A wellness retreat in the Himalayan foothills

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Rooted in ancient traditions

Rejuvenating Experiences

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Experience the Purity of Yoga

Harmonise body, mind & spirit

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A journey of wellness

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Food that heals you from within

Healthy Cuisine

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In the Infinity of Life, take time out for the Soul

The world’s most renowned holistic wellness retreat, Ananda is a tranquil haven amidst the majestic Himalayan foothills of North India. Residing in the former Palace Estate of the Maharaja of Tehri-Garhwal, it sprawls across the 100-acre grounds, gardens and surrounding forests, boasting world-class wellness facilities and a chance to return to the peaceful solitude of nature. 

This spiritual location, the birthplace of Ayurveda, Yoga and meditation, has attracted wellness seekers from around the world to Ananda on an annual pilgrimage. Ananda integrates traditional Ayurveda and holistic wellbeing with yoga and meditation, emotional healing, spiritual awareness, and healthy organic cuisine to restore balance and harmonize energy. 

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Emotional Healing

Emotional healing at Ananda focuses on challenges and recurring patterns from a deeper level of awareness and release of emotional blockages critical for personal growth. Spiritual Psychology, Hypnosis, Regression, Inner Child Healing, and Energy therapies are used to heal stress, release blockages, and live in alignment with one's potential. Leaving more complete and connected with themselves, tools are provided to continue emotional healing in daily life.
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Spiritual Awakening

Spiritual awareness is the process of discovering our true self, the connection to a higher purpose and a search for meaning in life. Ananda offers different paths to enlighten oneself- explore ancient Vedanta philosophies, higher states of meditation and chanting, self-study (swadhyaya), and spiritual practice (sadhana) for a fulfilling spiritual journey.
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Ayurveda & Holistic Wellness

Ayurveda, a healing science dating back 5000 years, emphasises the need to cleanse, rejuvenate, and revitalise the body and mind. Our approach includes detoxifying therapies, specialized diets, and traditional treatments using herbal supplements and authentic ingredients. With expert guidance from leading Ayurvedic doctors and therapists trained in traditional schools, the Ayurvedic experience at Ananda is truly transformational.
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Healthy Cuisine

Ayurveda, a healing science dating back 5000 years, emphasises the need to cleanse, rejuvenate, and revitalise the body and mind. Our approach includes detoxifying therapies, specialized diets, and traditional treatments using herbal supplements and authentic ingredients. With expert guidance from leading Ayurvedic doctors and therapists trained in traditional schools, the Ayurvedic experience at Ananda is truly transformational.
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Yoga & Meditation

Yoga and Meditation at Ananda is a traditional practice that helps balance and harmonize the body, mind, and spirit through classical Hatha and Raja Yoga systems. Asana (movement), pranayama (breathwork), mudra (energy seals), bandha(energy locks), shatkarmas ( yogic cleansing), and meditation lead to a higher level of consciousness. Personalized guidance aims to incorporate Yoga and Meditation into everyday life.
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A Journey of Wellness Guided by our team of Ayurvedic, Yogic and International Health Experts
From renowned Ayurvedic Doctors with lineage of multigenerational family practitioners to Yoga and Meditation gurus from the traditional Bihar School of Yoga to expert Chefs trained in world cuisine and Ayurvedic principles of healthy eating, Ananda's wellness experts bring decades of expertise and passion for curating transformational journeys.
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From our guests
Stories of transformations...
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Everything about heavenly Ananda was so restorative it created a real high. You have created something very unique and special. Derek Dacey
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Thank you for a week of healing and bliss! Even in the monsoon, a most magical place in this world! Uma Thurman
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Unbelievably serene, relaxing and yet invigorating. Ratan Tata
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Thank you very much for a great experience. It is a beautiful place and everybody who works here is so friendly and kind... we loved it. Edward Norton
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Spirituality blended with comfort and luxury. Tranquility floats in the air of the property. Experience the world’s best massage and a unique food menu with sumptuous dishes. A real heavenly experience on “devabhoomi.” Dr Sanjeev Garg
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Going to Ananda is more like a pilgrimage than a visit, with every moment designed to cultivate presence. But the real gift is the opportunity to come back to self, to the centered space that abides within us all. Oprah Winfrey
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