Wellness lovers, robes this way please. Engel Ayurpura in the picturesque Dolomites has launched two new short stay programmes for first-time visitors and returners in need of a reset
Situated in Nova Levante, near Bolzano, Engel Ayurpura is the only authentic Ayurveda retreat in the Italian Dolomites and blends incredible interior design with rejuvenating holistic treatments.
Ideal for a sample-sized dose of total relaxation, the two-night Approaching Ayurveda itinerary (£555 / €650 per person) includes Abhyanga full-body oil massage, Devarpana massage with herbal powder, Pinda Sweda massage using herbal pouches, daily yoga/meditation sessions and full-board organic tri-dosha Ayurvedic cuisine.
Meanwhile, the three-night itinerary (£725 / €850 per person) adds Shiro Dhara (forehead oil flow therapy in combination with Abhyanga) into the mix. As well as these soothing treatments, guests are encouraged to relax in the SPA and infinity salt-water swimming pool and are invited to participate in weekly activities; examples include mindful flower-arranging and Ayurvedic cookery classes.
Thoughtful touches include paints, brushes and paper are available for guests to use should inspiration strike and ‘Silent Flower’ pins to indicate a wish to stay quiet. First-timers can pre-book a consultation and pulse diagnosis to determine their dosha type.
Short and sweet, the new packages offer an excellent way for the uninitiated to sample the delights of Ayurveda, as a prelude to a longer visit or simply a ‘top up’ of all things holistic. For the optimum long-term benefit, an in-depth seven- ten- or 14-night programme is recommended.
How It Works
Once a stay is confirmed, the Wellness Concierge makes a personal call to discuss requirements and ensure the right cure path.
A consultation on arrival determines each guest’s exclusively tailored treatment and diet plan. After departure, all guests, including those on short-stay programmes, receive Ayurpura Care for a year: online news, tips, recipes and two private consultations with the doctor.
Engel Ayurpura’s 100% authentic Ayurveda experience in beautiful Sudtirol means Europeans no longer need to endure long-haul flights, jetlag or extreme heat for the enriching experience.
The team of practitioners, qualified in conventional medicine and Ayurvedic techniques, is headed by Dr Swami Nash Mishra, Italy’s only Ayurvedic physician and India’s leading pulse diagnostician specialising in Panchakarma and Ayur yoga breathing techniques. Treatment programmes and cuisine are sensitively adapted to suit Western culture and palate.
Engel Ayurpura is easily accessible via Bolzano, Innsbruck or Verona Airports or railway stations.
