The perfect remedy for stressful times

Stress presents itself in many forms. Whilst a little pressure can be productive and lends itself to being motivated; too much or prolonged pressure can lead to stress which is unhealthy for the mind and body.

Recognizing this, spa specialists, Sanctuary Spa Holidays is offering a rest-bite for those feeling the strain in 2009 with exclusive packages to de-stress retreats in a range of exotic, long-haul destinations.

Healthy Healing In India
The Somatheeram Ayurvedic Beach Resort in Kerela, India offers the ultimate stress management programme. Its ‘Manasanthy’ package cleverly combines yoga, meditation, Ayurveda therapy and herbal medicines to alleviate the symptoms and disorders created by stress such as migraines, asthma, hypertension and heart disease.

Sanctuary Spa Holidays is offering this seven-night package from £2,149 per person Valid for selected departures until August 2009, the price includes three or four bespoke treatments each day with highly experienced doctors on hand throughout, accommodation on a full-board basis, flights from London Heathrow with SriLankan Airlines, resort transfers, taxes and surcharges.

De-Stress The Mind, Body & Spirit In Thailand
This de-stress retreat at Chiva-Som in Thailand focuses on the holistic methods of addressing mind, body and spirit. By assessing the strengths and weaknesses of the body through consultations combined with physical analysis, reiki, meditation and the self-repair cranio-sacral therapy, this de-stress package adds a new dimension to the standard blood tests and physical examinations which most often appear as normal, despite feelings of unease, tiredness and lack of energy.

Sanctuary Spa Holidays is offering this seven-night retreat from £2,959 per person. Valid on selected departures until August 2009, the price includes accommodation on a full-board basis, one meditation and reiki session, a jet lag therapy, two floatation sessions, flights from London Heathrow with Eva Air, resort transfers, taxes and surcharges.

Ayurvedic Treatments At The Award Winning Ananda
The Ananda Spa Retreat situated in the foothills of the Himalayas is the perfect setting to sooth away stress. Based on the concepts of Yoga, Meditation, Pranayama and Ayurveda, the Ananda Stress Management Programme guides guests through various mind and body techniques in order to create positive changes by reducing and managing stress. Treatments include ayurvedic and wellness consultations, hot and cold stone therapy, reflexology, aromatherapy massage, personalised fitness, yoga and meditation sessions.

Sanctuary Spa Holidays is offering this seven-night package from £3,129 per person. Valid for selected departures between 1 April and 30 June 2009, the price includes a five-night stay in a Palace View room on a full-board basis, a two-night stay in the Shangri La in Delhi, flights from London Heathrow with Virgin Atlantic, resort transfers, taxes and surcharges.

For more information and bookings visit sanctuaryspaholidays.co.uk.