Yes, alcohol and Ayurvedic diet do not go together. In the pure Ayurveda houses, alcohol is therefore usually not served at all. In some mixed houses there may be a small bar, but often the staff then has the instruction not to serve alcoholic beverages to Ayurvedic guests. Smoking is not considered healthy even according to Ayurvedic teachings. Therefore, in very strict Ayurveda houses, smoking is prohibited throughout the hotel premises. Some other houses tolerate smoking in certain areas in the garden or in front of the hotel. Who can, should use an Ayurvedic treatment of several weeks perhaps to get used to the "non-smoking".