In a world saturated with constant notifications and overloaded schedules, I’d almost forgotten what it felt like to be still. Amid a flurry of deadlines and digital noise, I felt a desperate need to connect with something deeper, away from the hustle and bustle of daily life in Canada.

That’s what led me to Ananda in the Himalayas , a renowned wellness retreat set high in the Himalayan foothills of northern India and nestled within the palace grounds of the Maharaja of Tehri-Garhwal’s 100-acre estate. Overlooking the holy Ganges River valley and sacred town of Rishikesh, known as the birthplace of yoga, the luxury resort is a serene setting for a mental, physical and spiritual reset. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.

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