at Athreya.
• Yoga is offered twice a day (75 minutes per session).
• Athreya manufactures its proprietary Ayurvedic medicines and administers these to guests. 
• There is a very peaceful vibe at Athreya. 
• At Athreya, the Ayurvedic massage (abhyanga) is usually administered by two therapists (four hands), which is often more satisfying than a single therapist massage. 
• Given the limited quantity and variety of food served, it is less tempting to overeat and very possible to lose a lot of weight at Athreya, if weight loss is your main goal. 

You should know

• Patient education and informed consent are practiced at this resort. Guests are required to watch a video of each treatment prior to actually receiving it.
• Very intensive detox treatments are given to almost all guests. For instance, vamana (therapeutic vomiting). 
• Food variety is very limited at this resort.
• Heavy rains occur from April to September. 
• Mosquitoes can be problematic at this resort, especially during the Monsoon (June to September). 
• Sightseeing and excursions are discouraged at Athreya.
• The nearest beach is 2 hours away.
• Rooms are very basic. No televisions, no kettles, no real amenities apart from air conditioning.   
• Not all guests receive oil massages. Oil massages are only administered when the doctor deems you fit for it.
• The minimum stay at Athreya is 7 nights. 
• There is no nightly entertainment at Athreya. 
• Athreya's methods can be unconventional and more aggressive. For instance, vamana (therapeutic vomitting) and virechana (induced diarrhea)  are often administered back to back (over two consecutive days). 

Daily Schedule

5:45 AM - Yoga
8:00 AM - Breakfast
1:00 PM - Lunch
4:30 PM - Yoga
6:30 PM - Dinner

Participation in yoga is optional. The exact timings of yoga may vary according to season. Private yoga is available for a surcharge.

Meals are buffet. Plated or personalized meals are not given unless you are on a special diet prescribed by the doctor.

Ayurvedic treatments are typically scheduled around the above timings. Each guest may receive anywhere from two to four treatments per day, as may be prescribed by the doctor.  

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Getting to Athreya

The fastest and easiest to get to Athreya Ayurvedic Centre is to fly into Cochin International Airprot (COK). From there, the drive will take roughly two hours, but could take longer with traffic. At COK airport, you can hire an Uber, Ola or private taxi. However, if you book Athreya through Ayurooms, you will benefit in three ways: (1) we will get you the best deal, (2) we will include your pickup and drop-off at no extra charge, and (3) you will receive the best service from us and the resort. In short, we work for you, so you save time and money.