As Joali launch their latest venture, a wellness retreat in the Maldives - Joali Being - we've been thinking about self-care holidays. The idea of a vacation where you come out a healthier, happier version of yourself feels like a no-brainer. Luckily there are many great wellness resorts a mere 4 hours from Dubai which can offer you R&R in the most luxurious of settings....
The first and only nature immersive wellbeing resort in the Maldives. Joali Being takes the natural elements of sun, sea, sand and stars to take guests on a journey of self-discovery and renewal. Their curated offerings are woven around the four pillars; Mind, Skin, Microbiome and Energy. There is no compromise on luxury with each guest being assigned their own butler and the 68 thoughtful well living spaces come with private pools and special inclusions, such as customised mini-bar setups, meditative musical instruments and wellbeing games.
Vana is the OG of wellness retreats. Less than an hour’s drive from Dehradun in the north, surrounded by quiet forest and the sound of birdsong, it’s a place to come for rest and recuperation. A search for equilibrium, learning and the inner journey are at the heart of Vana. The ritualistic therapies are rooted in ancient holistic cultures which blent together Ayurveda, Yoga and Sowa Rigpa (Tibetan Medicine). The Retreat’s neutral coloured walls are seen amidst its trees and orchards, with pebbled paths and stone walls cutting through, and bamboo groves gently swaying. With its beautifully hushed ashram environment, the property has matured into a centre of mental and spiritual balance.
Head for the mountains to the Santani Wellness Resort and let its soothing aura calm your soul. Located in the hill capital of the country amidst an untouched wilderness, Santani provides a sanctuary where wellness is a way of life. Ayurvedic detox rituals, healing yoga to cleansing and luxurious pampering will lift your spirits as the surroundings blur the distinction of indoors from outdoors letting your lungs benefit from the purest of mountain air to invigorate your body.
With a surrounding of thick olive groves, Six Senses Kaplankaya is a truly southern European resort on the shores of the Aegean Sea. This retreat seeks to integrate all aspects of health into their programmes: sleep, diet, exercise, and wellness therapies. Their aim is to eliminate the mistakes made in day to day life with bespoke plans that fill in the gaps of your health regime. Sleep tracking, guided meditations and luxurious facial treatments will leave you utterly invigorated.
Ananda is the Sanskrit word for ‘bliss/happiness’. Set in the grounds of a Maharaja’s palace, high above the India’s holy Ganges river, there are 100 acres of graceful forests, beautiful gardens and excellent facilities to offer the highest of luxury. Following the ancient tradition of the region, Ananda integrates traditional Ayurveda, Yoga and Vedanta with international wellness experiences, fitness and healthy organic cuisine to restore balance and harmonise guests’ energy.
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