In collaboration with Ananda in the Himalayas, The Nautilus, a five-star ultra-luxury private island hideaway in the Maldives, will stage a wellness retreat titled “Energy Harmony Retreat” this winter. This retreat will provide the ultimate restorative wellness experience by combining Ananda’s expert ayurvedic and yogic knowledge with The Nautilus’s timeless hospitality offering.
Ananda in the Himalayas is one of the world’s premier luxury wellness sanctuaries, aligning with The Nautilus’ ultra-luxurious bohemian philosophy. The partnership debuted in January 2022 with a series of curated experiences offered at The Nautilus, augmenting its already extensive wellness offerings. This new retreat brings transformative wellness to the Maldives, offering a specially designed, integrated holistic experience for guests seeking to rebalance body, spirit, and mind.
The Nautilus, located on the Baa Atoll in the heart of the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in the Indian Ocean, is renowned for its entirely bespoke experience, tailoring vacations to individual requirements and providing an unscripted and timeless offering. The private island is surrounded by only 26 beach and oceanside houses and residences and a vast array of facilities and leisure amenities.
Hanifaru Bay is one of the world’s largest manta feeding locations, boasting white sand beaches, pristine waters, and coral reefs. The Nautilus is the ideal private island resort for relaxing, resetting, and recharging due to its extraordinary, tranquil location and unparalleled five-star ultra-luxury experience.
Ananda, located in the foothills of the Himalayas, the birthplace of Ayurveda, yoga, and meditation, combines these ancient practises with therapy and oriental medicine. The healthful gourmet cuisine served at Ananda contributes to the body and mind’s restoration. Chakras, the seven points of whirling energy centres within the human body, are affected by our movements and thoughts. These chakras can achieve balance through daily therapeutic Ayurvedic and Tibetan massages, yogic asanas, ancient meditation techniques, visualisation, and guided breathwork. The four therapy sessions, Reflexology, Kudalini Massage, Indian Head Massage, and Ananda Moksha, will be administered in the glass-floored private treatment pavilions of the overwater Solasta Spa.
Geetika Sharma, Director of Wellness Strategy at Ananda in The Himalayas, says, “The Ocean transports you to the centre of your own being. Ananda, situated in the foothills of the mighty Himalayas, provides the sense of belonging and rootedness that is so often desired. Wellness specialists from Ananda facilitate healing as an inside-out process by imbuing The Nautilus with the mystique of Himalayan soil.
“Beginning the process of self-cleansing from the energy realms of the mind and meridian systems into the physical realities of our bodies. Ananda in the Himalayas and The Nautilus wellbeing experience is a perfect juxtaposition to introduce the ancient wisdom of Yogic asana, Ayurvedic therapies, discovering energetic passages with meditation, sound, and imagination, while nourishing the senses with natural flavours. At the Energy Harmony Retreat, we collectively seek to understand the source and path of all movement within us through the use of silent intentions and nurturing actions.
Arun Kala, the executive chef of Ananda, will design a gourmet menu that incorporates anti-inflammatory Ayurvedic principles, where the fundamental food flavours are meticulously combined with macronutrients. The retreat’s menu will feature cleansing dishes, seasonal ingredients, and local produce. Ananda’s cuisine philosophy is tailor-made to support the deep yogic work of balancing the chakras.
Source: traveldailymedia