It’s not even two years old, and Atmantan Wellness Resort is already causing a stir. It’s been scooping up international awards since opening in April 2016 and has quickly risen to compete with the likes of Ananda in the Himalayas, with its host of celebrity clientele from Bollywood star Karisma Kapoor to Canadian actress Lisa Ray. Named after atma (soul), mana (mind) and tann (body), the resort is a haven for detoxification, fitness, relaxation: CompareRetreats.com steps inside Atmantan Wellness Centre to experience it first hand.
Location
Perched in a lush valley in India’s Sahyadri Mountains, Atmantan Wellness Resort is situated in the Maharashtra region. Located approximately 45 minutes from Pune International Airport and 3 hours from Mumbai, the resort overlooks the azure waters of Mulshi Lake and is surrounded by scenic crystalline peaks and pristine wildlife.
Accommodation
Sprawling over 42 acres and designed with luxurious comfort in mind, the accommodation at Atmantan includes 80 ‘Garden Groves’, 24 ‘Lake Groves’ and 1 almighty ‘Presidential Villa’. With spectacular views of the retreat’s lush landscape, all spaces flaunt plush king-size beds (certified by the American Chiropractic Association), floor-to-ceiling windows, marble ensuites (replete with bathtub) and private balconies. Blackout blinds ensure restful shut-eye and well-appointed amenities, such as comfy bathrobes and aromatherapy-infused bathroom products, ensure guests feel totally at home.
The jewel in Atmantan’s crown is its 1,500 square foot Mango Tree Villa. Equipped with a private infinity pool, pagoda, gymnasium, couple’s spa, sauna/steam facilities, butler’s pantry and 270-degree views of the surrounding mountains, the villa will impress even the most discerning travellers. Elegantly decorated with warm wood panelling, clean design lines, upholstered furniture and tasteful art, all-villa options are of five-star standard.
Food Programme
Designed to enhance energy, restore health, increase strength and enhance longevity, the ‘spa cuisine’ at Atmantan nurtures health from the inside out. Incorporating wholesome, organic, seasonal, local and nutritionally-dense ingredients, the kitchen uses tasty, nourishing food as the basic building blocks of health. Fresh produce is sourced from the retreat’s organic farm and everything that goes into the meals is unprocessed, unrefined, full of antioxidants, essential micronutrients, dietary fibre and naturally-occurring phytochemicals and flavonoids (phytonutrients).
Garnished with organic herbs, spices and Himalayan rock salt, and sweetened with natural flavours such as fruit juice, honey, jaggery (unrefined sugar) and coconut flower syrup, dishes are mindfully created to decrease inflammation and support detoxification. Heated at low temperatures to maximise vitamin and mineral content, cooking techniques include steaming, braising, poaching and grilling. Specific dietary requirements are also catered to.
Treatment Programme
Atmantan’s integrated wellness programmes combine traditional Indian healing practices, cutting-edge wellness therapies and age-old healing techniques. Holistic wellness experiences are the resort’s speciality and along with a team of resident doctors, therapists and healers, the retreat hosts visiting practitioners and international consultants to oversee the programmes. Expressed through 9 packages: ‘Atmantan Living’ (for retreat newbies), ‘Spa Life’ (relaxation focus), ‘Master Cleanse™’ (detoxification focus), ‘Weight Balance’ (weight management focus), ‘Journey Through Yoga’ (yoga practice focus), ‘Ayurveda Panchakarma’ (Ayurvedic purification focus), ‘Holistic Health’ (preventative health focus), ‘Fitness Challenge’ (exercise focus), Atmantan’s desire to facilitate ‘life enhancement’ is solid.
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Spanning 3 to 28 days, programmes are adapted to complement individual goals and supported by and restorative physiotherapy sessions to enhance mobility, strength and quality of physical movement. In addition to the yoga classes, Atmantan Wellness Resort offers activities such as TRX, aqua aerobics, spinning, dance, Pilates, pranayama (yogic breathing), laughter therapy and meditation instruction. The retreat’s sophisticated spa is also home to a private hammam, water suites (including Vichy shower beds), colonic suites, a saltwater pool, steam room and infrared sauna.
Results
Expect to feel…like you’ve been wrapped in a restorative cocoon for a week or two. Book in for one of the longer packages (14-21 days) if possible. The environment, facilities, treatments and therapists are so good you’ll never want to leave.
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