Drawing upon philosophies that span back thousands of years ...

India and Sri Lanka are considered by many to be one of the ultimate  wellness destinations. Sure, you will find ritzy spas, but expect to find many basic offerings too. The one thing most of them will have in common is the influence of ancient philosophies.

Many of the wellness retreats in these countries draw upon the thousands year old medical practices of Ayureveda, a practice which seems to now have the attention of so many in the West. The word "Ayurveda" would roughly translate as the "Science of a Long Life", and the practice primarily focusses on healthy living and therapeutic measures that relate to physical, mental, social and spiritual harmony.

Yoga  - perhaps one of the biggest exports of India - was just one of the spiritual and physical exercises regularly performed in the Hindu Ashram (Pronounced "aashram"- a hideaway where one lived in seclusion). Many still travel to the country to find the peace offered by such retreats.

Expect to find spa and wellness retreats that span from the most simple and basic, to the glitziest and most stunning of surrounds.

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