Ananda in the Himalayas

Ananda applies an integrative model combining Ayurvedic medicine, Traditional Oriental therapies (e.g., acupuncture, cupping, moxibustion), physiotherapy, yoga, pranayama, meditation, and emotional wellbeing sessions. Each program is overseen by a Lead Consultant with staged assessments and tailored therapeutic dosing.

All programs include a pre-arrival consultation and lifestyle guidance, on-arrival assessment with a Lead Consultant, ongoing progress checks, a pre-departure debrief, and post-stay follow-up. Comprehensive programs additionally include physiotherapy and emotional wellbeing consultations.

Guests receive Ananda Wellness meals aligned to their program and dosha-based recommendations, prioritizing anti-inflammatory, digestive-balancing nutrition to support detox, metabolic reset, and tissue nourishment. At Ananda, the specially curated menus are tailor-made to each individual, incorporating seasonal variations in cuisine as well as recommended styles of cooking. The six fundamental food categories of sweet, sour, salty, pungent, bitter and astringent are combined with the three macronutrients of protein, fat and carbohydrates, all of which provide certain nutritional factors key to good health. The cuisine comprises fresh natural foods low in fat and calories with an emphasis on whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetables, lean proteins, low-fat dairy products, and the avoidance of added or artificial salts, colors, flavours, or preservatives.

Daily access to hydrotherapy is included, comprising steam, sauna, chill plunge pool, and Kneipp hydrotherapy foot bath. Scheduled group activities include yoga, pranayama, meditation, Vedanta talks, fitness sessions, weekly cooking demonstrations, and weekly treks.

Core programs are offered as Comprehensive and Intensive tracks typically over 7, 14, or 21 nights, with therapeutic hours scaled to duration and intensity. Some indications, such as weight management or long-standing pain, are typically advised at 14–21 nights for optimal outcomes. Ananda signature Intensive wellness programmes are journeys of deep commitment to achieve transformative results. They are ideal for addressing more challenging wellness objectives or for cases with deep seated chronic issues or complex disorders. These programmes include continuous wellness consultations with experts prior to arrival, during the programme and post departure to guide and monitor progress and achieve wellness goals. Programmes in the intensive category have the highest frequency of daily therapies combined with several personal sessions of yoga, meditation, fitness, and other wellness practices. On average, Intensive Wellness Programmes include 3 hours of wellness sessions daily. Ananda Comprehensive Wellness Programmes are immersive to address proactive health goals, ongoing lifestyle issues, and moderate disorders. These programmes include continuous wellness consultations with experts prior to arrival, during the programme and post departure to guide and monitor progress and achieve wellness goals. These programmes include therapies combined with personal sessions of yoga, meditation, fitness, and other wellness practices. On average, Comprehensive Wellness Programmes include 2 hours of wellness sessions daily. Ananda also offers a Foundation Wellness Programme which provides an introduction to understanding your body and mind from a holistic perspective. Customised wellness therapies help start your wellness journey. This programme includes a wellness consultation prior to arrival and during the programme. Guests on the Foundation programme are also encouraged to attend daily scheduled group wellness sessions including yoga, meditation, and Vedanta classes to enhance their wellness experience further. The Foundation Wellness Programme includes 1 hour of wellness session daily.

Programs target detoxification and metabolic dysfunction, chronic stress and sleep disturbances, musculoskeletal pain and functional limitations, hormonal imbalance (including menopause and low testosterone), skin and joint aging, immunity support, fitness enhancement, and sustainable weight normalization.

A post-stay follow-up consultation with the Lead Consultant is included to review progress, refine home protocols, and support long-term adherence to nutrition, movement, breathwork, and lifestyle practices.

Intensity is individualized based on the initial clinical assessment and condition chronicity. Intensive tracks increase therapeutic hours and may incorporate additional physiotherapy, Oriental medicine, or deeper Ayurvedic cleansing where clinically indicated.