Mumbai, 27th July 2026: As The Leela celebrates four decades of True Indian Luxury, it continues to deepen its commitment to holistic wellbeing through Aujasya by The Leela, the brand’s integrated wellness philosophy inspired by India’s timeless wisdom. Marking an important milestone in this journey, The Leela recently hosted its first immersive wellness retreat for a handpicked group of guests at The Leela Palace Udaipur, offering an experiential introduction to a philosophy that views wellness not as a collection of treatments, but as a way of life.
At the heart of the experience was Aujasya by The Leela’s Trinity of Balance – Shakti, representing Energy and Vitality; Shanti, embodying Inner Peace; and Soumya, celebrating Inner Beauty. Rather than presenting these as individual wellness pillars, the retreat invited guests to experience how they naturally converge to create a more holistic way of living, demonstrating how movement, nourishment, restoration, mindfulness and meaningful cultural connection work together to cultivate lasting wellbeing.
Bringing this philosophy to life were an exceptional collective of visiting wellness practitioners. Renowned yoga practitioners Jenil Dholakia and Yashesh Sethia guided guests through sunrise yoga, pranayama, focused meditation, Mudgars and Traatak practices, introducing ancient Indian practices that cultivate physical vitality, mental clarity, focus and mindful resilience. Complementing these sessions, Brij Allen Mahajan, Gong Master, Sound Medicine & Acoustic Resonance Specialist, led immersive sound healing journeys that encouraged profound relaxation and restoration, creating moments of deep stillness throughout the retreat.
One of the defining experiences was the 90-minute Aujasya by The Leela Signature Ritual, inspired by India’s ancient healing traditions. Using rhythmic, synchronised movements with warm herb-infused oils, the immersive ritual releases stress, stimulates circulation, restores energy and gently realigns the mind and body. Designed as the truest expression of the Aujasya by The Leela philosophy, it seamlessly embodies the Trinity of Balance by awakening Shakti, cultivating Shanti, and revealing Soumya – restoring guests to their natural rhythm through a deeply holistic wellness experience.
Mindful nourishment formed another cornerstone of the retreat through Aujasya by The Leela Sampoorna, the brand’s signature outcome-led culinary philosophy. Featuring thoughtfully curated High Protein, Anti-Inflammatory and Detox menus alongside an immersive culinary masterclass, Sampoorna demonstrated how purposeful nutrition, rooted in Indian wellness traditions and seasonal ingredients, can become a sustainable part of everyday living without compromising on flavour or indulgence.
The retreat also explored the future of wellbeing through the panel discussion, ‘Longevity – Redefining Modern Wellness,’ moderated by Anupam Dasgupta, Senior Vice President – Operations, North and Head of Wellness, The Leela, alongside Dr. Anuradha Mathad Associate Vice President Aujasya by The Leela, Dr. Ankita Jalori Nutritionist & Program Director, Aujasya by The Leela, and Siddharth Shetty, Founder CEO of. The conversation examined the growing shift from lifespan to healthspan, exploring how mindful nutrition, restorative sleep, movement and purposeful living collectively shape long-term wellness.
Commenting on the retreat, Anupam Dasgupta, Senior Vice President – Operations, North and Head of Wellness, The Leela, said, “Aujasya by The Leela reflects our belief that true luxury is measured by how deeply it enriches one’s life. Through these immersive retreats, we are creating meaningful experiences rooted in Indian wisdom that inspire guests to embrace wellbeing not in a standalone moment, but as a way of living.”
Building on the success of this inaugural retreat, Aujasya by The Leela Retreats will continue to evolve as a recurring wellness offering across the portfolio, inviting guests to experience thoughtfully curated journeys that bring together movement, nourishment, restorative therapies and India’s timeless wellness traditions. More than a retreat, each experience will offer an opportunity to reconnect with oneself while discovering a more balanced, mindful and joyful way of life.
About The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts
The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts is India’s largest institutionally owned and managed pure-play luxury hospitality brand. Backed by the Brookfield Group, The Leela’s portfolio comprises 15 award-winning hotels and resorts across India’s leading business and leisure destinations, each inspired by the brand’s philosophy of True Indian Luxury. Internationally acclaimed for its distinctive architecture, intuitive service and exceptional guest experiences, The Leela has consistently been recognised among the world’s finest hospitality brands. In the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2026, The Leela has been ranked the #2 Hotel Brand in the World, following its #1 global ranking in 2020 and 2021, and consecutive Top 3 rankings in 2023 and 2024.For four decades, The Leela has remained committed to celebrating the richness of Indian hospitality through thoughtfully curated luxury experiences that combine timeless tradition with contemporary sophistication.
