Vickum Nawagamuwage
Founder/CEO. Santani Wellness Kandy (LK)
226 cited statements (43 pain, 10 money signals). Raw harvest on record: 312 LinkedIn posts, 6 web captures.
ICP dossier / The Independent Retreat Owner-Operator
Multi-dimensional profile for the advisory ICP, assembled from the research on record. Ownership: owner, Santani's own founder's story page confirms his Founder and CEO title, and recent partnership news with Omran Group and RKP Media describes operating and marketing agreements, not a sale of the business..
- Rooms or keys
- 22
- Rate band
- USD 446 to USD 790 per room per night, depending on package
- Founded
- 2016
- Tenure (years)
- 12
- Nationality
- Sri Lankan
- Base location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Coded voice: 226 statements (43 pain, 10 money signal). Top themes: wellness_philosophy_and_integration (59), founder_journey_and_legacy (29), brand_marketing_and_industry_presence (28), guest_experience_and_client_trust (22), founder_wellbeing_and_work_life_balance (12).
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Which raises a harder question: How do you film a feeling like inner peace? That’s the challenge we were up against.
After attending few wellness events and speaking at some, I am more frustrated than enlightened, which was the purpose of these events...
No one knew what wellness was.
I still don't have the the the mechanism or the deep pockets that big media has. So the trends are still going much faster than I can adopt or I can I can uh bring forth these ideas.
and put lot of things together from different places without an
Right? In most places, the demand was there because everyone was stressed. We discussed that. So a lot of people want to capitalize on it
But don't go overboard. Everything when you go overboard, you love you go overboard. You say, "Yeah, I love everything." And then you get into trouble.
No one has a proper idea and that's how I started asking but I couldn't get a good answer for what wellness what the stress business is.
And trying to manage the stress part of it which is only the symptom.
Everyone is going behind trends.
Without understanding even what is driving stress the root cause. So no one has talked about it. That is why I'm 100% sure about that. No one has talked about that. This is an evolutional issue.
So everyone is focusing on to manage stress which is just a symptom and just follow trends which is absolute nonsense.
But then you need to do like 10 times more for the mental fitness because that's what we are using and we don't have no clue how to do that.
Today any idiot can go in front of the camera and make a video like that and put it on Instagram and you are a guru. What we are facing today is million times more than co honestly. You need to understand what's going on. You need to understand the problem first rather than focusing on trends.
I mean we unfortunately travel industry is still way way behind the digital age. They still publish brochures.
I was doing very well. I was in the US. I was doing quite well. I was not even married. Most of the stress comes.
there was really no life issues for me, but I was stressed and I couldn't understand why I was stressed and I always thought I was too chill to be stressed.
the hospital this industry hotel industry still goes behind these travel agents who produce uh
We are the worst prostitutes ever in this world
I started uh like 10 years ago we have been operating for 8 and a half years. So actually about 11 years ago when I started the journey, right? So at that point to actually convince people that this is the future that humanity is kind of uh in this uh tipping point in in a in a existential crisis. Uh people were laughing what the were you talking? That's essentially the response I got, right? Just go and do some yoga. I mean they were just doing things without understanding the problem bigger problem. So, so convincing uh people especially the investors uh was one of the key things but uh more than that it has been uphill battle for me because I have looked at it I explained it uh from a very very different point of view and I I was I was trying to not follow any of the trends and try to understand the root cause.
Wellness is not a fashion show. Please stop following trends.
it's still tough for people because we don't that that collective understanding is not there. Why it's it's so important but and and people think it will be difficult that you can't sit down for half an hour and meditate.
right now what people are trying to do is have 10% of facilities for wellness and expect 40% of income to come from wellness that just doesn't work that's simply
don't over pro promise like don't have a gym man yoga mat and say we have wellness then you are going to offend uh or mislead a guest at some point because the guests are becoming sophisticated.
you can't have 40% income from wellness. If you want to have 40% income from wellness you need to have 40% of the offering that you do your your purpose uh be for wellness.
wellness is not about just putting some equipment together and bringing in some uh practitioners uh and and calling it wellness
other than say it's just how it is. That's what global wellness institutes say. Oh, that's what said that's a trend. That's not a good answer to me. It needs to make sense.
So, so the industry itself, uh, I couldn't necessarily grab on to the trends and the things that were happening that would have could have helped me to go on a smoother journey, but I took the hard route by going into this root cause and saying that this is an evolutionary issue that we need to do these things first.
the main red flags I see is that people don't know what they are doing
we can say okay that's how it was been done for 3,000 years that doesn't mean any sense maybe it has been done for 3,000 years like we practice IA that sometime which is which has a clinical record per se for 3,000 years but that does not relate to how modern science uh and modern wellness or modern healthcare is uh understood or delivered.
because the consumer on the other end has no clue, they take whatever that is there. They're following trends rather than science or logic even.
neither party does really know what's going on or what's the right solution should be. So they are experimenting with lot of different things from industry's point of view and calling it wellness.
when you don't know what's going on, you can sell anything. You can put snake oil out there and make money because there's no understanding a proper understanding.
the industry has no clue either. And they kind of in in my uh my opinion, they are kind of capitalizing on this uh stress and mental health where the consumer or the the people human humans essentially don't know what's going on.
all the solutions even today from proper healthcare point of view giving you pills to suppress your uh symptoms stress and mental health conditions uh to getting massages and all nonsense about kyro chambers and cold plunges and different things that comes and go uh is to kind of manage the stress part which is only the symptom.
they could not even understand what the root cause of the stress and what the problem that they are solving
without understanding why the stresses went up and it became constant people created solutions because there was so much demand. It was a business opportunity rather than anything else. It was not about healthcare to be very very simple. It was about business.
today stress is kind of fullon it's it's every day
they could not give me a good answer when I asked how and why it works uh by the third why they could not give a good answer
this kind of gave me this idea that the wellness as it was called at that point or the offerings that were given were quite superficial
they worked when I was there I felt good but I come back and one week into it I was back to where I was
I couldn't actually figure out why I was stressed in the first place
consumers have no clue what's going on. What they are feeling is the symptom, the stress and the mental health which is real, which is a fact. That is the only true fact at this point. And they are feeling it. But they have no clue what's going on.
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I personally do a panchakarma detox every 6 months and over the last 8 years, all my blood markers have improved.
And then I used Google to sell. I mean our we we do direct business which is about 60% of our business. We get direct uh which is beyond gold standard in hospitality.
we can recommend you to go within your locality. Uh we can train some of these unit. So that's that's the overall whole business plan that is there how we will deliver it digitally but everything else because the recipes can be delivered to you. Even you can buy the stuff on the platform.
we are also working on a digital app coming back to deliver what I'm talking about essentially what Santani's philosophy through through a digital platform so that it becomes much much more accessible for at at a much fraction of the cost that you pay
we have about 40% repeat gets
all of that we do. But we started off with a digital strategy and that has been our success.
I'm a different person because I'm an MBA and all of that was in strategy with with big f strategy companies in New York and DC uh and moved in so because I saw that opportunity and and in my business I try to hire MBAs as well professionals in that sense who who can then articulate the wellness side better than a wellness practitioner themselves
I started looking for help and started going to uh different wellness places the so-called wellness places in uh kind of 20067 time frame
People book for the vibe, the story, the lifestyle it promises not the linens.
With the introduction of our new wellness pathways, we are offering guests a clearer way into our philosophy, making it easier for them to find the right fit according to their wellness aspirations.
What has remained constant for us is the belief that true wellbeing comes from understanding and addressing the root cause of imbalance.
Over the past decade, we have seen wellness travel evolve significantly.
With the introduction of our new wellness pathways, we are not changing our philosophy, we are simply offering guests a clearer way into it, making it easier for them to find the right fit according to their wellness aspirations.
Whether someone is beginning their journey or seeking deeper transformation, the intention is the same: to restore balance in a way that is sustainable.
The word Edenic doesn’t even cover it.
This is what we have always believed: that when the environment is right, when time is given and nature is present, restoration happens naturally. It does not need to be manufactured or performed.
This recognition reinforces our belief that stillness, nature, and time are the most intelligent forms of medicine.
Spaces during this time are limited, and we recommend you book your stay with us early to fully benefit from this experience.
DM for more information and to place your reservation.
We look forward to welcoming Jacelyn Holmes as our Master in Residence from 20 May to 15 June, 2026.
We're delighted that Santani’s Chef Damindu Kulasuriya, First Commis Chef, brought home three of those nine achievements.
Santani recently participated in the Young Chefs Grand Prix in Singapore, where we joined a collective of our peers to represent Sri Lanka's culinary expertise on the global stage.
At Santani, regenerative hospitality is not a buzzword for branding and marketing.
At Santani, wellness begins by recognizing that the mind requires care as deliberately as the body. Creating environments that reduce noise, simplify choice, and restore rhythm allows cognitive capacity to rebuild.
Stillness is not a luxury. It is how awareness returns.
By welcoming respected practitioners whose work aligns with our philosophy, we can offer guests deeper and more transformative wellness experiences.
As we celebrate ten years, the Masters in Residence programme reflects our belief that meaningful healing takes time, presence and personalised care.
At Santani, peace of mind is the ultimate luxury.
Beyond the glamour and applause of Hollywood's biggest night, we offer the counter-rhythm. Santani's 10-day restorative reset gifts guests the transition from being seen to being still; a space where body, mind, and soul are guided gently back to the center.
Our thanks to Marie Claire UK for their mention of Santani's inclusion in this year’s ‘Everyone Wins’ gift bag for Oscar nominees.
It is an invitation to transition from the intensity of the spotlight to silence of the mountains, to ground oneself in nature and discover the ultimate luxury - peace of mind.
Cosmopolitan recently featured Santani's inclusion in the 2026 ‘Everyone Wins’ gift bag for Oscar nominees.
Santani is offering our slice of paradise in the lush hills of Kandy; a ten-day restorative reset, where silence, Ayurveda wisdom and modern science unite to transform the body, mind and spirit.
At Santani, our focus has always been to help you adapt as the world moves faster each year; we give you the tools to strengthen not just physical fitness, but also mental health and spiritual awareness.
Ten years ago, Santani began with a simple but uncompromising idea: that true wellbeing requires space, time, and understanding.
Ten years on, the journey continues - refined, considered, and guided by those who dedicate their lives to the science and philosophy of wellbeing.
In the next few months, these residencies will invite guests into immersive experiences from breath and meditation to movement, sound, and integrative practices, each aligned with Santani’s belief that transformation begins with stillness.
The programme brings together respected practitioners, teachers, and thinkers whose work expands the conversation around healing, awareness, and longevity.
As Santani marks a decade of thoughtful, science-led wellbeing, Masters in Residence stands as one of our most meaningful anniversary events.
Thank you R I L Property PLC for the faith. Truly excited to be part of the next phase of growth and lead the way in Sri Lanka property development.
Your vote will help us raise awareness and support the work we quietly continue here in the hills of Sri Lanka.
So the storytelling had to match. We used a voiceover not to explain the resort, but to create the same internal shift guests feel when they arrive: - slower cadence - reduced cognitive load - softer focus - lower noise - more breath
You can’t point a camera at peace of mind. You have to understand what creates it and translate that.
Travellers aren’t choosing properties based on design, amenities, or architecture alone anymore. They’re choosing based on how a place makes them feel calm, grounded, safe, inspired, restored.
And when a brand is built around feeling.. The storytelling must be too.
Because emotion-first hospitality requires emotion-first storytelling. If a hotel’s value is how it changes your internal state, the video must change that state too.
That’s the new bar. And the brands that understand this shift are already pulling ahead.
P.S. if that is something you want to explore, send me a message :)
And this challenge reflects a much bigger shift in hospitality: Hotels are no longer competing on aesthetics. They’re competing on emotional outcomes.
And Santani sits firmly in this new category a property built around recalibration, mind-body rhythm, and deep mental reset.
Forward thinking hotels realised attention isn’t the goal. Emotional connection is.
That’s why the most progressive brands are repositioning around states of being: Santani Wellness Resort Kandy → peace of mind → sells inner quiet, not just wellness.
This is just setting the tone. I hope to make this a series of articles over the next few months.
I wanted to fast forward some ideas from the bigger work we at SANTANI are doing.
Glad to see the industry is coming together to really understand what wellness is and healing the root cause that is pioneered by SANTANI.
