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On a leisure holiday, if visiting a spa to rejuvenate your mind, body and soul ranks high on your to do list, we recommend you an exclusive wellness holiday for a more holistic healing that a short lived spa experience doesn’t warrant. Get your body back into balance at some of these top wellness retreats in India that are located amidst the most tranquil natural surroundings and where balance and bliss will be all yours!
Vana, Uttarakhand
Vana is one of the world’s leading wellness retreats and there could not have been a better location for it than the Himalayan foothills, where yoga fans have been coming for years to practise the art. The sprawling 21-acre estate features a five-star ashram, more than 50 treatment rooms, indoor and outdoor pools, four yoga pavilions and studios as well as three restaurants.
A five-night stay at this wellness centre reinvigorates one with the best of Ayurvedic therapies and day and evening yoga classes. Therapies include Kum Nye Tibetan massage and revitalizing treatments using herbal poultices, local herbs and cataplasms. Healthy organic low calorie food is served at Vana.
Soukya, Bangalore
The Soukya health and wellbeing retreat sprawls over 30 hectares of beautiful space. The property is full of flourishing greenery, organic vegetation, colourful flowers and herb gardens. The sound of chirping birds and gurgling fountains has a calming effect on the nerves. Soukya follows a holistic approach and offers different treatments such as Homeopathy, Naturopathy and Ayurveda. These are complemented by therapies such as Acupuncture, Yoga, Reflexology and Acupressure.
The regimen of yogic exercises, meditation, rest and nutritious food works as a remedy for everyday health issues. Other activities to keep you occupied and entertained throughout the day include bird watching and culinary demonstrations. You may choose from a variety of rooms and suites to enjoy a peaceful stay at this lavish property.
SwaSwara, Karnataka
Healthy and happy living is the core principle of SwaSwara, and the peaceful natural surrounds of the place seem to have a salutary effect on the eyes. Accommodation is offered across 27 simple yet stylish ocean-facing villas that are perfect to unwind at after a long day of meditation and trekking. The three incredible dining venues – terrace, poolside and beach grill – offer healthy meals, often comprising fresh vegetables and fish. The Hatha Yoga Programme is the most notable treatment at SwaSwara.