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the

guide

NIR A SPA YOG A

Soundtracked by birds
and the distant sea, I was
gently guided through each
posture, and my body was
WHE RE E LSE
suitably pushed when it was
CAN I GET
capable of achieving more.
S OM E SLEEP ?
Breath is vital for
optimum health, and
ERN
WESTICAL
I learned we should do
PAVILION
D
E
M
APY
three different types
THER
each day, some energising such as 'anulom'
using alternate nostril breathing in the morning,
and 'bhramari' in the evening, where the
EUROP E
positioning of the tongue is used to produce
SHA is a spa hotel in Spain's
a high-pitched vibration.
Sierra Helada Mountains.
Its specialist sleep programme
The benefit? It relieves stress and cerebral
offers a medical examination
tension which, in turn, alleviates insomnia and
and combines Western
therapies, diagnosis, diet
high blood pressure. During the Reiki session that
and therapy. Seven days
followed I felt something release; my airways felt
from €3,250pp
clearer, and my irritable stomach better.
shawellnessclinic.com
That night I felt vibrant and alive, not at
all tired. Even so, I turned in at 11.30pm, not
waking once in seven hours.

IN
STAY EEP
L
THE S B
LA

EAT TO SLEEP
Of course, it's not all about relaxing
treatments, you also have to eat and
with such good food on offer, it was
hard to listen to the doctor's advice.
The menu is predominantly
Indian. There's La Kaze Mama, a
Mauritian-style kitchen with local
curries cooked in the hotel's garden
kitchen by one member of staff 's
grandmother, while The Rum Shack's fun
beach-style cabin serves up whole lobster.
Breakfast at Stars was my favourite; the tropical
fruit platter had stunningly juicy pineapple.

T HE SCIENCE

STAT UE AT GR AND
BA SSIN L AKE

Shirodhara
performed with
an appropriate oil
containing nervine
herbs, deeply soothes
the nervous system
and helps ease
symptoms of stress.

EXPLORE THE ISLAND

LE MORNE MOUN TAIN

While it is easy to
immerse yourself in
Shanti Maurice life,
getting out to look
around the island
is preparation for
a good night's rest

CHAMAREL WAT ERFALL

THE USA

Canyon Ranch resorts n Arizona
and Massachusetts combine
preventative medical specialists
with luxury spa services. You
can stay overnight in its Sleep
Lab to help diagnose disorders.
Three nights from £3,250pp
canyonranchdestinations.com

THE FAR EAST

Another way to encourage good sleep is to explore
Zighy Bay in Oman is part of
the Six Senses Spa and Resort.
the island by day. My driver took me through
Its Yogic Sleep package combines
Mauritian tea fields towards the revered Grand
yoga nidra, pranayama, gentle
Bassin lake, where Hindus come to offer gifts to
yoga and spa treatments.
Three nights from £250pp
their gods; I left in a cloud of incense.
(treatments only) sixsenses.com
Further along, you can enjoy epic vistas
of the west coast at Black River Gorges
viewpoint. Stop off at the waterfall at
ER
CLOS
Chamarel followed by a walk around
TO
HOME
Seven Coloured Earth, a natural volcanic
occurrence and a place to see giant tortoises.
In the south, views of Tamarin and Le Morne
mountains can be seen as you drive past waves
THE UK
fit for a kitesurfer. I felt ready for a rest after
Set in a 17th century country
house in Hampshire, The Sleep
just a few hours.
Retreat uses scientific
To say the elegant, sophisticated and
therapies, group psychology
sessions and advice on bedtime
incredibly private Shanti Maurice is heavenly
routine/sleep hygiene. Bespoke
is an understatement.
sleep weeks cost around
It's sleep-inducing, that's for sure. B
£3,600 the-sleep-retreat.com

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