Sharing some thoughts on future of living. Its not about following trends but understanding the root cause of the stress pandemic we are in at the Future Hospitality Summit
And here we are today. Trailblazers.
Thank you team.
So humbled and proud.
We started as nobodies, just a random collection of people with a vision that was beyond creating just a hotel.
From handpicked ingredients grown in our own lands to the wisdom of Rasa Haya’s six tastes, every dish is crafted to restore balance, nourish deeply, and celebrate mindful dining.
We deliver transformation...we deliver peace of mind...
detox is only one part one package that we do but that's like the most important package
I mean I have no idea how AI will end up but at this point it's taking the processing overload from our brains to their hands.
we are open to take those as well and and this is at the nent stage of this whole industry.
I don't have to do it because as we just discussed we have a proper solution a proper philosophy and a proper path from physical fitness to mental fitness to spiritual fitness that we can take our guests through. uh so I don't have to even worry about the trends
you're not trying to manipulate or profit from the misery humanity is going through.
Again, it's comes through knowledge when you know what we are doing.
Everything in in a in a middle level, middle path. In Buddhism, there's something called uh you do it in moderation. You're good.
H but that doesn't mean you don't consume that when you're back to your regular life. If you enjoy that, do it.
But of course, we don't allow alcohol when you're doing the program like a detox program, stuff like that.
It's living the best life.
Again, it's it's not about running away from life.
And the whole travel industry can change along that.
So there's something more to it.
And that bit is a seed that I want to plant in them so that next time they come for a 7-day formal wellness program, they they start to understand.
Right. They just want to have a just fight or whatever. But once they come to Santani, they get a bit of what we are talking about.
So the best thing I can do is open it up to everybody.
I already told you because we don't know what wellness is.
And that's what I'm proposing and I'm kind of promoting as well.
It's about whatever the time you live, you need to be living a good life.
My my goal is to live happily
I mean this is also from my philosophy.
Uh I medical uh I actually has multiple components curative component as well. If you're sick, you have to still take care of that first. But ayura has a whole component of preventative care which is detoxic which is punch part and and that's what we so you need to do that from a from a physical health point of physical fitness point of it.
But what's more important from preventative care paradigm is that you detox your body. And that's where I punch comes in. And that's the medical component that we use.
So for the body at least we are going to the gym we are trying to live healthy. Even though it's not the ideal way of doing it.
So we have to catch up on that actually.
So we have three kind of I came up with three things. It's you need to be physically fit but it doesn't mean you it's about how fast you can run. It's not about how far you can throw a javelling. It's useless.
on on the job side, I was doing really well. I was getting paid more than I'm getting now as an entrepreneur.
I think a lot of wellness resorts don't know the answer so they push certain things and hoping one something will work
At at the beginning it was more people who were coming for kind of spot treatments.
they came they understood what they are doing and then they converted themselves into proper wellness people who are seeking to elevate their health.
we have seen a lot of honeymooners coming.
That is the most important thing at the end of the day because it's not about coming to a place and feeling good and going back not knowing what happened.
if you can take 10% in the first visit next visit you take 20%. like that you elevate and and then it becomes a lifestyle that you understand that you can practice and that's one of the key things we also appreciated from other lot of other place especially in the uh space that you experienced our food it's likein stuff fine dining food
it's all about just getting them to understand what they're doing. So that but if you don't understand, you can't take it with you.
if you understand, you take it with you.
That's that's one of the key elements of Sultan.
There are things, but uh philosophically, I don't think there's anything I would do differently. uh but at in delivery uh I there are a lot of things that we can improve uh learn from others from other practices.
We obviously started with what we know.
I kind of expanded it into being a more logical way of delivering ay but uh it doesn't mean that's the only way to do it. There's Chinese medicine, there's the medicine, there's modern science and there are so many things in modern science that works.
We can take I especially on diagnostics like we are now introducing much better diagnostics through testing and machines and stuff like that. So that even how we do ayuric treatment is even more personalized.
we are also doing those in in at Santani right now in Sri Lanka.
it also depends on the seasonalities like certain periods you have more people coming for leure when like like Christmas period they want to enjoy they want to go with family and and then there are more people who are on leure basis but then the first new year comes everyone has the resolutions
I always call myself a internet entrepreneur because I learned everything from the internet. I am not a Iic guy. I was not even in guy. I was not a hotel.
I learned everything on Google essentially.
between leisure and wellness, majority is no wellness. About 65 70% of wellness.
I wish I can do that but I can't do that. It's it's a process.
Not just SEO, it goes lot more than that. Uh profiling people, targeting people,
It's a path that you have to go through.
it's not running away from digital even though it is creating all these issues.
It's about adapting to that and and managing it in in a way that you use the best of it.
also negate the bad side effects or things that's coming out of it.
simple stuff would be just go to the gym and do things that you can do that you understand rather than trying trends
all of this came through our guests. It's someone who came to Santani, understood it, felt it and they realized, okay, this is something that no one else has. So, let me take this to my country, to my
don't follow trends not no I'm not saying don't follow trends understand critique challenge the trends and then it if it makes sense do it
the simple thing is what I mentioned about reinforcing this fact that it's okay and that essentially because when your mind is clear and in a good place it heals the body as well.
once you hit 30 35 you have to do a physical detox.
if you can't afford a place like Santani there are other places who can do it at at lower costs.
the point of understanding is very important
we are now on a global expansion like from Saudi to Morocco to Oman to India. There are some talks about Maldaves.
we create lot of little videos that talks about things that I've been talking about in a in a much more eloquent way than I do it. But yeah, it's available for a lot of people.
I think the website and Instagram would be the best places to start.
as much as I can convince people that it it makes sense it's just for anyone can understand what I'm saying and then it will spread. So hopefully yeah it will it will continue to grow.
it's it's all going in a positive direction. So hopefully uh more people will start listening to real science but I I can't at this point I can't even call it real science. It's a logical approach I would say
I'm quite happy like people like you coming and talking to me. So it means whatever I have been saying seems to work.
it essentially started with me me going into experiencing wellness because I was stressed.
I'm the founder of Santani.
Life of a founder. You have to be everywhere.
That's a founder story.
if it doesn't make common sense don't do it.
Back then, it was long days filled with investor calls, strategy sessions, and customer meetings, running on sheer determination.
Here in Sri Lanka, that bigger picture is crystal clear. Watching how local businesses operate with adaptability, simplicity, and community, it has me reflecting on what really matters for building something sustainable.
The most effective operations here are simple and focused. In tech, complexity is tempting but real adoption comes from making things easy. That’s why Klipboard will always prioritise usability.
For me, Sri Lanka has been that reset. And it’s reinforced why I built Klipboard - to give businesses clarity and control, no matter where they work.
These businesses pivot daily to keep moving forward. It reminds me of Klipboard’s early days when we had to iterate fast or risk failing.
There was no pause button, just relentless execution, sacrifice and a constant focus on building momentum for the business I founded.
Those early days shaped Klipboard | Field Service Simplified. into what it is now, but they also taught me something I didn’t realise at the time - when you’re always in the trenches, you can lose sight of the bigger picture.
I’m reflecting on how far the journey has taken me - from 16 hour days building Klipboard to succesfully selling the business and now to watching the sunrise here in Sri Lanka.
I still remember late night decks for potential venture partners, fine tuning pitches, then jumping straight into early calls with our first customers to understand their needs.
Being here with no notifications pinging, I’ve mapped out some of Klipboard’s next big moves. Ideas like these don’t happen in a crowded inbox, they happen in quiet moments.
If you’re a founder, take the pause. Create the whitespace. It’s not about disconnecting, it’s about reconnecting with the vision that started it all.
Many ask me what’s the best part about founding and managing SANTANI. It’s always the people, the guests and team and seeing them become better.
Right behind that comes the creative process where we push the boundaries of design, healthcare and hospitality.
I was just a corporate guy who was getting burnt out in the US. I was in strategic consulting.
if you want to go for full on wellness like what we do we are 70% of our income is from wellness that's that's what you do but then you offer you create the whole thing for that and communicate that
Offer what you have to offer and make that that that is part of your business plan.
we are a wellness resort and if you if you look at our breakdown of revenue 70% of revenue comes from a wellness guest who stays for like 7 8 days right so but the offering is different to that traditional hotel you were talking about who has a wellness space as I said this was purposely designed and built to deliver wellness and and a and a traditional guest is a supplement at this point for us
We have to understand the real issue and create sustainable solutions and not fads.
what you need to do is to make sure when someone comes like that someone is interested that you can articulate to that person uh that this is real this is science this is not about some gimmicky fad uh this is where the humanity is going this is where the world is going this is what the human so to me this is the biggest human opportunity at this human need at this point and when it's the biggest human need it's the biggest business opportunity as well.
I wanted to create a proper solution because everyone today is stressed and and mental health is going crazy.
that again for me to me was like a opportunity at the end of the day that no one was thinking about
the real solution is about understanding why we are stressed today the in a different way than we used to and and then creating a solution at that level so we eliminate stress in the first place.
for me stress is only the symptom. you don't stress for no reason
what I realized is that obviously stress went up uh crazy over the last 30 years
as a consultant that's where start looking for uh uh solutions
We are talking about stress and mental health, the biggest human need today.
the talent is now starting to come in because it's it's it's at the end of the day it's business it's it's money and the money when you see money money attracts money and with that talent follows
do everything possible collect data because data is gold today not it's not uh oil or anything else data today is gold and and even though we are going crazy because of data we still need to use data to really articulate how things work before and after have clinical studies is run numbers for 5 years. Uh track patients, track guests how they improve in their life for the next 5 years since coming to a place. uh then only we can really be uh I would say taken seriously otherwise it we will always be pseudocience
for a new person create it very specifically for what you're offering. It needs to match with what you're offering.
architecture is very very important. You can't necessarily just have a building and say okay I'll put a facility here and that's one of the key success factors of Santana as well. I think we are the first to incorporate architecture as a wellness element wellness driver or a mental health driver uh and created architecture and and we called it the architecture of silence where through architecture we create silence in your mind.
we focus on the mind as number one most important part from a from a today's wellness point of view
know what you're delivering who you're delivering it to why it works and it's not because oper is doing it or some other celebrity is doing it. Uh not because it's been done for 3,000 years either. Honestly, it has to make sense to some consumer today from today's point of view. If you can't articulate that, uh don't go into that business.
Uh so so and that dialogue hasn't happened that much because everyone is going with with kind of more it's relatable things gimmicky things uh and and and so so that has been I think my my main challenge and now but now people are realizing it and and more people getting into wellness more people start questioning how it works and then so so I think we are primed in that sense today uh to answer those tough questions.
we have pioneered a different approach to what wellness is
people who can't articulate what they are doing why they are doing it what is the logic of it how does it work will not survive in this industry anymore
we need as industry we need to come up with elevate the industry to essentially traditional medical practices and be be part of that
the next phase I don't think we can just go on talking nonsense and coming with trends and following trends. uh as a industry we need to now really focus and understand what the problem is and create solutions for that problem that should be grounded in modern science
When the industry grows after it comes to a kind of a tipping point, that's when the real attention comes into the industry from the regulators from the from whoever else is concerned. So I think now we are kind of getting there
it's honestly it's one of the fastest growing industries in the world right now. Not within just within tourism but as as a overall industry it's the fastest growing industry. It has gone from like few billion dollars to trillion dollars in the last 5 to seven years.
this was purposely designed and built to deliver wellness and and a and a traditional guest is a supplement at this point for us so that's one extreme of the wellness business.
we are now on the ninth year and and we have recogniz been recognized as one of the leaders in the industry now with time magazine recognizing us as one of the greatest places in the world in the first year itself. Tattler, Spark uh recognized as one of the uh top 10 wellness retreats in the world. Uh I mean you name it from Forbes to you definitely.
it was a business opportunity as well because I was able to create a better solution for this global problem that we are having the universal problem that we are having the future of essentially humanity.
we needed to have a proper solution. The world need to understand what's going on.
if you look at the statistics in the US uh the number one health concern is not cancer or diabetes or hypertension or any of those traditional diseases it's mental health and stress.
If your video doesn’t make someone feel something, they won’t remember your brand.
They book because of how a place makes them feel.
If your brand sits in the luxury, wellness, or travel space and your visuals look great but conversions are low this might be the piece you’re missing.
The result? A 60-second teaser that doesn’t just showcase the resort It embodies what it feels like to stay there.
For Santani, that meant scripting a voice that whispers rather than shouts one that respects silence, yet carries weight.
