SOUKYA INTERNATIONAL HOLISTIC HEALTH CENTRE

ADVOCATING HEALTHY living with an emphasis on immunity-building techniques, SOUKYA International Holistic Health Centre has crafted regimens—dinacharya (daily regimen) and ritucharya (seasonal regimen)—to help guests embark on their wellness journeys. One can experience medicated oil massages coupled with singleherb-based supplements. Accentuating this love for Ayurveda are the abhyanga and navarakizhi

treatments. In the abhyanga

treatment, medicated oils such as mahanarayana and mahamasha—

depending on one’s problem areas—are slathered generously on the body to help regulate blood flow and ease lymphatic drainage. By doing so, muscles get instilled with renewed life while the mind is freed of hyperactivity and stress, enabling sound sleep. On the other hand, the navarakizhi treatment involves the application of hot, herbal poultices to reduce bodily stiffness, cure insomnia, increase bone density, and leave one feeling relaxed and rejuvenated. Pair these with the centre’s Premium Chyavanaprasam, an immunitybuilding herbal concoction of gooseberries, pure honey, cow ghee, and 45 other nutritional herbs, to sustain good health for a long time. soukya.com

Banyan Tree Spa became the pioneer of the tropical garden spa concept with the launch of Banyan Tree Phuket in Thailand in 1994. Banyan Tree Spa Bintan harnesses local ingredients and features excellently appointed treatment rooms.

Lee Woon Hoe, senior assistant vice president and executive director of wellbeing at Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts, says taking deep breaths is one of the easiest and most effective remedies to de-stress. “Step away from work for a while, and indulge in some mindful breathing.”

He further asserts that it is vital to remain physically active. “Simple stretching exercises could be done at home. Or pick an online session of your interest and indulge in some physical exercises daily. Or do what I love to do—get enough sleep and watch a comedy. Laughter relaxes the body, boosts immunity, lowers stress hormones, and burns calories. But most importantly, keep a positive mindset while we navigate through this COVID situation. Remember, this too shall pass, and things will recover soon,” says Woon. bintan-resorts.com

―

Camellia Vital Rich Cream, `3,499 (50 g); jejuindi-india.com

Jejuindi-India,

Banyan Tree Spa uses local ingredients in all its skincare routines. Left: The treatment room at Anindya Spa.

Anindya Spa offers a variety of traditional Indonesian beauty treatments.