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Mauritius - Shanti Ananda Mauritius *****

Temporary closure of Shanti Ananda Maurice

15th April 2008 - 30th June 2008 for upgrade.

The highly acclaimed, award winning Destination Spa, Ananda - In The Himalayas is proud to offer you Shanti Ananda Maurice a Destination Spa on the magical island of Mauritius. It promises both a blissful Mauritian experience and a pathway to vitality through a union of body, mind and soul. The Ananda spa experience is the ultimate escape from the mundane to the spiritual, where every corner spells harmony and every colour soothes the senses. Spread over 36 acres of tropical gardens, with breathtaking views of the hills and the Indian Ocean with its coral reefs, the destination spa is located in the south of Mauritius at St. Felix where the spectacular ocean views are unlike any other traditional beach location. Crystal clear turquoise waters greet you as you step out of your door. Gracefully wooded hills circle the spa. Enchantment fills the air as the great healers- nature, rest, beauty and stillness- begin to work their magic. Based on the ancient science of Yoga, Ayurveda and Vedanta, Shanti Ananda is the health and well-being destination you have been dreaming about! A complete holiday of rejuvenation with a bit of everything for everyone, choosing to go as far as you desire.

Shanti Ananda Maurice is the embodiment of peace and harmony and offers an unsurpassed healing and holistic experience. Spread over 36 acres of tropical gardens, with breathtaking views of the hills and the Indian Ocean with its coral reefs, the destination spa is located in the south of Mauritius at St. Felix where the spectacular ocean views are unlike any other traditional beach location. Crystal clear turquoise waters greet you as you step out of your door. Gracefully wooded hills circle the spa. Shanti Ananda comprises of one presidential private villa with pool, 10 private Luxury villas with pools and 44 Ocean View Junior Suites. Two restaurants, Pebbles the main restaurant offering Ayurveda, Mauritian and international cuisine and Da Maurizio – a fine dining Italian restaurant with authentic Sicilian cuisine.

Junior ocean view suite (81 m2): These are housed in independent Villa structures with 4 units in each villa, two on the ground floor and two on the first floor. All Junior Suites have large balconies overlooking the ocean or a large private courtyard. Spacious bathrooms feature an outdoor shower in an enclosed courtyard. There is a separate dressing room with a walk- in closet and a dressing table. All rooms have large double beds and are equipped with plasma TVs, video on demand and broadband internet access.

Luxury Villa with Pool (208 m2): Every villa comprises of a 54 Sq. Mts. temperature controlled private swimming pool, exclusive private gardens and private Salas. All villas have outdoor showers in an enclosed courtyard and lounge beds.>

Luxury Suite Villa with Pool (376 m2):These include all the above features of a luxury villa with pool plus a large living room.

Presidential Villa (800 m2): Includes all the above and comprises of 3 bedrooms. Open courtyards, exotically landscaped private gardens and swimming pool with a built in Jacuzzi and a steam room.

The Spa: The 50,000 sq ft spa is located in a tropical forest surrounded by water and features an enchanting tea pavilion at its centre. The spa offers an extensive menu of body and beauty treatments integrating the traditional Indian systems of Ayurveda and Yoga with Thalassotherapy and contemporary International Spa Treatments. Comprising 17 treatment rooms with specialised areas for each discipline, the spa offers guests an experienced team of Ayurvedic physicians, spa therapists and personal trainers - the combined expertise of which provides guidance towards healthier lifestyle changes. The spa will also offer a complete range of ESPA body and beauty treatments, a beauty and hair salon, boutique and a salt-water pool for Watsu treatments.

Activities:

Vedanta: Vedanta literally means the culmination of knowledge. These ancient Indian texts reveal the Eternal Principles of life and living, enabling one to attain the rare combination of material prosperity and mental peace. The knowledge helps achieve physical dynamism, mental equilibrium and intellectual clarity and directs one to the goal of ultimate liberation - Spiritual Enlightenment. Lectures will be conducted by senior disciples of Swami Parthasarathy, internationally acclaimed exponent of Vedanta.

Yoga: Yoga at Shanti Ananda is completely traditional in form and stems from the roots of hatha yoga with adaptations to suit individual needs. It is a disciplined science encompassing all aspects of life in different ways and on different levels to balance the mind, body and spirit. This assists in restoring perfect health and leads one from consciousness to super - consciousness, resulting in the ultimate achievement of 'Sat Chitt Ananda', or 'eternal bliss', which is the ultimate aim of Yoga.

Traditional meditation: Meditation is one of the central components required for balancing and harmonizing the mind and body. The techniques offered at Shanti Ananda are grounded in ancient Indian traditions yet immediately practical for modern needs, simply taught and easy to incorporate into one's daily life. Whether the aim is to make meditation a part of daily life, or simply to learn more about this profound practice, our instructors will be available to answer your requirements visiting masters Shanti Ananda will offer special workshops and private sessions with visiting Masters in different areas of Wellbeing. These teachers, therapists, healers, Ayurvedic doctors and guides visit from around the world to share their talents and gifts with those who choose to explore and understand the deeper realms of holistic well being for the body, mind and spirit.

