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10 days of Panchakarma in Kerala — a clinician's review
Ten days of authentic Panchakarma in Kerala, reviewed by someone who trained at Imperial. Here's what the protocol actually did — and how to spot the centres that are performing Ayurveda for tourists.
Kerala, India 10 days 18 min read
The story
Amara reviews a 10-day Panchakarma programme at Somatheeram Ayurvedic Beach Resort in Kerala. She covers the actual clinical protocol (Abhyanga, Shirodhara, Virechana), what her measurable outcomes were (HRV, sleep architecture via Whoop, weight, resting HR), and — most usefully — the three questions to ask any Kerala Ayurveda centre BEFORE booking to distinguish the authentic from the wellness theatre. This is the piece she wishes existed before her first trip. Written for exhausted professionals considering the 10-day investment.
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