In ancient India, holistic living was a way of life. People inherently understood the balance
of nature, the ways of the Universe and how the elements affected not just their
physical health, but their mental well-being. It was understood that if they achieved
harmony within, they would be at peace with their surroundings. On the fast track to
progress, our world changed as did we; but deep within us we have always understood
and upheld the beliefs and principles of our ancestors. To seek harmony, to balance
themselves again, to be one with their surroundings, Indians have been known
to ‘retreat’ to the peace and quiet of the mountains… to the stillness of the hills and the
natural flow of the rivers.
This is the very philosophy which brought Ananda - In The Himalayas into being. More
than ever before the New Age individual moving on today’s fast track recognises the
need to retreat, find holistic remedies, and rejuvenating locales. At Ananda we have
tried to recreate the synergy of mind body and intellect not just through the natural
Himalayan locales and the proximity to the mountains and the river, but through the
rejuvenating and ancient processes and philosophies of Ayurveda, Yoga and Vedanta
combined with contemporary international therapies which enhance and augment the
original.
Ananda believes that each individual is unique. So too are the programmes
and experiences that we offer. Individual needs and requirements are assessed
prior to the programme being selected, through a personal consultation with
our Ayurveda and wellness consultants. This is an intrinsic part of assisting
the individual on his/her private journey to understanding the self.
