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Dedicated wellness retreat for Ayurveda, Yoga, Tibetan Medicine, & Natural Healing Therapies in India

Dedicated wellness retreat for Ayurveda, Yoga, Tibetan Medicine, and Natural Healing Therapies in the Himalayan foothills of India

28/10/2026

A day here unfolds at a pace that feels like your own.

You might wake to sunlight filtering through the sal forest, follow a winding trail, or unroll your yoga mat. Breakfast is something to savor, and a therapy offers time to simply let yourself be looked after.

By afternoon, you might find yourself listening to the notes of a raag, settling into meditation, or lingering by the pool long enough to lose track of time.

As the forest turns golden, the evening draws you toward dinner and, eventually, the pleasure of a good night’s sleep.

And tomorrow? Another day to make your own.

15/10/2026

Gravity can take a little time off. The water has you.

When was the last time you allowed yourself to be completely held?

Watsu begins with a simple act of trust. You close your eyes, lean into the warmth of the water, and let your therapist take the lead. Gentle stretches follow the natural movement of your body, while the resonant vibrations of singing bowls bring another dimension to the experience.

As the water takes your weight, your joints feel less pressure and your muscles find space to loosen. Slow, fluid movements encourage flexibility and help ease stiffness. Somewhere between the warmth and the gentle rocking, your breathing begins to settle too.

And then comes the curious part. The less you try to do, the more you begin to notice. The sensation of water against your skin. The comfort of a steady hand. The simple pleasure of being cared for.

We believe healing also has room for moments like these, when you feel safe enough to soften and give yourself permission to simply be.

Perhaps gravity could use a longer holiday.

09/10/2026

It seems word has traveled beyond the forest.

2026 has brought many reasons to feel grateful, with some of that recognition finding its way into this little frame.

Behind every acknowledgment are the people who make each day here special, and the guests who continue to be part of our story.

A little moment of pride, and a heartfelt thank you to everyone who’s been part of it.

07/10/2026

At Earth Lab, curiosity usually starts with what’s already in our hands.

Our workshops explore practical ways to use materials a little longer, while picking up skills worth taking home. This time, we’re making incense.

Around 5 Kg of flowers arrive every one to two weeks. Once dry, some of the petals are crushed with cinnamon, cardamom and camphor, mixed with a little ghee, then shaped by hand.

There’s fragrance on your fingertips and a new use for yesterday’s flowers.

04/10/2026

A good recipe becomes even more useful when you understand what makes it work.

Over five days, The Living Kitchen brings guests into the kitchen at Six Senses Vana to cook alongside our chefs, learn the techniques behind the food we serve, and understand the thinking that shapes each dish.

Through hands-on sessions, explore Ayurvedic cooking principles, everyday ingredients and kitchen techniques you can return to at home, with plenty of tasting along the way.

You leave with recipes worth repeating and the know-how to make them your own.

October 14 to 18, 2026 | Six Senses Vana

23/09/2026

One Key. Two years. Three hundred hosts.

For the second consecutive year, Six Senses Vana has been awarded one MICHELIN Key.

A year has passed since the first, measured here in changing seasons and the many Vanavasis who have walked through our forest.

Through it all, six hundred hands have continued to care for Vana every day.

Some prepare a treatment. Some tend to the gardens. Some simply know when a cup of tea or a little space is called for.

This Key carries one name, but the recognition belongs to many.

To every host and practitioner who gives Vana its rhythm. And to every Vanavasi who has tied a sacred thread, leaving a blessing behind before carrying a little of Vana home with them.

Thank you to the MICHELIN Guide for recognizing Six Senses Vana for a second consecutive year.

One Key. Once more. Still held by many hands.

14/09/2026

A thali has a way of keeping you curious.

Dal slips into warm rice. Roti tears softly between your fingers. A cooling spoonful follows something with a little more heat. Soon, you stop wondering where to begin and simply follow your appetite.

At Anayu, Indian cooking meets Ayurvedic principles, with Vata, Pitta and Kapha considered as part of a more personal approach to the plate.

Then the thali takes over.

A little from here. Back to that bowl. One last piece of roti for the bit you thought you were saving.

One bite at a time, and somehow the plate is empty.

02/09/2026

Autumn brings a change of pace.

The days soften, appetites shift, and we find ourselves drawn to warmth in different ways.
A nourishing meal. Time outside. A little more rest. Care that meets us where we are.

Perhaps seasonal wellbeing begins there, with noticing what feels right, right now.

21/08/2026

Every household has a monsoon immunity plan.

Ginger was crushed. Black pepper came out. There was a paste for something, a warm spoonful for something else, and very little room for negotiation.

Our Apothecary Bar takes us back to that familiar kitchen counter. Old household wisdom, everyday ingredients, and recipes passed around without anyone ever writing them down.

Funny how the smell of rain can bring it all back.

06/08/2026

Some memories are made quietly.

The warmth of herbal oils. The sound of breath settling into rhythm. The familiar face that greets you each morning. Long afternoons that ask nothing of you except to be present.

Guided by your consultations, your retreat unfolds one experience at a time, with Ayurveda, Yoga, Tibetan Healing, and Natural Healing Therapies coming together in a way that feels considered, personal, and effortless.

You don’t remember every treatment. You remember how the days felt.

Address

Mussoorie Road
Dehra Dun
248001

Telephone

+911353511111

Website

https://www.sixsenses.com/en/resorts/vana

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