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in to a healthy gourmet cuisine. “Here everything you eat aids in speeding up your healing process, including a raw food Kerala Sadhya. For a sustained health goal, the clinics also teach the patients on how to cook healthy and tasty food,” adds Jose. Just like the others, Taj’s Innergise programme also includes a set of curated meals meant specifically for those looking of a healing programme. Sharma said, ““You are what you eat” is a saying that probably finds resonance today like never before. The concept of holistic rejuvenation connotes the inclusion of all the aspects of one’s life, and that includes food. In line with this, Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) recently introduced INNERgise, a range of curated meals with a renewed focus on strengthening your immunity. The menu features fresh and home-grown ingredients packed with antioxidants and immunity boosting superfoods.” Innovative programs Leela Hotel’s Aujasya by The Leela is a signature wellness programme, aimed at redefining the road to holistic wellbeing. A unique blend inspired by traditional and modern practices, Aujasya is built around the two Rs of well-being – Restore (Food) and Renew (Mindfulness). It encompasses a collection of authentic experiences that build vivacity and promote the vigour of life. Taking origin from the Sanskrit word, Aujasya - translated as beneficial to strengthening vitality or energy, allows guests to embrace an enriching and healthy lifestyle while on the road. “Healing and treatments here are likely to create an edge,” said Bhatnagar. “Nature therapies, rejuvenation activities like Yoga and Ayurveda etc. will be integrated in the programme as people have begun looking out for physical and mental wellbeing in every aspect of their life. The next generation of luxury and upscale hotels and resorts should build on and enhance experiential programming and lifestyle activities as well.” Aujasya by The Leela is said to continue to develop the wellness initiative to be a visible and an essential offering Taj Hotels, Couples Therapy Room Soak in all aspects of service, from wellness experiences at the spa to fitness, mindfulness and beyond. INNERgise on the other hand is designed specifically for enhancing one’s immunity through curated stays, rejuvenating spa treatments, immersive experiences and nourishing meals. The thoughtfully customized, three-, five- and seven-day itineraries begin with a consultation with a wellness coach, followed by a range of spa therapies and treatments at Taj’s all- natural Jiva Spas. Guests can indulge in guided yoga and meditation sessions to invigorate themselves in peaceful surroundings at some of the most breathtaking locations across India. Each destination offers guests an opportunity to immerse themselves in authentic local experiences, be it the Ganga Aarti in Rishikesh, Homam in Bekal or the Nature Trail in Coorg. CGH Earth started off as a small port hotel in 1954, diversifying into wellness in 2005 with the start of Kalari Kovilakom, followed by SwaSwara in 2006 and Kalari Rasayana in 2018. Jose said, “We realised that Ayurveda became something that our audiences enjoyed, this was purely in terms of a resort. We began to understand the benefits of Ayurveda, the demand for it and the objective that people were looking for.” Both Kalari Kovilakom and Kalari Rasayana are NABH-accredited healthcare facilities with a minimum duration of fourteen day. These centres adhere to the strict tenets of Ayurveda, where the treatments’ main focus is to treat the root cause of the condition or disease and not just the symptoms that manifest. It was a palace which was converted into a high-end clinic for Ayurveda. The minimum stay is 14-days, and each patient is treated according to their conditions. Said Jose, “We have only about 19 rooms there. So, there’s a lot of attention on each. This became more focused on individual care.” All the programmes have been designed to transform lifestyles, if so be the requirement, and to jumpstart an individual’s wellness and mindfulness journey, body and soul. Taj Hotels, Jiva Spa Reception 30| L U X E B O O K | S E P T E MB E R 2 0 2 2 S E P T E MB E R 2 0 2 2 | L U X E B O O K | 31