Wellness Tours are the holidays taken by the people for the relaxation of body, mind and spirit with a focus on hikes, walks, natural food, spirituality, meditation, yoga and natural therapies. These wellness tours combine the landscapes, flora, fauna and energies of the places being visited with relaxation and rejuvenation. A wellness tour comprises of all the places that provide an individual a center for Ayurveda, Yoga and Meditation. In general the authors, doctors, and other health professionals actively participate in the Wellness Tours.

Ayurveda and Yoga Tours

Ayurveda, when combined with Yoga and Meditation cleanses one's mind and body of toxins and unwanted elements. Ayurveda is not just a system of medicine; it is indeed a way of life. Originated in India around 3000 BC, and pioneered by renowned sages, this ethnic and unique system of medicine is still persistent and is gaining popularity and acceptance the World over.

Nowadays tourists combine the holidays with wellness tours, which give a new dimension to ones perspective, lower the stress as well as equip individuals to deal with hectic life schedules. India offers age-old techniques used for curing as well rejuvenating the body - the main aim of the Ayurveda and Yoga Tours.

Yoga Tour Packages

Yoga constitutes mostly Asanas or Postures that invigorate the internal organs and bring about extensive flexibility in the body. Asanas combined with breathing techniques can harmonise the energy centers within our being and help in the control of stress. Yoga, Asanas are taught to individuals after a personal synopsis of his/her physical condition. An initial introductory course is run for 7-14 days in Delhi, which is further followed in Rishikesh.

Ananda Spa Resort: A short forty-minute flight away or a few hours train journey from New Delhi is Ananda Spa Resort. Located at an altitude of 3000 feet or 1000 meters - it is an ideal setting for relaxation and recuperation. It also offers 7 to 14 days packages combining yoga & other western therapies as well as Ayurvedic cleansing processes. An extension to the Spa are an array of outdoor activities, adventures and thrilling explorations into the Himalayas, the Ganges and the surrounding National Parks.

Ayurveda Tour Packages

Many authentic Ayurvedic Resorts in the verdant landscape of Kerala, Karnataka and Goa exist and offer good Rejuvenation Programs. Rejuvenation Programs at the Ayurveda Resorts range from minimum 7 days to 14 days, 21 days or 35 days depending upon time and intensity of treatment desired. In addition to the rejuvenation programs it also includes Body Purification, Slimming, Stress Management and Beauty - Care Programmes such as Body Immunization, Psoriasis Treatment and Spine and Neck care. Also there is Rejuvenation Massage, General Massage, Medicated Steam Baths, Yoga and Meditation.

Ayurgram: An exclusive Heritage Health Resort near Bangalore is a very well organised and professionally run Ayurveda centre. It is 20 Kms from Bangalore airport and is spread over 10 Acres of lush green foliage, herbal gardens and a multicuisine vegetarian restaurant serving dietary food prescribed for specific treatments and multicuisine dishes for others. It also runs a fortnightly health and rejuvenation program, which is a part of wellness tour.

Kairali: A very well known and established Ayurveda Resort in Kerala near Pallakad or Taj at Calicut offers Wellness Programs that come under wellness tours.

Somatheeram Resort: The Somatheeram / Manaltheeram Health Resort in Kerala has recently attained the top notch "Green Leaf" status by the Ayurveda Centre.