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Ancient Healing: Ayurveda
Ayurvedic medicine takes a holistic approach to healing, combining various techniques such as herbal remedies, personalized nutrition, massage, yoga, and meditation. The aim is to restore balance in both body and mind, promoting overall health and well-being. Ayurveda is known to improve physical, mental, and emotional health, helping to create a sense of harmony and inner peace. It has also shown remarkable results in managing conditions such as rheumatism, sleep disorders, chronic fatigue, stress, high blood pressure, migraines, psoriasis, and depression. Beyond its therapeutic benefits, Ayurveda offers a deeper understanding of ourselves and our connection to the world around us. At specialized Ayurveda retreats, particularly in India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal, you can expect two to four treatments per day, including head, body, and synchronized massages, Shirodhara, nasal treatments, herbal baths, and steam therapies. These treatments follow a gentle and natural approach, focusing on long-term healing rather than quick fixes. There are many wonderful destinations worldwide where you can experience authentic Ayurvedic treatments in a peaceful and rejuvenating setting. The best Ayurveda retreat for you depends on your personal needs, goals, and budget. Choosing a reputable center with qualified practitioners is essential for an authentic experience. Our wellness travel experts can guide you in selecting the right retreat, as we have personally visited and assessed every hotel and resort we offer, ensuring you receive the best possible advice.
Alpino Atlantico, Madeira
The Ashoka Ayurveda Cure Centre at Alpino Atlántico is professional. The treatments are authentic and specialist. Besides the treatment programmes, this serene and intimate resort is perfect for bathing in the sun, swimming, diving and snorkelling. Guests at the Alpino Atlántico can also take advantage of the facilities at the two sister hotels (Galosol and Galomar) located on the same site. There’s certainly no chance of you getting bored here.
Engel Ayurveda Hotel, Italy
The Eggental, with its deep forests, wide mountain pastures and the huge Rosengarten and Latemar mountain ranges, is the perfect holiday valley for nature lovers, active explorers and sports enthusiasts. The rocky cliffs and forest trails in the summer and award-winning ski areas in the winter make it the ideal destination any time of the year. The hotel's spa is based on the combination of the age-old fundamental principles of Ayurveda and the healing power of the natural environment of South Tyrol.
Mandira Styria, Austria
Mandira Resort offers the best of both worlds: Ayurveda and thermal baths. And all of that in spectacular surroundings, within driving distance from the Netherlands! This really is somewhere where you can leave everything behind and rediscover yourself. Specialist treatments, a highly professional team of skilled therapists and the healing properties of the thermal waters mean that your body and mind will find their equilibrium in no time, leaving you feeling the best version of yourself.
Ananda in the Himalayas, India
The different pillows to choose from. The fantastic staff. The entirely personal touch of the treatments. The light, healthy food. The sum of all the little details makes Ananda in the Himalayas – the former royal residence of a past maharaja – unique. You really need to have experienced a stay here to fully appreciate it. One thing is certain: the awards this resort has won are more than justified.
Soma Manaltheeram Ayurveda, India
The resort specialises exclusively in Ayurveda and Yoga. As such, guests here come for specialist Ayurveda retreats. At the same time, the location, weather and beach make this wellness destination a tropical holiday paradise. After all, isn’t lazing in a hammock after a treatment looking out onto the sea with the sound of palm leaves swaying in the wind at the core of any dream holiday?
Heritance Ayurveda Maha Gedara, Sri Lanka
The driveway seems never-ending, until you see the white columns and arches of the colonial style Heritance Ayurveda Maha Gedara appear from behind the tropical greenery. With views of the Indian Ocean and a sense of being in a protected nature reserve, Ayurveda retreats here are of real quality. A unique feature is the arts & crafts centre where local residents model, weave, paint and sculpt traditional creations, which they then sell.
Ayurvie Weligama, Sri Lanka
This modern and luxurious resort, located on one of Sri Lanka's most stunning coastlines, specializes in traditional Ayurveda Panchakarma programs. With a skilled team of doctors, therapists, and chefs, alongside daily yoga sessions, vegetarian meals, and a peaceful atmosphere, it’s the perfect place to rejuvenate your body and mind. After your treatments, you can relax in the beautiful garden or explore the nearby fishing village of Weligama Bay, a popular spot for surfers and whale watchers.
Tip! Combine your stay at Ayurvie Weligama with its sister hotel, Ayurvie Sigiriya, situated inland near some of Sri Lanka’s most iconic cultural landmarks.
About Marleen
This blog is written by Marleen, the founder of PureandCure.com in 2005. She travels around the world in search of the best Health & Wellbeing Hotels, Spas and Retreats and shares her know-how, experiences and observations through her blogs.
