Where wellness meets luxury

More than just a health resort, Swastik Wellbeing on the outskirts of Pune is a movement towards a more abundant, harmonious and meaningful way of life-the perfect embodiment of wellness and luxury!

- RAUL DIAS

The invitation to come spend a few days immersed in all things wellness, bolstered by a generous helping of luxury couldn't have come at a more opportune time for me. A recent health scare—one that accelerated my need to seek healing of both mind and body—made accepting the offer a no-brainer. And so, a crisp Saturday morning in mid-November found me deposited at the brand new Swastik Luxury Wellbeing Sanctuary, near the Khadakwasla Lake on the outskirts of Pune in Maharashtra.

Serene start

Here, the welcome ritual for all guests is unique. Besides the typical Indian greeting of a teeka and aarti, Swastik takes it a few more steps ahead by making you stand barefoot in a huge copper bowl, while you ring a brass bell above. Letting the sound it emanates reverberate throughout your body. Thus, letting the healing process begin. As you are offered a heartfelt signature chant of "Aatma Naman" (my soul acknowledges your soul), that all staff members greet you with here, the journey begins, creating a connection of respect and presence.

I was soon informed that the name "Swastik" finds its origins in Sanskrit, where "sw" means "well" or "auspicious," "ast" refers to "being," and "ik" signifies "things associated with." Together, Swastik represents all things auspicious and associated with wellbeing.

Channelling this philosophy, Swastik Wellbeing offers a holistic approach to life that nurtures five key dimensions—health, wealth, love, bliss and spirituality—leading seekers towards a life that blooms in abundance, joy and inner peace.