Introduction

N What is nature cure center?

Nature cure center is a center which accommodates diverse system of medicine-
A but to address the fourth dimension of our health our mind
T
Relevance of nature cure in todays world?
U The stress and strain which the modern man is constantly beleaguered from
R all sides pressure from his work place, the demands from the need to spend
quality time. He badly needs solace and a place to rejuvenate himself.
E todays world is going back to the nature in all aspects of their life from the construction field to the health sector.
increase of tourism .

C AIM
NATURE CURE CENTRE AIMS AT ESTABLISHING AN INTEGRATED RESORT TO PROVIDE TOTAL
U RELAXATION FOR MIND AND THE BODY.
R STATISTICS SHOW THAT OVER 40% OF ALL ILLNESS IS PSYCHOLOGICAL . SO NATURE CURE IMBIBE
SOOTHING ENERGY OF NATURE TO THE MIND.
E
GENERAL FACILITIES IN A NATURE CURE CENTER
Tentative case studies
C ADMINISTRATION Soukya holistic healthcare center,
OUT-PATIENT & IN PATIENT BLOCK
E COTTAGES FOR PATIENTS AND STAFFS
banglore.
Jindal institute of yogic science ,
N LIBRARY
banglore.
RECREATION CENTRE
T MEDITATION
r.K nature cure center, coimbatore.
Devaaya nature cure center, goa
R DIET CENTRE
SERVICES
E UTILITY

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N NATUROPATHY HOMEOPATHY YOGA &MEDITATION ACUPUNTURE
A
Naturopathy is a therapeutics system The basic principle of homeopathy, known
T with which neither surgical nor medicinal as the "law of similar", is "let like be cured
agents are used or administered.
U The core ideology is that all remedies are
by like."
It was first stated by German
R
based around natural sources.
The origins of naturopathy can be traced back thousands of
physicianSamuel Hahnemann in 1796.
In homeopathy the main emphasis is on
E years to ancient Shamanic, Indian and Chinese civilizations. the remedial agents in illness and in
DIFFERENT TREATMENTS PROVIDED health.
It is a low cost system using only the non-
C toxic drugs.

U Acupuncture is a system of
R healing which has been
practiced in china
E An other countries for thousand
years.
Mud therapy Whirlpool Steam bath Sauna bath It is used to treat people with a
bath
C
wide range of illness.
Its focus is on improving the overall well
E Homeopathy is a form of alternative
being of the patient, rather Than the isolated
treatment of specific symptoms.
N medicine in which practitioner treat patients
According to traditional Chinese philosophy,
using Highly diluted preparations that are
T believed to cause healthy people to exhibit

our health is dependent
On the bodys motiving energy known as qi
symptoms that are similar to those exhibited
R by the patient.
moving in a smooth and balanced way
through a series of meridians beneath the
E skin.

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 Yoga & meditation is aphysical,mental, andspiritual LITERATURE STUDY
discipline, originating inancient India.
N Yoga has recognized and accepted the unbalance of the mind .
Yoga is a stepwise, stage wise eight fold path to final from pain and suffering.
A The eight steps are:
T Yama(The five "abstentions"): non-violence, non-lying, non-covetousness, non-sensuality, and
non-possessiveness.
U Niyama(The five "observances"): purity, contentment, austerity, study, and surrender togod.
Asana: (Literally means "seat) and in Patanjali's Sutras refers to the seated position used for meditation.
R Pranayama("Suspending Breath"):`Prana, breath, `Ayama, to restrain or stop. Also interpreted as control of the
life force.
E Pratyahara("Abstraction"): Withdrawal of the sense organs from external objects.
Dharana("Concentration"): Fixing the attention on a single object.
Dhyana("Meditation"): Intense contemplation of the nature of the object of meditation.
C Samadhi("Liberation"): merging consciousness with the object of meditation.

U
R STANDARDS
E
CATEGORIZATION OF SPACES FLOW OF GUEST AND STAFF

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Standards
N LAUNDRY AREA
A
T
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E CONSULTATION ROOM

MEDITATION
C
U
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E
LIBRARY

C
E
N
T
R AREA OF DISTANCE HEIGHT OF FIVE- MINIMUM DISTANCE FOR
INDIVIDUALWORK BETWEEN THE SHELF UNIT CIRCULATION
E STATION TABLES

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Location :Situated in Kachchh on India's west coast,
N Navjivan rests 34km from Bhuj and 22km from Mandvi,
Area : 20 acres
A
T TREATMENTS facilities
U Indoor activities others Outdoor activities
R
E
MEDITATION

