Gone are the days when popping a pill for anything from a mild headache to a serious bout of flu was a common habit. As stress becomes the new-age demon to watch out for, people are increasingly taking to alternative forms of healing, traditional healthcare techniques that have a holistic approach. As a result, conventional healing methods like the Ayurveda are slowly gaining ground, making these the new panacea for today’s suffering soul.

Ayurveda, or the knowledge of life, is the science of living well. It aims at creating a harmony within the body by using medicines, oils and massages. The treatment is supplemented with proper diet, meditation and yoga. Bangalore with its temperate climate, rich flora, and easy accessibility, is slowly emerging as the new Ayurveda capital of India, providing healthcare services to people from all over India as well as abroad.

Sensing a huge potential in the alternative healing industry in the years to follow, many Ayurvedic centres and sprawling spas have come up in the outskirts of Bangalore. Places like Ayurvedagram Health Resort, Kottakkal Arya Vaidya Shala, Angsana Oasis Spa, Soukya and Golden Palms Spa & Resort provide all the benefits of a new-age spa that include initiation programmes to different alternative lifestyles as propagated by the traditional healing systems.

Begin by making reservations, speaking to resident doctors for advice and choosing from a range of health packages that suit your needs. With a harmonious blend of traditional healing techniques and modern facilities, most of these centres offer rejuvenation packages that provide a holistic healing experience and help to discover a new “you”.