Ayurveda is the traditional herbal treatment practiced in India for thousands of years. This traditional healing method is widely practiced in Kerala. According to Ayurveda there are three factors that determine the health of a person. They are vatha, kapha and pitha. Any imbalance in these three factors leads to disease. Ayurveda, with the help of herbs, oils and massage restores the balance of these factors. This herbal healing method has been very effective especially in the treatment of body pain and joint aches. Using this healing method there are also remedies for obesity, ageing and many diseases.

Yoga is the ancient physical and spiritual practice for the well being of the mind and body. It involves several poses and breathing exercise that lead to improvement in health and well being. Today although Yoga is practiced widely in several countries throughout the world, it originated in India. For several centuries yoga had been a part of Indian tradition. It was widely taught in many parts of India including Kerala.