POUSADA TAUMA RESORT
Calangute, Goa

Welcome
to a quaint, charming world of its own, a sort of distant paradise.
The pool is the focal point - soothing and refreshing and the sound
of running water is an elixir which gives the 12 all Suite Boutique
Hotel a tranquility that is beguilingly addictive. A moonlit swim
is highly recommended. Conceived as an adult-experience, The Suites,
scattered around the pool are endowed with different motifs - the
Sea, the Fields, the Mountains and Castle which give one the very
aroma of Goa.
But its greatest
attraction is the Ayurveda Centre designed to tone up your body,
mind and soul. It is the only Boutique Hotel which is built on the
lines of a natural, traditional architecture concept using exposed
masonry. Eco-friendly and with the minimum use of resources, it
uses Goa laterite stones liberally, hence the glow it emits is distinctly
Goan. The twittering of birds and a variety of flora and fauna enhance
this other-world charm that makes your stay a tryst with nature
and a solace for the soul.
Location
Located at Calangute,
less than a km away from the beach. Complimentary shuttle service
provided to the beach. The hotel is 50 km from the airport and 15
km from the nearest railway station. Transfers to the hotel are
not provided for but could be arranged.
Accommodation
12
airconditioned suites comprise of 4 Standard suites, 6 Superior
suites and 2 Deluxe suite. Each suite has a theme. It also has its
own private dining area, bedroom with a dressing table, wardrobe
and a patio with a private, detached garden or terrace. Also, STD/ISD
dialing facilities, television with satellite transmission channels
and a 'minibar' are all included as well
The
Swimming Pool
The focal point of
Pousada-Tauma is a plethora of hand-crafted wooden-deck beds to
relax, sun-bathe, soothed by the theraupetic sound of flowing water.
The bottom and sides of the pool are finished in a striking artistic
mosaic of "re-cycled broken tiles". The pool complex includes a
" wading-pool" for children, a "sunken" pool-bar, pool-side pavilion
and a water-cascade.
- Water Cascade
- Pavilion
- A shower for Adam
and Eve
- Pool Bar
Kiddies
Pool
- Services
Other
Services
- Travel Desk
- Car Rental
- Foreign Currency
Exchange
- Laundry Service
- Safe Deposit
Lockers
- Tours and Excursions
Ayurveda
Centre
Vacations
are more than just sun and sea and sand. It's a time for a rejuvenation
of your mind and body as well. Pousada Tauma has created and devised
an Ayurveda Centre with such exclusive facilities to tone to one's
mind, body and soul.
The unique feature
of this wing in addition to the inherent antiquity is the fully-equipped
Ayurveda Health Care Centre. The visitors can experience Ayurveda
in the general itinerary and can take up special Ayurveda packages
as treatment for the cure of various ailments.
The Philosophy
of Ayurveda : The knowledge system of life and longevity
as the meaning of Ayurveda goes, is perhaps the oldest existing
body of knowledge on the healing process. The holistic and natural
healing system was developed by highly evolved spiritual beings
who not only addressed the problems of the body and mind but also
of the human spirit and consciousness. This knowledge systems, which
is in perfect harmony with the Indian thought process, the origin
of which can be traced to Vedas, does not aim at a mere cure of
the disease syndrome.
Instead it looks
to reharmonice the living body and restore it to its natural state
of equilibrium. Thus, the preventive and promotive aspects of medicare
have been given great significance in this indigenous healing system.
At AYURVEDIC CENTRE, this unique health care system is administered
under the utmost care of well trained physicians and masseurs. Various
forms of traditional treatments like Dhara, Pizhichil, Navakizhi,
Sirovasti and Sneha Vasti are offered. Some of these programmes
need to be under controlled environment with many instructions to
be followed especially under the supervision of a very senior physician.
DHARA - 14 days
& 14 days rest : Dhara is the process by which medicated oil,
milk, buttermilk, etc are poured in a continuous stream on the head
in a prescribed manner. The patient is made to lie on a wooden board
(droni) specially prepared for this purpose, after smearing the
head and body with appropriate medicated oils. A wide-mouthed earthen
vessel with a hole in the bottom is suspended by means of suitable
cords either from the roof of the room or other supports so that
the end of the fiber wick hanging from its bottom will be about
two inches above from the forehead of the patient. The specially
chosen liquid is then poured into the vessel and is made to flow
in a stream on to the upper part of the forehead. The drippings
collected from the basin are poured back into the vessel and then
this process continues for one and a half hour. After Dhara, the
patient is given a bath in warm water.
In
some cases, where bath is not allowed, oil is removed by dry towel.
Dhara is carried out daily for a period of one to three weeks, depending
on the severity of the disease. Dhara alleviates fatigue, lack of
vitality, improves memory and restores the equilibrium of Doshas
(Vata, Pitta and Kapha). This treatment is also effective in insomnia,
chronic headaches like migraine, ear nose diseases, neuropathy,
spondylitis, paraplegai,etc.
PIZHICHIL - 14
days & 14 days rest : This treatment is effective in all kinds
of skeletal and muscular diseases, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis,
lumbago, sciatica, hemiplegia, neuropathy, etc. The patient is allowed
to sit on the wooden board and the prescribed medicated oil is applied
on his head and body. A piece of clean cloth is then tied around
his head across the forehead to prevent oil dripping to the eyes.
Warm medicated oil is poured on the body by dipping pieces of clean
cloth in the oil and squeezing them over the body. The duration
of the treatment varies according to the condition of the patient.
The body is massaged lightly and the oil over the body is removed
by wiping with a dry towel or giving a bath in warm water.
