Healing Through History

Traditional Asian healing practices have fuelled the growth of the global wellness industry as a whole. Tatler traces ancient therapies’ evolution to modern-day remedies—and reveals top destinations in the region to experience the best treatments

BY KISSA CASTAÑEDA AND COCO MARETT

Long before the term ‘wellness’ was coined or the concept of a luxury spa as we know it existed, the idea of nurturing oneself has been an integral part of many Asian cultures. The quest to achieve sound mind, body and soul is an essential aspect of Asian life—whether derived from bathing in mineral-filled onsens in Japan or slathering the skin with Ayurvedic oils customised to your dosha in India—and traditional practices are reaching an even wider audience today. “Asia is definitely the centre of wellness. It is the birthplace of healing modalities that focus on prevention such as Ayurveda, traditional Chinese medicine, and meditation. I see a very fast adoption of integrated wellness retreats from our clients in Asia,” says Dervla Louli Musgrave, founder of wellness travel company Compare…

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Tatler Hong Kong (Digital) - 1 Issue, January 2020

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