Ananda Stress Relief Retreats
Unwind and release stress through yoga, meditation and Ayurveda at one of India's leading health retreats
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Ananda Spa is nestled in the foothills of the Himalayas in India, within a hundred-acre Maharaja’s Palace Estate. It is surrounded by forest and faces the spiritual town of Rishikesh and the Ganges. There are frequent flights from Delhi International Airport to Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun and then a picturesque drive to the resort in a private car.
Ananda Stress Relief Retreats are designed to assist you to unplug and relax mind and body. The body’s natural rhythms will be restored through a blend of Ayurveda, Yoga, Tibetan and International therapies and Reiki Healing. Learn what causes your stress during the consultation process and how you can manage that in the future. Enjoy Ayurvedic massages which focus on lymphatic drainage and stimulating energy points in the body.Â
These luxury, Stress Relief vacations are for anyone feeling overwhelmed by life, whether that’s within the family or work. You may be suffering lack of sleep, feel out of balance, suffering reduced immunity and energy levels or experiencing regular headaches. This stress management approach will set you on a new, healthier path, ready to embrace each day with more vigour and positivity.Â
Ananda Stress Relief retreats cater for those willing to adopt a holistic approach to unwinding and understanding the root cause of stress. You must be open to learning new tools to manage stress as it arises on a day basis. Stress Management holidays are designed to focus on unwinding the stressed individual and bringing the body’s rhythms back into alignment.
If you’ve been suffering from regular headaches, lack of sleep and a myriad of ailments, you will benefit from an Ananda Stress Relief vaction. You’ll give yourself the opportunity to pause, relax and release tension throughout the body. Personal fitness sessions focus on stretching exercises to relieve physical stress in the body and allow for increased blood flow. You’ll learn ancient meditation techniques to use when stress next arises and experience Reiki, which allows for the free flow of pranic energy or life force throughout the body. Ayurveda treatments such as Shirodhara, a treatment whereby warm oil is slowly poured over the forehead, allow for deep relaxation. Meditation techniques, such as Yoga Nidra remove emotional stress and treatments such as Tibetan Ku Nye massage assists in lymphatic drainage.
If you’d like to visit India to explore Ayurveda more, take a look at Ananda Ayurveda retreats or if you’d like to know more about meditation, check out Ananda Dyana Meditation vacations.
Top Tip: Do not miss the Vedanta talks scheduled every evening. They present the eternal principles of life and equip you with a strength of intellect to meet daily challenges and live peacefully, leading to the ultimate goal of self-realisation.
Make An Enquiry7 night's accommodation in a Deluxe Palace/Garden Suite
Return transfers from/to Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun
Individual Wellness Consultation; Ayurvedic Consultation (where required)
Where required, fitness consultation and tests
Ongoing progress checks with Ayurvedic Physician
Detailed debrief session and lifestyle consultation
Morning Wake Up signature tea and fresh fruit bowl provided every day
Ananda Rejuvenation Spa Cuisine meals (breakfast/ lunch/ dinner), per night per person
Scheduled wellness activities: Yoga, Pranayama, Meditation, Vedanta talks, Fitness, Cooking demonstrations and weekly trek
Daily use of the Hydrotherapy facilities: Steam, Sauna, Plunge Pool, and Hydrotherapy Foot Bath
3 x Ayurvedic Therapy Sessions
7 x International Therapy Sessions
3 x Personal Yoga Sessions
2 x Pranayama Sessions
3 x Personal Meditation Sessions
SINGLE OCCUPANCY: USD$5390
SHARED OCCUPANCY: USD$4130
Airport Transfer Time: A picturesque 45 minutes from local airport Jolly Grant in Dehadrun
Local Currency: Indian Rupee, Credit Card payments are accepted at the resort
Best time to go: Pleasant year round. March-June are the warmest months and June reaches +35c. July-September are cooler monsoon months and October-February are 19-27c with a slight chill
Eco conscious: *****
Children: Children below the age of 14 years are not permitted at Ananda. 14+ years old can take part in other scheduled activities like yoga, meditation, treks and use of the swimming pool. You need to be 18 years plus to use the spa facilities.
Tips: Check with us on clothing, as you may need warm evening wear depending on the month of your visit. Do attend the weekly healthy cuisine cooking class to learn how to cook gourmet Ayurveda cuisine and continue eating healthy at home