An Ancient Blueprint For Wellness At Yovan Health

Just two hours north of New York City, nestled in the heart of the Monticello among acres of picturesque lakes and woodlands, lies a wellness oasis that is built on the venerable belief that nature is the best medicine. Yovan adheres to a holistic approach, accentuating traditional Ayurvedic therapies that treat the undivided trinity of one’s personal makeup. The mind, the body and the spirit.

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Immerse yourself in a unique and restorative wellness retreat while receiving a proper education on the fundamentals and techniques of Ayurvedic medicine and the power of the still mind. Located on the same property where the movie Dirty Dancing was filmed, visitors today sashay their way from meditation sessions to massage rooms. Each private suite offers exceptional views of the Catskills pine forests with a breathtaking sight of the sunrise ascending above the glasslike Kiamesha lake. The resort’s aesthetic borrows the five elements from Ayurvedic philosophy and thoughtfully places them throughout the hotel. From a warm and welcoming contemporary fireplace in the lobby, to a two-story cylinder shaped waterfall through the spa area. Serenity is punctuated everywhere.

All guests are encouraged to participate in a customizable and extensive treatment plan which includes receiving guidance from Ayurvedic specialists and exploring naturopathy remedies such as acupuncture, immersion baths and Dead Sea mud treatments which target and offer relief to ailments such as anxiety, hormone imbalances and digestive issues amongst others. Indulge on seasonal vegetarian dishes in the dining room before melting away your tension in a therapeutic body massage. Or pour yourself a generous herbal tea on your private balcony after a sauna session - fresh from the day’s intensive yoga class. Above all, bask in gratitude for the opportunity to discover this unique pathway to mindful health.

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Discover your Dosha 

Your Dosha represents the critical energies that steer the control center of your body. Sit down one-on-one with an Ayurvedic specialist and receive a proper understanding of your natural strengths and weaknesses that can then help you determine which foods, supplements and activities to reach for or avoid to maintain a healthy balanced state.