Ananda In The Himalayas: Reset & Reconnect Retreat At Casa Palmela In Portugal

Travelers seeking to prioritize their health and self-care goals in the coming year will be welcomed to the new Reset & Reconnect Retreat at scenic Casa Palmela in Portugal, set to open in February 2025. Meanwhile, the world renowned wellness retreat Ananda in the Himalayas is bringing its team of experts and practitioners to Casa Palmela to offer a four-night restorative retreat and a chance to embark on a personalized, transformative, holistic healing journey led by a globally recognized wellness leader.

Ananda in the Himalayas brings timeless traditions to Casa Palmela in Portugal in 2025

Globally acclaimed holistic retreat, Ananda in the Himalayas, brings the timeless traditions of Ayurveda, yoga, and meditation from the sacred Himalayas to the tranquil haven of Casa Palmela in Portugal in the New Year. As a leading innovator in health and wellbeing, Ananda in the Himalayas continues to be at the forefront of the wellness industry. The latest news is that creating new integrative programs that utilize their expert team of renowned Ayurvedic physicians, yogis, healers and practitioners, with decades of experience behind them will provide holistic healing on many levels.

Ananda in the Himalayas invites guests to a one-of-a-kind Ayurveda and healing retreat at beautiful Casa Palmela. Nestling in Portugal’s UNESCO-listed Arrábida Nature Park, Casa Palmela will offer the Reset & Reconnect Retreat from February 23 -27, 2025. This retreat is a carefully curated four-night program, blending ancient practices with modern wellness expertise. The program will offer an unparalleled experience to rejuvenate the mind, body, and spirit.

About Casa Palmela in Portugal

Casa Palmela nestles in the lush vineyards, tranquil gardens, and rolling hills of the Arrábida Nature Park, and provides the ideal backdrop for this immersive retreat. The luxurious 5-star accommodations blend seamlessly with nature while offering a sanctuary for deep rejuvenation.

Meanwhile, the comprehensive wellness journey is designed to provide guests with a deeply personalized and transformative experience. Staying at Casa Palmela, the retreat will offer participants Ayurveda, yoga, and mindfulness practices in a serene and beautiful setting.

Ayurvedic Consultation and Lifestyle Guidance

Dr. Naresh Perumbuduri, a fifth-generation Ayurvedic physician with almost 20 years of experience, will lead guests on their wellness journey with an in-depth consultation. The doctor specializes in creating tailored health plans, addressing hormonal imbalances, autoimmune conditions, and lifestyle-related health challenges.

While on the retreat, guests will gain invaluable guidance on integrating Ayurveda into their daily lives. From nutrition to stress management and personalized routines, guests will leave the retreat with actionable tools to sustain holistic well-being long after the retreat.

Immersive Yoga and Meditation Practices

Comprehensive yoga sessions will be guided by Therese Skovgaard Poulsen, a Sanskrit scholar and senior yoga instructor with decades of experience. On their journey, participants will explore a blend of Hatha and Ashtanga yoga, to improve flexibility, posture, and physical vitality while cultivating inner calm.

Mindfulness and Pranayama: Daily breath work and meditation sessions focus on regulating energy, achieving mental clarity, and fostering emotional balance.

Walking Meditation in Nature: Engage in Kinhin, a practice of mindful walking, as you soak in the natural beauty of Arrábida Nature Park.

Ayurvedic Treatments by Ananda’s Experts

Healing Through Tradition: Guests will experience therapies, uniquely designed to detoxify, rejuvenate, and harmonize body and mind. Therapeutic massages, herbal remedies and traditional detox therapies will be customized to each guest’s wellness needs.

World-Class Practitioners:  Treatments are delivered by Ananda’s highly experienced Ayurvedic therapists, including Sudheesh VV and Sufail MK. The therapists’ expertise spans pain management, vitality restoration, and immunity enhancement, ensuring that guests receive deeply restorative care.

Interactive Workshops and Culinary Experiences

Ayurvedic Cooking Classes: During the retreat, guests will discover the art of preparing meals that balance body energies through Ayurvedic culinary principles.

Local Market Tours: Guests will learn the importance of mindful ingredient selection during guided shopping trips in the vibrant markets of Portugal.

Insightful Discussions: Moreover, guests will participate in engaging talks led by Ananda’s experts, exploring the philosophies of Ayurveda, mindfulness, and yoga.

Joana Guedes, Owner and CEO of Casa Palmela said of the retreat:

We are truly honored to host the experts from Ananda in the Himalayas, the world’s leading wellness retreat, for this transformative journey. The serene beauty and natural harmony of the Arrábida Nature Park make Casa Palmela a perfect haven for traditional wellness practices.

With the guidance of Ananda’s renowned team and the exceptional yoga expertise of Therese Skovgaard Poulsen, we hope participants leave not just rejuvenated but profoundly connected to their inner selves, carrying tools for lifelong well-being.

Reset & Reconnect Retreat at Casa Palmela

Running from February 23 through February 27, 2025, the Reset & Reconnect Retreat is €3,000 ($3,167) for single occupancy and €4,800 ($4,835) for double occupancy on an all-inclusive basis for five days and four nights.

The retreat includes luxurious accommodations, daily Ayurvedic therapies, daily yoga and meditation sessions, culinary workshops, daily wellness meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) and more. Moreover, to ensure personalized care, the retreat is capped at an intimate group size. For more information, email retreats@ouh.pt, call +351 969 298 381 or visit Retreat 2025 – EN – Hotel Casa Palmela.

About Ananda in the Himalayas

Ananda in the Himalayas is a luxury wellness retreat set on a 100-acre Maharaja’s Palace Estate in the Himalayan foothills, overlooking Rishikesh and the Ganges River valley. It combines Ayurveda, Yoga, and Vedanta with global wellness therapies to restore balance and harmonize energy.

Ananda’s personalized programs offer Rejuvenation, Immunity, Hormonal Balance, Stress Management, Women’s Health Management, Emotional Wellbeing, Detox, and Weight Loss. Guided by expert Ayurvedic doctors and other specialists, each program includes consultations and customized gourmet wellness meals tailored to individual body types, ensuring a holistic, nurturing experience. Ananda has been successively rated as one of the world’s leading destination spas and wellness retreats for over 20 years.

In October 2024, Ananda was voted yet again the World’s Best Destination Spa in the prestigious Condé Nast – Readers’ Choice Awards (UK – 2024). Ananda also received the award for the best Mindful Escapes from Tatler Spa Guide (UK – 2024, and the Best Wellness Program of the Year (for its Sleep Enhancement Program) in the Destination Deluxe Awards Bangkok – 2024. For more information, visit www.anandaspa.com.

 About Casa Palmela

Casa Palmela is a distinguished luxury boutique hotel nestled within Portugal’s UNESCO-listed Arrábida Natural Park. Housed in a meticulously restored 17th-century manor, the property seamlessly blends historical charm with modern elegance.

Guests are welcomed by a picturesque driveway lined with vineyards, leading to an estate that offers serene gardens, and a spa featuring bespoke treatments using natural, locally sourced ingredients. As a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, Casa Palmela provides personalized hospitality, ensuring each guest experiences tranquility and indulgence.

Beyond its luxurious accommodations, the hotel offers curated experiences in the surrounding forests with scenic trails, and local market visits. Its proximity to the charming coastal city of Setúbal makes it an ideal retreat for those seeking rejuvenation and inspiration amidst nature’s splendors. For more information, visit hotelcasapalmela.pt.