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INDIVIDUAL WELLNESS IMMERSIONS Ayur • Purify • Rejuvenate
1 August 2016 to 31 May 2017
Escape to a secret garden estate in India’s rugged Aravalli Hills and reconnect
within the rose-pink, Mughal-inspired sanctuary that is Amanbagh. Drawing
on India’s remarkable wellness heritage, Amanbagh’s 4- to 21-night Ayurvedic
Immersions offer a unique experience of this 5,000-year-old system of
preventative medicine. An in-house Ayurvedic physician oversees every detail of
your Immersion, whether you seek an educational introduction to Ayurveda and its
principles of self-healing and preventative care, or a full three-week programme
designed for total rejuvenation and transformation.
AyURVEDA At AMANbAgH
Combining the Sanskrit word for ‘life’ with veda meaning ‘science’, Ayurveda encourages balance in all things. Its principles rely on the truism that each of us has a predominant constitutional dosha, determined by our inherent characteristics and body type. An in-depth assessment determines whether you are Vata, Kapha, or Pitta, and this knowledge along with regular consultations with our Ayurvedic physician ensures your Immersion is uniquely geared to your needs. Immersions include daily Ayurvedic treatments, delicious meals and refreshments in line with your dosha requirements, expert yoga/meditation classes, and optional group activities. A number of carefully curated cultural experiences are also included, such as visiting the astonishing Neelkanth temple and Mansarovar Lake.
tHE FOOD
Unrivalled nutritional support and education lie at the core of each Immersion: Every meal is created with your dosha requirements in mind. Designed by Amanbagh’s Executive Chef and his expert team under the guidance of our Ayurvedic physician and nutritionist, your menu is utterly unique, reflecting your nutritional needs to ensure your dosha balance restoration is in line with Ayurvedic cooking concepts. For an authentic Panchakarma cure, a Vegetarian Ayurvedic Menu is offered which is easy to digest and ‘cure’ supportive.
tHE RESORt
Shaded courtyards, domed cupolas and a potent mystical atmosphere - Amanbagh is an inspirational setting for an immersive Ayurvedic retreat. Quietly glamorous, the property was once the resting ground for the Maharajah of Alwar’s tiger hunts. the modern-day Mughal Palace and lush garden estate – all manicured green lawns, palms and eucalyptus trees – is a deeply cocooning place in which to reconnect. Old World India meets New World style, with the sleek Haveli Suites and Pool Pavilions providing privacy, space and luxurious comfort. the spa is a haven of quiet calm, the grounds a verdant sanctuary with sprawling kitchen gardens. the cheerful faces of Amanbagh’s deep heart, staff members greet you with confident smiles and garlands of sunny marigolds.
yOgA & MEDItAtION
Customised to your specific needs, every yoga session includes asana (postures), mudras (gestures), pranayama (breathing techniques) and relaxation. Amanbagh offers customised yoga sessions based on detailed consultations with our resident instructor. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced yoga practitioner, sessions aim to increase your mind/body connection. they also include various purification and meditation techniques that assist in balancing the three doshas.
AyUR IMMERSION 4 nights to a newfound sense of wellbeing
Respected around the world for its wisdom and gentle efficacy, Ayurveda is still a mystery to many who might benefit from its practices. this Immersion introduces the ancient concepts of Ayurveda, and how it strives to prevent disease by returning your body to its natural equilibrium. this is achieved through a personalised Ayurvedic diet, Ayurvedic therapies, passive movement and meditation, all carefully prescribed to balance your doshas – the building blocks of your constitution according to Ayurveda. Consultations with Amanbagh’s Ayurvedic physician lead to a tailored schedule incorporating a dosha-specific Ayurvedic meal plan, three spa sessions and treatments per day, two cultural experiences per stay and daily optional group activities. Options for cultural experiences include a sunset “cow dust” tour of the picturesque villages near Amanbagh, while yoga and meditation will be offered daily in Amanbagh’s magnificent gardens.
this Wellness Immersion is valid for new bookings only, is subject to availability, and cannot be combined with any other exclusive. bookings are to be made through Amanbagh directly. Cancellations and payments as per Amanbagh’s standard terms.