A well-crafted voiceover bridges that gap. It guides the emotion. It turns stillness into storytelling.
In our latest teaser for SANTANI Wellness Resort, we leaned into this truth:
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Santani is expanding and we are looking for a Group Accountant. Full professional qualification plus 5 years minimum experience needed. Pls DM me.
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Longevity is not a protocol but an outcome.
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Wellbeing and longevity are a human need and not a male or female need. However, we see a disproportionate number of females pursuing these and men suffering in silence. We need to change this. I personally do a panchakarma detox every 6 months and over the last 8 years, all my blood markers have improved.
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"The word Edenic doesn’t even cover it." Santani is honoured to by named as one of the 12 Best Spas in the World 2026 by Vogue. This recognition reinforces our belief that stillness, nature, and time are the most intelligent forms of medicine. This is what we have always believed: that when the environment is right, when time is given and nature is present, restoration happens naturally. It doe...
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We look forward to welcoming Jacelyn Holmes as our Master in Residence from 20 May to 15 June, 2026. A multi-award-winning performance artist and healing arts facilitator, Jacelyn brings a rare synthesis of music, movement, and embodied expression. Her work at Santani will focus on quietening mental chatter through sensory immersion, inviting the nervous system to settle and the spirit to expand...
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Congratulations to our Executive Chef, Asanka Indika Bandara, on achieving Worldchefs Certified Judge status at the recently concluded Young Chef Grand Prix at Food & Hospitality Asia (FHA) 2026 in Singapore. Chef Indika’s role at Santani reflects a career grounded in technical precision and international culinary standards. This latest recognition acknowledges his expertise in judging culinary c...
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Santani recently participated in the Young Chefs Grand Prix in Singapore, where we joined a collective of our peers to represent Sri Lanka's culinary expertise on the global stage. 26 countries and over 180 chefs from across Asia, Australia, and the USA participated in the competition and the Sri Lankan national team secured nine bronze medals. We're delighted that Santani’s Chef Damindu Kulas...
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At Santani, regenerative hospitality is not a buzzword for branding and marketing.
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The ritual of Scalp Oiling in the New Year is one rooted in Ayurveda. It is an act of cleansing and renewal for both the body and the mind, a grounding beginning for the new year ahead. Our Ayurvedic Consultant, Dr. Nadeesha Karunathilaka, reflects on how the simplest action can restore balance to the system. #Santani #KandySriLanka #ScalpOiling #HairOiling #Ayurveda
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Cognitive overload is one of the most overlooked stressors of modern life. The brain processes thousands of inputs each day - notifications, conversations, decisions, expectations - often without sufficient moments of silence in between. When mental demand exceeds the mind’s capacity to recover, clarity fades quietly. Sleep becomes lighter. Focus fragments. Emotional regulation requires more e...
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Watching the Gurukulaya documentary felt like being wrapped in something sacred, an emotional reminder of how powerful, personal, and resilient our cultural heritage is. The screening, presented by the SANTANI and @samulafestival in collaboration with @scopecinemas, beautifully captured the spirit of our traditions. One story that truly stayed with me was that of Prof. Dr. Waidyawathi Rajapaksha...
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Our thanks to Marie Claire UK for their mention of Santani's inclusion in this year’s ‘Everyone Wins’ gift bag for Oscar nominees. Beyond the glamour and applause of Hollywood's biggest night, we offer the counter-rhythm. Santani's 10-day restorative reset gifts guests the transition from being seen to being still; a space where body, mind, and soul are guided gently back to the center. Read the...
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Cosmopolitan recently featured Santani's inclusion in the 2026 ‘Everyone Wins’ gift bag for Oscar nominees. While the world watches the stage, we focus on what happens after the curtains close. Santani is offering our slice of paradise in the lush hills of Kandy; a ten-day restorative reset, where silence, Ayurveda wisdom and modern science unite to transform the body, mind and spirit. It is ...
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SANTANI, Where the Hollywood elite seek wellness and Ayurveda. #Oscar #hollywood #wellness #Ayurveda #longevity
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Ten Years of Transformation ~ Ten years ago, Santani began with a simple but uncompromising idea: that true wellbeing requires space, time, and understanding. At Santani, our focus has always been to help you adapt as the world moves faster each year; we give you the tools to strengthen not just physical fitness, but also mental health and spiritual awareness. As Santani marks a decade of thought...
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Breathing out is often overlooked, yet it plays a central role in how the body regulates itself. Physiologically, exhalation removes carbon dioxide, allowing oxygen to be absorbed efficiently. It’s a natural way of detoxing waste from the body. Neurologically, a longer, slower exhale stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system, signalling safety, reducing heart rate, and easing muscle tension....
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Thank you R I L Property PLC for the faith. Truly excited to be part of the next phase of growth and lead the way in Sri Lanka property development.
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Santani has been shortlisted as a finalist in National Geographic Travel’s Best of the World – Readers’ Choice Awards 2026. If our philosophy of stillness, care, and harmony has resonated with you, we invite you to cast your vote by tagging @santani_wellness in the comments of the below post: https://lnkd.in/ghpDUenH Your vote will help us raise awareness and support the work we quietly continue...
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We spend our lives chasing wellness. But what if wellness was always about unlearning? In this deep conversation with @vickkagram , CEO & Founder at @santani_wellness , we explore how ancient wisdom holds the answers to modern burnout, and why true well-being isn’t a trend, a routine, or a quick fix — it’s a way of living. Save this for when life feels loud. 🌿Santani Wellness Resort Kandy Vickum...
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Year end reflections and a note I wrote to the team SANTANI. Thought it's worth sharing.
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I couldn’t have said it better 🙏❤️ https://lnkd.in/gtZHug_N
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It was a pleasure to meet with an exceptional entrepreneur today. He transitioned from a demanding career to dedicate himself to exclusive wellness. Vickum Nawagamuwage, with a strong emphasis on integrating with nature, has established a sanctuary for holistic well-being. SANTANI, nestled in the central mountains of #srilanka, offers an immersive experience for all your senses. Mikael Jonson
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A couple of weeks ago, I had the honor of attending the special screening of “Gurukulaya”, a powerful documentary by the SANTANI Foundation, held in connection with Samula — Sri Lanka’s heritage dance festival. Gurukulaya is a moving visual tribute to our Gurukula masters, the custodians of rhythm, memory, and the timeless legacy of Kandyan dance. The film beautifully celebrates the lives and con...
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And Santani is part of a cover story in a major magazine again. 🙏🙏🙏
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Glad to share few thoughts on wellness and it’s relevance in creating a preventative care paradigm.
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Honoured to Be Part of the Samula Heritage Festival I had the privilege of working at the Samula Heritage Festival, one of the greatest sustainability-driven initiatives I have ever been part of. This festival is more than an event it’s a living celebration of Sri Lanka’s cultural roots and a powerful reminder of why preserving our heritage matters today more than ever. What inspired me most was...
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Forward thinking hotels realised attention isn’t the goal. Emotional connection is. And when a brand is built around feeling.. The storytelling must be too. Which raises a harder question: How do you film a feeling like inner peace? That’s the challenge we were up against. You can’t point a camera at peace of mind. You have to understand what creates it and translate that. And this challen...
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Following on my article from yesterday, here is a fact based analysis of the problem that gyms or modern healthcare could not solve. The basis why the need for wellness came about. Gloria Caulfield Lindsay Madden-Nadeau Filippo Lodi Global Wellness Institute Global Wellness Summit Destination Deluxe Future Hospitality Summit Vivienne Tang Pascal Languillon The Lifestyle Agency Divia Thani Claudia...
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After attending few wellness events and speaking at some, I am more frustrated than enlightened, which was the purpose of these events...I wanted to fast forward some ideas from the bigger work we at SANTANI are doing. This is just setting the tone. I hope to make this a series of articles over the next few months. Gloria Caulfield Lindsay Madden-Nadeau Filippo Lodi Global Wellness Institute Glob...
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This festive season, give yourself the gift of stillness. Far from the rush of celebration, Santani offers space to pause, to listen, and to reconnect with what truly matters. Here, time slows. The mind softens. The body remembers what peace feels like. Watch the sun rise over silent hills. Feel your breath deepen with each passing moment. And as the new year dawns, step forward lighter, calmer,...
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Glad to see the industry is coming together to really understand what wellness is and healing the root cause that is pioneered by SANTANI.
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Sharing some thoughts on future of living. Its not about following trends but understanding the root cause of the stress pandemic we are in at the Future Hospitality Summit
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Dive into how health, sustainability, and luxurious relaxation are merging in the latest hospitality developments. Industry leaders like Filippo Lodi from UNS, Angelo Goggioli from Technogym, Lindsay Madden-Nadeau from Red Sea Global, Vickum Nawagamuwage from Santani Wellness Resorts, and Shafi Syed from Equinox Hotels will be speaking on this panel in only a couple of days now. Join us for thi...
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What a team at SANTANI. We started as nobodies, just a random collection of people with a vision that was beyond creating just a hotel. No one knew what wellness was. And here we are today. Trailblazers. So humbled and proud. Thank you team.
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Humbled and Proud. What a moment for Santani and Sri Lanka.
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🎬 Freshly back from my stay at SANTANI in Sri Lanka, I couldn’t resist making a short film about this stunning retreat. After winning at the Destination Deluxe Awards just recently, who knows… maybe the Oscars are next? 😉 A heartfelt thank you to Vickum Nawagamuwage for creating such a beautiful sanctuary, and to Krishan Fernando for making the experience even more joyful.
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4 hotels that marked me and yet they are the most contrasting hotels I'be experienced. What I’ve learned is that depending on how you travel and who you travel with, your expectations as a guest shift completely. Here are 4 stays that couldn’t be further apart, yet each left a lasting mark: 1. Atlantis Resorts, The Royal – Dubai - Flashy, abundant, every detail thought out. - Pure nouve...
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We need your help please.
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Leaving Santani, carrying more than memories 🌿 As I pack to leave the incredible Santani Wellness Resort and head toward the beautiful Kirana Villa, I’ve been reflecting on what this stay has taught me. When I arrived, I was completely stressed. Two major events in my life had thrown me off kilter/knocked me for six. Now, I’ll return home stronger, clearer, and more able to cope with these chal...
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From handpicked ingredients grown in our own lands to the wisdom of Rasa Haya’s six tastes, every dish is crafted to restore balance, nourish deeply, and celebrate mindful dining. #Santani #SantaniWellness #HealTheRootCause #RasaHaya #MindfulEating #WellnessOnAPlate #FarmToTable #SriLanka #Kandy
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Look forward to sharing my thoughts at this sold out event.
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I couldn't have said this better. We deliver transformation...we deliver peace of mind...
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Santani Villas offer secluded luxury amid nature, with private pools, spacious living areas, and kitchens. Sunlit interiors, serene surroundings, and birdsong create the ultimate sanctuary for connection, calm, and peace of mind. #Santani #SantaniWellness #HealTheRootCause #ArchitectureOfSilence #Stillness #MindfulArchitecture #BuiltForCalm #MountainViewVillas #SriLanka #Kandy
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In just 25 years, the amount of data our brains have to process has exploded by more than 1,800%. But our brains haven’t evolved one iota. Evolution takes generations. In the meantime, we have to adapt our behavior to cope. https://lnkd.in/gyfcJaSi
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Santani’s 'Architecture of Silence' embraces minimalist design to quiet the mind and restore balance. With open layouts, floor-to-ceiling windows, and seamless indoor-outdoor flow, every space guides you toward nature, calm, and clarity—eliminating distractions and creating an environment where the body and mind naturally slow down and rejuvenate. #santani #santaniwellness #healtherootcause #SriLa...
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Named for the Sanskrit word meaning 'in harmony with,' Santani embodies the philosophy that sustainable wellbeing begins with balance. Through minimalist design, immersive nature, and holistic wellness, it guides guests to adapt, restore harmony, and evolve physically, mentally, and spiritually amid modern life’s relentless pace. #santani #santaniwellness #HealTheRootCause #SriLanka #Kandy #Dumbar...
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I came close to burning out… again. This wellness retreat changed everything. I came across Santani Wellness in Sri Lanka when I needed it most if I’m really honest! And getting to sit down with the founder Vickum Nawagamuwage, after experiencing it first-hand was a truly special moment. 🌿 As someone who has experienced severe burnout 5 years ago, and came close again pretty recently I do...
