5 health and wellness destinations in India that will melt your stress away!

These getaways will give you that much needed break from your work life!

Written by Sameer Jha | Updated : July 24, 2015 11:40 AM IST

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Meditation For Physical Wellbeing

Meditation enhances our mental well-being, but new scientific studies establish that it can also impact our physical well-being by helping manage pain.

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Himalayan Yoga Ashram

Located in the scenic Rishikesh in Uttarakhand, Himalayan Yog Ashram is a perfect place if you don't like crowded classes and are not averse to shelling out some cash. Staying at this ashram (including accommodation, food, classes, etc.) will cost you around Rs. 15,000 to Rs. 1,00,000 depending on what plan you chose. It is recommended that you stay for two weeks at least.

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The Ayurvedic Healing Village

The Ayurvedic Healing Village in Palakkad, Kerala is a perfect getaway where you will be able to experience the best of natural beauty and ayurveda. There are several healing programs – there is one called Kairali’s Preventive and Regenerative package which is suitable for all. There are other programs for sinusitis, migraine, beauty, stress, etc. In terms of price too, this is on the affordable side. Also Read - Why Painless Blood in Urine Should Never Be Ignored

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Igatpuri Vipassana

In the Vipassana International Academy in Igatpuri, you can enroll for a 10-day living-in program at this place where you will learn vipassana meditation. The special thing about this place is that it is totally free and run on whatever money the students feel like giving after they've completed the course.