As we celebrate International Yoga Day on June 21, Express TravelWorld explores some of the well-known and some not so well-known, wellness abodes in India which tour operators must include in their itineraries
Bengaluru
Derived from Sanskrit word 'Soukhyam', the name 'Soukya' is an epitome of well-being, along with a harmonious state of body mind and spirit. Soukya, popularly known as Dr Mathai's International Holistic Health Centre is a renowned wellness destination located in the Silicon City of India, Bengaluru. Housed amidst serene garden cover spread across 30 acres of eco-organic land, the centre offers every pre-requisite for one's holistic well-being.
The team consists of consultants and doctors from different systems of medicine, therapists and visiting national and international specialists. There are several factors that make Soukya different from spas and other healing centers and resorts around the world, including the fact that it is a residential integrative medical facility that is the first of its kind in the world; and doctors from different systems of medicine monitor the treatments, which are done by well-trained therapists. The different systems of medicine and complementary therapies available here include Ayurveda, Homeopathy, Naturopathy and complementary therapies such as yoga, Acupuncture, Reflexology, Acupressure and several kinds of therapeutic massages. There are several Wellness Packages and also unique Medical Programmes to address specific medical issues.
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