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Wide ranging chat from wellness to evolution to tourism and potential of Sri Lanka with Jason Rajasinghe. https://lnkd.in/gjthtsUE
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In a world moving faster than ever, Santani offers a sanctuary where time slows and balance is restored. Rooted in the belief that true wellness lies in harmony, our 120-acre retreat blends ancient Ayurvedic wisdom, contemporary wellness practices, and sustainable living amidst Sri Lanka’s breathtaking mountains. From personalized wellness journeys and transformative therapies to the philosophy o...
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I’m reflecting on how far the journey has taken me - from 16 hour days building Klipboard to succesfully selling the business and now to watching the sunrise here in Sri Lanka. It feels a world away from where I started with Klipboard. Back then, it was long days filled with investor calls, strategy sessions, and customer meetings, running on sheer determination. I still remember late night decks...
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Wellness is not a destination, but a journey—one that unfolds gently, layer by layer. Hidden amidst the lush hills, our three-tier spa is a sanctuary where time slows and the self awakens. Each level invites you deeper—detox to release the burdens of yesterday, rejuvenation to embrace the energy of today, and relaxation to surrender into the stillness of tomorrow. This Wellness Month, let the mo...
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Many ask me what’s the best part about founding and managing SANTANI. It’s always the people, the guests and team and seeing them become better. Right behind that comes the creative process where we push the boundaries of design, healthcare and hospitality. Here are some design conceptualizations…imaginary project 🙏
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“We are the worst prostitutes ever in this world” Watch the full podcast with Vickum Nawagamuwage here 👉 https://lnkd.in/drjwgWpy ~ Hosted by Jason Rajasinghe 🎙️ ~ Filmed at IFILM SRI LANKA studios 🎬
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Thank you Sonal Uberoi 🧘🏽♀️
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Wellness is not a fashion show. Please stop following trends. We are talking about stress and mental health, the biggest human need today. We have to understand the real issue and create sustainable solutions and not fads.
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Thank you Angelo Perera (AP)
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If your video doesn’t make someone feel something, they won’t remember your brand. Here’s why: People book for the vibe, the story, the lifestyle it promises not the linens. They book because of how a place makes them feel. That’s where voiceover comes in. In our latest teaser for SANTANI Wellness Resort, we leaned into this truth: → Peace isnt only a shot of a yoga deck. → Serenity isn’t just...
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Having some fun while discussing serious topics... https://lnkd.in/grSyGMYD
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This is why I wake up everyday. It's not about making $$$ but making positive changes in everyone we come in to contact. Even a simple kind smile is whats needed. But I am glad, SANTANI is purpose built to change people for the better.
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Premiering - A different take on what wellness means.
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Thank you. Understanding what is stress is the only way for a sustainable solution and not follow trends.
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The root cause of stress you haven't heard of... Stress and mental health are the biggest health concern in the world. However, stress is only a symptom but all the solutions out there are focusing on managing or suppressing it rather than understanding the cause of stress and creating solutions at the root cause. Sharing my thoughts and what we practice at SANTANI at TEDx. The full video of th...
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The hardest person to lead is often… yourself. That truth came up in a recent conversation with a senior leader and it stuck with me. Because no matter how many people you lead or how complex the challenges... it all begins with you. And yet, how often do we give ourselves the same time, attention, and reflection we offer others? Self-leadership isn’t about self-criticism, it’s about self-curi...
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That's a perfect recap of TEDx Colombo.
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Vickum Nawagamuwage introduced a thought-provoking perspective on stress. He traced its roots back to sorrow and offered a simple yet profound idea—learning to say, “It’s okay, this is life.” He shed light on how we often overlook mental health, and why it’s time we take it seriously. His talk was a much-needed wake-up call, encouraging us to better understand and care for our own emotional well-b...
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Explored the relationship between the stress and mental health pandemic we are in and evolution at the TEDxColombo. Stress is only a symptom and trying to manage or suppress it is not the correct solution. Todays chronic stress is universal and not situational either. This is because, the cognitive demands on us are more than our cognitive capabilities. We just have not evolved to the modern de...
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Thank You, TEDxColombo 2025! What an incredible day of bold voices, fearless ideas, and MADness that truly made a difference. Standing alongside this inspiring community — speakers, organizers, volunteers, and dreamers. It was a humbling experience. Every moment was a reminder of the power of creativity, courage, and collective purpose. Grateful to be part of a platform that dares to reimagine ...
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I went on a solo date with my growth. No dinner... No beach...Just me and a room full of madness- "the kind that cracks you open in the best way". 🌟Here are 7 mindset shifts from TEDxColombo 2025 that I can’t forget. From wildcats in Colombo to meditation on a racetrack ... I hope it stirs something in you too!! #mindsetshifts #TEDxColombo #growthnotes #leadershipjourney #TEDxreflections #solo...
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They say the future belongs to the bold. But TEDxColombo showed me something else... It’s not loud voices that shape the future, it’s clear minds, brave storytellers, and those who protect what matters. Here are a few standout insights that stayed with me: Sanjiva Weerawarana urged us to evolve: From renting skills to owning solutions. From surface-level noise to deep expertise. From compla...
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Thank you for everyone involved.
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Attending TEDxColombo yesterday left me genuinely moved. Each speaker brought something unique — not just ideas, but lived experiences, challenges, and raw honesty. 🎬 Jason Rajasinghe spoke about the power of visualization. His story—from a Sri Lankan YouTuber to a filmmaker with a global audience—was a reminder that imagination can shape reality. The way he tied it back to Arthur C. Clarke and ...
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Whats evolution got to do with stress and mental health.....
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Heal the Root Cause.
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Can't be more proud of this team.
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Santani Wellness has been nominated for the prestigious GlobalSpa Awards in two categories: 🏆 Favourite Eco Spa – Global 🏆 Favourite Spa Resort – Global Vote Now! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ey9q_6BA
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Discussing the Santani philosophy of healing the root cause in addressing the stress and mental health pandemic and the relevance of wellness tourism in Middle East.
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Thats what experience gives you....break the status quo, think outside the box, innovate...then you live...not just work.
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However, what sets Santani apart is it’s philosophy that was carefully developed by Vickum over a decade. He believes that the world of healthcare and wellness is focused on managing the symptoms rather than healing the root causes. “You don’t get stressed for no reason” he says. Stress and mental health issues are just symptoms. No one took a step back to understand why these symptoms skyrocketed...
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Sportsman feel pressure and stress like no other. At the highest level it's all about the mind. Top athletes are the ones who are perfect at managing stress. Sanath Jayasuriya, the World Cup MVP of 1996 and present national coach of Sri Lanka is one of them. Sanath chose SANTANI to help him manage his stress.
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join a team that has redefined hotel branding and marketing...
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Is the future of health a partnership? AI and health tools are providing us with unprecedented control over our well-being but they also require us to take responsibility. The era of passively waiting for a doctor’s instructions is fading We are entering an age when individuals engage, learn, and actively manage their health. It empowers us to take charge of our health before issues arise. In thi...
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DONT LET LIFE KILL THE DREAMS YOU DREAM. A year like never before. Got up close and personal with Gorillas in Rwanda and saw the big five in Masai Mara. True bucket list items. Two completely new destinations. Went to the top of Mount Hood with my daughter. Another amazing adventure. Inked agreements for global expansion of Santani. Expanded Santani footprint locally too. Just saw a friend’s ...
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Regenerative travel done right. Its not lip service or greenwashing at SANTANI. It’s amazing to see the transformation of our whole eco system over the last 8 years, while creating a world class product and uplifting a whole community. #santani #sustainability #regenerativetravel
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"What makes the Highlands retreat (Santani Wellness Kandy) so compelling is its thoughtful design—a communal hub at the property’s heart, surrounded by private sanctuaries that blend seamlessly with their environment." Featured by Tomu, Inc. Read More: https://lnkd.in/e2i_S8VA?
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Always good to hear that Santani and I are creating positive change in this world 🥰
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The Slow Table’s 2025 theme, ‘SLOW LIFE,’ was the perfect platform to highlight the importance of slow living, with Vickum Nawagamuwage, CEO of Santani Wellness Resorts sharing valuable insights. Proud to see Santani leading the way in promoting wellbeing and mindful living. Congratulations to Anoothi Vishal for her new initiative! #Santani #Wellness #Leadership #SlowLiving #MindfulBusiness #Vick...
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When you feel like a Father rather than a boss or a leader... When the rest had 10 to 20 Chefs competing, just 4 junior chefs from SANTANI swept the boards winning most of the Gold awards and making Santani the Best Culinary Institution in Sri Lanka. Damidu Kulasooriya at just 22, was adjudged the Best Chef in the competition. Chef Chamila got the second highest number of Gold medals. Sisira Ath...
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Wellness like never before. Thank you Kate Bailey
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A love note to the ones who are mindful, balanced & grounded: In a world everyone puts on a facade, jumps from trend to trend and from thing to thing, you are the very embodiment of Human Sustainability. You might not make a lot of noise, but you are heard. You might not put on a show, but no one's presence is missed more. You take care of the people around you, giving them an unshakeable foundat...
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Thank you Tanya Chaitanya for featuring Santani on HerCircle, showcasing our dedication to redefining wellness and sustainability in travel. Vickum Nawagamuwage, Founder & CEO, Santani Wellness Resorts explains in his interview how we integrate luxurious experiences with eco-friendly practices, ensuring our guests enjoy both rejuvenation and respect for the environment. This recognition reinforces...
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As many of you who follow me on Instagram already know, this summer I went to Sri Lanka with No Limit Ideas with the aim of gaining a deep understanding of its hospitality and tourism industry and curating a guide of unique hotels and accommodations across the different regions of this magical island. One of the places I had the privilege to stay at was SANTANI It was a transformative experience...
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In the remote hills/jungles of Sri Lanka you can find the best hotel and best restaurant in Sri Lanka. #besthotel #worlds50best #michelinstar
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Sri Lanka is such a beautiful country that is easy on the pocket, safe, warm and has plenty to do as a traveller, which will make this an experience of a lifetime. Read our latest blog to find out top 10 reasons why Sri Lanka is the ideal destination for the upcoming winter vacation. Read the blog on: https://lnkd.in/gKnp2hAf #winter #wintervacation #bestresort #besthotel #srilanka #travel #sri...
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Fine dining Detox. Another first....lost 2 kg in 7 days as well. Detoxing does not have to be bland food and a struggle anymore... Traditional Sri Lankan veggie meals to our take on garlic curry combined with grilled fish to finger millet porridge to "diya bath" (rice and coconut milk broth) to finally giving a boost to the biome with curd after the purgation, these are some of the amazing detox ...
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2023-09-27129 chars
Just processed Salaries and so happy to note that the Service Charge for each team member was Rs. 80K 🤗 🙏 . This is off season.
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In the remote mountains of Sri Lanka, the kind of hotel that entire trips are built around. Santani Wellness Resort, where clarity is the mission, and “nothing” is the decoration du jour. https://lnkd.in/giCRujGJ
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Human sustainability, our core philosophy at SANTANI is not only about helping our guests adapt to the fast changing world. It’s about helping the whole world navigate this period of rapid change. We start with our communities and we believe education is the surest way to elevate human condition. Among multiple activities we do with the schools and kids around us, we took the primary school kids ...
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The first hotel in the world where its designed to create peace of mind. #santani #santaniwellness #architecture #architectureofsilence #peace #peaceofmind #wellnesstravel #wellbeing #ayurveda #worlds50best #TIME100
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2023-08-27494 chars
Glad to put Sri Lanka on the world map again and talk about #mentalhealth and #stress. For us at Santani these are just symptoms. While we used to have specific root causes in the past for stress and mental health, today these are universal issues and there has to be a universal root cause. We focus on that. The universal root cause of stress and mental health. #humansustainability depends on th...
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2023-08-13142 chars
A soft introduction of two new properties in the Santani portfolio. #santaniwellness #santani #besthotel #wellnesstravel #wellness #holidays
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It has been an amazing start to the financial year and a record breaking day on 31st July. $21K revenue just on brand.com for the 20 rooms we have. Thats a RevPar capture of over $1000. Actual RevPar including offline sales if over $1750 on the day. We are significantly at over capacity and need for additional rooms are beyond any doubt. All expansion plans that were held back over the last 4 year...
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2023-07-19122 chars
We're #hiring a new Reservations Executive in Colombo, Western Province. Apply today or share this post with your network.
