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Poomully mana, having history of over 500 years was considered to be one of the richest and powerful namboothiri families in Kerala. Poomully Mana was reconstructed in 1850 by Shri. Poomully Narayanan Nampoothiripadu. Poomully Mana’s members were famous for practicing Ayurveda , Kalari, Yoga and other performing Arts. The name and fame of Poomully mana was synonymous with Kerala's heritage and culture. Legendaries from all over the world visited Poomully mana and has undergone training here in different art and cultural forms. 

Ayurveda and Kalari treatments were practiced here for time immemorial and thousands of people has availed this facility. Poomully mana's Ayurveda treatment are carried out in a special and authentic style called "Poomully Way". 

The Poomully Mana was famous for its Kerala Style of Architectural Design. For centuries Poomully Mana’s name and fame continues, and it has contributed in its own way in preserving and nurturing the tremendous and rich heritage which is unique to Kerala.

Facilities

• Library - The Peringode Poomully Mana library holds an immense collection of books and manuscripts that are illustrative examples of India’s proud cultural heritage. the library holds works on a wide range of subjects namely Ayurveda, Hasthi Ayurveda, Visha chikilsa , Vedas, Upanishads, Puranas, Ithihasas, Dharmasasthras, Jyotisha, Ganitha, Kosha, Vyakarana, Chandas, Shilpa and Vasthu Sasthra . Thantras, Manthras, Sthothras, Music etc.
  
  
  The library also boasts a collection numbering up to a few hundreds of Manuscripts written in Malayalam and Grandha Script. It also holds printed copies of various Sanskrit books on the aforesaid subject. The library contains an extremely rare collection of manuscripts on such subjects as Kalaripayattu and Treatments. There is also a treasured copy of extremely rare manuscripts detecting the various aspects of Electroplating. In addition the library holds a wealth of English Malayalam classics besides a variety of books on Modern Science and Law. The library preserves  and maintain a large collection of old periodicals and documents.

  The first book that the Tirur Thunchan Smaraka Trust Library chaired by Sri, M.T.Vasudevan Nair, received as donation came from this collection.
  
  All the rooms are decorated and furnished keeping in view to depict the ecstasies of the past, giving the guest a feel of the royal living.

• Museum - Museum displays the rarest collection of items which have been used in Kerala for centuries, like

  • A rare collection of bronze brass vessels

  • Potteries

  • Old musical equipments (percussion and wind instrument like Mizhavu, Edakka, Kuzhal, Chenda)

  • Deepa sthambam

  • Ana chamayam

  • Pooja items

  • Coins

  • Wooden methiadies

  • Ivory carvings

  • Wooden carving

  • Wooden utensils

  • Martial art equipments like Vaal, Paricha etc.

• Tranning - Ayurveda mana offers special workshops and training programmes in classical art forms, martial arts, Panchakarma, Yoga and meditation. These programs are customized to give the participants an orientation on these subjects. Experienced and qualified teachers and trainer’s services are utilized for the maximum perfection. These masters give training as well as perform with the real costumes as they do in the stage. They also make the participant to perform the art forms with costumes along with the masters to feel when they perform on the stage. 

• Private Herbal Garden - Ayurveda mana is been surrounded by  rich vegetation of herbals and medicinal plants which can generate positive energy in your body and mind. Some of the herbs which you can find in the surroundings are Aambal, Arayaal, Asoka, Avanekku, Ayamodakam, Brahmi, Chempakam, Chemparuthi, Cherupunna, Inchi, Jaathi etc.,

• Yoga Room - Yoga is a science as well as a method of achieving spiritual harmony through the control of mind and body. The word Yoga is derived from the Sanskrit word Yug, "to join" or "to unite" and indicates the total integration of the individual soul with the supreme soul to obtain relief from pain and suffering. The Asanas (Yogic postures) and Pranayama (control of breath) are practices that not only help to acquire perfect health but also to develop a calm and serene mind. The Asanas induce a sense of physical and mental relaxation. The yogic postures not only produce simple muscular actions but they also rehabilitate the various vital organs.
  
  The practice of Asanas should ideally be followed by the Pranayama. (Pranayama is Yogic breathing where by the diaphragm rather than the upper chest wall, is moving.) The resultant breath is deep and oxygenates the lower portion of the lungs. Correct practice of Pranayama under the supervision of a competant Yoga teacher can dramatically reduce the incidence of Asthma, Bronchitis, Sinus problems and Colds.
  
  Shree Namboodiripad was a great promoter of Yoga. The trust aspires to teach Yoga using the expertise of seasoned practitioners. Yoga can be practiced by all, regardless of age and sex without causing disturbance.

• Kalari - Kalari Payattu was first introduced to Peringode in 1940. This Kalari is situated in the Sri Rama Temple of Poomully Mana had its first Gurukkal Sri R. V. Ananthan Nair , who was the disciple of the legendry Kottackal Kanaran Gurukkal and compatriot of Veera Sri C. V. Narayanan Nair.
  
  Sri Poomully Neelakandan Nampoothirippadu took his first lessons from Sri Ananthan Nair in 1942 Sri C.V Appu Nambiar Gurukkal and Sri C. V. Narayanan Nair took up the task of teaching Kalari at Peringode.
  
  The Poomully's Guru-Shishya relationship to Sri Appu Nambiar was a life long affair. Later in 1957 – 58 this Kalari had a new Guru Sri Maniyan Nair who was the son of the lustrous Mattannoor Madhusoodhana Tangal and disciple of Sri C. V. Narayanan Nair.
  
  This Kalari is still very alive with starters and senior students who acquire mastering over the famous Ottakkol Payattu and Kalari Marma Chikilsa.

• Kaavu - The sacred groves or forests (kaavu) is perhaps the oldest eco-friendly project of ancient Kerala. The evergreen forests with temples within them used to be considered sacred and protected . There was a more earthly reason for this. The kaavu normally was surrounded by paddy fields ( most important agricultural crop). The birds which made the kaavu their home feasted on the vermin from the fields, thus ensuring crop protection and plentiful harvest. The forests also helped in water conservation, and conservation of plant species especially medicinal herbs.
  
  Poomully mana still keeps the kaavu in its original state which describes the mana's commitment on preserving the heritage and ecofriendly activities.

Treatment

All the traditional Ayurvedic treatments are carried out in the special “Poomully way” which follows the texts and documents written by the ancient sages. These specialized treatments include treatment for stress relief, spondylitis, arthritis, slip disc & chronic low back pain, bronchial diseases, cancer of breast and uterus, Diabetes, E.N.T. Diseases, Epilepsy, Facial paralysis, Migraine, Neurological complaints, Obesity, Psoriasis &other skin problems, Gastric and liver problems etc. Exclusive treatments are offered for Infertility and sports Injuries such as Tennis elbow, Sprains. Beauty therapy...etc.

Accommodation

12 beautifully furnished spacious bed rooms with attached bathroom and toilets. Some of the classical features of Heritage rooms are :

• Each rooms are named with auspicious flowers and jewels.

• Furnished with antiques. The roof are paneled with wooden pallets to maintain the temperature.

• Colonial ethnic flooring with large windows for better air circulation.

• Classical paintings which depicts the Kerala's culture, art forms and festivals.

• Each rooms are equipped with telephones and internet

• 24 hours hot water in all rooms

• Natural organic water for the toilets.

All the rooms are decorated and furnished keeping in view to depict the ecstasies of the past, giving the guest a feel of the royal living.

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