Physicians

Niramayam has two feathers on its cap in the form of two senior physicians.

Dr. K. M. P Chakyar ( MD Ayurveda) has and experience of 35 years of dedicated service that has helped people across the nation. He learnt Ayurveda in the ancient gurukul fashion from the renowned and revered Ashtavaidyan Vaidyamadham families. After working at Vaidyamadham for a while, he went on to work for 22 years at Vaidyaratnam Ayurveda Hospital and is currently the Principal of PNNM Ayurveda college besides being a visiting physician at Niramayam.

Ashtavaidyan Vaidyamadham Dr. Rajeev Namboothiri (Senior Consultant Physician) is from a family of Ayurveda doctors who have been game changers in the field of Ayurveda for generations now. After passing his BAMS from Ayurveda College in Coimbatore, he worked under his father Dr. V. M. Brahmadathan Namboothiri, hence gaining both, the conventional classroom training and real time exposure under the expert guidance of his father.

Besides the two senior physicians there are two junior resident doctors who stay in the property and execute the treatment plans laid by the senior doctors and assist in constant monitoring and emergency cases.

The posse of doctors in Niramayam is huge plus point as the physicians are associated to families that are pioneers in Ayurveda in Kerala.

Yoga and Meditation

Miss. Reshmi M is the yoga and meditation instructor who also resides in the property. An hour of yoga in the morning and an hour of meditation in the evening is the drill for most guests. Her yoga sessions range from easy to medium on level of difficulty. She remembers each guest’s individual ailment and provides them with alternative asanas that will aid their specific conditions. Her calming voice makes it easier to summon inner peace. She has brilliant interaction with the guests and succeeds in having them incorporate the lifestyle easily even after they leave. The meditation session is absolutely peaceful and brilliant to rejuvenate your inner being.

She has a net total of 6 years experience as an instructor and before joining Niramayam, she worked a private studio as an instructor in Fort Kochi.

Medicines

Vegetables and groceries are sourced locally from reliable and organic vendors. Medicines are also obtained from reliable and renowned sources. Some kashayams are however, made right here. They do have a plan to build a herb and vegetable garden for fresh pick daily.

Food

Food at Niramayam is served strictly in brass utensils. This is because steel imparts its chemical quality to food upon usage whereas brass, as per ancient belief retains and enhances the nutrient quality of food. The breakfast menu largely consists of steamed Malayali breakfast fare served with coconut milk and coconut chutney and a cup of tea for those guests who are allowed to consume it. The medicines are given post the meal. Lunch and dinner is usually a course of 3 vegetables, rice and rotis (flat pancakes made of wheat). The vegetables are usually cooked in very little oil and is devoid of heavy masalas (spices). The meals are light, satisfying and extremely healthy. The medicines are served at each room individually to ensure its consumption at the right time. Diets are subject to vary as per doctor’s suggestion and these intricate details are followed and adhered to religiously. Diet is very crucial for an Ayurveda patient as it has a direct relationship with healing in Ayurveda.