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2023-06-29751 chars
Absolute nonsense in every sense. Groping in the dark with no strategy by everyone involved. Agree with SLITO that no one should be messing with pricing. Pricing is a market force and no one can create a high end market but just increasing the price. However, we have high end products and plenty of it to be promoted. SLITO is not doing that effectively and doing the same old cheap bus tours. As a ...
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2023-06-20896 chars
Sri Lanka tourism revival continues. Its heartening and exciting to see how the so called "off season" is performing with many a full house throughout May, June, July. These are not even buyouts, which is even more encouraging for the future. Anyone thinking Sri Lanka is unsafe, think twice. The unparalleled tourism offering is shining bright. We anticipate, exponential growth in the industry ove...
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2023-06-16288 chars
The most peaceful hotel in the world... Proud to put Sri Lanka on the map again. #besthotel #srilankatourism #srilanka #santaniwellness #santani #peaceofmind #peace #luxuryhospitality #luxury #wellbeing #wellnesstravel #ayurveda #mentalhealth #stressmanagement https://lnkd.in/gWbDqMzd
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2023-06-16122 chars
We're #hiring a new Reservations Executive in Colombo, Western Province. Apply today or share this post with your network.
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2023-06-09324 chars
Stress is a symptom. Current solutions focus on the symptom, like any western medical practice. We need to treat the root causes. What is the root cause of stress? and a bit about sleep, detox, etc... #stress #mentalhealth #humansustainability #sustainability #preventionisbetterthancure #ayurveda #detox #sleep #slowtravel
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2023-06-09571 chars
Beauty in subtlety. We are so happy that our website and website development partner Atrivo has been recognised as one of the best designed sites. Santani's commitment to uplift the underdogs or support the up and coming businesses continue. From our architects to photographers to website designers, etc, we worked with small unknown players. But we always saw potential and we are so proud that w...
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2023-05-30685 chars
We agree 200%. We are nothing without our team. Hospitality is not about beautiful building, great amenities, or activities but a human interaction where strangers meet and make connections, are taken care of.... ...and if your team is not taken care of, you can't expect them to take care of your guests. So glad we still have most of our original team after 7 years ago....We were a bunch of under...
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2023-05-2990 chars
Ayurveda has never been so pampering....and its about Choice and not regimented protocols.
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2023-05-1348 chars
The Santani difference on the shores of Bentota.
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2023-05-03157 chars
Few of the new dishes at Santani. Especially for the summer. Fresh, Healthy and Michelin. #santani #michelin #finedining #healthyeating #foodporn #bestfood
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2023-04-27137 chars
So glad to host this team at #santani. Thanks for showcasing the Knuckles World Heritage mountains HER Planet Earth Christine Amour-Levar
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2023-04-261,025 chars
Over the last 30 - 35 years, there's been an explosion of wellness solutions. From wellness resorts to life coaches to this burnout retreats. These have become mostly fads with changing of names and opportunistic attempts to make money. Has anyone thought what happened around 35 years ago for wellness retreats to come up in the first place? Why life coaches has become a trend just in about 5 to ...
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2023-04-24484 chars
Something close to what we are working on at Santani. The root causes of stress and mental health pandemic.. "The basic idea is that social media is resurrecting “our innate form of government,” which is raw social power. Social media is able to do this because it facilitates the transmission of gossip like no other technology has before, enabling virtually anyone to gossip about anyone else. Thi...
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2023-04-13169 chars
70% occupancy in April with full houses (not buyouts) in the off season. Reflections on a difficult year and thoughts on the future of tourism. #future #tourism #santani
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linkedin_postlinkedin · 2023-03-1749 chars
I’m #hiring. Know anyone who might be interested?
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2023-03-03113 chars
When our guests cancel their plans for the rest of Sri Lanka and stay put at SANTANI... Sorry, rest of Sri Lanka.
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linkedin_postlinkedin · 2023-01-19100 chars
Cant say in public what gets the creative mind going...:) #creative #leadership #wellness #havingfun
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2023-01-1476 chars
Take care of yourself so that you can take care of the rest of the world....
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2023-01-0583 chars
Wellness tourism is a low hanging fruit to revive and reposition Sri Lanka tourism.
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2023-01-02550 chars
After an intensive year filled with nothing but searching and discussing about sustainable & sustainability, I couldn’t ask for more perfect year ending as this in one of the best sustainable places in the world with luxurious wellness & pure nature. From this 360 degrees of magnificent view in SANTANI Resort and Spa In Sri Lanka I wish you all a Productive & a Happy New Year 🎊 Thank you Vickum...
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2022-12-21100 chars
Some snippets from a great sharing of ideas with two industry leaders. Hiran Cooray Malik J Fernando
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2022-12-13422 chars
Positioning Sri Lanka in the global market for travel Vickum Nawagamuwage, the founder of SANTANI Wellness Resort and Spa was a business consultant before he became a hotelier. Here he discusses the need for a strategic plan and how wellness can figure in one. Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom Sri Lanka partners with Echelon for the Rocketship Experience 2022. #business #experience #well...
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2022-11-09426 chars
Miracles do happen but this is no miracle. This is the science of Ayurveda. Results that matters. "The holistic treatment at Santani, which includes not only the body but also the mind and soul, has achieved what my top-class doctors here in Germany had not been able to do for two years!" #healthcare #healing #arthritispainrelief #arthritis #shoulderpain #rotatorcuff #ayurveda #holistichealth ...
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2022-10-10352 chars
I’ve visited dozens of recovering destinations in order to report on their suitability for tourism — including Myanmar, Kenya, Zimbabwe, Lebanon, Syria, Egypt and the hurricane-devastated Caribbean — but never have I encountered such a tropical storm in a teacup, such a triumph of panic over reason, as in Sri Lanka in 2022. https://lnkd.in/gvJT9HpJ
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2022-09-2543 chars
One of 100 GREATEST PLACES IN THE WORLD....
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2022-08-24125 chars
Another endorsement that Sri Lanka is safe to travel. Thank you Switzerland. #thankyou #travel #Srilankaissafe #visitsrilanka
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2022-08-19365 chars
Sri Lanka is safe to travel to, with zero protests since early July, and with the introduction of a QR code system, fuel availability and accessibility has greatly improved and the queues are no more. #srilanka #srilankatravel #srilankatourism #srilankacrisis#travel #travelindustry #traveling #visitsrilanka #lovesrilanka #srilankaissafe https://lnkd.in/gTkKPcCk
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2022-07-23347 chars
"But Sri Lanka might be unique in one thing: The rage at the failure and corruption of a ruling elite has been matched by generosity and ingenuity to prevent complete collapse and anarchy" ...and now we need all the help we can. #visitsrilanka Tourism is the easiest and fastest way to help. There are no more protests and we are safe to visit.
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2022-07-14123 chars
Great opportunity to be part of a globally recognised team. Looking for out of the box thinkers. https://lnkd.in/g_BfAW7G
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2022-07-0752 chars
Few thoughts on tourism. https://lnkd.in/dMtg29gf
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2022-06-13136 chars
The real truth. I would add one more, Loans that funded vanity assets and projects that do not provided a return to service these loans.
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2022-06-02136 chars
Data takes away the biases of emotions and opinions. Its time #tourism takes note of these as well. You will always have better results.
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2022-05-25157 chars
Santani is expanding and we are looking to hire multiple Spa therapists. Please DM me if you know anyone or interested. International therapists are welcome.
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linkedin_postlinkedin · 2022-04-111,239 chars
Theres no bigger rejection or hurt than when your sons and daughters reject you. Mr. President, we feel your pain. But you don't go kill your sons and daughters or burn down your house. Its time you listen to them and save the whole country. You have nothing to lose. Rajapaksas have nothing to lose, SLPP has nothing to lose...but you have a chance to change this country forever. When you have ...
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2022-03-31132 chars
Changing lives for the better... That's the epitome of travel and hospitality... #wellness #changeforgood #santani #srilankatourism
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linkedin_postlinkedin · 2022-02-19274 chars
Was your last holiday life changing ? Created a positive mark in your life "forever"? If not, head to Santani :) Thank you Team Santani. #team #thankyou #travel #lifechanging #travelforgood #wellnesstravel #besthotels #mentalhealthandwellbeing #mentalhealth #stressfree
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2022-02-18301 chars
A sauna with a view. Going with our architectural concepts, even the sauna has an outside view with a full glass wall. This focus on the outside clears your mind while the sweating is cleaning the body. #santani #santaniwellness #spa #wellness #wellnesstravel #detox #healing #srilanka #ayurvedalife
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2022-02-10434 chars
Many think that wellness is about some pampering and lots of fad with hyped up terminology. NOT at Santani. So glad we were able to help a guest with DE-ADDICTION and what's even more heartening is this guest had the courage to come out in public about it after the stay at Santani. We solve real issues. Thank you team Santani. #teamsantani #thankyou #wellness #deaddiction #realheroes #healing ...
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2022-01-25145 chars
Thank you so much for the kind words and staying with us. Too bad I could not meet you. Next time. I'll be in Dubai Feb 11 to 14 as well. Cheers,
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2021-12-23129 chars
Another first for Santani and Sri Lanka !!! #bestintheworld #santani #santaniwellness #srilankatourism https://lnkd.in/gMHvgduv
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2021-12-2170 chars
Some insights...insights are never ending but we need real action now.
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2021-12-09569 chars
Unsolicited customer feedback is the best. We posted this pic on Instagram to thank all who supported us during the past 18 months as we are now finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. It was so heartening to see the comments where all of them were former guests. All of them are top leaders in their field and has travelled extensively. To hear such feedback from them is priceless. B...
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2021-12-02171 chars
Santani is growing. Please DM me if anyone is interested or know of anyone that may be interested. #hiringnow #santani #santaniwellness #chefdepartie #souschef #demichef
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2021-11-29227 chars
Santani Resort and Spa is looking for an experienced Ayurvedic Physician who has deep understanding of Panchakarma treatments and resort experience. Please DM me if anyone is interested or know of anyone that may be a good fit.
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2021-11-1622 chars
Yes its magnificent :)
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2021-11-15555 chars
As marketers, brand builders, we all have our own narratives. However, at the end of the day all what matters is what the customers say and in our case, the guests... Santani was always about creating a feeling and not about the so called experiences. From "life changer" to "gateway to heaven" and now just the place they "felt home", we are so glad we push the boundaries of feeling. Its more than...
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2021-11-12122 chars
Now here is some great news for Sri Lanka and its IT industry...not the pennies thrown at startups by so called angles....
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2021-11-03531 chars
Did you know that the spa at Santani is the only spa in Sri Lanka with full hydrotherapy facilities? The thermal salt bath, steam room, and the sauna all have views of the nature outside. A key factor why the spa won the main Geoffrey Bawa award for architectural excellence. In these stressful days, there is nothing better than a soak in the thermal salt bath while enjoying the nature outside. ...
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2021-10-26655 chars
Travel should not be about sightseeing or the much talked about experiences that are increasingly gimmicky. IT SHOULD BE LIFE CHANGING... In post pandemic travel it is even more important to travel purposefully and give some self care we all need. We are so happy that we were able to create such positive change in our guests lives. These feedback from our recent guests such as Gateway to Heave...
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2021-10-10264 chars
Sri Lanka makes headlines again as a must visit country. No 5 in the Top countries in the world. Whats more, its one of the safest with almost 100% of the adult population already vaccinated. #visitsrilanka #safehaven #bestplacestovisit https://lnkd.in/dpthRCJ9
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2021-10-07342 chars
Trauma should not be permanent. It's time to heal. Join Sandro Mota, a top 5 Mr. Universe and a celebrity healer at Santani from October 22. He will also do a free 90 min Trauma release session on the 23rd for all in-house guests. #trauma #traumarecovery #Santani #healthylife #wellnesswednesday #recovery #stressrelief #srilanka #retreat
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2021-09-20503 chars
Our first really significant accolade. The first Sri Lankan entity to make a Forbes listing. One of the 25 most unusual hotels in the world. Four years on and many more accolades, the legacy continues. Thank you all. Introduction to the article is the essence of Santani. Its about feelings and memories and not about amenities... #gastronomy #hotelsandmotels #tourism #travel #forbes #forbestra...
