Get Back To Your Rhythm with Ayurveda at Atlantis by Giardino
It’s that time of the year to indulge in festive treats, with the promise of focusing on personal health from the beginning of the new year. Atlantis by Giardino, Zurich provides the ideal solution to start 2019 with a detox and adopt a new fitness regime. The urban retreat has created a therapeutic and non-medical health programme, Ayurveda by Giardino, to help guests achieve holistic well-being. This approach is fun and simple so that it can be easily integrated into a traveller’s routine once he/she is back home after a relaxing holiday. Ayurvedic cures eliminate metabolic toxins, stimulate the body’s self-healing powers and rejuvenate the tissue. Some of the issues that can be addressed include obesity, allergies, intolerances, chronic pain, erratic sleeping habits and fatigue.
Atlantis by Giardino offers eight cures of Ayurveda that can last from three to 21 days, depending on the objective of the guest. The Ayurveda experts have developed the below programmes, incorporating nutrition that is appropriate for the individual’s body type, physical activity and mindful relaxation. All treatments will be offered at the hotel’s signature dipiù Spa.
Ayurveda Basic
This is the foundation for all guests choosing an Ayurveda programme. The Ayurveda specialist uses your medical history and pulse diagnosis to gain information about disharmonies and also determine your personal constitution (dosha). Based on this analysis, a customised plan is put together including nutrition, daily yoga, pranayama (breathing exercises) and meditation. Guests also receive access to the pool, sauna and fitness area. Starting at CHF 890 for three days, excluding room rate.
Ayurvedic Compact
This programme is ideal for beginners and includes the basic programme, two tailored Ayurvedic treatments (60 minutes each) and one 90-minute facial. Starting at CHF 890 for three days, including Ayurvedic full board plus room rate.
Ayurveda Restart
This package is ideal for those that want to de-stress. The package includes the basic module, a shirodhara (pouring oil over the forehead) treatment, two abhyanga full-body massages, one sound massage and a synchronised massage. Participants will also be given a private lesson in meditation and pranayama. Starting at CHF 1,750 for six days, including Ayurvedic full board plus room price.
Ayurveda Detox
The Ayurvedic Detox programme is based on the principle that the body contains an acid-base balance that can be disrupted by stress, an inappropriate diet and an unhealthy lifestyle. This cure is geared specifically at resolving this balance.
This programme includes the basic module, three alkaline baths, two lepas body treatments, two abhyanga massages, two pinda sveda herbal compresses or udvartana herbal powder massages. The treatment is complete with a facial and three alkaline facial masks. Starting at CHF 1,990 for six days, including Ayurvedic full board plus room price. A 12-day option is also available.
Ayurveda for the Musculoskeletal System
Ayurvedic measures can help relieve joint problems, depending on the severity. This programme is beneficial for conditions such as osteoarthritis and arthritis. It is also ideal for sports lovers. It includes the basic module, one kalari marma (deep-tissue) massage, one pinda sveda herbal compress massage, three kati basti (oil bath for the spine) and two pristabhyanga back massages along with a lepa herbal compress. Starting at CHF 1,590 for five days, including Ayurvedic full board plus room price.
Ayurveda in Midlife
This package is aimed at both men and women aged 40 and above. It includes a suitable diet, mental training and yoga to prevent arteriosclerosis, heart attacks and strokes. The basic programme, five Ayurvedic treatments (90 minutes each) and one 90-minute facial is offered for seven days. Starting at CHF 1,990 for seven days, including Ayurvedic full board plus room price.
Ayurveda Family
Organising work, school and free time in an optimal way can be demanding and stressful for both adults and children. The Ayurveda Family cure is intended to help the whole family achieve concentration, patience and balance in a long-term approach. This programme includes the basic module, one abhyanga massage for adults, a sound massage and facial treatment for each family member, analysis of medical history for children and an oil massage for children along with access to the hotel’s Kids Club. Starting at CHF 990 per parent and CHF 760 per child up to 16 years, including Ayurvedic full board plus room price. The programme runs for five days.
For Ayurveda guests, meals will be served at the hotel’s Hide & Seek restaurant, where delectable Mediterranean dishes are prepared using fresh, locally-sourced herbs and spices. Atlantis by Giardino also offers Ayurveda cookery courses and workshops so that travellers can make these recipes at home.
For more information or bookings, call +41 (0)800 333 313, mail ayurveda@atlantisbygiardino.ch or visit www.atlantisbygiardino.ch
