What do the zero, shampoo, a button, and chess have in common? They were all invented in ancient India! Apart from these amazing inventions, India is also the birthplace of two great restorative traditions: Ayurveda and Yoga. Both Yoga and Ayurveda are gaining popularity across the world as people have come to appreciate their naturalistic approach to dealing with the body and mind holistically.

A flourishing 5000 year old tradition

In today’s fast-paced world of technology and constant change, things turn obsolete with each passing day. Cell phones alone have made paper maps, alarm clocks, watches, walkmans, cameras, and newspapers obsolete. And yet, Ayurveda, an ancient holist approach to restorative therapy has managed to stay relevant for over 5000 years.
Ayurveda is a combination of two Sanskrit words – ‘ayur’ that means ‘life’ and ‘veda’ that means ‘to know’. With deep roots in the Indian subcontinent, the Ayurvedic way of life aims to cleanse and treat one’s body, mind, and spirit rather than isolate just one aspect as is the case with modern treatments. 
For centuries, it was the ancient treasure of India. Now, these ancient systems are gaining international acceptance with more and more people across the world discovering the healing properties of traditional medicine. 

Ayurveda and Yoga connecting the world

The sacred Sanskrit texts the ‘Vedas’ laid the foundation of Ayurveda and Yoga. The hymns written by ancient sages reveal age-old wisdom, preserved and passed on for millennia. Every mantra, asana and herbal treatment prescribed in the Vedas aims to reach a balanced state in the constituents of the body, mind, spirit, and society. 
This simple core concept has contributed to its success globally. People living in the modern world, which is chock-full of distractions, toxins, anxiety, and negative energy, often find solace in these ancient Indian therapies. Millions of tourists from all over the world visit the country to experience the Ayurvedic and Yogic way of life in specially designed retreats and packages.  

Kaya Kalp relaxing therapy, Pranayama, Abhayanga massages, Mukalepa facials, Vasthi treatments to clear Doshas, Ayurvedic diet, and Yoga are some of the most popular treatments. 

Ayurveda Detox at Grand Bharat 

If you can’t escape to Kerala and need to detoxify somewhere in the city, the ITC Grand Bharat, one of ITC’s flagship luxury hotels in Gurgaon is a great place to indulge your inner yogi. Their Wellness Retreats cover everything from weight loss, to treating body ailments and cleansing and detoxification programs. Their in-house Ayurveda doctors and experts diagnose and prescribe tailored treatments and programmes with specially crafted meals that work to re-establish balance in the elements of your body.

Embrace the simple teachings of Ayurveda and rejuvenate yourself in a holistic manner.