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2021-09-15499 chars
Sandra and Fredrick are back. This is their first post pandemic travel and they chose to come back to Santani. We are so thankful for our repeat guests who keep coming back to enjoy the safe heaven that is Santani. According to Sandra, it was an easy choice from all the places they have been to. Thank you. It was an easy and perfect getaway for them from UAE. #travel #vacation #tourism #holid...
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2021-09-10483 chars
Fine dining or healthy dining? How about both? Thats what the Santani "rasa haya" or six tastes concept delivers. Probably the only resort in the world that combines healthy and fine. Living healthy and well should not be a boring affair. Come, get healthy with us and enjoy the finer things in life. #wellness #health #healthyeating #nutrition #fitness #healthylifestyle #weightloss #healthyl...
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2021-09-07474 chars
Cloud Bathing !!! You can see the whole valley engulfed in low clouds and the main pavilion of Santani above the clouds. You wake up above the clouds and bath in the coulds as they rise with the morning sun. No better way to wake up and forget the worries of the world. #sustainability #nature #santani #clouds #cloudbathing #besthotels #wellnesstravel #wellnesslifestyle #wellnessjourney #healing...
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2021-09-02238 chars
Would love to hear your thoughts on why chronic diseases are increasing when main contributors as defined by CDC have improved during the same period. #mentalhealth #health #wellness #chronicillness #healthcare #digitalhealth #wellbeing
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2021-08-28195 chars
Saturday morning spent usefully in a lockdown !!! Hope these repeated thoughts will finally get to the right people. #leadership #motivation #travelandtourism #srilankatourism #srilankatravel #
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2021-08-22422 chars
Heartening to hear our guest feedback and especially from repeating guests that we have maintained the world leading standards of Santani over one of the biggest challenges the industry has seen. We just don't know any other way!!! Quality will never be compromised. Well done team Santani. #teamwork #leadership #santani #tourism #santaniwellness #quality #besthotels #wellnesstravel #visitsri...
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2021-08-11105 chars
Forbes advices to skip India and visit Sri Lanka. You won't be disappointed.... https://lnkd.in/d-hgb6Qh
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2021-08-10521 chars
Little wins that keep us going in these difficult times. We are so pleased that Santani has been selected as one of the top 20 wellness retreats again by @travelandleisure @travelandleisureindia We are there for you as the whole world is looking for meaningful travel and heal from the worst human calamity we have seen in our lifetime. #wellness #wellbeing #health #mentalhealth #selfcare #mindfu...
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2021-07-21378 chars
Just sitting by the pool and absorbing the stunning nature around you is as calming as any yoga or meditation session you can do at Santani. One of our guests doing just that right now. See you soon !!! #yoga #meditation #mindfulness #wellness #fitness #healing #health #exercise #healthylifestyle #santani #visitsrilanka #weareopen #nature #safetravels #vacation #besthotels
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2021-07-19713 chars
Glad to see Sri Lanka leading the vaccination process globally. With over 42 Million doses already in the pipeline to arrive within the year, the whole population of Sri Lanka will be fully vaccinated by the end of the year. This is a key element in the tourism revival strategy and Sri Lanka will be ahead of all the competition in the region with regards to the management of the pandemic. Sri La...
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2021-07-19110 chars
Glad to be part of the SLBA over the last 8 years and furthering business relations between the two countries.
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2021-07-08304 chars
New Update on Traveling to Sri Lanka! If you're fully vaccinated and travelling to Santani, Sri Lanka, you don't even have to stay 14 days in a Level 1 certified hotel! You can move about as freely as you like - all you need is a negative PCR test! #hotel #srilanka #tourism #opentotravel #noquarantine
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2021-07-01824 chars
Fine Dining that is healthy. 100% organic and 100% locally sourced. This is why guests flock to Santani for detoxing. You can be having this meal while you are detoxing. The main ingredients include: 1. Naturally grown river fish from the River that is bordering Santani 2. Curried Jack Fruit seed from our own estate 3. Gotukola salad again sourced from our greenhouse 4. Wild Eggplant or Tith Batu...
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2021-06-24690 chars
Santani has redefined the Sri Lankan architecture and introduced tropical modernism to the hills of Sri Lanka. This blending of lines and immersion in nature has not been seen in the hill country architecture before and was dominated by tea estate bungalows, which were essentially English cottages with minimal adjustments to the tropical nature of Sri Lanka. Come enjoy the world heritage hills o...
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2021-06-22732 chars
At the end of a lockdown, the most people that queued up were at pawning centers and liquor shops. It is clear people are running out of money with livelihoods severely impacted. So they pawn the little valuables they have and use that money to drink and forget about their hardships....we are not in a good place...meanwhile the government that has no clue about anything approves importation of ric...
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2021-06-20707 chars
The Geoffrey Bawa award winning architecture at Santani is not just about integrating the nature that is around us. It's about creating harmony in every line, every nook and corner and in every vista. It's about creating an ontological silence. This is achived through the convergence of lines and spaces to create a single focus. Here, at the spa reception, these lines comes together brilliantly ...
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2021-06-09572 chars
How many times have we backed away from taking that bold decision? That is the difference between innovators and followers, whether in your professional careers or private life. We are continuing our series of free discussions on mental health and this session is about overcoming fear, THE most important need in the current world that is engulfed with uncertainty and fear. Please register thr...
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2021-06-01750 chars
Take a listen to this discussion about stress and mental health from an Ayurvedic perspective. This is one of the best discussions on the topic I have heard. "STRESS IS ESSENTIAL"...It is the fight or flight mechanism we need in day to day life. Its the indigestion of the mindful process that is the issue. Just like with food, we have to process or digest the data, absorb the information and eli...
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2021-05-30355 chars
So glad to hear such a comment from someone who has been to all the top wellness resorts in the world... #bestintheworld # #wellness #health #wellbeing #besthotel #bestwellnessretreat #luxuryhospitality #luxuryhotels #luxurydestinations #srilanka #srilankatourism #ayurveda #ayurvedalife #ayurvedalifestyle #detox #mentalhealth #healthylifestyle #fitness
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2021-05-29591 chars
One of Santani guests favourite treatments in these stressful and uncertain times. Shirodhara, the most calming of all treatments. This involves pouring of warm oil over your forehead in a rhythmic movement slowing down the entire central nervous system and creating a deep relaxation. This is an ideal treatment for stress relief and also great to enhance your sleep. #health #wellness #sleep #he...
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2021-05-25543 chars
We are continuing our series of free discussions on stress with Dr Mathew Anchery, an experienced Ayurvedic Physician to give you insight into stress through the Aryuvedic window. Dr. Mathew was the head physician at Ananda in the Himalaya and now based in the UK with a thriving Ayurveda practice. Please join us on 30th May, 7.30 GMT. You can register through: https://lnkd.in/dw_kGuh #health #...
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2021-05-20464 chars
Michel has been to almost all the top wellness resorts in the world but never achieved this kind of results. In his own words "all this time, when I went to these places, I lost weight but it was so mechanical, I wanted it to finish. At Santani, I felt it, I enjoyed it, I became the best version of myself." Thats the Santani Promise.... #wellness #health #nutrition #fitness #weightloss #healthyl...
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2021-05-12586 chars
The rains have arrived at Santani and its just as spectacular. The day starts with brilliant sunshine and in the afternoon, the clouds start rolling in over the mountains creating beautiful and mesmerising scenery. You then start Bathing in the clouds as they pass through the whole resort. This picture was taken around 5 PM and no filter. #travel #nature #love #adventure #tourism #clouds #vaca...
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2021-05-10760 chars
Continuing with our series on stress - different approaches to handling a monster we all battle, we have Sushant Pandey teaching us a little on the Yogic philosophies and practices that help identity and manage stress. Register for this free class using the below link. https://lnkd.in/db7Ppbq Sushant has been selected as one of the BEST yoga teachers of the world many times by Condé Nast Travel...
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2021-05-06688 chars
Bawa award winning "Silent Architecture" at Santani. All great art evokes an experience of silence. The silence of art is not a mere absence of sound and noise, but a reminder of ontological and independent condition, an observing, listening and knowing silence, a silence that awakens a mental and sensory awareness. Great architecture can also create silence and connect us with the benevolent ...
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2021-04-29865 chars
Santani is introducing access to its world renowned healing practices through a digital platform and you can now have over 100 different classes either one on one or group with one of our healers. As an introductory free class, we are offering a discussion and tools to manage stress, trauma and mental noise with Kundalini yoga. In the instructors words: "When we guide ourselves and are no longe...
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2021-04-21493 chars
Santani experience and learnings are not limited to our guests anymore. We are giving a sneak peek in to a digital wellness platform we have been working on for a while. Its a free class from one of our visiting masters. Anyone is welcome and we can all benefit from stress relief these days. https://lnkd.in/eYNXbFb #stressawarenessmonth #stress #stressrelief #heal #santaniwellness #wellness #m...
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2021-04-20125 chars
So proud of Bhanuka Harischandra and not surprised. Glad there is another Sri Lankan in the list. #30under30 #forbes30under30
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2021-04-13257 chars
We at www.santani.lk is looking for an experienced Ayurvedic Physician to join our expanding wellness team. Minimum 10 years experience is needed with at least 4 years in a Wellness/Ayurvedic Resort. Please DM me if anyone is interested or know of anyone.
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2021-04-04895 chars
Full house at Santani... Easter will always have a new meaning in Sri Lanka since the devastating bombings two years ago. The tourism industry came to a standstill. However, we came back. There was global support and Sri Lankan resilience stood out. Then came COVID. Last Easter, we did not have a single guest. However, we persevered and tonight, Easter Sunday of 2021, we have a full house (withi...
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2021-03-27399 chars
Harmony!!! At Santani, our guest love the congruence of everything that creates a blissful Harmony. You become part of the WOW. Its a feeling wow and not a wow you think about. It heals. #love #joy #harmony #santani #santaniwellness # #happiness #mindfulness #wellness #yoga #archilovers #designdeinteriores #srilankatourism #srilanka #visitsrilanka #vacation #postcovidtravel #meditation #healing
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2021-03-23418 chars
We are scaling the award winning Santani wellness philosophy and looking for an intern who is a fast learner, has high level of intellectual curiosity, savvy with the digital economy and passionate about sustainability and human growth. You are ideally a student in an international university but currently in Sri Lanka. Please DM me if interested or know about anyone. #intern2021 #internships...
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2021-03-05323 chars
Space to breath, space to fall in love, space to selfceare, space to forget the stresses of last year....whats more, it comes with G&T or your favourite Rose... #santani #santaniwellness #slowlife #postcovideconomy #vacation #destress #burnoutprävention #burnout #selfcareishealthcare #gintonic #visitsrilanka #open #sunset
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2021-03-01414 chars
Guest Love!!!! Creating positive changes in peoples lives is more that just great hospitality. Its the essence of humanity. So glad we can help people get back to life and fill their souls with happiness after the worst calamity in our generation. #santani #santaniwellness @ #srilanka #slowlife #postcovideconomy #vacation #humanityfirst #thankfull #postcovidtravel #weareopen #travel #hospitali...
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2021-02-25401 chars
So happy to put Sri Lanka on the map again in this hour of need. There is no better way to start your post covid travel than taking care of your health in the most relaxing way possible. Thank you at @NatGeo #health #travel #wellness #wellnesstourism #lifestyleandleisure #travelandtourism #santani #santani #santaniwellness #slowlife #postcovideconomy #postcovidtravel https://lnkd.in/dvQq3N...
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2021-02-23585 chars
Its been an almost a year since we had international guests and since re-opening Santani in the Level One category, we are so grateful to have many guests coming and stay extended periods and enjoying the abundance of space and nature at Santani. Here is a guest enjoying one of the multiple hikes we have within the property. #travel #vacation #adventure #holidays #santani #slowtravel #wildlife ...
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2021-02-17258 chars
Great to note that the restrictions Sri Lanka had on visitors from UK is lifted. All UK nationals can now visit Sri Lanka similar to any other nation. See you soon. #travel #santani #santaniwellness #srilanka #slowlife #slowtravel #visitsrilanka #weareopen
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2021-02-14685 chars
Its this guest love that keeps us going during these difficult times... "Before I left Santani, a dear soul I had the pleasure of meeting there asked: What was my greatest take away from my retreat? I can’t remember what I answered at the time, but looking back now, I would say it was the exclusive opportunity to completely reset my life, to start over, blank slate. Nothing in the past mattered, ...
