Panchajanya Ayurveda Ashrama is located in Kadegadde Estate, in Kudrugundi Panchayat, Koppa taluk, in the district of Chikkamagalur, in the state of Karnataka, in South India. This ashrama is the out come of the personal dream of a team of Ayurvedic dream. This healing place rightly blends the Ayurveda of old tradition with latest and modern amenities for the present needs and requirements of this demanding world. This Ashrama is located in the rural picturesque region of Malnad in the Western Ghat. This Ashrama really ensures a healing touch to your soul and body with a lot of perfection. In this ashrama, the actual concept of Ayurveda is ingrained deeply, where the patient who drops in for treatment feels at home in all aspects. According to the local legends, "In Ayurveda, the abode of the team of physician will be the real home of the patient". The accommodation for the patients and guests comes in the form of air-conditioned cottages, physician's home cooked food, wireless Internet facility and a relaxed environment are just some of the specifications of this place.

Significance of Panchajanya Ayurveda Ashrama

Vaidya is the term used in Ayurvedic for Physician. Vaidya is the one who has a perfect knowledge and vast experience regarding the subject matters of Ayurveda. It is to be noted that it actually it demands an arduous and long training in the theory and practice of the Ayurvedic system under a preceptor or a Guru. Pratheeksha Karanth and Raghavendra Karanth after obtaining their graduation in a successful manner in Ayurveda then decided to opt for the learning in traditional method by embracing the science of Ayurveda in its correct sense.

The different types of treatments given at this asharama are with a personal touch of a team of Vaidya. It is to be remembered that this touch bring intimacy, connection and harmony between a Vaidya and patient. It will really help for better understanding plus mutual cooperation and coordination among them in the right manner. This particular relationship is like a parent-child relationship that happens between the physician and the patient. This particular concept of relationship is quite essential for the curing of a disease in a successful manner.

The procedures of treatment that is perfectly followed in Panchajanya Ayurveda Ashrama are known as the five procedures of Ayurveda or Ayurvedeya Pancha Karma. They are Vamana {Emesis}, Virechana {Purgation}, Nasya {nasal medication}, Vasti {administration of medicines through Anus} and Rakthamokshana {blood letting}. On the other hand, innovative treatment procedures such as Nyavara Kidi or Njyavara Kizhi that is highly rejuvenating have been successfully practiced. The process of pouring of warm oil over head or Shirodhara is another important such procedure of treatment which has been giving immediate relief for diseases such as paralysis and migraine from time immemorial.

Ayurveda strongly believes and has been proved that one of the inevitable limbs of treatment through ayurvedic is really a loving and intelligent attendants or caretaker have been selected for their personal and professional qualities. Later they are given better knowledge and an intense training in the ayurvedic method of care taking. The final result has been witnessed that the patients actually develop a very thick personal bond with the attendant or caretaker plus feels at their home during the stay which really speeds up the healing phenomenon itself. In this ashram, the appropriate knowledge regarding yoga and its practice will be given as per the needs and requirements of the patient by a yoga expert in this particular field.

Specialties of Panchajanya Ayurveda Ashrama

Panchajanya Ayurveda Ashrama provides effective and efficient treatment for Asthma, Joint Diseases, Calculi, Diabetes, Obesity, Skin diseases, Infertility, Mental stress, Gastro intestinal disorders, Insomnia, Menstrual disorders and Respiratory disease.

In the midst of nature is Panchajanya Ayurveda Ashrama is situated. Malnadu is the place that is regarded as one of the wettest regions in India, particularly in South India. This place has many Jain temples and Ancient Hindu temples such as Dharmastala, Shringeri, Simhanagadde Jain Basti and Ashwagundeswara (Shiva Temple). This region is famous for its Jog falls. Within 100 kms from this location is situated Horanadu. The highest peak in Chikkamagalur is Meruthi hill. A nearby picnic spot is the back waters of Badra dam. A well known river rafting spot is Bale holle. A perennial green carpet is formed in this region because of good rains for almost six month in a year.

General Information Related to Panchajanya Ayurveda Ashrama

Only five persons are treated as in-patient at a given point of time at Panchajanya Ayurveda Ashrama. Rests of the patients are treated as out-patients. When vacancy arises in the in-patient slot then the out-patient is given a chance to be in-patient.

At Panchajanya Ayurveda Ashrama treatment is usually given for 8 or 15 or 21 or 28 days as per the circumstances and situation of the patients and their severity of the ailment. The cost of treatment largely varies based on the consumed medicine.

There is a need for making advanced payment for treatment booking slots. You can consult with the physician in this asharama regarding slot arrangements. An advance payment of Rs.5000 is charged in the initial stage itself.

Within the Panchajanya Ayurveda Ashrama, patients should wear cloths according to the climatic condition prevailing at this place. All food items will be home prepared, cooked and served hot. There is no need of stocking any type of food. Instructions are given to the patient regarding the food items that can be consumed during treatment.

It is to be remembered that oily and non vegetarian food items should be avoided. On the other hand, Junk food is totally banned during treatment. Patients shouldn't consume alcohol and smoke in the premise of Panchajanya Ayurveda Ashrama.

Chewing pan or using any type of snuff etc is banned in order to make the treatment effective. In case, any patient is caught consuming alcohol and drugs or smoking then their treatment will be stopped immediately and sent back home. Extra care should be taken by all those persons who personally take care of their patient. Normally, in the mornings between 6 am and 9 am, treatment shall be conducted for all the patients within the campus of Panchajanya Ayurveda Ashrama.

Koppa is popularly known as the Kashmir of Karnataka. The climatic condition of this particular region and Panchajanya Ayurveda Ashrama is pollution free and very salubrious with temperatures ranging from 15 degrees to 28 degrees. Therefore, patients are advised to wear clothing as per cold place in Panchajanya Ayurveda Ashrama.

It is to be noted that Panchajanya Ayurveda Ashrama can be reached easily by roadway as there are plenty of Bus facility exists from all places of Karnataka. The nearest air link is Mangalore and the nearest rail link is Shimoga.

There are certain rules and regulation notified in the application form for registering with Panchajanya Ayurveda Ashrama. All those given rules and regulation should be strictly followed while staying in this ashram and while availing the treatment. Those who deviate from the given rules and regulation in any circumstances and situations will be warmed immediately. The warning should be taken in a positive terms because it is given for the well-being of the patient so that they are healed soon and can return to normal personal and professional life.

Well the Ashram teaches various aspects of Yoga and its benefits at the same time, the various forms of Ayurvedic benefits. Yoga and its various benefits makes the life comfort as well as the teaching refines the life to its purest form, making one realize the importance of this age long practice that was introduced some 5000 years back.