Divya Spa brings Light to The India's Keralan Coast

New York, NY -- The latest byword in luxury and relaxation is Divya, the new spa and Ayurveda center at the five-star Leela Kovalam Beach Resort in Kerala, southwest India. The new 8,000 square foot spa utilizes the healing and rejuvenating qualities of this ancient traditional Indian medicine originally borne in Kerala five thousand years ago. The resort is nestled on an outcropping of rock with panoramic views of the Arabian Sea, 181 rooms and suites on 44 acres, and two stunning infinity pools.
Luxury and exclusivity have always gone hand in hand at The Leela Kovalam Beach Resort, and this ethos has been carried over into the stunning new eight room retreat. The new spa boasts fifteen highly trained therapists and has a dedicated Ayurvedic doctor on hand to dispense advice and create tailored Ayurvedic programs for each guest.
Divya, which means divine light, is an intimate spa, decorated in a contemporary Indian style to reflect its surroundings. Relaxation and wellness are the top priorities in this atmospheric and luxurious hideaway. Whether you are looking to complement your holiday with a rejuvenating treatment or wanting to align body and mind with a longer treatment program to include yoga and meditation, the spa has something for everyone.
The Ayurvedic program offered at Divya range from one to 28 days. Guests spending a short time at The Leela Kovalam Beach Resort can indulge in:

• The Ayurvedic de-stress program – One-day package including two body massage treatments followed by a traditional head massage (from $68)
  
• Ayurvedic detox and de-stress program – Two-day package including three body massage treatments and one traditional head massage (from $136)
  
• Ayurveda refreshment program – Three-day package including four body massage treatments and one traditional head massage (from $204)

For those wishing to prolong their relaxation or relief from an ailment, the five to 28 day programs are split in two categories, with category one focusing on wellness and preventative treatments and category two focusing on therapeutic and curative programs. Each program is available for five days ($340), seven days ($464), 14 days ($870), 21 days ($1,188) and 28 days ($1,584).

In category one, guests can choose from the following programs:

• Relaxation and rejuvenation
  
• Purification and detoxification
  
• Spine and neck care
  
• Stress and strain relief
  
• Skin and beauty care
  
• Body slimming
  
• Aphrodisiac therapy

Category two covers the following treatment programs:

• Diabetes and hypertension
  
• Allergic disorders
  
• Arthritis
  
• Post pregnancy and gynaecological
  
• Other ailments

All Ayurvedic treatment programs at The Leela Kovalam Beach Resort are strictly personalized following an in-depth consultation with the Divya spa’s resident doctor. All the treatment program prices are inclusive of one-to-one consultations with the Ayurvedic doctor, herbal medicines for the duration of the treatment and a daily 75-minute therapeutic Ayurvedic massage. In addition, special dietary options to contribute to the success of the experience are also available.

Running alongside the spa treatment packages, guests can complement their therapies with yoga and meditation taught on an individual, group or three, seven and 14 day course basis. Taught by local professionals the yoga activities are priced from $20 - $37.

The spa also boasts three signature treatments, which guests can enjoy individually or in the spa’s couples treatment room. These massages are based on the ancient Kalari massages of Kerala and include the:

• Vishram relaxation massage ($28)
  
• Sukhakara energizing massage ($50)
  
• Sammardana Indian deep tissue massage ($50)

All treatments can be pre-booked at the spa before travel or on arrival at the property. For the longer treatment packages, guests should contact the hotel to book prior to arrival. Room rates at The Leela Kovalam Beach Resort start from $250 per night.

The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts
The award winning Leela Palaces, Hotel and Resorts owns four luxury properties, located in Mumbai, Bangalore, Goa and Kovalam. Each hotel is individually designed, offering the most spacious hotel rooms in India. Six new luxurious hotels will be added over the next three years in Gurgaon-Delhi, central Delhi, Udaipur, Chennai, Pune and Hyderabad, more than doubling Leela Hotel’s room capacity. The company is expanding in India at a time when the country’s economy is booming with demand and exposure of luxury hotels growing rapidly. For more information visit www.theleela.com.

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