HISTORY OF AYURVEDA

The earliest classical Sanskrit works on Ayurveda describe medicine as being divided into
eight components. This characterization of the physicians' art, the medicine that has eight
components" aṣṭāṅgāyāṃ , is first found in the Sanskrit epic the Mahābhārata, 4th century
BCE. The components are:

 Kāyacikitsā: general medicine, medicine of the body

 Kaumāra-bhṛtya: the treatment of children, paediatrics
 Śalyatantra: surgical techniques and the extraction of foreign objects
 Śālākyatantra: treatment of ailments affecting ears, eyes, nose, mouth,–– etc. ("ENT")
 Bhūtavidyā: pacification of possessing spirits, and the people whose minds are affected
by such possession
 Agadatantra: toxicology
 Rasāyanatantra: rejuvenation and tonics for increasing lifespan, intellect and strength
 Vājīkaraṇatantra: aphrodisiacs and treatments for increasing the volume and viability
of semen and sexual pleasure
The word "ayurveda" is Sanskrit: आयुर्वेद, Āyurveda, meaning knowledge of life and
longevity.[
 The central theoretical ideas of Ayurveda developed in the mid-first millennium
BCE, and show parallels with Sāṅkhya and Vaiśeṣikaphilosophies, as well as
with Buddhism and Jainism.[28][29] Balance is emphasized, and suppressing
natural urges is considered unhealthy and claimed to lead to illness. For
example, to suppress sneezing is said to potentially give rise to shoulder
pain.]However, people are also cautioned to stay within the limits of reasonable
balance and measure when following nature's urges.[19] For example, emphasis
is placed on moderation of food intake and sleep,
 Ayurveda names seven basic tissues (dhatu), which are plasma (rasa), blood
(rakta), muscles (māmsa), fat (meda), bone (asthi), marrow (majja), and semen
(shukra). Like the medicine of classical antiquity, Ayurveda has historically
divided bodily substances into five classical elements,
(Sanskrit) panchamahabhuta, viz. earth, water, fire, air and ether.[32] There are
also twenty gunas (qualities or characteristics) which are considered to be
inherent in all matter. These are organized in ten pairs: heavy/light, cold/hot,
unctuous/dry, dull/sharp, stable/mobile, soft/hard, non-slimy/slimy,
smooth/coarse, minute/gross, and viscous/liquid.[33]
 Ama (a Sanskrit word meaning "uncooked" or "undigested" ) is used to refer to
the concept of anything that exists in a state of incomplete transformation. With
regards to oral hygiene, it is claimed to be a toxic byproduct generated by
improper or incomplete digestion. The concept has no equivalent in standard
medicine.
 Ayurveda also names three elemental bodily humors, the doshas (called Vata,
Pitta and Kapha), and states that a balance of the doshas results in health,
while imbalance results in disease. One Ayurvedic view is that the doshas are
balanced when they are equal to each other, while another view is that each
human possesses a unique combination of the doshas which define this
person's temperament and characteristics. In either case, it says that each
person should modulate their behavior or environment to increase or decrease
the doshas and maintain their natural state.
 In medieval taxonomies of the Sanskrit knowledge systems, Ayurveda is
assigned a place as a subsidiary Veda (upaveda). Some medicinal plant
names from the Atharvaveda and other Vedas can be found in subsequent
Ayurveda literature. The earliest recorded theoretical statements about the
canonical models of disease in Ayurveda occur in the earliest Buddhist Canon.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AN AYURVEDIC AND A GENERAL RESORT?

While there may not be a formal boundary, there are significant differences. The spa experience as
part of a resort vacation generally means you go to a great resort and enjoy a variety of treatments
at the spa as part of the vacation experience, which might include golf, dining out, lounging by the
pool, exploring local sites. On the other hand, you go to an ayurvedic resort to achieve a particular
objective, which can be anything from weight loss to improving fitness, recalibrating your lifestyle or
adapting a healthier routine, including addressing medical conditions.

Among wellness resorts, also referred to as destination spas, wellness retreats and fitness retreats,
there is a big variance, with some offering a sort of "boot camp" routine where you are expected to
fall inline if you want to achieve the benefits. Others provide more opportunities for you to
customize your program. Some combine the objectives of a wellness resort with the relaxation of a
typical resort.
ABOUT THE SITE

 The site is located in Aiyroor village, in Varkal Mandal, which is about 52 kms from the state
capital, Trivandrum and about 10 kms from the natonal highway.

