Vana is a wellness retreat in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India. This is a place for search for equilibrium, learning and the inner journey. They are a refuge for all beings and are beyond conventional definitions. Vana means forest, and those that take abode within it are Vanavasis.
Surrounded by clusters of reserve Sal forest, the 21-acre retreat has 82 guest rooms and suites. It has over 50 treatment and consultation rooms, an Ayurveda Centre, a Tibetan Healing Centre, two private yoga studios and one group yoga studio, a Wellness Centre, an indoor and outdoor pool, a state-of-the-art gym, spa, a private Watsu pool, two tennis courts and paths for walking within the retreat. On top of 1 to 2 private wellness sessions per day, your retreat at Vana includes all three meals, arrival and departure wellness consultations, retreat well-being activities, use of heat and wet areas, retreat attire daily and airport transfers. Vana takes its commitment to ecology very seriously; all bed and bath linen is 100% organic, the retreat’s bottling plant saves over 100,000 plastic bottles a year and all food served is local, seasonal and organic whenever possible. Two restaurants, mindful cuisine, a juice bar, over 500 pieces of art, library, boutique, organic gardens and views of the Himalayan foothills mean that guests have access to a range of activities and facilities to enjoy outside their retreat. Vana is a rare gem and it is a retreat we recommend wholeheartedly for clients looking for a meaningful wellness experience. The food is outstanding, and the design is stylish and minimalist. More importantly, it has the best wellness facilities we’ve ever come across with an extensive menu of holistic treatments, highly qualified specialists and kind staff.
Deharadun
tel:(+91) 135 3511111 mailto:connect@vana.co.in Mussoorie Road Dehradun - 248001 India
Since the opening of Vana in 2014, Ampersand has sent many clients to
Vana. And it has been observed that they have had a 100% repeat booking request
from every one of them. In all time working in this industry and dealing with
many exceptional properties, they rarely see consistently positive feedback.
From their personal experience and their clients’ feedback, Vana’s stand out
feature is that everyone has unanimously been touched by the warmth, kindness
and enthusiasm that the whole team have demonstrated throughout their stay –
and some of their clients have also stayed for 21 days. They also provide a
variety of therapies.The retreat also provides many paths to start one’s
journey towards greater personal well-being.
2014
A search for wellbeing, learning and the inner journey are at the heart of Vana. Even if that means going against the current.
We have endeavoured to bring together the traditions of wellness, medicine and Indian wisdom with creative thought, deep commitment and personalised support. Ayurveda, Sowa Rigpa and Yoga have been thoughtfully integrated, yet rooted in their individual authenticity.
Nourishing cuisine, experiences for all the senses and a kind hearted team complete the offering that is Vana. And all this exists in spaces that are our homage to nature and the sublime.
Vana believes that it is only by aspiring to achieve our best spiritual, emotional, physical and intellectual self, we can live life wholesomely. With the recurring demands and stress placed on us by the consensus driven, constantly changing world, our wellbeing requires continuous attention, care and effort. Vana provides many personal paths to address this necessity. Our wellbeing is also influenced by our environment, relationships and society. Indian Wisdom expounds that a spiritual journey is only possible when we understand our inextricable interdependence with everything.
We are focussed on our home and source of inspiration, Vana in Dehradun, India. Our aspiration is to make Vana a singular institution in the world and a place from where many positive activities spring forth. We will become more inclusive and find unique ways to become relevant to young people too. Learning, teaching, music, creating, exchanging ideas and deeper spiritual practice shall steadily become a greater part of life at Vana.
We offer our prayers to
nature and the great teachers that impart wisdom, seeking their support and
blessings, for the strength and ability, to serve and benefit all beings.
Rooms/ Suite/Villa-
Yoga Hall-Yes
Cuisine-Yes
SPA-Yes