NAVARAKIZHI -
14 days (7 days + 7 days rest) : This a a process by which the
whole body or specific parts are made to sweat by the application
of certain medicinal puddings made of rice, etc tied up as poultices
in a muslin cloth. The therapeutic measure is so named because of
the fat that poultices of cooked navara rice are used in the process.
Navarakizhi is usually done on all skeletal and muscular diseases,
paralysis, sciatica, etc and as an after treatment of Pizhichil.
This helps to improve the general health also.
To begin with, medicated
oil prescribed by the physician is smeared on the head and body
of the patient. The patient is thereafter made to lie on the board.
Boluses of navara rice cooked in medicated decoction are soaked
for a few minutes in warm medicated decoction and milk and attendants
gently massage the body with the rice bags. Navarakizhi over, the
rice paste sticking on to the body is removed and warm medicated
oil is once again applied on the body. After a few minutes massage
of the body, the patient is given a bath in moderately warm water.
SIROVASTI
- 14 days (7 + 7 days rest) : This is a special technique to
administer medicated oil on the head. A cap open at both sides made
of flexible leather is fitted on the head of the patient after applying
medicated oil on the head and body. The prescribed medicated oil
slightly warm is poured in this cap. Sirovash is usually done with
the patient sitting upright on a stool. The oil is allowed to remain
inside the cap for about 45 minutes, and then after it is drained
out, oil ont he head is wiped away and fresh body bath in warm water.
But the oil on the head is wiped with dry towels.
Sirovasti is exceptionally
effective in eye, nose and ear diseases, chronic headaches, facil
paralysis, spondylitis, insomnia and numerous other disorders arising
out of deranged vata. It also improves vision, memory and mental
faculties.
SIROLEPA - 14
days ( 7 + 7 days rest) : This is a technique consisting of
the application of pastes of medicinal herbs on the head. Precarp
of the fruits of gooseberry cooked in butter milk is commonly used.
After applying oil on the head and body, the finely ground paste
is put on the head and the area is covered with green plantain leaf.
After one/one and
a half hour, the paste is removed and the oil is wiped off. The
patient is then given a bath in warm water, after smearing head
and body with appropriate medicated oil. Sirolepa improved vision,
cures headaches, insomnia.
In addition to the
major treatments described above, all Panchakama treatments, Banana,
Virechana, Snehavsti, Kashayavasti and Nasyams are conducted here
along with Snehapanam and Swedanam. During all the above treatments,
the patient has to take complete bed rest and internal medicines
are also given with restrictions in food. During rest periods also
the patient is given oil massage and internal and external medicines
and also advised to take complete rest and follow diet restrictions.
For FITS and GITS, one or two days treatments are available.
ELAKIZHI - 7 days
+ 7 days rest : This is a special technique done by Kerala Physicians.
It is a process by which fomentation is done by using boluses of
leaves and used in this process. Certain leaves having the Doshahara
property (alleviates, Vata, Pitta, Kapha) are fried together in
neem oil/castor oil, until they attain deep brown colour, lemon
pieces and coconut scapes are also added to this mixture. These
are then tied into a boluses of fried leaves are used in this process.
These are again heated in warm fire and a gentle massage is given
over the body. After a few minutes massage of the body the patient
is given a bath in moderately warm water.
PODIKIZHI
- 7 days + 7 days rest :
This is a technique by which whole body or specific parts are made
to sweat by using application of certain powders. Certain drugs
which have the nature of allevitating the doshas (vata, pitta, kapha)
are well powdered and are made into boluses in a muslin cloth. This
boluses are again heated in warm fire and a gently massage is given
over the body. After a few minutes, massage on body the patient
is given bath in moderately warm water.
Podikizhi is indicated in diseases where there is vitiation of kapha,
heaviness of body/extremities and obesity, etc.
UDVARTANAM - 7
days + 7 days rest : This is special technique done mainly to
reduce the weight (obesity). The powder of certain drugs are used
to give massage over the body. This is done to 45 minutes followed
by warm bath. This is done in conditions, where podikizhi is indicated.
GANDOOSHAM
: Filling the ear with few drops of medicated oil in ears. This
helps to clean the ear and protects from infection.
NASYAM - 7 days
: Instilling few drops of oil in the nose. The dose is fixed with
the severity of the disease and patient has to inhale the oil, instilled
in each nostril. This is good to clear phlegm from channels and
prevents blocking of the channels.
MATRAVASTI
: This is a process done to allevitate vata, by administering medicated
oil through the anus. This is done in conditions of paralysis, neuropathy,
etc.
Intensive treatments
like Dhara, Pizhichil, Sirovasti, etc can be only done provided
a patient is willing to follow all restrictions laid down by the
physician and also stay on at the center for a required number of
days, after the treatment, we do not compromise on the quality of
the duration of the treatment based on patients convenience.
Kindly
Note :
* Tariff and Package subject to change without
prior notice.
* Indian Rupee Rates are valid for Indian Nationals Only.
* US$ Rates would apply for Foreign Nationals Only.
Tariff ( Euro ) :
# All Tariff's are quoted in Euro.
# Government Tax as applicable will be Extra.
# Extra Bed for an extra person in the suite: 80 + tax.
# The above rates are on per night basis for two persons.
# Christmas Eve and New Year Eve Dinner not Compulsory.
# Airport transfer not provided, but can be arranged on notice.
Meals Plan:
Breakfast 9 + 12.5% tax, Lunch 25 + 12.5% tax, Dinner 30 + 12.5% tax (per person).
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