There’s no denying, here at Soul Sanctuaries, we really are Aman Junkies! There’s something about their unsurpassed and exemplary service, fantastic hideaway locations, and personalised wellness offering that ticks all our boxes. Over the past year we’ve sent guests off on a ‘Journey to Peace’ with the internationally renowned Tibetan Bon Buddhist, spiritual master and scholar Geshe YongDong, staying at resorts Amanoi, Amanpuri and even Amanyara in Turks and Caicos. From the mystical mountains of Bhutan to the planet’s largest Buddhist monument in Java, Aman serves it up with excellence.

So we are super excited by their recent announcement of a new, little sister brand launch, namely Janu. Aman in Sanskrit means ‘peace’, Janu means ‘soul’; Aman is a sanctuary, whereas Janu reflects connectedness; Aman offers refined respite,  Janu will exude an energetic vibe for those seeking greater purpose with inner contentment. Building on Aman’s excellent reputation in the industry, Janu’s aim is to encourage interaction, playful expression and social wellness. Janu will create environments that nurture purposeful connection to bring balance to the head and heart and rekindle the soul.

Three hotels are already underway and due for launch in 2022; Montenegro (2022), Al Ula in Saudi Arabia (2022) and Tokyo (2022), as well as a robust pipeline of future hotels. Janu Montenegro will be the first hotel to incorporate the brands serviced residence concept, enabling guests to fully embrace the Janu lifestyle.

With conscious travelers in mind, Janu aims to rekindle the soul by re-igniting social connections. Offering the joy and inspiration of energetic group classes which celebrate the moment of life is key. The ethos is centred on not only strengthening the body but also calming the spirit. Time-conscious, high-octane group classes and more subdued, mindful practices echo those moments of duality that balance and realign. Expansive wellness facilities will offer cutting-edge experiences and treatments and access to the latest equipment as well as extensive hydro and thermal facilities with a focus on finding equilibrium.