7am Herbal/Ayurvedic tea,
fresh juice or water
7.30am Morning resort activity/
cultural experience
9.30am Dosha-specific breakfast
11am treatment (as prescribed by
Ayurvedic physician)
1pm Dosha-specific lunch
3.30pm treatment session (as prescribed)
5.30pm yoga/Meditation
7pm Resort activity/cultural experience
8pm Dosha-specific dinner
Sample treatments & Activities
AyUR IMMERSIONSample Daily Schedule
AyURVEDIC tREAtMENtS
Abhyanga: Ayurveda advises a massage with warm
herbal oils as a part of daily life. Abhyanga means ‘to
anoint’ and here specific oils are chosen for the head
and body according to your dosha type. A wonderful
whole body massage is then performed in sync by two
therapists. the natural healing qualities of the herbal
oils, together with traditional massage techniques are
deeply cleansing and rejuvenating, improving the overall
appearance of the skin and relieving stress. this massage
helps to harmonise imbalances in all three doshas.
Shirodhara: In this calming, healing therapy, a steady
stream of warm medicated oil is allowed to flow from
a specific height onto the forehead and the entire scalp
region, before a gently releasing head massage. this is
one of the most popular Ayurvedic therapies, said to
enhance mental relaxation, cool the head, improve
the function of the five senses and help with insomnia
and jet lag.
TakraDhara: A therapy aimed at relieving and treating
psychosomatic problems - anything from psoriasis to
daily anxiety. A stream of medicated buttermilk (said to
lighten emotions) is poured onto the forehead and scalp,
relieving the tensions and chronic fatigue caused by
long term stress. this treatment can also help with low
moods, the menopause and thyroid dysfunctions.
yOgA/MEDItAtION
Pranayama Breathing Practice: this ancient yogic
technique aids breath control in order to activate the
‘life force’ or prana of the body and attain a higher state
of vibratory energy and awareness. this simple but highly
effective breathing practice helps calm both body and
mind. Concentrating on the breath distracts, focuses and
clears the brain, allowing you to sit in meditation with
greater ease.
Sadhana Meditation: Sadhana, meaning “spiritual
practice” is a guided meditation to quieten the mind.
gentle yet powerful, it allows surface tensions and stress
to subside, allowing for an increased feeling of calmness,
greater clarity and heightened alertness. It also helps to
generate an improved connection of the mind and body,
allowing you to tap into your deepest desires and stay
aligned to your truth.
Important considerations:
1. Ayurvedic Immersions are supervised by an experienced Ayurvedic physician who qualified at one of India’s finest Medical Universities.
2. All Ayurvedic products used are herbal and natural.
3. there can be no guarantee of healing as this depends on several factors including age, health conditions, immune system strength and adaptability in response to herbal medicine.
4. In the event of emergency, paramedic support is available 24 hours a day.
5. the Ayurvedic physician will advise changes to Immersion programmes based on thorough ongoing assessments.
6. Ayurvedic Immersions are not advised for pregnant women and children below the age of 12.
PURIFy IMMERSION 7 to 21 nights to reap the benefits of a toxin-free system
this Immersion is designed to eliminate the toxins accumulated in your body as a result of stress, improper diet and unavoidable environmental factors. the results are improved immunity, the optimum functioning of your body’s systems and a reinvigorated sense of wellbeing. Whether you experience the one, two or three-week Immersion, your programme will include a personalised Ayurvedic nutritional plan based on your dosha requirements, as well as 18/38/56 spa sessions and treatments per stay, cultural experiences and daily optional group activities. Options for cultural experiences include yoga and meditation at bhangarh Fort, Ayurvedic cooking classes and more.
7/14/21-Night Immersions available
this Wellness Immersion is valid for new bookings only, is subject to availability, and cannot be combined with any other exclusive. bookings are to be made through Amanbagh directly. Cancellations and payments as per Amanbagh’s standard terms.
Sample treatments & Activities
PURIFy IMMERSIONSample Daily Schedule
AyURVEDIC tREAtMENtS
MukhLepa: A traditional Ayurvedic facial using
medicated herbs to cleanse and restore radiance. A
dosha-specific mask and scrub help to deep cleanse,
exfoliate and revitalise the skin.
Choornaswedana: Also known as a ‘bundle’ massage,
this treatment combines a full body massage with
a warm herbal poultice. the poultice serves as an
extension of the therapist’s hands and helps unlock
areas of tension.
Udvarthana: Invigorating and exfoliating, this is a deep
massage using a paste of fragrant medicated powders
rubbed into the skin in the reverse direction of hair
growth. It not only helps to remove dead skin cells and
fatty deposits, it also improves blood circulation and
removes stagnant toxins from the body. Skin will feel
soft and refreshed.
