Restore

Curated by tennis legend and Aman’s Global Ambassador and Wellness Advisor Novak Djokovic, this three-night programme takes a holistic approach to your mobility and recovery. Working on your physical, mental and spiritual growth is at the heart of the programme, beginning with an in-depth consultation followed by an afternoon in the spa and days filled with mindfulness and physical recover sessions.

Amanyara’s Clubhouse is the hotspot for all sports enthusiasts staying at the resort. It’s equipped for sports of all kinds, with indoor equipment for a multitude of both laid-back and high-energy games, and outdoor facilities covering a range of sports and lawn games. The speciality here though – racquet sports. A complete programme comprises multiple courts open for use night and day. Expert instruction is on hand too from a team of certified tennis pros, no matter your ability.

Using products from Aman’s Japanese-crafted Essential Skin range, the Aman Advanced Facial combines expert skincare with a series of exfoliating and lifting techniques. Beginning with an ultrasonic scrubbing and followed by a series of techniques including cryo bulbs, you’ll emerge feeling rejuvenated with radiant, lifted skin.

They say the way to someone’s heart is through their stomach, well that’s also the case for a healthy lifestyle. Our digestive health greatly impacts the rest of our bodies, and following the F.X. Mayr diet is a proven method to promote regeneration, detoxification and purification. After determining a fasting period with a personal physician at the beginning of the stay, wholesome and nutritious food is slowly reintroduced via expertly prepared gourmet dishes.

A vital first step to continue on the rejuvenation journey, Buff’s 3D body scanners analyse individual body composition to reveal data like fat percentage, muscle distribution and posture. In turn, all of this is used to aid in creating other therapy plans like personal training and nutrition, and ongoing scans show how the therapies are working before you even notice yourself.

Our bodies may naturally do it, but with today’s busy schedules and our minds concentrating on other things, it’s easy to forget just how important taking a breath is. With most of us surviving off shallow and unfocused breathing, this technique concentrates on lowering CO2 and upping oxygen intake – soothing the nervous system and boosting concentration and energy while simultaneously reducing stress.

Often overlooked in the health and wellness space, gut health is a focus for feeling physically restored at Chiva-Som. Seen best in the cleansing detox diet plan, natural nutrients, probiotics and fibre are central to restoring balance. With a goal to increase energy levels, reduce bloating and improve mental performance in the long term, cuisine across the resort also highlights how organic and whole foods can still be full of flavour to transform overall eating habits.

Adding to the plethora of expertise honed by the resident Health & Wellness Advisors of Chiva-Som, visiting practitioners can provide a highly specialised approach to wellness with niche treatments. Where yoga, physio and fitness – to name a few – are available year-round, sound healing and osteopathy are among the list of additional sessions on offer when these world-renowned practitioners are welcomed back to this corner of the world.  

No matter what a wellness retreat means to you, the quiet extravagance of this resort means there’s a wide range of ways to spend your time. Over 30 years as a destination spa have conjured more than 200 treatments and activities all designed to improve physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being. Near-endless choice can be guided by Health & Wellness Advisors, or you could simply choose to do nothing, a luxury in itself when surrounded by such serene views.

A speciality of the spa, couple’s programmes allow partners to explore a path to better wellness together. As well as including a 60-minute massage, a group exercise class or activity, a foot acupressure session and even an essential oil blend to add to an evening bath, the programme aims to set couples up with the right tips and tricks to incorporate into their daily life at home, ensuring they continue to get restful sleep long after they’ve returned home.

Another workshop with teachings to take home, this class is designed to show couples the secrets behind a beneficial back massage. Alongside a skilled therapist, learn the anatomy of the back and the key areas to focus on, followed by the movements and methods that best target knots and release tension. At the beginning of the class, you’ll be given an anatomy card to take notes, allowing for easy referral in the comforts of home. 

