96 AsiaSpa November/December 2017Top 10
One World Ayurveda, Indonesia
Situated in lush rice fields in the hills of Ubud, this dedicated
Ayurveda panchakarma retreat is traditional Ayurveda with an
added touch of healing Balinese ritual. The programmes are
meticulously curated and closely monitored by Dr Aparna
and her team of experts, and include seven-, 14- and 28-day
panchakarma rituals tailored to detox, stress relief and those
suffering chronic insomnia. Days are filled with sunrise and
sunset yoga, meditation, dosha-specific meals, hands-on
massage therapies, deep detoxification techniques, herbal
medicines and juices, cleansing baths, walks and moments
of complete silence, all key elements on the pathway to
presence. Balinese cultural experiences are also available
including an indigenous fire cleansing ceremony and the
chance to bathe in the holy Hindu temple waters.
http://www.oneworldayurveda.com4
Santani, Sri Lanka
A relative newcomer to Sri Lanka, this 48-acre former tea plantation outside Narampanawa,
northeast of Kandy is fast gaining a reputation for authentic Ayurvedic healing. The brainchild
of a group of repatriated young Sri Lankans with a passion for preserving ecology and the
country’s indigenous culture, Santani’s mission is a life lived to its fullest. The bespoke
therapy programmes and cuisine are curated by the resident Ayurvedic doctors, chefs and
nutritionists, with emphasis firmly on re-energising and rebalancing both body and mind.
Reclaimed timber features throughout the property from the open-air pavilions for sleeping
and the yoga, meditation and healing spaces. When not enjoying the vast menu of massages
or other hands-on therapies, guests can roam the fertile rice fields, trek through the jungle
or swim in the Hulu River.
http://www.santani.lk5