Shiro/Mukha Abhyanga: these relaxing massages
focus on Ayurvedic Marma points on the head and face
and incorporate warm herbal oils.
JalNeti: A yogic technique using warm saline water
to cleanse and purify the nasal passage by removing
mucus and relieving facial tension.
yOgA/MEDItAtION
Yoga Nidra: yoga Nidra or ‘yogic sleep’ is an audio
journey that takes you to a state of deep inner
awareness and higher consciousness. As you let go of
your attachment to the physical world and travel inside,
you release mental anxiety and reach a state of deep
relaxation akin to that familiar space between waking
and sleeping.
Kaya Sthairyam: this is an easy guided concentration
practice which focuses on steadiness and stillness.
Saturating the mind with body awareness allows the
body to become more grounded and the mind more
centered and aware.
ShankhPrakshalana: A series of yogic postures that
helps to cleanse the intestine and activate digestion
with the help of drinking warm saline water.
7am Herbal/Ayurvedic tea,
fresh juice or water
9am Morning walk/resort activity
10am Dosha-specific breakfast
11.30am yoga class
12.30pm Abhyanga treatment
2pm Dosha-specific lunch
4.30pm MukhLepa - Ayurvedic Facial
6.30pm Cultural experience
8pm Dosha-specific dinner
Sample 7-Day Immersion includes:
• Individual Ayurvedic Consultations
• Full board
• MukhLepa - Ayurvedic facial
• Amanbagh Massage - detox oil
• Detoxifying salt scrub with steam
• Abhyanga
• Shirodhara
• Choornaswedana
• Udvarthana
• Shiro/Mukha Abhyanga
• Nasya
• Private yoga
• Private yoga at bhangarh Fort
• Pranayama - breathing Practice
• yoga Nidra
• JalNeti
• Ayurvedic Cooking Class
• Cow Dust tour
Important considerations:
1. Ayurvedic Immersions are supervised by an experienced Ayurvedic physician who qualified at one of India’s finest Medical Universities.
2. All Ayurvedic products used are herbal and natural.
3. there can be no guarantee of healing as this depends on several factors including age, health conditions, immune system strength and adaptability in response to herbal medicine.
4. In the event of emergency, paramedic support is available 24 hours a day.
5. the Ayurvedic physician will advise changes to Immersion programmes based on thorough ongoing assessments.
6. Ayurvedic Immersions are not advised for pregnant women and children below the age of 12.
REJUVENAtE IMMERSION 7 to 21 nights to a renewed lease on life
time is the most assiduous of health’s opponents, and this Immersion harnesses every aspect of Ayurveda’s age-defying practices to reverse the signs of ageing – both internal and external. Personalised by Amanbagh’s Ayurvedic physician, your programme includes a comprehensive Ayurvedic nutritional plan tailored to your dosha requirements, treatments such as Shirodhara using herbal oils, and therapies targeted at purifying and revitalising your body’s systems. As the days pass on your 7-, 14- or 21-night Immersion, your sense organs will strengthen, your memory will improve and your physical endurance will increase. As well as Hawan and trataka, the Fire and Candle Meditations, you will enjoy 18/38/56 spa sessions and treatments per stay, cultural experiences and daily optional group activities. Options for cultural experiences include visits to Neelkanth temple, Mansarovar Lake, Pratapgarh Fort and more.
7/14/21-Night Immersions available
this Wellness Immersion is valid for new bookings only, is subject to availability, and cannot be combined with any other exclusive. bookings are to be made through Amanbagh directly. Cancellations and payments as per Amanbagh’s standard terms.
Sample treatments & Activities
REJUVENAtE IMMERSIONSample Daily Schedule
AyURVEDIC tREAtMENtS
Tarpana: Excellent for relieving eye fatigue or dryness
caused by excessive reading or computer usage, tarpana
is a unique Ayurvedic treatment in which lukewarm
medicated ghee is used to soothe and rejuvenate tired
eyes and surrounding tissues. Also helps to alleviate dark
circles and sinusitis.
Pizhichil: A traditional anointing treatment from Kerala.
Warm Ayurvedic oils are synchronously dripped from
saturated cotton cloths over the entire body before
being rhythmically massaged in by four hands whilst the
patient rests in various different positions. this deeply
cleansing treatment has an extremely rejuvenating effect.
