INDIVIDUAL WELLNESS IMMERSIONS

Transcription

1 1 August 2016 to 31 May 2017 INDIVIDUAL WELLNESS IMMERSIONS Ayur Purify Rejuvenate Escape to a secret garden estate in India s rugged Aravalli Hills and reconnect within the rose-pink, Mughal-inspired sanctuary that is Amanbagh. Drawing on India s remarkable wellness heritage, Amanbagh s 4- to 21-night Ayurvedic Immersions offer a unique experience of this 5,000-year-old system of preventative medicine. An in-house Ayurvedic physician oversees every detail of your Immersion, whether you seek an educational introduction to Ayurveda and its principles of self-healing and preventative care, or a full three-week programme designed for total rejuvenation and transformation.

2 Ayurveda at Amanbagh Combining the Sanskrit word for life with veda meaning science, Ayurveda encourages balance in all things. Its principles rely on the truism that each of us has a predominant constitutional dosha, determined by our inherent characteristics and body type. An in-depth assessment determines whether you are Vata, Kapha, or Pitta, and this knowledge along with regular consultations with our Ayurvedic physician ensures your Immersion is uniquely geared to your needs. Immersions include daily Ayurvedic treatments, delicious meals and refreshments in line with your dosha requirements, expert yoga/meditation classes, and optional group activities. A number of carefully curated cultural experiences are also included, such as visiting the astonishing Neelkanth Temple and Mansarovar Lake.

3 THE Resort Shaded courtyards, domed cupolas and a potent mystical atmosphere - Amanbagh is an inspirational setting for an immersive Ayurvedic retreat. Quietly glamorous, the property was once the resting ground for the Maharajah of Alwar s tiger hunts. The modern-day Mughal Palace and lush garden estate all manicured green lawns, palms and eucalyptus trees is a deeply cocooning place in which to reconnect. Old World India meets New World style, with the sleek Haveli Suites and Pool Pavilions providing privacy, space and luxurious comfort. The spa is a haven of quiet calm, the grounds a verdant sanctuary with sprawling kitchen gardens. The cheerful faces of Amanbagh s deep heart, staff members greet you with confident smiles and garlands of sunny marigolds. THE FOOD Unrivalled nutritional support and education lie at the core of each Immersion: Every meal is created with your dosha requirements in mind. Designed by Amanbagh s Executive Chef and his expert team under the guidance of our Ayurvedic physician and nutritionist, your menu is utterly unique, reflecting your nutritional needs to ensure your dosha balance restoration is in line with Ayurvedic cooking concepts. For an authentic Panchakarma cure, a Vegetarian Ayurvedic Menu is offered which is easy to digest and cure supportive.

4 YOGA & MEDITATION Customised to your specific needs, every yoga session includes asana (postures), mudras (gestures), pranayama (breathing techniques) and relaxation. Amanbagh offers customised yoga sessions based on detailed consultations with our resident instructor. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced yoga practitioner, sessions aim to increase your mind/body connection. They also include various purification and meditation techniques that assist in balancing the three doshas.

5 Purify IMMERSION 7 to 21 nights to reap the benefits of a toxin-free system This Immersion is designed to eliminate the toxins accumulated in your body as a result of stress, improper diet and unavoidable environmental factors. The results are improved immunity, the optimum functioning of your body s systems and a reinvigorated sense of wellbeing. Whether you experience the one, two or three-week Immersion, your programme will include a personalised Ayurvedic nutritional plan based on your dosha requirements, as well as 18/38/56 spa sessions and treatments per stay, cultural experiences and daily optional group activities. Options for cultural experiences include yoga and meditation at Bhangarh Fort, Ayurvedic cooking classes and more. 7/14/21-Night Immersions available This Wellness Immersion is valid for new bookings only, is subject to availability, and cannot be combined with any other exclusive. Bookings are to be made through Amanbagh directly. Cancellations and payments as per Amanbagh s standard terms.

