Editor’s note
Dear Readers,
What a memorable month this was! The year is coming to an end with an abundance of festivities and merriment, and so, with several events filling my calendar, socialising is modus operandi. As the country’s only luxury wellness lifestyle magazine, asiaspa India is committed to introducing wellbeing and self-love as a way of life to our readers, supporters and friends. With this in mind, we organised the second edition of WELLFEST 2018 at The Westin Mumbai Garden City. The two-day event had intriguing sessions on wellness, fitness, diet and beauty by some of the biggest names in the industry. Fun activities such as ‘Face Yoga’, ‘A Radiance of You: Sound, Breath and Chakra Healing’ and ‘Healthy Cooking Session’ kept everyone engaged. On the second day of WELLFEST, stars glammed up the green carpet and we recognised and admired the hardwork of celebrities and health and fitness experts who have adopted wellness as the primary goal in their lives, by crowning them as our ‘Fit & Fabulous’. We have eight action-packed pages from the event in this issue – turn to p130 – and if you want to discover more, visit our Facebook and Instagram pages.
In the middle of all of this, as it often happens to even the best of us, I am craving for a break, and The Escape Special has come to my rescue as well! When you want to take a break from your relentless schedule, it’s time for a rejuvenating vacation. Turn to p54 for ‘A World of Wellness’, our feature on international escapes, and get tips to plan your vacation to 13 wellness-steeped destinations. If you don’t have much time in hand, turn to p96 and discover itineraries for quick escapes to our neighbouring countries in ‘Passage From India’. And if you’re looking to spend your time in the country, check out ‘Making Retreat’ on p82. Here, discover the best heritage, lakeside, seaside, hill, desert and forest resorts India has to offer.
Healthy lifestyle choices are key to long-term wellness. And Intermittent Fasting seems to be a burgeoning trend. We got model, actor and wellness enthusiast Shiv Narayanan to tell us all about it in ‘Fast & Glorious’ on p46. Physical fitness is highlighted in trainer Siddharth Mohanta’s ‘Back to the Basics’ on p34. Here, he dissects Crossfit, another booming wellness trend in the country.
It is important to remember that being happy from the inside is always the best remedy for any situation. And I hope we help you discover the magic of wellness with this issue.
Happy reading!