Ananda in the Himalayas - 7-Day Comprehensive Active Fitness
Uttaranchal, India
From £5,513 per person
7-Day Comprehensive Active Fitness 7 day programme
- Pre-arrival wellness questionnaire to be filled and submitted online by the guest (mandatory for confirmation of wellness programme)
- Pre-arrival lifestyle and diet guidelines (recommended to be followed for 7 days for optimal results)
- Consultations with Lead Consultant on arrival, ongoing progress checks, debrief prior to departure, and post stay follow up consultation
- Consultation with Emotional Healer and Physiotherapist (only with comprehensive programme)
- 2 Ayurveda therapy sessions (such as abhyangaAyurvedaAyurveda (meaning 'knowledge of life') is a 5,000 year old system of natural healing originating in Kerala in India. Recognised as an alternative medicine, it believes that health is balanced between the body, mind, spirit and environment and that we are all governed by a particular 'dosha' - Vata (wind), Pitta (fire) and Kapha (earth) which make up the characteristics of our mind and body. Your dosha is established at an initial consultation with an Ayurvedic doctor and then you follow a personalised programme to 'rejuvenate' you based on your dosha type., choornaswedanaabhyangaA traditional synchronized full body massage given by two experienced Ayurveda therapists using herbal infused sesame oil; this experience is also known as the ‘four-handed-massage’. Abhyanga improves physical consistency, sleep patterns and eye sight. It helps to liquefy toxins and induces relaxation, whilst eliminating impurities. Often referred to as an anti ageing therapy.)choornaswedanaFollowing a full body massage with dosha specific oils, therapeutic sweating is induced by the application of warmed herbal poultices. This is commonly known as ‘the bundle massage’. It increases circulation, speeds up the elimination of toxins, relieves muscle pain and stiffness, rheumatism, arthritis and sports injuries.
- 3 International treatment sessions (such as detoxifying jet blitz shower, Hydrotherapy aromatic bath, detox aromatherapy massage, detoxifying salt scrub, mountain Dew skin freshener facial, detoxifying Aroma CocoonHydrotherapyTreatments using water either in underwater massage, jet blitz, showers or mineral baths., Earth Stone MassageAroma CocoonFeather light lymphatic drainage movements are induced using a blend of grounding, invigorating, detoxifying, spice, wild rose, or stimulating essential oils. The recipient is cocooned in a warm blanket to enhance the absorption of the chosen blend into the skin. The treatment is complete with an application of warm cream to seal the moisture into the skin.)Earth Stone MassageEarth stone is a deep powerful form of massage that improves posture and circulation. The warmth of hot basalt stones creates sensations of comfort and warmth, relaxing and releasing tension. In contrast, the cold marble stones help the body to detoxify and heal, helping to strengthen the mind- body connections, leaving you feeling refreshed, energised and rebalanced.
- 2 Oriental Therapy sessionsOriental TherapyThey deduce poor health to be due to the result of blocked energy that flows through the fourteen meridians – or sections – of the body. Intensive therapies are then used to correct or balance its flow. These therapies address a wide variety of issues including chronic pain and migraines, immune enhancement, disease prevention, dependence on medicines, anxiety, depression, health maintenance and rehabilitation.
- 5 Personal fitness sessions
- 1 Outdoor trek/Rafting personal session
- 3 Physiotherapy personal sessions
- Scheduled Spa Lifestyle and Wellness activities (group sessions)
- Daily use of the Hydrotherapy facilities: Steam, Sauna, Chill Plunge Pool, Kneipp Hydrotherapy Foot BathKneipp HydrotherapyThermal treatments created by Father Sebastian Kneipp which use a mixture of hot and cold water, as well as a number of herbal essences, mostly to help increase circulation.
- Ananda spa cuisine full board for 7 nights
- Morning Wake Up signature tea and fresh fruit bowl provided every day
* The inclusions shown above are indicative only and may be modified by the lead consultant after on-site assessment. The lead consultant may also recommend additional therapies and guidance by other modalities based on initial or ongoing assessments during the course of the programme.
Exclusives and benefits
- Spa Credit of $100 per person (only with a pre-booked package, min. 7 night)
- Complimentary trip to Rishikesh to experience Ganga Aarti ceremony (per room, only with a pre-booked package, min. 7 night)
- Repeat client discount for those who stayed at Ananda in the past: Discount on the spa programme & accommodation, contact us to book
Any questions? Get in touch
Call: +44 (0)20 3735 7555
Overview hotel
Ananda is located in the north of India, just on the Himalayan foothills. It is located on a 100 acre Maharaja’s Palace estate surrounded by forests and overlooks Rishikesh and river Ganges.
When to go
The most pleasant weather is from March to June with nice warm temperatures. The monsoon season is from mid June to mid August but it doesn't rain all day, usually with heavy morning showers. in the winter It's usually cooler from October to February.
What we love
- You will be provided with Kurta Pyjamas in your room which you can wear to yoga and to your spa treatments so pack lightly as most of the time you will be wearing those
- The Tibetan massage focuses on lymphatic drainage, acupressure and meridian work using hot Himalayan salt
- All the products for the treatments and essential oil blends are freshly made and have no preservatives or enhancers.
Who should go
- All yoga practitioners who wish to learn more about this ancient tradition
- Travellers who are looking for a destination spa in a breath-taking location
- Anyone who would like to disconnect completely and spend their days doing yoga, having proper ayurvedic treatments and discover local areas.
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