Best Wellness Resorts in India for a Mental Detox

At some point in our busy urban lives, we’ve all felt that we need to take a break to rejuvenate before we return to our duties again. This feeling has given birth to now rapidly popular wellness tourism. People from all over the world have found India to be the ideal getaway for a wellness break, where you can meditate, be close to nature, attend spiritual workshops and just detox from the mental exhaustion that our 21^st century lives invariably bring along.

Read on to check out 7 great wellness hotels and resorts in India for a spiritual holiday:

1. Soukya

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A holistic centre in Bengaluru, Soukya focuses on balancing soul and body. The centre, set against a lush green background and a beautifully landscaped property, is perfect for a healing getaway. You can undergo treatments of Ayurveda, Panchkarma, Naturopathy and Homeopathy, as well as take  Yoga courses. Prince Charles and his wife Camilla have also taken some time off here, and their testimonials speak highly of the place.

Where: Bengaluru, Karnataka

2. Ananda in the Himalayas

One of India’s most beautiful and well-known wellness getaways, Ananda in the Himalayas is a destination spa where you can rejuvenate your mind, body and soul. A luxury spa and wellness getaway, Ananda offers an unmatched experience of a mental detox, and the Himalayan backdrop just adds to the relaxing break. Join a wellness program in Ananda to enjoy the nurturing atmosphere, indulge in detox spa treatments, do meditation to attain self-realisation in a stunning setting, get counselling on weight management, restore you vitality through Ayurveda treatments, Stress Management programs and much more. The colonial living areas and luxurious guest rooms are the cherry on top of this really healthy cake!

Where: The Palace Estate, Uttarakhand

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3. ​Isha Yoga Centre

Set against the lush greenery of Coimbatore, Isha Yoga Centre is holistic and motivational guru Sadhguru’s ashram. Followers from all over the world come to this peaceful centre to attain Yoga and Meditation training, to get away from stressful urban lives and to learn about the teachings of Sadhguru. Located at the foothills of the Velliangiri Mountains, this is a wonderful getaway for people seeking to unwind and get a mental-detox. Learn the art of Yoga, visit the Dhyanalinga—a unique and powerful energy-form sitting under a pillar-less 250,000-brick dome structure, or simply revisit a simpler life without the stresses of urban living.

Where: Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

4. OSHO International Meditation Resort

Immerse yourself in the OSHO philosophy—of enjoying both earthly pleasures of Zorba the Greek and the serenity of Gautam Buddha. The OSHO experience combines the spiritual path of Buddha with our contemporary lives. At the OSHO International Meditation Resort, people from all over the world experience this unique philosophy and get a chance to live in this environment. Take a living in program at the resort, attend the various talks and activity about the OSHO philosophy, and get a chance to interact with followers and volunteers from all over the world. The OSHO guest house is a tastefully and comfortably done up residential zone, with basic facilities ensuring a smooth stay.

Where: Pune, Maharashtra

5. SwaSwara

Escape from the monotony and rigours of everyday life, and take time off for self-realisation and self-actualisation. The “Swa” holiday is a retreat to create the sense of self, through Yoga, Ayurveda, Meditation, Naturopathy, Holistic Cuisine, and to stay in a serene untouched haven in the Konan region of Karnataka. Located a little away from Gokarna, SwaSwara is nestled amidst the carpeted hills, lined with rustling palm trees, where nature acts as the most effective healer.

Where: Gokarna, Karnataka

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