Dhyana Meditation at Ananda in the Himalayas

Experience the lifechanging Dhyana Meditation program in the picturesque Sal forests, with sweeping views down to the spiritual town of Rishikesh and the Ganges river valley.

This luxury retreat uses meditation techniques as a tool to unify the mind and gain a sense of calm. The program places focus on balancing the chakras to improve the flow of energy throughout your body. Benefits include improved cardiovascular and circulatory health, stress and anxiety reduction, immunity boost, stabilised sleep patterns and lowered blood pressure.

A personalised plan is created to suit your specific needs and will include daily Pranayama (breathing technique) sessions to control the mind, daily hour-long meditation discussions and practices of techniques, followed by mental awareness and yoga classes. Targeted and relaxing therapies are also included, such as Abhyanga, Kundalini back massage, Reflexology, Shirodhara, Shiatsu and Amethyst rejuvenation facial, completing a sensational retreat.

Ananda In The Himalayas

Sample Inclusions

For 21 nights:

Pre-arrival wellness questionnaire
Pre-arrival lifestyle and diet guidelines (7 days prior to programme)
Return transfers from Dehradun airport or Haridwar Railway Station
Individual Ayurvedic consultation
Fitness/Physiotherapy consultation and tests, where required
Daily morning wake up signature tea and fresh fruit bowl
Breakfast, lunch and dinner Ananda Rejuvenation Spa meals
Daily use of the Hydrotherapy facilities including: steam room, sauna, cold plunge pool and Kneipp Hydrotherapy foot bath
Scheduled group Spa Lifestyle and Wellness activities including daily: Yoga, Pranayama and Meditation, Vedanta lectures and Fitness. Also weekly: Cooking demonstrations, Wellness lectures, trek to Kunjapuri Mountain top and temple and cultural performances
16 x Personal Meditation session
10 x Personal breathing technique sessions.
18 x Personal Yoga sessions
7 x Cleansing treatments; Jai Neti, Kunjal Kriya, Trataka, Laghoo, Shankha or Prakshaalana
6 x Ayurvedic treatments; Abhyanga (full body massage with warm oil), Shirodhara (scalp and head massage) or Choornaswedana (full body massage using essential oils and warm herb bundles)
10 x International treatments; Kundalini Back Massage, Reflexology, Aromatherapy, Manipuri Massage, Amethyst Facial, Vishuddha, Harmonising Facial, Amethyst Facial or Shiatsu

Note: (the 7 and 14-night programmes have different inclusions)

Exclusive Benefits From Us

Guaranteed upgrade at time of booking (not applicable on suites and villas)
Daily Full breakfast for up to two guests per bedroom, served in the restaurant
A complimentary 50 minute massage for up to two people, per room, once during stay
Early check-in / Late check-out, subject to availability
Complimentary WI-FI