Some weekend getaways are meant for debauchery—cheat-day foods, an “it’s 5 o’clock somewhere” attitude toward imbibing, and poolside naps. But others are about restoring mind, body, and soul. A visit to Singer Island’s Amrit Ocean Resort falls into the second category. Meaning “elixir of life” in Sanskrit, Amrit merges Eastern holistic practices with Western levels of luxury, offering guests a stay inspired by the resort’s five pillars of wellness: mindfulness, nutrition, fitness, relaxation, and sleep.
Nowhere are those pillars more prevalent than inside the four-story, 103,000-square-foot Amrit Wellness & Spa. There, a team of coaches, aestheticians, and practitioners stands ready to curate your wellness road map. Want to jump-start your fitness journey? Amrit’s Personal Wellness Support System provides coaching before, during, and after your stay when you book a three- or five-night all-inclusive wellness package. Need to zero in on mindfulness and meditation? Daily restorative classes include mat Pilates, a variety of yoga practices, and more in indoor studios or on outdoor terraces overlooking Amrit’s pristine shoreline.
Feel like you need a fresh start but don’t know where to start? By employing integrated health assessments— from the personal wellness guide focused on the five pillars, to a nutrition assessment by a registered dietitian, to the InBody evaluation measuring your balance of muscle and fat mass, to an Ayurvedic assessment that focuses on pariksha (pulse examination) and marma point evaluation—Amrit’s experts can help put you on the right path.
Between treatments, take part in the Aayush Hydrothermal Experience. Named for the Sanskrit word for “longevity,” this circuit includes a lap pool to increase heart rate, a Kneipp Hydrotherapy Walk to stimulate nerve centers, a whirlpool to relax muscles and release toxins, and a cold plunge to reduce inflammation, plus an effusion shower, a salt-inhalation chamber, a sauna, and a steam room. Use these components individually or combine them in a series of 70- to 100-minute self-guided rituals for a full-body hydrotherapy experience.
Amrit doesn’t skip the more traditional pampering either. Home to one of the few hammams in South Florida, the facility offers body treatments that blend time-honored Moroccan bathing traditions with modern technology. The Amrit Signature Body Experience (a series of exfoliating, smoothing, and hydrating steps that include a body wrap, foot and scalp treatments, and a massage) will leave you feeling brand new. For facial rejuvenation, look no further than Amrit’s MediSpa Facial for a youth-enhancing combination of oxygen infusion, radio frequency, micro-current skin tightening, and a hydra-dermabrasion aqua peel.
When it’s time to refuel, Amrit boasts a number of wellness-inspired dining concepts, including TULA (the resort’s vegetable-forward signature restaurant) and Taaza (a beachside eatery featuring fare from wood-burning ovens). Perhaps most exciting is Ayre—a so-called “mood-food gastronomy” spot developed in partnership with nutritional psychiatrist Dr. Uma Naidoo, who crafted a menu full of ingredients that have been scientifically shown to elevate mood.
No matter which of the pillars you rest upon while at Amrit, your experience is more than a stay—it’s a sanctuary. You’ll check out and return home as a new (or at least renewed) you in mind, body, and spirit.
Up Your Experience with a Retreat!
Amrit Ocean Resort recently launched a series of wellness retreats focused on their five
pillars of wellness. Led by industry experts, the three- to five-day retreats take place at the resort and include activities and excursions, personalized wellness treatments, coaching, demonstrations, and more, plus accommodations at the resort and nutrient-rich meals from the property’s signature restaurants.
All retreat guests have access to the resort’s incredible spa throughout their stay, as well as exclusive access to Amrit’s Personal Wellness Support System (PWSS), an online platform that helps guests create a customized wellness road map with support from a dedicated coach.
“Each program has been thoughtfully designed to support our guests in achieving their wellness goals while nurturing holistic well-being—mind, body, and spirit,” says Akram Alkawasmeh, executive director of wellness and spa at Amrit Ocean Resort. “These retreats are a natural extension of our philosophy, offering unmatched experiences that inspire a commitment to wellness and longevity far beyond their stay.”
The monthly wellness retreats launched in February, and the next one is happening later this month. See below for a summary of upcoming retreats. —Michelle Lee Ribeiro
Upcoming Retreats
- June 26 to June 29: Mindfulness Retreat
- July 31 to August 2: Sleep Retreat
- August 28 to September 2: Relaxation Retreat
To learn more about a specific retreat, get pricing, or reserve a spot, visit amritocean.com/wellness-retreats or call 844.692.6798.
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Text by Kristen Desmond LeFevre
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