Ayurveda is an alternative medicine which dates back to 3000 BC is practised in its original form in Kerala. The word Ayurveda comes from two Sanskrit words ayus meaning life and veda meaning knowledge. It is usually translated as the Science of Life.

Ayurveda is well accepted as a natural and effective way of keeping the body healthy. The Health club is an ideal way to recoup energy with traditional massages with specially formulated oils. Special treatments are available to help loose excess weight, arthritis and rheumatism. There are many health clubs in Trivandrum and Alappuza.