It’s said that starting the day with gratitude sets the tone for success, so the breathtaking landscapes of the Dolomites are surely one of the best places to do so. At 7am, head on a gentle hike over the trails to Bullaccia Hill alongside a guide, who will lead considered mindfulness practices that aim to reconnect you both with yourself and the surrounding nature, helping to slow down and set clear intentions for the day ahead. 

It’s rare to find a wellness-focused resort that caters to younger travellers, and yet, at JOALI BEING, you’ll find experiences tailored especially for children and teens. Believing that ‘the joy of well-living is meant for all ages’, a stay here is ideal for those wanting to instil the foundations of a healthy lifestyle in curious youngsters, with the B’Kidult multi-generational playground the best place to start.

Curated for specific aims, the resort’s well-being programmes span from five to ten nights, covering a plethora of areas for rejuvenation. Treatments may target deep relaxation, stress recovery, a digestive reset or energy replenishment to name just a few, with each tailored to the individual for the most beneficial results. Feeding into JOALI BEING’s ethos, these personalised programmes are designed to be renewing, not troublesome in the slightest.  

State-of-the-art facilities speak volumes here. As expected, the latest Technogym equipment can be found in Core, and each of the 37 spa treatment rooms are effortlessly calming. Outdoors, the Ocean Sala attunes wellness to the sound of gentle waves, while Seda is the place for sonic healing. Intentional design to the very last detail continues in the likes of Aktar herbology centre – inspired by the colours and scents of spice markets – and the sun-soaked pyramid Lotus, designed with Indian Vastu Shastra principles.

After settling in, the seven-day Longevity Programme starts with blood tests and medical, nutritional and holistic consultations that will define the rest of the journey (though things can change depending on how needs progress). More analysis is to follow in the first few days, including sleep examination, before a mix of sessions fill the itinerary; from yoga and Ayurvedic massage to acupuncture and cryotherapy – plus treatments personally tailored around the programme’s five pillars.

In verdant contrast to the deserts of southern Morocco, the Akchour Valley is a lush landscape of vibrant plant life and spectacular waterfalls. After a couple of hours driving further inland, lace up comfortable walking shoes to follow the river on a four- or five-hour hike. Passing glittering natural pools, wandering through the cooling forests, studying some of the enchanting rock formations and stopping at a roaring waterfall on the way. 

Sitting at 4,300 square metres, Royal Mansour Tamuda Bay’s spa is one of the most extensive wellness spots in the country. And whether guests are on a Longevity Programme or simply in need of some R&R, there’s always time carved out to experience its highlights. Treatment rooms house signatures like the Sensory Awakening and Art of the Bespoke massages, two Hammams grant a dose of Moroccan tradition, and a Watsu pool combines the benefits of water and Shiatsu. 

At one of the few places to practice Tibetan Medicine, making the most of meditative practices is a must. Connecting to a deep sense of self by focusing on the mind and emotions brings guests into the present moment, alleviating stress and anxiety for better quality sleep. And though Sowa Rigpa covers the likes of yoga, mantra chanting and heat or massage therapies, it’s Trataka Meditation we’d like to put a spotlight on. In this candle gazing meditation, mental clarity is prioritised to attune guests to their intuition.

Seen as an offering to the divine, cuisine is an important part of Indian culture, and the all-inclusive fare here keeps wellness at the forefront without compromising on flavour. Prepared according to the ancient Ayurvedic principles of Vata, Pitta and Kapha – a balance of the body’s three principle energies – mealtimes are characterised by beautifully presented dishes with simple yet effective ingredients, ensuring easy digestion from surprisingly satisfying portions.

Everyone wishes they could continue their holiday lifestyle when they get back home; saying a reluctant goodbye to Six Senses Vana is a rare occasion where this is more than encouraged. With personalised programmes designed to promote positive lifestyle changes, expect to leave with a detailed health report at the end of your stay. Incorporating the luxury of wellness into your everyday becomes much easier thanks to advice on maintaining diet and fitness habits.