After a few more days of medicated oil baths and specialist abdominal massages, my program at Ananda is over. I spend eight days here, but the recommended fertility enhancement program spans from 14 to 21 days. Dr Naresh sends me away with a list of lifestyle recommendations, from exercise and diet to sleep. While the effects on my fertility remain to be seen, I leave feeling lighter in every sense. At the end of every session at Ananda, practitioners say a parting prayer for you: “Santi. Santi. Santi.” “Peace. Peace. Peace.” And that’s exactly what I’m leaving with, whichever way this journey takes me.
More fertility-focused retreats
The Farm at San Benito, Philippines
Holistic health resort The Farm at San Benito offers a four-day fertility program focused on cleansing the body of toxins that lead to hormonal imbalance, and exploring the “spiritual principles of creation and creativity”. Treatments include acupuncture, IV therapy, and colon hydrotherapy, as well as a vegan diet plan, and yoga and meditation sessions.
Amchara, UK and Malta
At Amchara, which has resorts in Malta and the UK, residential health retreats address various aspects of fertility, from a pre-IVF detox to programs specifically designed to treat symptoms associated with PCOS and endometriosis. Amchara’s holistic approach to fertility is centred around detoxification, and its team of in-house fertility experts also work with guests on managing stress.
Yovan Longevity Resort
Set in the tranquil Catskill Mountains in Monticello, New York State, Yovan Longevity Resort offers a holistic program that combines Ayurvedic, naturopathic, and yogic treatments to target fertility in both men and women. The focus is on stress, diet, exercise, and routine, with hot stone sesame oil massages, infrared saunas, medicated oil massages, acupuncture, yoga, and meditation. Retreats must be booked for a minimum of three nights.
A version of this article originally appeared on Condé Nast Traveller Middle East.
