Wellness is a state of mind — especially when you’re surrounded by the unadulterated quietude of the Western Ghats. Three hours away from the city of Mumbai lies the impressive 320-acres property of the Hilton Shillim Estate Retreat and Spa, where we had the opportunity to stay for a weekend. Designed as a sanctuary for the… Continue reading Hilton Shillim is your perfect weekend getaway
From Diwali until the New Year, you can expect an onslaught of food, family time, some more food and considerable weight gain. But binging and detoxing seems to be the circle of life for those of us on the wrong side of the fitness craze. Sadly, fasting and feasting won’t help that situation in the… Continue reading 3 detox drinks to help you stay fit all through the wedding season
Just heading to a luxe island resort to snooze in the sun is so 2000-and-late. (Although if they must opt for a traditional vacation, these are the hotels that Bollywood’s best are partial to.) From Malaika Arora Khan to Parineeti Chopra, celebrities are topping off their getaways with some healthy living mojo. Yoga in the… Continue reading 4 detox spas that Bollywood stars visit to lose weight and get fit
We all know we feel better if we’ve had a good night’s sleep. We’re less irritable, we feel perky—we may even stick to one coffee instead of two. Now Gwyneth Paltrow has declared ‘clean sleeping’ the health trend of 2017. In a piece published on the Daily Mail, excerpted from the new book Goop Clean Beauty,… Continue reading This celebrity has cracked the biggest health trend of 2017
I’ve always loved the Aman resorts for their exceptional hospitality and luxury, so a trip to Amanbagh in Alwar, Rajasthan, in the middle of a particularly intense work week, was a total hallelujah. It’s the first hotel from the chain to introduce tailor-made wellness programmes, and its location, in the lap of the towering Aravali… Continue reading Amanbagh, Rajasthan should be your next detox destination
The popular ‘no poo’ (or no-shampoo) movement is based on the belief that regular cleansers are harming our endocrine systems. Though there is no research to support this claim, you may want to consider other alternatives before you commit to a life of natural hair care. Choose a sulphate-free shampoo…Or pH-balanced shampoo (made from soft,… Continue reading Can you survive without shampoo?
