Go for a working wellness retreat, not digital detox
Live MintFor the last four years, Protima Tiwary, an influencer and entrepreneur, has embraced the life of a digital nomad. In India, Vana and Ananda, both headquartered in Uttarakhand, offer such wellness sabbaticals, while a few other retreats have options for “workations”, smaller, informal affairs without the paraphernalia of wellness routines. “It is not enough to come to a wellness retreat, participate in a few sessions, take therapies for two-three weeks, and then forget all about it and go back to square one as soon as you are back home.” Thai massage at Ananda, where experts design a holistic programme for each client. At Vana, the wellness sabbaticals last for a minimum of 30 nights and include “all the elements of a traditional retreat programme”, says Jaspreet Singh, executive director of the retreat, their specialities being Ayurveda, Sowa-Rigpa and yoga. “It’s important for us not to make them feel like they are in a digital boot camp.” Although the pandemic has been tough on the wellness industry overall, especially high-end luxury players like Vana and Ananda, it has also brought in new learnings.
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