India - A Wellness Destination

Join us to uncover the history of all things wellness in India. Traverse through the country’s most spectacular spiritual corners and embark on a healing journey which is in-sync with nature. With various therapies and retreats, a journey of wellness in India will help you see the world - and yourself - with a newfound warmth.

Slowdown in Kerala 

Welcome to Kerala! Serene backwaters, carpets of tea and spice plantations are well-known sights here, but one thing that makes it a holistic abode is the focus on wellness. Sprawling retreats spread across Kerala, offer nurturing programmes, from Ayurveda, yoga, spa treatments to meditation. Curated therapies help one restore the health and harmony of the body and mind.

Revive the spirit of life

The universal sound of ‘Om’ is the inspiration behind the resort SwaSwara located on the Om Beach in Gokarna. Spread over 26 acres, this eco-friendly and pristine hideaway focuses on holistic transformation through their various programmes ranging from Ayurveda therapies to meditation. Enter this healing haven and leave your worries behind.

Awaken your inner healer

As the warm sun peeps from behind the mesemrings hills of Panchalimedu, you can feel the air of calmness envelop you at Prakriti Shakti, a premium clinic of natural medicine by CGH Earth in Kerala. They offer personalised naturopathy treatments with a two-fold purpose: to listen to your body and to understand how your body can heal itself when given a chance.

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The wonder drink

‍We Indians love our cup of chai… and Masala Chai has a special place in our heart. Brewed with milk, tea powder, sugar, ginger and spices this drink is like a warm hug on a rainy day. While being absolutely flavourful this concoction also has therapeutic properties and is used as a remedy for mild ailments.

Method:

- Take a vessel and boil the two cups of water

- Grind cardamom and cloves into a powder and add it into the boiling water.

- Add the ginger and let it simmer for 3 to 4 minutes until it infuses into the water.

- Then add two and half tsp of tea powder and let the mixture boil for another 2 to 3 minutes.

- Now add the milk and sugar and break a few mint leaves and add that too into the mixture.

- Let it boil for a few minutes and enjoy the hot cup of Masala Chai with your favourite snack.

Enter the realm of spirituality

1897 Mark Twain wrote, “Benares is older than history, older than tradition, older even than legend, and looks twice as old as all of them put together.”

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Varanasi is a city where divinity can be felt everywhere. Devotees coming to Ganges to wash away their sins, offering their prayers in the evening“Aarti” or to let go of their loved ones, a journey to this city is sacred, soulful and stunning.

Integrating Ayurveda into our lives 

Ayurveda is all about balance. This ancient healing system that originated in India, aims at preventing and relieving diseases in the body and mind through self-observation and self-care. Based on this ideology, integrating Ayurveda into our 21st century lifestyle is not about a total shunning of all that is ‘modern’. It is about finding space to blend in the Ayurvedic elements in our modern lives.

Sink into the divinity of nature 

CGH Coconut Lagoon resort in Kumarakom is a celebration of a land that is in union with its soul. Set on a private island on Vembanad Lake only accessible by local ferry, this exquisite resort is rated by Conde NastTraveler as 25 best get-aways in the world - and not without reason. Impeccable hospitality coupled with artistic interiors CGH Coconut Lagoon is an authentic experience of Kerala and its backwaters.

Yoga capital of the world

Located in the foothills of the Himalayas in the Indian state of Uttarakhand, Rishikesh is known as the ‘Yoga Capital of the World’, with plethora of ashrams and all kinds of yoga and meditation classes, surrounded by forested hills best for mind expansion. This town is a magnet for people on spiritual journeys, mainly because of the impressive Ganga Aarti celebrations that the locals host here. A spiritual retreat here brings in a sense of reconciliation with nature and a unity with the universe.

Retreat within the Himalayas 

Witness a beautiful marriage of spirituality and blissful nature with the rapeutic programmes all nestled within a luxurious forest. Be pampered at the Ananda in the Himalayas - a palatial retreat in the state of Uttarakhand inIndia. With a deep understanding of ancient Indian traditions, it is an experience for those who wish to heal, cleanse, revitalise and embrace holistic well-being.

Relax by the waves 

Strolling along the sun-kissed beaches and stunning churches of Goa is truly enchanting, but this little state of India also offers your senses a therapeutic treat. Whether it's relaxing your body with a spa treatment or renewing your mind with meditation or your spirits by getting close to nature, Goa offers a lot for your tired soul.