Shanti Ananda Luxury
Resort.
The highly acclaimed, award winning Destination
Spa, Ananda - In The Himalayas is proud to offer you Shanti Ananda Maurice a Destination
Spa on the magical island of Mauritius. It promises both a blissful Mauritian
experience and a pathway to vitality through a union of body, mind and soul. The
Ananda spa experience is the ultimate escape from the mundane to the spiritual,
where every corner spells harmony and every colour soothes the senses. Spread
over 36 acres of tropical gardens, with breathtaking views of the hills and the
Indian Ocean with its coral reefs, the destination spa is located in the south
of Mauritius at St. Felix where the spectacular ocean views are unlike any other
traditional beach location. Crystal clear turquoise waters greet you as you step
out of your door. Gracefully wooded hills circle the spa. Enchantment fills the
air as the great healers- nature, rest, beauty and stillness- begin to work their
magic.
FACTS ACCOMMODATION The luxurious accommodation
at Shanti Ananda Maurice comprise of 55 spacious villas and suites. 44 Junior
Ocean View Suites (81 sq m). 5 Luxury Villas with Swimming Pool (208 sq m). 5
Luxury Suite Villas with Swimming Pool (376 sq m). 1 Presidential Villa (800 sq
m). Junior ocean view suite Area 81 sq. mts. each These are housed in independent
Villa structures with 4 units in each villa, two on the ground floor and two on
the first floor.
All Junior Suites have large
balconies overlooking the ocean or a large private courtyard. Spacious bathrooms
feature an outdoor shower in an enclosed courtyard. There is a separate dressing
room with a walk- in closet and a dressing table. All rooms have large double
beds and are equipped with plasma TVs, video on demand and broadband internet
access. Luxury Villa with Pool Area 208 sq. mts. each Every villa comprises of
a 54 Sq. Mts. temperature controlled private swimming pool, exclusive private
gardens and private Salas. All villas have outdoor showers in an enclosed courtyard
and lounge beds. Luxury Suite Villa with Pool Area 376 sq. mts. each These include
all the above features of a luxury villa with pool plus a large living room. Presidential
Villa Area 800 sq. mts Includes all the above and comprises of 3 bedrooms.
Open courtyards, exotically landscaped private gardens and swimming pool with
a built in Jacuzzi and a steam room. SPA The 50,000 sq ft spa is located in a
tropical forest surrounded by water and features an enchanting tea pavilion at
its centre. The spa offers an extensive menu of body and beauty treatments integrating
the traditional Indian systems of Ayurveda and Yoga with Thalassotherapy and contemporary
International Spa Treatments.
Comprising 17 treatment
rooms with specialised areas for each discipline, the spa offers guests an experienced
team of Ayurvedic physicians, spa therapists and personal trainers - the combined
expertise of which provides guidance towards healthier lifestyle changes. The
spa will also offer a complete range of ESPA body and beauty treatments, a beauty
and hair salon, boutique and a salt-water pool for Watsu treatments. Activities
Vedanta Vedanta literally means the culmination of knowledge. These ancient Indian
texts reveal the Eternal Principles of life and living, enabling one to attain
the rare combination of material prosperity and mental peace. The knowledge helps
achieve physical dynamism, mental equilibrium and intellectual clarity and directs
one to the goal of ultimate liberation - Spiritual Enlightenment. Lectures will
be conducted by senior disciples of Swami Parthasarathy, internationally acclaimed
exponent of Vedanta. Yoga Yoga at Shanti Ananda is completely traditional in form
and stems from the roots of hatha yoga with adaptations to suit individual needs.
It is a disciplined science encompassing all
aspects of life in different ways and on different levels to balance the mind,
body and spirit. This assists in restoring perfect health and leads one from consciousness
to super - consciousness, resulting in the ultimate achievement of 'Sat Chitt
Ananda', or 'eternal bliss', which is the ultimate aim of Yoga. Traditional meditation
Meditation is one of the central components required for balancing and harmonizing
the mind and body
The techniques offered at Shanti
Ananda are grounded in ancient Indian traditions yet immediately practical for
modern needs, simply taught and easy to incorporate into one's daily life. Whether
the aim is to make meditation a part of daily life, or simply to learn more about
this profound practice, our instructors will be available to answer your requirements
visiting masters Shanti Ananda will offer special workshops and private sessions
with visiting Masters in different areas of Wellbeing. These teachers, therapists,
healers, Ayurvedic doctors and guides visit from around the world to share their
talents and gifts with those who choose to explore and understand the deeper realms
of holistic well being for the body, mind and spirit.
LEISURE
The Shanti Ananda experience invites you to venture beyond simply pampering the
body and the senses. The alignment of body, mind and spirit is considered paramount
and therefore the following activities are available to assist with this process:
" Morning Walk " Trek & Nature Walk " Pranayama " Physical Training and Aerobics
" Beachcombing " Fitness Sessions " Cultural Performances " Ayurveda Lecture "
Deep Sea Fishing " Aqua Aerobics " Aqua Yoga " Cooking Classes " Tennis Coaching
Classes " Well Stocked Library " Golf at Bel Ombre 10 minute drive from Shanti
Ananda
SERVICES AND FACILITIES " 24 Hour Room
Service " Laundry Service " Library " Conference Room " Broad Band Internet in
all rooms " Video on Demand " WiFI connectivity in public areas including swimming
pool " Helicopter and Limousine Transfers " Currency Exchange " Postal Service
" Boutique " conference rooms " One conference room measuring 167 sq. mts. with
a pre- function area. " fitness centre " A spacious sports center has the latest
cardio and gym equipment with built- in TV and audio systems. " Personal trainers
offer exercise tips. " Aerobics sessions and expert advise on nutrition, muscle
development, slimming and toning. " The sports center has a tennis court and bicycles
for guest use.
SHANTI ANANDA SPA CUISINE Spa
cuisine at Shanti Ananda is based on the 5000- year- old medical science of Ayurveda,
which talks about the importance of the right food depending on one's body- type-
Vata, Pita and Kapha. The goal of Ayurveda is to work with natural Biorhythms
and specific needs of the body and to bring in nourishing as well as immune system
enhancing foods. Based on these principles, that convert easily to suit all cuisines,
the food at Shanti Ananda promises to be an eclectic and wholesome combination
that will eventually lead to perfect health, the natural way. All Day Dining restaurant
serves Mauritian and International cuisine in a relaxed ambience. The Specialty
Fine Dining restaurant experience where our internationally acclaimed chefs, will
treat you to mouth watering delicacies. Exotic Tea Pavilion. Beach and Poolside
Service. 24 Hrs. Room Service with patio dining.