Category Archives: Wellness

Shampoo Ginger – Zingiber zerumbet

Posted on November 27, 2025 by Currylines

During my visit to the Trishvam Symphony resort in Krishnagiri, I had the pleasure of realizing that a large part of their well landscaped garden was dedicated to the prolifically growing Shampoo ginger shrub. The Zingiber zerumbet is also called … Continue reading →

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Palmyra sprout

Posted on November 25, 2025 by Currylines

I have always been fascinated by palm trees of every kind but the Palmyra palm in particular holds a special place for me, since its fruit is one of my favorites, donning different avatars in its various stages of life, … Continue reading →

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Maddu thoppu – Justicia Wynaadensis

Posted on July 26, 2025 by Currylines

The bright green leaves bubble and boil in my pot of water and the colorless liquid miraculously and rapidly transforms into a brilliant indigo hue. Justicia Wynaadensis is performing its magic in my kitchen and I am transfixed by the … Continue reading →

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Soul Nest at Pyramid Valley International

Posted on January 31, 2025 by Currylines

Jan 24th – 26th, 2025 You have probably heard of Rooms with a view but have you ever experienced a Room with a Wow? Four giant swings dangle imposingly from the ceiling. A spectacular sight indeed, heralding my entry into … Continue reading →

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Pyramid Valley International

Posted on January 31, 2025 by Currylines

Jan 24th – 26th, 2025   The gigantic pyramid towers over the surroundings. Ensconced amidst lush greenery and picturesque landscapes, it stands silent and tall, providing a haven to all those who seek to meditate within its divine precincts. All … Continue reading →

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Kshemavana – Naturopathy Treatment Center

Posted on January 23, 2024 by Currylines

The gigantic tortoise looms large as you approach. Gently beckoning me towards its protective canopy, it seems to reinforce the mantra that slow and steady is the way to go to win the prize of good health. Cliched though that … Continue reading →

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Amal Tamara – Experiences

Posted on November 23, 2022 by Currylines

Imagine waking up to a view of the sun playing peek-a-boo in between the coconut tree trunks as it rises across the shimmering waters of the Vembanad Lake. Well at the Amal Tamara, you will definitely not be lolling around … Continue reading →

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Amal Tamara – Wellness Cuisine

Posted on November 21, 2022 by Currylines

‘Care for a glass of Burgundy ma’am?’ ‘No thanks, I will just have a Beetroot juice please’ The USP of Amal Tamara’s cuisine is to make ‘invalid food’ seem very very ‘valid’ indeed 😀 The purely vegetarian ayurvedic menu incorporates … Continue reading →

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Amal Tamara – Overview

Posted on November 20, 2022 by Currylines

It’s a Luxury retreat, it’s a Five star resort … No, its a hospital!!! Nestled inside the little locality of Ponnad in rural Kerala, a new entity has taken birth in April 2022. This fledgling opens out its wings and … Continue reading →

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Sanjeevanam Ayurveda Hospital, Kochi

Posted on May 11, 2022 by Currylines

It’s a Resort, it’s a Luxury Hotel … no It’s a Hospital! Sanjeevanam Ayurveda Hospital in Kochi, Kerala, India, is a relatively new wellness center where one can heal in the luxurious facility that is set away from the hustle … Continue reading →

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