Our wellness tours are especially designed for the people who come to India for relaxation of body, mind and spirit with a focus on hikes, walks, natural food, spirituality, meditation, yoga and natural therapies. These special 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.

Ayurveda
Ayurveda thousands year old traditional form of Indian medicine which was developed by ancient sages whose astute observations led to the development of constitutional medicine. The main quality that Ayurveda borrowed from Charaka is its aim of removing the cause of illness and not just curing the disease itself. Ayurveda is based solely on herbs and herbal compounds. The herbs used in Ayurvedic remedies do not operate against the body's metabolism; their effect is registered gradually resulting in minimum side-effects.

Ayurveda is more than just a medical system. It is a Science of Life. Ayurveda is a system that helps maintain health in a person by using the inherent principles of nature to bring the individual back into equilibrium with their true self. In essence Ayurveda has been in existence since the beginning of time because nature's laws have always governed us.

In India, Ayurvedic spas can be found all over the country. The most famous Ayurvedic centres Are Found in Kerala. Kerala's equable Climate, Natural abundance of forests (with a wealth of herbs and medicinal plants), and the cool monsoon season (June - November) are best suited for Ayurveda's curative and restorative packages. Kerala is the only State in India, which practices this system of medicine with absolute dedication.

Yoga
Yoga is a system of exercises for the physical & mental well being. It combines stylised poses with deep breathing and meditation. The term yoga itself is derived from a Sanskrit word meaning 'to join together'. The ultimate aim of yoga it to unite the human soul with the universal sprit .

The eight stages of yoga stated by Patanjali.
Niyama (self-purification through discipline).
Asana (posture).
Pranayama (breath control).
Pratyahara (withdrawal of mind from external objects).
Dharana (concentration).
Dhyana (meditation).
Samadhi (state of super consciousness).

Besides the different stages in yoga, there are various forms of discipline touching different aspects of human life. These disciplines include.

Hathyoga (physical exercise).
Gyanayoga or Dhyana yoga (exercise for the mind & intellect).
Karmayoga (disciplined action in daily life).

With the regular practice of asanas, we control our cholesterol level, reduce weight, normalise blood pressure and improve cardiac performance. Asanas harmonize our mental energy flow by clearing any blockages in the subtle body, leading to mental equilibrium & calmness.

There are several Yoga ashrams / institutes in India which provide short and long There are several Yoga ashrams / institutes in India which provide short and long destination to practice Yoga and Meditation near the holy river Ganges, under the guidance of highly qualified Gurus (teachers).

Spa
Mineralized water , a component of the physical environment, found is springs or inland spas, has been a major attraction for people because of its supposed medicinal properties since early times. The inland spa continued to hold the belief of the people in the healing and rejuvenating properties of its water either by drinking or bathing in it. Spa facility is available in almost all the reputed hotels. The best place to enjoy the Spa is in the Himalayas and south India where you will find a serene ambience to avail these facilities.