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 RELAXATION
U 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 , banglore.
N • LIBRARY
• r.K nature cure center, coimbatore.
• RECREATION CENTRE
T • MEDITATION
• Devaaya nature cure center, goa

R • DIET CENTRE
• SERVICES
E • UTILITY

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

C
U
• Acupuncture is a system of healing
R which has been practiced in china
• An other countries for thousand
E years.
• It is used to treat people with a wide
Mud therapy Whirlpool Steam bath Sauna bath range of illness.
bath
C • Its focus is on improving the overall well being of
the patient, rather Than the isolated treatment of
E Homeopathy is a form of alternative medicine in
specific symptoms.
• According to traditional Chinese philosophy, our
N which practitioner treat patients using Highly diluted
health is dependent
preparations that are believed to cause healthy
• On the body’s motiving energy – known as qi –
T people to exhibit symptoms that are similar to those
moving in a smooth and balanced way through a
exhibited by the patient.
R series of meridians beneath the skin.

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 • Yoga & meditation is a physical, mental, and spiritual LITERATURE STUDY
discipline, originating in ancient 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 to god.
• 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.
• Pratyahara ("Abstraction"): Withdrawal of the sense organs from external objects.
E • Dharana ("Concentration"): Fixing the attention on a single object.
• Dhyana ("Meditation"): Intense contemplation of the nature of the object of meditation.
• Samadhi ("Liberation"): merging consciousness with the object of meditation.
C
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R STANDARDS
E
CATEGORIZATION OF SPACES FLOW OF GUEST AND STAFF

C
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Standards
N LAUNDRY AREA
A
T
U
R
E CONSULTATION ROOM

MEDITATION
C
U
R
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, Navjivan rests
N 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
yoga ACUPUNCTURE
R
E Theatre
nakshatra garden

C PANCHAKARMA

E
N cultural program
T
physiotherapy
R
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 city limits. With
A 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 intercom facility.
U
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 people.
C
E
luxury villas
N The Centre has 7 luxury AC villas having large rooms which open onto two galleries with sloping
T landscaped garden. The Luxury Villas feature attached toilet, western closet. The Room also has
intercom facility for internal communication. These Rooms can accommodate more than 2 people.
R
E

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Zoning

N
A
T
U
R
E

C
U
R
E

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

E RECEPTION
CAR PARKING

C STAFF DIRECTOR’S
QUATERS BUNGLOW
E
CHILDREN’S
N PARK
T
R
ENTRY
E
Flow of guest and staff

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Area proximity chart
N
A Entry park parking bungalow Treatmen yoga dining cottages farm Reception Staff
t Quarter
T
Entry h H M l vL Vl Vl Vl M H
U
Park H H M M vL Vl Vl Vl H H
R
Parking H H M M vL Vl l Vl H H
E
Bungalow m m M m vl vl vl l h vl

C Treatment Vl m m M M M H H Vl Vl
U
Yoga vL vL vL Vl M H M L L Vl
R
Dining Vl vl Vl Vl M H H L L Vl
E
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

R
E
H – high m – medium l – low vl – very low

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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 from Raisen
A 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
•Baths •Acupressure
C •Under water Massage •Accupuncture
•Jacuzzi •Herbal packs
U •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 procedure by
C especially trained massaures.It helps to regulate blood circulation & relaxation to fatigue muscles.
E • SWEDAN-(FOMENTATION)Fomentation of whole body or to a particular part of body is done .this process opens up
every single pore of the skin and detoxifies.
N • VAMANA-(Emesis): after careful examination of patient drugs are administered to generate controlled bouts of vomitus
so as to extract vitiated Kapha .
T • VIRECHAN(Purgation): Medicine induced purgation to throw vitiated Pitta.
• BASTI:Enema of decoction or oil is administered under acute or chronic vitiated vata condition.
R • NASYA:Medicated oil or ghee is put in to nostrils to correct diseases like migraine,sinus, coryza.
E • 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
• 2km long walkway
T

Accommodation
• Dining hall
U • 24hrs naturopathy doctors
• Well equipped library
R • Separate treatment sections
For male and female • General Rooms
E • Capacity of accommodating 100 • Special Rooms
patients at a time. • Deluxe Cottages
Treatment room

C
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Inference
N
A Staff Swimming pool
Dining
T quarters Auditorium
Swimming
U 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 accommodation
Farm
E Auditorium treatment
N other facilites
entry
T
R Staff
E Guest Flow chart of guest and staff Space organization

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Entry Auditoriu Farm Admin Cottag Yoga Ayurved Naturop Swimmi Staff Dining
N m es a athy ng pool Quarter
s
A Entry H H M M Vl L Vl Vl Vl Vl
T
Auditori H H m m Vl l vl vl vl vl
U um
R Farm H H M H Vl L Vl Vl Vl Vl
E Admin M M M H H H M L Vl Vl

cottage M M H H L H H Vl Vl Vl
C s
U Yoga Vl Vl Vl M H L H M L L
R Ayurve L L L H H L H M M M
da
E
Naturop Vl Vl Vl M H H H H H H
athy
C Swimmi Vl vl Vl L Vl M M H H H
E ng pool

N Staff Vl vl Vl Vl Vl L M H H M
quarter
T s
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
& •

Facilities
Accommodation
• 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 alternative health therapies.
U Location : the foot hills of Aravali near Sar village (Bilochi)
R
E
Health spa Bubble bath Aerobics

C • The SPA building constructed over in 30,000 Sq. Ft. Area Ayurveda Doctor 1 Massage Therapist 4 Male, 4 Female
• 24 Luxurious Therapy Rooms
U • 05 Consultation Rooms, Naturopathy
1 Mud Bath Therapist 2 Male, 2 Female
R • 02 Meditation & Relaxation Room, Doctor
• 02 Nos. Yoga Venue,
E • Fitness Center, Yoga-Instructor 1 Naturopathy Chef 2
• A/C Gym,
Panchkarma Naturopathy
• Aerobics Facility, 4 2 Male, 2 Female
C Instructor Therapist
• Steam,
• Jacuzzi, Amantra:
E • Sauna, Library 1 Naturopathy Dinning 1
N • Chilled Bath, Hall
• Milk Bath,
T • Bubble Bath,
R • Swimming Pool,
• Herbal Mud Pool,
E • Acupressure Track etc.

Acupuncture Health spa Laughter therapy

walkway

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• 04 Conference Halls
• Conference Halls accommodate 25 ppl to 500 Ppl.

N Multipurpose hall
• a big air-cooled Multi purpose hall that can accommodate 400 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 of 150 Ppl.
E
Recreation
• out-door sports activities like lawn tennis, cricket, football, badminton, golf, jogging tracks, volleyball,
C 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
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E 6%
6% • Concept of Combination of leisure and
therapy room healthcare .
C 15%
• Acupuncture track
consultation room
E • Recreation facilities
meditation room • Herbal mud pool
N yoga venue • Bubble pool
T 73% • 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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T
U
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E

C
U `I
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.
By Air: The nearest airport to Peechi Dam is the Kochi Airport which is at a distance of only 98 km (61 mi).
N
Nearest attractions : peechi – vazhani wildlife sancutary , botanical gardens , peechi dam, it is built across the river of manali river
T
R Climate : 35˚ c- 20˚c
E

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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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