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The best blend of Health & leisure - The Nattika Beach Ayurveda Resort
Nestled along the postcard-worthy Nattika Beach, carpeted with luscious greenery and blessed with myriad native fauna, the retreat focuses on reconnecting with nature, relinquishing control and surrendering to self-care.
This had been a week of seeing what we could gain by abstaining from common vices - coffee, alcohol, sugar and technology.
It all started with an hour journey from Kochi with driver Ramesh explaining the areas around in a very impressive and friendly way. Once I reached resort, was welcomed with traditional warm Indian way with thirst quenching coconut water. Full marks for the first impression. Thank you Vignesh.
With planned check-in, we entered to the room which was well organised and fulfilling all needs. Surrounding was mesmerising as mine was front row villa. Inviting sound of waves from the sea in front made tempted to be on sun-bed in front of the villa.
Very cordial and helpful Docter’s consultation by Dr. Suhas and Dr. Leshma was an eye opener. They guided me on my week’s treatment process and dos and don’ts during stay. My treatment was well taken care by Zulfi and partner.
Ayurveda restaurant ‘Vapika’ was another venue to be admired with utmost care taken by the Team specially Praveen and Healthy yet tasty cuisines set up based on the treatment required prepared under the guidance of Chef Joshy. Without the distraction of constant phone notifications, it’s funny how quickly you can come to know a group of people. We talked about careers and kids, stresses and lessons, grief and beliefs. They are the kind of conversations you do not always have the time to have back in ‘daily routine’.
Whilst everything is optional, the activities at Nattika are one of the best parts. From long walks by the beach, Meditation and Yoga at Moksha, Ayurvedic cooking demo classes, traditional musical concert, pool workouts, trips around retreat, there was always something interesting to do every day, if you felt like it.
Certainly, place to visit again and with purpose.