On a clifftop above the Atlantic in Caniço on the island of Madeira, the 27-room Alpino Atlântico has been home to the Ashoka Ayurveda Cure Centre since 2014, a concept developed by Birgit Moukom around a proposition that is less obvious than it sounds: Madeira’s mild oceanic climate, its volcanic soils dense with medicinal herbs, its subtropical forests, and its complete absence of biting insects make it an unusually coherent setting for Ayurvedic practice. A resident Indian physician leads consultations, treatment oils are prepared from fresh local herbs, and the vegetarian kitchen sources its ingredients from the island’s extraordinary seasonal produce. Forest bathing along the levadas, panoramic yoga above the ocean, and a full-board retreat structure complete the offering. For those seeking authentic Ayurvedic medicine without flying to India or Kerala, and with the added disorientation of an Atlantic island entirely unlike mainland Europe, this is a genuinely original address.
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Recover from stress, health problems, or simply enjoy some relaxing holidays
Located in a small hideaway, in the south coast of the Island, Alpino Atlântico is an adult’s only hotel in a full board rate, taking strictly a detox diet and ayurvedic complete programs. Here the day starts with a yoga session and an overwhelming sea view, without distractions or worries.. Naturally perfect.
Located in Caniço de Baixo, at Alpino Atlantic Hotel the Ayurvedic Cure Center offers traditional ayurvedic treatments. These are individual treatments, one day – tree weeks programs, conceived to fulfil each ones needs. The main objective is to promote health care using the Indian ayurvedic philosophy. Many people, especially the ones with chronic diseases, allergies, immune diseases and persistent symptoms can benefit from Ayurvedic treatments (By egg. Polyarthritis, obesity, hypertension connected to stress, insomnia).
Galo Resort presents you a new concept, a 5 Element SPA based on the holistic concept of the lifestyle brand "Ashoka Ayurveda".
In a new location, over a cliff with magnificent ocean-views, the new spa offers panoramic saunas (Bio and Finnish), steam bath, infra-red sauna, a panoramic resting room with terrace and finally a charming aromatic herbs garden.
Here you will be given the opportunity to heal and rejuvenate by removing environmental toxins from the body with our special detox treatments, energy work and individual health programs.
Find your inner peace, energize your body and soul!
Hotel Alpino Atlantico
Rua da Falésia,
9125-031 Caniço, Portugal,
Europe
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