 ACCESIBLITY-
The site is well connected to air, road, water, rail due to its close proximity to the National
Highway. The nearest international terminal is 90 minutes drive while the nearest railway
station connecting all major railway station in India is 52 kms.

 Three entries-
-Varkala Station
-NH Paripally
-Kalamballam

 Locally available material is Varkala stone-Laterite block masonary

 Around the site- Coconut plantation, Palm trees and grass patches. Only three houses are
present around the site and are abundant.

 TYPE OF FOUNDATION- Pad foundation to light 1-2 storey structures and then Pile
foundation for all other forms of structure.

 Incases where settlement is undesirable, e.g. extensions to existing structures, piling may be
necessary
WHY THE SITE?

 Locatged 52 kms way from the state capital.

 Free from unwanted noise pollution
 Serene greenery around
 On site karimeen krishi
 1 ½ km water frontage which can be used to conduct water sports.
LITERATURE STUDY- THE LEELA, KOVALAM

INTRODUCTION

Built on a cliff-top,is cradled between wide sweeping beaches and has panoramic view of a the
famous Kovalam coastline. It is spread over 35 acres of lush green land.. This s star deluxe hotel
,with an array of superlative restaurants and lounges,also specializes in traditional ayurvedic
treatments.

PLACE :Kovalam,Thiruvananthapuram

Building owner :Kerala Tourism Development Corporation.

Year of consrtuction :first phase completed in 1974 Architect : Ar.Charles Correa,Charles Correa
Associates,Mumbai.

Managing Trust : The leela palaces,hotels and resorts

LOCATION Country State District City Region

:India :Kerala :Thiruvananthapuram :Thiruvananthapuram :Kovalam

APPROACH & LINKAGES By air Nearest Airport By rail Nearest railway station By road NH-47
Trivandrum Bypass road Nearest Bus Station From Trivandrum city centre

: International Airport 15 km

: Trivandrum Central 16 Km

:KSRTC Thampanoor 16Km :13km

AREA :Thirty five acres including hotel ,convention centre and the additional cot-tages .

SITE APPROACH: Oblique entrance from NH byepass road lending an angular orientation of the
frontal portion of the hotel.
  ACCESSIBITLITY:

1.Ten metre wide single entry and exit for guests at the eastern side.

2.Two 7.5 metre service entry roads one at south east side and at north side.

 SITE SLOPE:. Sloping of the site is along south-west direction. The same has been utilized
for the amphitheatre.

 VISUAL ImPACT Upon neighboring sites.

1.Very strong since it's a high rise building on a vast area of site.

2. Good view for the guest rooms on looking the backwaters.

 ON \EIGHBOURI\G SITES,

1.Shading is not affected since each floor is inwardly placed as it rises up.

2. There is no effect as the setback are very much vast.

 GROWTH OF FORM

The plot shape is irregular not approximately a rectangle The building takes an angled shape to
maximize frontal appeal towards the highway.

 PATTERN OF CIRCULATION

Mostly a branched linear pattern is followed with dual cores supporting vertical transportation.
AYURVEDIC HEALTHCARE CENTRE

This block is placed right near the entrance of the site for easy access of the visitors from outside
_Quite for from the accommodation zone.

There is a gym & yoga & meditation hall which has an excellent view over the eve's beach

This ayurveciic centre has a health club, including the beauty salon as well as massage , spa & sauna
facilities etc. This blocked is placed right at the entrance of the site for e access.

Each massage room was equipped with a massage table, in uol showers with garden view-as a
healing space.
INFERE NCES

 Accommodates 300 guests , centers for massages and yoga.

 The facilities are deployed in the manner which would create a critical mass for each activity and at a time open
up several strategic points on the site so as to increase future growth options.
 The master plan there fore does not concentrate all the facilities in one area , but generate a large number of
potential growth points, thus allowing a more flexible response to future demands .
 The guest rooms come in 3 configurations : beach view, garden view and club suites
 Overlooking the beach there are 100 guests rooms. Here the facilities are such that every room gets its own private
sundeck.
 Construction is in traditional vernacular of kerala-: plaster walls with red tiled roofs

 Other pavilion consists of little bamboo chhatris with coir matins on the floor and local kerala handicrafts.