Leisure: The Shanti Ananda experience invites you to venture beyond simply pampering the body and the senses. The alignment of body, mind and spirit is considered paramount and therefore the following activities are available to assist with this process: morning walk, trek & nature walk, Pranayama, physical training and aerobics, beach combing, fitness sessions, cultural performances, ayurveda lecture, deep sea fishing, aqua aerobics, aqua yoga, cooking classes, tennis coaching classes, well stocked library, golf at Bel Ombre 10 minute drive from Shanti Ananda. >

Services: 24 Hour room service, laundry service, library, conference room, broad band internet in all rooms, video on demand, WiFI connectivity in public areas including swimming pool, helicopter and limousine transfers, boutique, conference rooms.

Fitness centre: a spacious sports centre has the latest cardio and gym equipment with built- in TV and audio systems. Personal trainers offer exercise tips. Aerobics sessions and expert advise on nutrition, muscle development, slimming and toning. The sports centre has a tennis court and bicycles for guest use.

Shanti Ananda Spa Cuisine: Spa cuisine at Shanti Ananda is based on the 5000 year old medical science of Ayurveda, which talks about the importance of the right food depending on one’s body- type- Vata, Pita and Kapha. The goal of Ayurveda is to work with natural Biorhythms and specific needs of the body and to bring in nourishing as well as immune system enhancing foods. Based on these principles, that convert easily to suit all cuisines, the food at Shanti Ananda promises to be an eclectic and wholesome combination that will eventually lead to perfect health, the natural way. All day dining restaurant serves Mauritian and International cuisine in a relaxed ambience. >

Please note:

One child up to the age of 6 years can stay FOC with the parents in the Junior Suite or the Luxury Villa with Pool. However, no extra child's bed can be provided in these two categories of rooms. They both have king sized beds and the child can sleep on the same bed with parents if they are comfortable with it. However a baby cot for infants can be made available in these two categories. There will be no extra charge for the baby-cot. One Rollaway bed for children up to the age of 8 years can be provided in the Luxury Suite Villa with Pool. There will be no charges for the extra bed. Meal charges would be extra in case the parents are booked on any of the all inclusive spa packages. The child can order from an a la carte priced menu. Children will not be allowed in the Spa Pool or the Watsu Pool or the Spa area. No spa treatments would be available to anyone under the age of 18 years, however those under the age of 18 years can take part in other scheduled activities like yoga, meditation, Vedanta lecture, nature walks etc.
All suite and villa categories can accommodate a maximum of two adults except for the presidential villa which can accommodate up to 6 adults.
Complimentary Guest Services & facilities: Daily fruit basket and floral arrangements, satellite television, video on request, library, tennis courts, steam bath and sauna, Jacuzzi, gymnasium, morning yoga session, evening meditation, cooking class and nature walk.
Compulsory Dinner for 24DEC and 31DEC.
Minimum stay of 7 nights is required for all reservations between 23DEC and 05JAN.

Choose from a range of Wellness packages at Shanti Ananda Maurice :

Shanti Ananda Wellness Bliss / Shanti Ananda Ayurvedic Rejuvenation / Shanti Ananda Stress Management / Shanti Ananda Pure Romance / Shanti Ananda Detox / Shanti Ananda Weight Management / Shanti Ananda Yoga / Shanti Ananda Spice /Shanti Ananda Fitness /Shanti Ananda Anti – Ageing Programme.

STANDARD INCLUSIONS FOR ALL WELLNESS PACKAGES

Airport Transfers are included in the rates for Luxury Suite Villa with Pool and Luxury two bedroom Suite Villa with Pool and the Presidential Villa.
Accommodation
Spa treatments as per the individual package programme.
Morning Wake Up signature tea.
A bowl of fresh fruits, provided in the room, everyday.
3 Ananda Rejuvenating Spa Cuisine meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) per person per night of stay, in the all day dining restaurant. There will be supplementary charge for dining in the speciality restaurant.
Introductory Spa and Fitness orientation sessions with an Initial Spa consultation
Unrestricted use of the Hydrotherapy facilities:
Indoor and Outdoor Jacuzzi, Steam, Sauna, Chill Plunge Pool, and Heated Lap Pool
Opportunity to participate in scheduled Spa Lifestyle and Wellness activities
Yoga, Pranayama, Meditation, Fitness, Cooking demonstrations
Lectures, Workshops and Excursions

Use of the spa facilities like Sauna, Steam and Jacuzzi and the spa therapies are available to guests who are of the age of 18 years and above.
However, those under 18 years can take part in other scheduled activities like yoga, meditation, treks and use of the swimming pool.

Some examples:

Shanti Ananda Stress Management package:
The Stress Management Programme focuses primarily on assisting you to experience and implement various mind and body techniques based on the concepts and philosophies of Yoga, Meditation, Pranayama and Ayurveda, for creating positive changes, reducing and managing stress and enhancing synergy in your life through a balanced approach.

Shanti Ananda Pure Romance package:
An idyllic retreat in which to pamper yourself and your loved one with exotic therapies designed from the mystique of the past to refresh and rekindle the sparks that revitalise your mind, body and soul. Discover luxury, indulgence and intimacy in the Kama Suite at Shanti Ananda.

Shanti Ananda Yoga:
Rediscover yourself through the ancient discipline of Yoga, which encompasses all aspects of life in order to balance the mind, body and spirit. Ananda Yoga enhances the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual qualities in a simple, effective and practical manner.

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Itinerary: 7 nights (standard beach package)

DAY 1: Depart from Johannesburg International Airport for your flight to Mauritius. On arrival at the airport, our agents will meet you and arrange your private transfer to Shanti Ananda Mauritius where you will be staying for 7 nights on a bed and breakfast basis.
DAY 8: Transfer to the airport and check in for your return flight to Johannesburg.