Tag: Wellness

International Day of Yoga (IDY) – 2021 will see a series of activities in the Andaman-Nicobar Islands which are expected to inspire the public to adopt Yoga in a big way, even as the UT administration proceeds with caution in the matter in light of the threat of the pandemic. In the run-up to the 7th IDY which falls on 21st June 2021, the UT Administration has decided to take forward the momentum created by International Day of Yoga observations in preceding years. The UT administration is keen on involving people from all walks of life in this year’s activities. The ... Read more

Kerala does not have incessant rains that stop all activity. It rains for a few hours with sunny interludes. Occasionally the rains might stretch on for a few days but sunshine is never far away. These golden interludes provide an equilibrium to life’s natural flow Kerala has mainly two rainy seasons. The Southwest Monsoon that arrives in the month of June is called Edavappathy, as it comes in the middle of the month of Edavam on the Malayalam Calendar. Mid October witnesses the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon. In the Malayalam calendar this month is called Thulam and hence the ... Read more

India is known as the land of ancient sciences of healing that have been passed down over the centuries. Strengthening the country’s position as a global hub of spiritual and wellness tourism, Taj Wellness Retreats are curated itineraries that include relaxation therapies, wellness cuisine, yoga, and meditation. Delivered by professional practitioners trained and guided by the Jiva philosophy deep-rooted in the Indian traditions of Ayurveda and holistic wellbeing, these retreats are designed to help you find the perfect balance. You can now embark on a journey of rejuvenation in Kerala with its breath-taking coastlines and meandering backwaters, which offer the ... Read more

Lockdown fatigue extended work-from-home model and constant fear of infection has created a demand for wellness packages and stress relief therapies as consumers look to unwind and relax. Several hospitality firms, as well as online at home services platform such as Urban Company, have responded by curating packages on stress relief, digital detox, and immunity building meal services to woo customers. Badly hit by the pandemic, wellness business is reviving as various states lifted restrictions on spa services with Kerala being the most recent one. Hotels, resorts, and traditional Ayurveda centers have started witnessing demand registering up to 40% growth ... Read more

As we bid adieu to an arduous 2020, it is time to kick-start 2021 with a renewed focus on wellness to balance the mind, body, and soul. Discover the magic of Jiva, the award-winning spas, where guests will find a unique range of spa treatments that blend age-old Indian healing techniques with the finest natural ingredients. Following methods of ancient wisdom and true deliverance of self-consciousness, each treatment is designed to initiate holistic healing. Discover the beauty and wonders of inner silence with Antar Mouna, a meditation technique that helps in reconnecting with the inner being. Achieve a state of ... Read more

The spread of the coronavirus may have slowed down economies and closed many businesses worldwide, but it doesn’t seem to be a dampener for the newly opened Tokyo sauna that caters to solo customers. The customers can relax in solitude and enjoy the heat from water over hot stones, in the Finnish-style sauna rooms at Solo Sauna Tune, which has become so popular they are completely booked up within hours. Daisuke Kawase, Co-founder said that although the idea for the business was already in place before the spread of the coronavirus, the pandemic and the social distancing it brought have ... Read more

With the opening of the tourism industry in Kerala, medical and wellness tourism has gained tremendous momentum. Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy are the key contributors injecting a new life to the hospitality industry which has itself been on life support system for a long time now. Yoga as well as Ayurveda has been seen as natural ways of boosting immunity, improving quality of life and wellbeing of both mind and body. The fact that both don’t pose any harmful effects adds to the advantage. Both are believed to have great significance in building immunity for the body, and also help ... Read more