It improves blood circulation, strengthens skin tissue,
alleviates problems with stiff joints and retunes the entire
nervous system.
PindaSweda: Performed according to dosha type, this
massage utilises warm medicated oils and warm bundles
of herbal powders, fresh leaves, lemon or medicated
rice. Helps cleanse toxins from the body, improve
circulation and soothe sciatica, rheumatism and other
musculoskeletal issues.
SarvangaDhara: Here warm oil, medicated milk or a
herbal decoction are continuously poured on the whole
body by two therapists who work in a unique pattern
to strengthen the nervous system and protect against
any pain or future neurological issues. Excellent for
anyone with high blood pressure, general fatigue and
skin disorders.
yOgA/MEDItAtION
Vipasana Meditation: Meaning ‘to see through’,
Vipassana is a mindful breathing meditation which helps
to purify the mind of pain and suffering.
Hawan Meditation: this ancient fire meditation started
in the Vedic period (1500 b.C), to help fulfil the specific
desires of an individual, family or society. the process
combines fire and mantra chanting.
Trataka Meditation: this meditation involves intense
gazing at a burning candle to develop concentration,
balance the nervous system and prepare for meditation.
7am Herbal/Ayurvedic tea,
fresh juice or water
9am Morning walk/cultural experience
10am Dosha-specific breakfast
11.30am yoga class
12.30pm Ayurvedic cooking class
2pm Dosha-specific lunch
4pm Choornaswedana
7pm Wellness lecture
8pm Dosha-specific dinner
Sample 14-Day Immersion includes:
• Individual Ayurvedic Consultations
• Full board
• MukhLepa - Ayurvedic facial
• Amanbagh Massage - relax oil
• Hot stone massage
• Abhyanga
• Shirodhara
• Choornaswedana
• Udvarthana
• tarpana
• Pizhichil - Oil bath
• tan Lepa
• Private yoga
• Private yoga at bhangarh Fort
• Pranayama - breathing Practice
• yoga Nidra
• Vipasana Meditation
• Hawan - Fire meditation
• trataka - Candle meditation
• Ayurvedic Cooking Class
• Cow Dust tour
Important considerations:
1. Ayurvedic Immersions are supervised by an experienced Ayurvedic physician who qualified at one of India’s finest Medical Universities.
2. All Ayurvedic products used are herbal and natural.
3. there can be no guarantee of healing as this depends on several factors including age, health conditions, immune system strength and adaptability in response to herbal medicine.
4. In the event of emergency, paramedic support is available 24 hours a day.
5. the Ayurvedic physician will advise changes to Immersion programmes based on thorough ongoing assessments.
6. Ayurvedic Immersions are not advised for pregnant women and children below the age of 12.
OtHER HIgHLIgHtS
• Cow Dust Tour: Godhuli is a Hindi word that describes the late afternoon when livestock are led home along dusty village roads. the last sunlight of the day refracts through the dust they leave in their wake creating a beautiful mirage-like effect at this serene time of day. Head out at sunset in one of Amanbagh’s open jeeps for a tour of the surrounding villages and witness locals herding their goats, cows and buffalo towards home, children playing village cricket and village elders gathered around their hookahs for an evening smoke.
• Bhangarh: A medieval site of great archaeological importance, bhangarh is situated 15 kilometres from Amanbagh. According to local villagers, the splendid ruins are haunted.
• Ajabgarh: built in 1635, Ajabgarh’s fort and temple can be visited from Amanbagh on foot, by camel or in the resort’s open jeeps.
• Neelkanth: Home to the ruins of beautifully carved temples dating back to the 6th century, Neelkanth lies within Sariska National Park, 45 minutes from Amanbagh. Offering magnificent views, it is situated in a high valley, encircled by mountains.
• Mansarovar Lake: Situated at the foot of the dirt road leading up to Neelkanth, Mansarovar Lake becomes a bird-watcher’s paradise from October to February.
tHE JOURNEy
Amanbagh is a 90-minute drive from Jaipur Airport.
TO BOOK
Amanbagh Tel: (91) 1465 223 333 | Email: amanbaghres@aman.com
All guests receive a pre-treatment questionnaire. If you are undergoing a Panchakarma cure you will be given
suggested guidelines in order to prepare. After-Immersion care is decided on a case-by-case basis.
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