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2021-01-28504 chars
As Sri Lanka opens up to international visitors, the wide open spaces of Santani is ready and waiting to welcome you back. The outdoor pool at Santani, overlooking the Knuckles World Heritage Site is an ideal place to forget the stresses of this world and enjoy peace and nature at its best. #travel #santani #santaniwellness #srilanka #slowlife #postcovideconomy#vacation #forestbathing #nature #...
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2021-01-2323 chars
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linkedin_postlinkedin · 2021-01-21334 chars
It has been two challenging years for Sri Lanka and the travel industry. We have shown great resiliance as a country and an industry. Its time to put the past behind and embrace the future in a safe and secure way. Wanderlust is never going to go away!!! #srilankatourism #santani #santaniwellness #weareopen #travel #postcovidtravel
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2020-12-311,093 chars
As we are saying goodbye to 2020, we want to revisit a post we made at the start of the pandemic. "When we started Santani just 3 years ago, with “Human Sustainability” as our core philosophy, we clearly understood that the world is changing faster than we can adopt, that a revolution is happening within the evolutionary process. As mentioned in our last post, the concept of human sustainability...
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2020-12-15672 chars
An ancient home of the Kings. An inspiration of local art and culture. A sanctuary of hermits seeking a higher truth. For thousands of years, this region has created a myriad of triggers that provide a sensory perception of an ‘enlightened place’. Today a haven, with a natural sense of equilibrium for anyone seeking harmony with oneself or with nature. Santani. More than just a place; it is a sta...
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2020-12-11137 chars
A great discussion on Sri Lankan tourism at the Sri Lanka Economic Summit. #srilankatourism #tourismrecovery #srilanka #postcovidtravel
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We DO need some of these to happen sooner than later...BUT how about universal healthcare and education ? How about we simply take some time for ourselves and take care of ourselves? If we can get these few simple things sorted, the world will be a better place. #humanity #humansustainability https://lnkd.in/dfrAa3p
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We’ve been singing the praises of Sri Lanka’s boutique hotels for some time now, but we’ve got to admit, this one took our breath away. Santani Wellness Resort and Spa puts together so many of the things we love about this island - Tablet Hotels, The Micheline Guide of Hotels #travel #luxuryhospitality #hotelsandresorts #srilankatourism #postcovidtravel #wellnesstravel #vacation #travelandtourism...
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Thank you The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce for the opportunity. #srilankatourism #luxuryhospitality #srilanka #postcovidtravel #wellnesstravel #hotelsandresorts #luxurydestinations #travel
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2020-10-15454 chars
In these turbulent and anxious days, there's nothing better than a romantic RR and some TLC to take away your stresses. Please take care of yourselves. #srilanka #kandy #view #relax #mountains #roomwithaview #nature #naturelovers #bliss #calm #sunset #skyporn #restandrelaxation #photo #tlc #travel #traveling #wanderlust #photooftheday #luxury #luxuryhotel #besthotels #hotel #luxurylife #cnntrave...
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2020-10-08258 chars
You now know where "somewhere over the rainbow" is... #rainbow #santaniwellness #santani #nature #finewines #finedining #luxuryhospitality #luxuryhotels #breakfast #srilankatourism #vacation #luxuryescapes #wellnesstravel #wellnesslifestyle #relax #ayurveda
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At Santani, located in a mountaintop tea estate 850 metres (2,800 feet) above sea level, just step into your guest room balcony and you’ll experience the novel sensation of being immersed in the clouds rising from the lush green valley below. Cloud bathing https://lnkd.in/dhUp73J #hotelsandresorts #luxuryhospitality #luxuryhotels #holidays #luxurydestinations #vacation #adventure #wildlife #wel...
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2020-09-27240 chars
Less is more.... #luxuryhospitality #srilankatourism #luxuryhotels #luxurydestinations #wellnesstravel #holidays #hotelsandresorts #postcovidtravel #srilanka #slowlife #vacation #santani #tourism #ar #stressfree #detox chitecture #wellness
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Blending in. The natural flow of the nature was kept intact when building Santani. All rooms are built on stilts and floats in mid air and nature is thriving creating a natural blend. With 100% natural ventilation, this is as sustainable as it gets. #luxuryhospitality #luxuryhotels #luxurydestinations #srilankatourism #srilanka #wellnesstravel #slowtravel #holidays #postcovidtravel #slowlife #fo...
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Traffic jam in Sri Lanka. Santani, which means harmony at its best. This video was captured by one of our guests on the way to Yala National Park from Santani. There is a stretch of road close to the park where elephants are used to coexist and thrive with the local traffic... #luxuryhospitality #luxuryhotels #luxurydestinations #wellnesstravel #travel #srilankatourism #postcovidtravel #srilanka ...
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Its been two years since Santani was selected as one of the 100 greatest places in the world by TIME magazine. The biggest accolade ever by a Sri Lankan entity. Thank you everyone. https://lnkd.in/f5mpCp7 #wellnesstravel #srilankatourism #santani #srilanka #slowlife #luxuryhospitality #luxuryhotels #hotelsandresorts #luxurydestinations #luxurylife #postcovidtravel #travel #forestbathing #stress...
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It's the sunset season at Santani. We are blessed to have some of the best sunsets in Sri Lanka around this time of the year. This was yesterday and it will continue till about mid October. No filter. . Great capture by our guest @noa.fndo . #srilanka #kandy #view #relax #mountains #roomwithaview #nature #naturelovers #bliss #calm #sunset #skyporn #cloudporn #photo #photography #photos #travel #...
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2020-08-24517 chars
Hanging bridge next to Santani is one of our favourite excursions. A 3 KM hike takes you through some of the best terraced paddies to be found in Sri Lanka, spice gardens, and quaint villages. A true immersion in nature, this hike will revitalise you like no other. #wellnesstravel #wellness #wellbeing #stress #stressfree #stressmanagement #detox #nature #forestbathing #luxuryhotels #luxuryhospit...
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2020-08-10100 chars
Art, clouds and nature = Santani. #art #santani #nature #hotelsandresorts #luxuryhotels #arttherapy
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2020-07-30269 chars
No need to say much...This is what make a TIME magazines greatest places in the world... #santani #slowdown #slowlife #slowtravel #time100 #srilankatourism #luxuryhospitality #luxuryhotels #luxurylife #wellnesstravel #wellbeing #wellnesstourism #wellnessdesign #nature
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2020-07-07233 chars
Your ideal post COVID getaway...and one of the 100 greatest places in the world #santani #srilankatourism #wellnesstravel #wellbeing #travel #luxuryhospitality #luxuryhotels #postcovid #besthotels #aging #ayurveda #immunity #time100
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2020-06-28191 chars
6 AM and 6 PM at Santani Resort and Spa...What is your pick? #sunrise #sunset #santani #besthotels #wellness #wellnesstravel #vacation #spa #srilankatourism #luxuryhospitality #luxuryhotels
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2020-06-09662 chars
We are resuming our amazing Sri Lanka resident offers to coincide with our reopening on the 26th of June. Santani is your ideal post covid getaway with immune boosting a norm, physical distancing built in, nature and fresh air with no enclosed spaces, and doctors available onsite. Whats more, WE DID NOT LAY OFF A SINGLE TEAM MEMBER AND THERE WERE NO SALARY CUTS EITHER. However, to maintain tha...
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In a world devastated and divided, travel can heal. All lives matter. Humanity matters. Let love overcome hatred. #travel #srilankatourism #luxuryhotel #luxuryhospitality #besthotels #bbctravel #spa #tourismmarketing #tourismindustry #futureoftravel #santani #wellness #wewilltravelagain #postcovid19 #healthcare #staysafe #humanity #alllivesmatter #love #Santani
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2020-05-27292 chars
Humbled to be discussing the future of wellness travel with some of the global leaders of the industry. Glad Sri Lanka and Santani are in the mix. Thank you Travel + Leisure India & South Asia #travel #luxuryhospitality #srilankatourism #luxuryhotel #wellness #wellnesstravel #futureoftravel
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Sharing some guest love!!! Best hotel breakfasts ever... #Repost @thazeri • • • • • This breakfast definitely joins the list of the best hotel breakfasts we’ve ever experienced. The food and service were impeccable but it is the view of the surrounding tea plantation that took this meal to another level. Do not miss this gem if you’re ever in Sri Lanka! #tbt #breakfastwithaview #throwbackthursda...
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Nature, clean air, low density, space, immunity, wellbeing... The world is calling these the new luxuries. These are nothing new at Santani. It IS the Intelligent Luxury we had from day one. #srilanka #kandy #view #relax #mountains #roomwithaview #nature #naturelovers #bliss #calm #sunset #skyporn #cloudporn #photos #travel #traveling #wanderlust #photooftheday #luxury #luxuryhotel #besthotels #...
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2020-05-10442 chars
Some interesting and non sugar coated thoughts from all. Its not about just high-end tourism or wellness tourism but about differentiating Sri Lanka at all ends. We can differentiate at low end, mid market and high end and have specific products for specific segments in specific source markets. #Srilankatourism #luxuryhotel #besthotels #luxuryhospitality #wellness #tourismmarketing #tourismindus...
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2020-05-08378 chars
3 years ago today. The first major accolade in a long list :) One of the 8 best spas in the world as per Tatler. What a run it has been. The team has grown much larger and so have the challenges we are in today but the mindset is the same. Thank you everyone. #luxury #besthotels # #bbctravel #Tatler #Tatlerspaawards #bestspa #leadership #teamwork #Santani #wewilltravelagain
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2020-04-30460 chars
We are thrilled to be nominated for the Conde Nast Traveller 2020 readers choice award. It's such great news for the whole team during these challenging times. This guest feedback is what keeps us going while we wait to welcome you back again. Please take a moment to vote for us in the hotels and resorts category. What more, you will be entered for a chance to win a 14 night dream getaway for two...
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2020-04-26503 chars
Isolation perfection. We are going back in time and reposting few pictures where isolation was so perfect that it's the only thing we want to do. While we wait a little bit longer in isolation, the beauty of the world will wait, the world will heal and and we all will emerge stronger. Stay safe and we will see you again. #socialdistancing #travelgram #dreamnowtravellater #srilanka #santani #w...
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2020-04-211,279 chars
Week 4 at home in lockdown. It is the anniversary of the Easter Bombings in Sri Lanka. I am reminded of the shock shattering our Island and the world. Not the death itself but the conditioning of the mind to kill with impunity... I am laying on my bed and it is raining... I am awakened from my slumber as a raindrop lands on me through a crack in the roof... It feels like a tear flowing through me...
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Architecture of Silence. This immersion of nature from anywhere is one of the things our guests love about Santani architecture. "All great art evokes an experience of silence. The silence of art is not a mere absence of sound and noise, but a reminder of ontological and independent condition, an observing, listening and knowing silence, a silence that awakens a mental and sensory awareness. Gre...
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Let the storm pass, focus on you. It's time we think differently about this whole world. It's time for a new normal to set in. And we all have a chance to create that new normal. A world where balance is restored, a world where we live in harmony with everything. We have to think differently. Going with the flow is for the unimaginative. Have courage to go against the flow. It's beautiful. Here ...
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Don't forget to take care of yourself while you are staying at home and helping the authorities to do their work in managing this pandemic. Here is a 30 min video from the resident yoga guru at Santani. # #peopleofsantani #takecare #stayingathome #staystrong #youcandoit #justdoit #letsdoit #keepfighting #yoga #movement
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2020-03-281,293 chars
The last few weeks has been an incredibly challenging time for this world. Most of us has not seen a human catastrope of such magnitude. We never expected such challenges to impose on us twice within a year. This time around the challenge is much greater and all of humanity is affected. We need much higher levels of resilience, strong leadership, and timely decision making to navigate these trou...
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As the humans retreat, the nature put up a show. From the Dolphins in Venice to rainbows at Santani, nature is craving for balance. This is evolution at work, survival of the fittest at work, this is simply life. But this is not just about human life and nature is doing its balancing act that we have forgotten for so long in this material world. At the end, there will always be a balance. (Thats...
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2020-03-12330 chars
Unfortunately, we have another crisis even before we could fully recover. We will rise again even stronger just like we did after the Easter events. Glad to contribute my insights to Skift. #destinationmarketing #sustainabletourism #ecotourism #tourism #responsibletravel #travel #srilanka #safetravels https://lnkd.in/fgQJune
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2020-03-11576 chars
An ayurvedic detox will cleanse the body of unwanted chemicals that are the root causes of chronic diseases which then frees the immune system to focus on external threats such as viruses and bacteria. A healthy and strong immune system is the primary safeguard against virus attacks. A detox that combines an immune boosting diet plan can significantly strengthen the immune system and help you figh...