6 Purify IMMERSION Sample Daily Schedule Sample Treatments & Activities 7am Herbal/Ayurvedic tea, fresh juice or water 9am Morning walk/resort activity 10am Dosha-specific breakfast 11.30am Yoga class 12.30pm Abhyanga treatment 2pm Dosha-specific lunch 4.30pm MukhLepa - Ayurvedic Facial 6.30pm Cultural experience 8pm Dosha-specific dinner Sample 7-Day Immersion includes: Individual Ayurvedic Consultations Full board MukhLepa - Ayurvedic facial Amanbagh Massage - detox oil Detoxifying salt scrub with steam Abhyanga Shirodhara Choornaswedana Udvarthana Shiro/Mukha Abhyanga Nasya Private Yoga Private Yoga at Bhangarh Fort Pranayama - Breathing Practice Yoga Nidra JalNeti Ayurvedic Cooking Class Cow Dust Tour Important considerations: 1. Ayurvedic Immersions are supervised by an experienced Ayurvedic physician who qualified at one of India s finest Medical Universities. 2. All Ayurvedic products used are herbal and natural. 3. There can be no guarantee of healing as this depends on several factors including age, health conditions, immune system strength and adaptability in response to herbal medicine. 4. In the event of emergency, paramedic support is available 24 hours a day. 5. The Ayurvedic physician will advise changes to Immersion programmes based on thorough ongoing assessments. Ayurvedic Treatments MukhLepa: A traditional Ayurvedic facial using medicated herbs to cleanse and restore radiance. A dosha-specific mask and scrub help to deep cleanse, exfoliate and revitalise the skin. Choornaswedana: Also known as a bundle massage, this treatment combines a full body massage with a warm herbal poultice. The poultice serves as an extension of the therapist s hands and helps unlock areas of tension. Udvarthana: Invigorating and exfoliating, this is a deep massage using a paste of fragrant medicated powders rubbed into the skin in the reverse direction of hair growth. It not only helps to remove dead skin cells and fatty deposits, it also improves blood circulation and removes stagnant toxins from the body. Skin will feel soft and refreshed. Shiro/Mukha Abhyanga: These relaxing massages focus on Ayurvedic Marma points on the head and face and incorporate warm herbal oils. JalNeti: A yogic technique using warm saline water to cleanse and purify the nasal passage by removing mucus and relieving facial tension. Yoga/Meditation Yoga Nidra: Yoga Nidra or yogic sleep is an audio journey that takes you to a state of deep inner awareness and higher consciousness. As you let go of your attachment to the physical world and travel inside, you release mental anxiety and reach a state of deep relaxation akin to that familiar space between waking and sleeping. Kaya Sthairyam: This is an easy guided concentration practice which focuses on steadiness and stillness. Saturating the mind with body awareness allows the body to become more grounded and the mind more centered and aware. ShankhPrakshalana: A series of yogic postures that helps to cleanse the intestine and activate digestion with the help of drinking warm saline water. 6. Ayurvedic Immersions are not advised for pregnant women and children below the age of 12.

7 OTHER HIGHLIGHTS Cow Dust Tour: Godhuli is a Hindi word that describes the late afternoon when livestock are led home along dusty village roads. The last sunlight of the day refracts through the dust they leave in their wake creating a beautiful mirage-like effect at this serene time of day. Head out at sunset in one of Amanbagh s open jeeps for a tour of the surrounding villages and witness locals herding their goats, cows and buffalo towards home, children playing village cricket and village elders gathered around their hookahs for an evening smoke. Bhangarh: A medieval site of great archaeological importance, Bhangarh is situated 15 kilometres from Amanbagh. According to local villagers, the splendid ruins are haunted. Ajabgarh: Built in 1635, Ajabgarh s fort and temple can be visited from Amanbagh on foot, by camel or in the resort s open jeeps. Neelkanth: Home to the ruins of beautifully carved temples dating back to the 6th century, Neelkanth lies within Sariska National Park, 45 minutes from Amanbagh. Offering magnificent views, it is situated in a high valley, encircled by mountains. Mansarovar Lake: Situated at the foot of the dirt road leading up to Neelkanth, Mansarovar Lake becomes a bird-watcher s paradise from October to February. THE JOURNEY Amanbagh is a 90-minute drive from Jaipur Airport. TO BOOK Amanbagh Tel: (91) amanbaghres@aman.com All guests receive a pre-treatment questionnaire. If you are undergoing a Panchakarma cure you will be given suggested guidelines in order to prepare. After-Immersion care is decided on a case-by-case basis.