C medicinal garden
Of 5 acres
Health shop
Nature walk
U
R yoga ACUPUNCTURE

E Theatre
nakshatra garden

C PANCHAKARMA

E
N cultural program
T
R physiotherapy

E
meditation

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N The Centre is spread across 14 acres of land, offering a breathtaking view of the lush landscapes outside the crowded
A city limits. With its exotic beauty and relaxing hospitality, this centre is the perfect place to enjoy relaxation and
rejuvenation of the mind, body, and soul. All guestrooms at Centre offer style and modern comfort.
T
U Standard rooms
With open view of lush landscape, these Standard rooms are understated yet luxurious with
R accommodation for not more than 2 persons. Rooms are equipped with cupboard, attached
toilets & common intercom facility.
E
Superior rooms
C The Centre has 6 Superior AC rooms, all this superior rooms with accommodation for not
more than 2 Persons. These Rooms are equipped with cupboard, attached toilets & common
U intercom facility.
R
Deluxe villas
E
The Centre has Deluxe Villas having large rooms which open onto two galleries with picture-
perfect views. The Deluxe Villas feature attached toilet, western closet. The Room also has
intercom facility for internal communication. These Rooms can accommodate more than 2
C people.
E
luxury villas
N The Centre has 7 luxury AC villas having large rooms which open onto two galleries with
T sloping landscaped garden. The Luxury Villas feature attached toilet, western closet. The
Room also has intercom facility for internal communication. These Rooms can
R accommodate more than 2 people.

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Zoning

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C
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N
A Staff flow
Deluxe
T Guest
rooms
Special
U rooms
R Kitchen
&dining Dome Farm
E Special
YOGA
treatment open space built up space
C HALL Treatment
room (m)
U Treatment
room (f)
R DORMITORIES

E RECEPTION
CAR PARKING

C STAFF DIRECTORS
QUATERS BUNGLOW
E
CHILDRENS
N PARK
T
R
ENTRY
E
Flow of guest and staff

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Area proximity chart
N
A Entry park parkin bungalo Treatme yog dining cottages farm Receptio Staff
g w nt a n Quarter
T
Entry h H M l vL Vl Vl Vl M H
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Park H H M M vL Vl Vl Vl H H
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E Parking H H M M vL Vl l Vl H H

Bungalow m m M m vl vl vl l h vl

C Treatment Vl m m M M M H H Vl Vl
U
R Yoga vL vL vL Vl M H M L L Vl

E Dining Vl vl Vl Vl M H H L L Vl

Cottages Vl Vl L Vl M M H H L Vl

C Farm Vl vl vl L M L L H M Vl
E Reception M h h h vl l l l M L
N
T Staff
quarters
H H H Vl Vl Vl Vl Vl Vl L

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N Location : The centre is located on National Highway-86 between
lush green hills of the vindhyachal range and the Betwa river 9 kms
A from Raisen and Sanchi and 45 km from Bhopal the capital of
Madhya Pradesh.
T Area : 45 acres
U Treatments
R
Naturopathy
E
Packs, Compresses Steam
Massage, Vibro Massage Sauna
C Baths
Under water Massage
Acupressure
Accupuncture
U Jacuzzi Herbal packs
Whirlpool bath Mud bath
R Reflexology Asthma bath
Magnetic treatment Partial massage
E Color bath (Helio therapy) Enema

Ayurveda
SNEHAN- (Oeliation). Massage with nontoxic, herbal medicated oil is done before every panchakarma
C procedure by especially trained massaures.It helps to regulate blood circulation & relaxation to fatigue
E
muscles.
SWEDAN-(FOMENTATION)Fomentation of whole body or to a particular part of body is done .this process
N opens up every single pore of the skin and detoxifies.
VAMANA-(Emesis): after careful examination of patient drugs are administered to generate controlled
T bouts of vomitus so as to extract vitiated Kapha .
VIRECHAN(Purgation): Medicine induced purgation to throw vitiated Pitta.
R BASTI:Enema of decoction or oil is administered under acute or chronic vitiated vata condition.
E

NASYA:Medicated oil or ghee is put in to nostrils to correct diseases like migraine,sinus, coryza.
RAKTAMOKSHAN:Letting of impure blood from body which causes diseases like
eczema,psoriasis,gout,.Letting is least invasive performed by means of leech ,syringe.
SHIRODHARA: insomnia, hypertension depression, anxiety are effectively cured by continuous pouring of
fragrant medicated oil overhead.

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Fully size swimming pool LITERATURE CASESTUDY
Gymnasium
N Physiotherapy center
Herbal garden
A Auditorium
T 2km long walkway
Dining hall
U 24hrs naturopathy doctors
Well equipped library
R Separate treatment sections

For male and female General Rooms
E Capacity of accommodating Special Rooms
100 patients at a time. Deluxe Cottages
Treatment room

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Inference
N
A Staff Swimming
Dining
T quarters pool Auditorium

U Swimming
pool
R facilities
Treatment Resort block Treatment
E room (m) room (f)

Library

C Yoga hall Ayurveda

gymnasium

U
R Facilities other than the treatment facilities

E Research Admin
center cottages
open spaces
C accommodat
E Auditorium
Farm ion
treatment
N other facilites
T entry

