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    Ananda in the Himalayas introduces new wellness retreat at Casa Palmela , Portugal

    December 11, 2024
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    Ananda in the Himalayas introduces new wellness retreat at Casa Palmela , Portugal

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    Garhwal Uttarakhand, INDIA – Celebrating 25 years in the wellness space in 2025, globally acclaimed holistic retreat, Ananda in the Himalayas, brings the timeless traditions of Ayurveda, yoga, and meditation from the sacred Himalayas to the tranquil haven of Casa Palmela in Portugal in the new year.

    A leading innovator in health and wellbeing, Ananda in the Himalayas continues to be at the forefront in the wellness industry by creating new integrative programs that utilize their expert team consisting of renowned Ayurvedic physicians, yogis, healers, and practitioners with decades of experience to provide holistic healing on many levels.

    Recognized for its personalized wellness programs aimed to restore balance and harmonize energy, Ananda in the Himalayas, invites guests to a one-of-a-kind Ayurveda and healing retreat at the exquisite Casa Palmela, nestled in Portugal’s UNESCO-listed Arrábida Nature Park. From February 23-27, 2025, the Reset & Reconnect Retreat is a carefully curated four-night program that blends ancient practices with modern wellness expertise, offering an unparalleled experience to rejuvenate the mind, body, and spirit.

    Set amidst the lush vineyards, tranquil gardens, and rolling hills of Arrábida Nature Park, Casa Palmela provides the perfect backdrop for this immersive retreat. The luxurious 5-star accommodations seamlessly blend opulence with nature, offering a sanctuary for deep rejuvenation. This comprehensive wellness journey is designed to provide participants with a deeply personalized and transformative experience, weaving together Ayurveda, yoga, and mindfulness practices in a serene and breathtaking setting according to a release issued by Ananda in the Himalayas.

    Ananda in the Himalayas is a luxury wellness retreat set on a 100-acre Maharaja’s Palace Estate in the Himalayan foothills, overlooking Rishikesh and the Ganges River valley. It combines Ayurveda, Yoga, and Vedanta with global wellness therapies to restore balance and harmonize energy. Ananda has been successively rated as one of the world’s leading destination spas and wellness retreats for over 20 years.

    In October 2024, Ananda was voted yet again World’s Best Destination Spa in the prestigious Condé Nast – Readers’ Choice Awards (UK – 2024). Ananda also received the award for the best Mindful Escapes from Tatler Spa Guide (UK – 2024, and the Best Wellness Program of the year (for its Sleep Enhancement Program) in the Destination Deluxe Awards Bangkok – 2024.

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