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Last spring, an email about the newly launchedSleep Enhancement ProgramatAnanda in the Himalayaslanded in my inbox.
I was intrigued straight away.
Dont twist my arm.
He kept it real, recognizing that I was unlikely to experience any miracles within a weeks time.
However, Id gain a better sense of how to manage and optimize my rhythms from sunrise past sundown.
Naresh Perumbuduri, MD, and a senior Ayurvedic physician atAnanda Resortin the Himalayas.
With that, I was disarmed and officially on board to fully commit to the program.
The goal of the program would be to balance my vata energy first and foremost.
Improvements in cellular functionand thus better sleep and overall well-beingwould follow suit.
Frankly, it was a lotand fortunately, it was right up my alley.
The least I could do was take his word for it.
After all, the kind man gave me the green light on coffee.
To my delight, these forms of fitness were exactly what the Ayurvedic doctor ordered for my dosha.
The most transformative moments during my stay occurred during my emotional healing sessions with consulting therapist Shikha Sud.
(And they said that miracles werent on the menu.)
Naresh Perumbuduri, MD, and a senior Ayurvedic physician atAnanda Resortin the Himalayas.
Now, for the ultimate question: Within a weeks time, did my sleep quality take a 180?
Not quite… but thats not to say that the program failed in any way.
Moreover, the level of care and attention fromeveryoneat Ananda in the Himalayas made no small impact.
Such small but meaningful gestures brought me to tears.
As they say, all good things must come to an end.
(Well, at least more so than in years past.)
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