R Staff
E Guest Flow chart of guest and staff Space organization

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Entry Auditor Farm Admin Cotta Yoga Ayurve Naturo Swim Staff Dining
N ium ges da pathy ming
pool
Quarte
rs
A Entry H H M M Vl L Vl Vl Vl Vl
T
Auditor H H m m Vl l vl vl vl vl
U ium
R Farm H H M H Vl L Vl Vl Vl Vl
E Admin M M M H H H M L Vl Vl

cottag M M H H L H H Vl Vl Vl
C es
U Yoga Vl Vl Vl M H L H M L L

R Ayurve L L L H H L H M M M
E da
Naturo Vl Vl Vl M H H H H H H
pathy
C Swim Vl vl Vl L Vl M M H H H
E ming
pool
N Staff Vl vl Vl Vl Vl L M H H M
T quarte
rs
R
Dining Vl vl Vl Vl Vl L M H H M
E

H high m medium l low vl very low

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Sunrise naturopathy
& Accommodation

Facilities
Dining
N health resort Health spa
Conference hall
A Recreation
T Sunrise Health Resort offers a unique combination of leisure &
pleasure, fun, relaxation, tranquility, wellness & healthcare through
U alternative health therapies.
R Location : the foot hills of Aravali near Sar village (Bilochi)
E
Health spa Bubble bath Aerobics

C The SPA building constructed over in30,000 Sq. Ft. Ayurveda

1 Massage Therapist
4 Male, 4
Area Doctor Female
U 24Luxurious Therapy Rooms
Naturopathy Mud Bath 2 Male, 2
R 05Consultation Rooms,
Doctor
1
Therapist Female
02Meditation & Relaxation Room,
E 02Nos. Yoga Venue, Yoga-Instructor 1 Naturopathy Chef 2
Fitness Center,
A/C Gym, Panchkarma Naturopathy 2 Male, 2
C Aerobics Facility, Instructor
4
Therapist Female
E

Steam,
Jacuzzi,
Amantra:
Library 1 Naturopathy 1
N Sauna,
Dinning Hall
Chilled Bath,
T Milk Bath,
R Bubble Bath,
Swimming Pool,
E Herbal Mud Pool,
Acupressure Track etc.
Acupuncture Health spa Laughter
walkway therapy

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04 Conference Halls
Conference Halls accommodate25 ppl to 500 Ppl.

N Multipurpose hall
a big air-cooled Multi purpose hall that can accommodate400 Ppl.
A
T Dining
U An air conditioned multi cuisine restaurant offers you a large variety of
Continental, Chinese, Mughal dishes along with Indian delicacies with the
R capacity of150 Ppl.
E
Recreation
out-door sports activities like lawn tennis, cricket, football, badminton, golf, jogging tracks,
C volleyball, basketball and indoor games like billiards,
card room, chess, small bowling alley and library.
U
R Accommodation
E Sunrise Health Resort offers you a beautiful, luxurious, well designed and decorated 40 Air-conditioned Deluxe
Green Cottages and 16 Air-conditioned Aravali Suites
features :-
C Large window with garden view
E Mini fridge
Satellite TV
N Tea / Coffee Maker
T Hot & cold running water
Direct Dial Telephone
R Wake Up Call
E Room service (24 hrs)
Laundry Services

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N Dining
- 150
A
T Multipurpose - Conference -
U 400 500

R
E

Capacity
C
U Treatment rooms hierarchy
R `
Design highlights

E
Concept of Combination of leisure
therapy room and healthcare .
6% 6%
C consultation Acupuncture track
15% Recreation facilities
E room
meditation room Herbal mud pool
N Bubble pool
73% yoga venue
T Facilities provided in each rooms
The rooms are not of cottages
R Type, but of apartment type .
E

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Site proposal

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C
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R Location : pattikad , near peechi dam, thrissur
E Site area : 15acre

Accessibility :
C By Road: It is at a distance of 15 km (9.3 mi) from Thrissur city and have regular buses.
E By Rail: The nearest railway station to Peechi Dam is the Thrissur Railway Station, which is only at distance of 22
kilometers.
N By Air: The nearest airport to Peechi Dam is the Kochi Airport which is at a distance of only 98 km (61 mi).
T Nearest attractions : peechi vazhani wildlife sancutary , botanical gardens , peechi dam, it is built across the
R river of manali river
E Climate : 35 c- 20c

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Proposal of site

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Location : chavakadu , thrissur district
Area : 10 acre
C Accessibility:
E Nearest railway station: Guruvayoor, about 8 km.
Nearest airport:Cochin International Airport, about 58 km from Thrissur.
N Nearest attraction: chavakadu beach, guruvayur temple
T Nh 17 is connected by arterial road.
Feasibility of the site :
R the lush green area around it and the serene backwater infront of it makes it feasible.
E It is a tourist spot

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