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WOW!!
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"You Want First Place Come Play With Me, You Want Second Place Go Somewhere Else."
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2019-12-28563 chars
As we embrace a new decade, the biggest challenge for humanity will be managing the pace of change the world is going through. Stress is bound to increase and if you want a stress free life, you should be selling ice cream. For others, how we manage the stresses is the key. It will be the biggest need of the new decade. The solutions are not far away !!! www.santani.lk #travelandtourism #travel #...
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2019-10-22384 chars
We are truly humbled again to be recognised as one of the best retreats for detox in Asia. We are also glad to provide a new and scientific meaning to detoxing and its importance as a key preventative healthcare solution. #lifestyleandleisure #retreats #hydrotherapy #acupressure #acupressure #reflexology #qigong #ayurveda #asia #thebest #preventative https://lnkd.in/fFsFpEU #detox
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2019-10-0521 chars
Interesting thoughts.
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2019-09-2636 chars
It certainly is lonely at the top...
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2019-09-07747 chars
It has been great 3 year for Santani but our (and the whole industry's) true test came at the end of April. The events in April shook us to the core and made us think of all the sacrifices the whole team made in creating a globally recognised brand, what we gave up in the process and for me, personally, giving up a top corporate career in the USA. Greatness of a team or a brand or a company is de...
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2019-09-06265 chars
It was such a privilege to host the New Zealand national cricket team at Santani. #gastronomy #travelandtourism #srilanka #spa #corporate #living #wellness #yoga #fitness #stressmanagement #healing #massage #corporatewellness #santaniwellness #newzealand #blackcaps
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2019-08-27679 chars
Its a year since Santani made history by being selected to the TIMEs inaugural list of Worlds Greatest Places. It was the only time Sri Lanka was part of a cover story of TIME since the 2004 Tsunami. We are ever grateful and the courage to create a truly differentiated product paid off. The second edition of the list just came out and its sad no Sri Lankan property made it to the list this year. #...
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2019-08-21315 chars
Grateful and humbled to be recognised as an innovator again. #travelandtourism #spa #srilanka #yoga #stressmanagement #corporate #pranayama #pranayama #vinyasa #wellnesscoaching #massage #happiness #living #wellness #fitness #meditation #santani #santani #santaniwellness #corporatewellness https://lnkd.in/f9yAm6c
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linkedin_postlinkedin · 2019-08-17153 chars
Its not about the best hotel (S) in Sri Lanka but the Number One. So humbled and thank you for everyone... The full list is here https://lnkd.in/fYxtt_V
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2019-08-15494 chars
Twice daily hatha yoga classes in an open-air yoga shala are on offer, as are spa treatments from Santani’s award-winning spa, and personalised wellness programs in Ayurveda and detox devised by Santani’s Ayurvedic doctor. This is the perfect place to slow down and reconnect with yourself, nature and healthy living. https://lnkd.in/fJYf7Yk #fitness #corporate #happiness #burnout #mindfulness #wel...
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2019-07-25407 chars
Corporate burnout and chronic fatigue is real. A regular timeout and ideally a detox can prevent burnout and fatigue. These are key elements of the evolving corporate wellness. What more, it pays to keep your employees healthy and happy. #corporatewellness #preventburnout #chronicfatigue #timeout #detox #santani #santaniwellness #wellness #srilanka #healthyandhappy #fatigue #corporate #happiness #...
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Yes we have had celebrities and many a bilioner enjoying the peace of mind but what really matters is the wider community we support, directly as in this article and indirectly through the supply chains and taxes we pay. In the aftermath of similar events, we typically focus too narrowly and I am glad that Santani is part of a story that tells the wider impact of such events and the need to rise ...
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2019-04-28279 chars
Na hi verena verani sammantidha kudacanam averena ca sammanti esa dhammo sanantano.1 Verse 5: Hatred is, indeed, never appeased by hatred in this world. It is appeased only by loving-kindness. This is an ancient law. This is Sri Lanka. #never #srilanka #kindness #world #loving
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2019-03-08140 chars
Its time the world sees what the locals enjoy daily. #srilanka #wildlife #santani #santaniwellness #luxuryhotels #travelandleisure #wellness
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2019-03-0765 chars
Do visit us at ITB. We are within the Sri Lanka Collection stall.
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Be part of a game changing team!!!
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2019-01-3178 chars
Very interesting discussion on the intersection of Blockchain and Real Estate.
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2019-01-01152 chars
Pursue the dreams knowing that life will interfere. But don't let life dictate how you pursue or abandon your dreams. Wishing everyone a great 2019!!!
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2018-12-3154 chars
Wishing everyone a happy, healthy and successful 2019.
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2018-12-14108 chars
Interesting how luxury is changing. Santani has pioneered such a move and going away from indulgent luxuries
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2018-12-1040 chars
Part and parcel of being an Entrepreneur
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So proud of Chef Wajira Gamage, the Executive Chef at Santani Resort and Spa for being selected as one of the Heroes of Travel 2018 by the leading travel publication in Australia. Wajira has been leading the way in Healthy Fine Dining and making wellness food a delicacy. It has been an honour to have him in the team, learn from him and take Santani's Healthy Fine Dining concept to the world stage....
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2018-11-26415 chars
Great to see the power of nature being recognised in healing and wellbeing. So glad that Santani pioneered this as a key part of holistic wellbeing. However, nurture we give ourselves is as or even more important in holistic wellbeing that leads to preventative healthcare. Visit us at www.santani.lk #wellness #luxury #nature #healthcare #healing #besthotels #holistichealth #holisticmedicine #pre...
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2018-11-14660 chars
Emotional Intelligence at work at Santani. #emotionalintelligence #tea #birds #luxury #wellness #besthotels "One morning I do a guided nature walk, learning about tea and local birds and the 36 peaks of the World Heritage Knuckles range you can see on a clear day – and get caught in drenching rain. Back in my room, no sooner have I wrapped myself in a waffle robe and settled down to watch wisps o...
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2018-11-0530 chars
Thank you deepa purushothaman.
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2018-10-2324 chars
ANN AMARATUNGA well done
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2018-10-1417 chars
Well done team!!!
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2018-05-23135 chars
Humbled and proud that Santani has been selected as one of the best new hotels of the world for the 3rd time. https://lnkd.in/faZxSBn
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2018-03-07313 chars
Truly sad news. Bob hired me to Deloitte as well and he was one I looked up to in the early days of USA. Never stressed in the harsh world of strategy consulting, he was always their to support you but wanted you to set the course. I wish I had more time to work/spend with him but Bob will always be in my heart.
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2018-02-28129 chars
Please connect or drop me a line if anyone is interested or know of anyone that might be interested. Be prepared to be different.
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2018-02-0764 chars
We are expanding...Please refer anyone that might be a good fit.
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2017-09-20133 chars
https://lnkd.in/eA2qWXg So glad to make the Forbes list of most unique and unusual hotels of the world. Another first for Sri Lanka.
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2017-07-3144 chars
We are recruiting in the Kitchen Department.
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2017-02-1323 chars
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linkedin_postlinkedin · 2017-01-0585 chars
Glad to be leading the new direction of Sri Lanka Tourism... https://lnkd.in/f38HqP7
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Glad to be leading Sri Lanka tourism in a new direction...
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Extremely thrilled and humbled to be considered as a top 60 hotel openings in the WORLD. Well done team Santani. https://lnkd.in/ej3KHSn
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2016-03-08416 chars
Total lack of imagination and strategy by the so called intellectual government. Any idiot can increase taxes and you don't need brains for that. While the root causes and the so called "debt trap" is inherited, the solution of increasing/adding taxes for the 3rd time within a year shows clear lack of vision, imagination and inability to negotiate in tough situations. Easy way out should not be ho...
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WOW!! I am floored as well. How I wish I get someone to do a small presentation like this analysing what we are and what we can do leave alone an application like this...This is the future. All take note!!!
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#JOB: Looking for someone for a dream Marketing role in Colombo! Ideally 3 - 4 years experience in digital marketing and social media, experience in travel sector and events. Has international PR contacts and an interest in Wellness. It's a full-time role for a start-up boutique hotel, Santani. Salary will be Sri Lankan local market rate. Connect or message me if this sounds like you!
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MAK Alliance is invested in #6 and #10 among other things...
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Most importantly, infrastructure projects in Sri Lanka are not merely government talk and in planning stages, they are being executed…Its time the private investments follow and reap the benefits of these developments...
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2014-10-1295 chars
Inviting: Kandy, at the very heart of this tropical island, is Sri Lanka at its most intriguing
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2014-08-17230 chars
Looking to hire an online brand and marketing specialist who will build and actively manage the online media presence of a first of a kind resort purpose built to cater to wellness tourism in Sri Lanka. Pls inbox me if interested.
linkedin_postlinkedin · 2014-08-10140 chars
Email limited, supportive vacations are the future of vacation. Quite time is luxury. Await "Santani" a first of a kind luxury experience...
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We are hiring. http://lnkd.in/btFdc7D
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At least I am not in the Silicon Valley…
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Why not me? Thats a powerful driver...
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Santani marks 10 years with new wellness pathwaysweb · Trav Talk (travtalkindia.com) · 2026-05-08390 chars
Vickum Nawagamuwage, Founder and CEO, Santani, said, “What has remained constant for us is the belief that true wellbeing comes from understanding and addressing the root cause of imbalance. With the introduction of our new wellness pathways, we are offering guests a clearer way into our philosophy, making it easier for them to find the right fit according to their wellness aspirations.”
Santani marks 10 years with 2 curated wellness pathwaysweb · BOTT, Business of Travel Trade (bottindia.com) · 2026-05-06638 chars
“Over the past decade, we have seen wellness travel evolve significantly,” says Founder and CEO Vickum Nawagamuwage. “What has remained constant for us is the belief that true wellbeing comes from understanding and addressing the root cause of imbalance. With the introduction of our new wellness pathways, we are not changing our philosophy, we are simply offering guests a clearer way into it, maki...
Santani Launches “Masters in Residence” Programme for 10th Anniversary in 2026web · Breaking Travel News (breakingtravelnews.com) · 2026-03-25406 chars
“At Santani, peace of mind is the ultimate luxury,” said Vickum Nawagamuwage, Founder and CEO of Santani. “As we celebrate ten years, the Masters in Residence programme reflects our belief that meaningful healing takes time, presence and personalised care. By welcoming respected practitioners whose work aligns with our philosophy, we can offer guests deeper and more transformative wellness experie...
What Wellness Really Means | Lessons from the the man behind the World’s Best Wellness Resortweb · The Digital Concierge by FDS (YouTube / podcast) · 2025-08-2851,342 chars
Today's guest is Vickham. He is the founder of Santani Wellness deep in Sri Lanka. A true pioneer in reimagining wellness and hospitality. Santani isn't just a resort. It really is a philosophy. And Vickam calls this human sustainability. Creating spaces that help us restore balance in a world that constantly pulls us off center. What did stress mean for you? >> Everyone everywhere in the world is...
121. You Can’t Have 40% Wellness Revenue from 10% Wellness Facilities with Vickum Nawagamuwageweb · The Wellness in Hospitality Podcast, hosted by Sonal Uberoi (YouTube / podcast) · 2025-08-0738,084 chars
Hello and welcome to today's session. Today I have a very special guest, Vikram, founder of Santani Wellness in Sri Lanka. Vicim, it is a pleasure to have you. Your journey is amazing. Tell us about your journey. >> Thank you so glad to be here. Uh well, it's an interesting story. I was I'm not a hotel. I'm not a wellness practitioner to start with. I was just a corporate guy who was getting burnt...
Santani Wellness Resorts: Where Serenity Meets Luxury – 2025 Best Wellness Resorts: Exclusive Interview with CEO Vickum Nawagamuwageweb · The Glitz Media (theglitz.media), interview by Sumita Chakraborty, Editor-in-Chief · 2025-04-263,774 chars
How does Santani Wellness cater to the evolving needs of Indian guests, and what aspects of your retreat do you think particularly resonate with them? Santani Wellness has become a favoured destination for Indian travellers seeking rejuvenation and holistic wellness. With personalized wellness programs, yoga, ayurveda and spa treatments, Santani offers a perfect retreat for guests looking for phys...