How to Plan and Design an Ayurvedic Wellness Spa
With today’s increasingly hectic and busy lifestyle, one thing that is in short supply is perhaps the availability of time for oneself, family or well-being. This scenario is not only scary but also dangerous as it spells disaster for a physically and mentally healthy body in you. This achievement has given rise to a profitable business niche worldwide: The Wellness Business. Today, wellness centers around the world are driving the business. While no hard numbers are available, conservative estimates point to a whopping $250 billion as the size of this market, and counting.
Global competition in the wellness industry has given rise to a number of wellness styles and therapies. The latest fad seems to be the traditional Indian system of Ayurveda. While there are a number of well-planned Ayurvedic wellness centers in India and especially in its birthplace Kerala, what is interesting to note is that a strong demand for this therapy is generating great interest in the luxury hotel industry. Today you can find Ayurvedic wellness centers in luxury hotels and spas around the world.
The science of Ayurveda is based on the principle that the universe is made up of five elements which are air, fire, water, earth and space (ether). All these elements are represented in us by three energies called “doshas“, that is, the vata, pitta Y Kafa. When any of the energy exceeds its established ratio in the body, the balance of the elements is disturbed and the body loses its balance. Every human being has a different ratio, and our well-being depends on maintaining this crucial balance. The science of Ayurvedic therapy helps to maintain this energy balance or dosha.
Planning an Ayurvedic wellness center is a complex task. It requires not only in-depth knowledge of Ayurveda science but also Vastu science to get the best results. The therapy is very focused on the individual and therefore needs a lot of attention. Therefore, a well-planned Ayurvedic wellness center has three essential sections.
Consultant
Since the therapy is extremely individual-focused, it requires first-hand knowledge of one’s own body through individual consultation with an experienced Ayurvedic practitioner. A well-appointed room is therefore required to sit in with the wellness seeker to assess your energy levels and suggest wellness remedies.
therapy rooms
A number of therapy rooms are provided, the number depends on the demand and the results of the market survey. There are different types of therapies and therefore the furnishing of the rooms differs depending on the therapy offered. However, a typical treatment room will have a one-piece wooden table called an “Adoni” for giving Ayurvedic massage therapy. Each room also has its own private steam box connected to a central steam generator. The rooms also have their own attached private toilet or shower rooms.
Yoga/meditation/training room
Since Ayurvedic wellness believes in the physical, mental and spiritual well-being of the body, a good Ayurvedic wellness center also has an area where a wellness seeker can perform prescribed yoga exercises or practice meditation for a defined period so that the therapy Give your full results.
An Ayurvedic wellness center or rather Ayurvedic spa has to take care of two more factors that are essential. First of all, you need to have qualified and trained therapists on the one hand and therapy consultants on the other. The second item is the therapy medium or various herbal and medicinal oils, powders and scents used for massages, baths and body packs. Some of the best Ayurvedic spas are architecturally arranged so that the interior seems to touch nature. The creation of a traditional atmosphere assumes great importance in the overall personality of the spa.
Wellness itself is a driving and financially lucrative business. The Ayurvedic spa business is even more lucrative, offering “preventive” and “curative” therapies that appeal to both healthy people wanting to get healthier and not-so-healthy people wanting to recuperate. However, it is better to focus on the preventative aspect of spa therapies than to embrace the curative aspect as well. Doing so would dilute the “Spa” character of the facility. To someone who wants to be a part of this multi-billion dollar business, my advice would be that he or she should retain the professional services of an expert consultant to ensure that they start off on a technologically sound and financially viable foundation.
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