Derived from Sanskrit word ‘Soukhyam’, the name ‘Soukya’ is an epitome of well-being, along with a harmonious state of body mind and spirit. Soukya, popularly known as Dr Mathai’s International Holistic Health Centre is a renowned wellness destination located in the Silicon City of India, Bengaluru. Housed amidst serene garden cover spread across 30 acres of eco-organic land, the centre offers every pre-requisite for one’s holistic well-being.
The team consists of consultants and doctors from different systems of medicine, therapists and visiting national and international specialists. There are several factors that make Soukya different from spas and other healing centers and resorts around the world, including the fact that it is a residential integrative medical facility that is the first of its kind in the world; and doctors from different systems of medicine monitor the treatments, which are done by well-trained therapists. The different systems of medicine and complementary therapies available here include Ayurveda, Homeopathy, Naturopathy and complementary therapies such as yoga, Acupuncture, Reflexology, Acupressure and several kinds of therapeutic massages. There are several Wellness Packages and also unique Medical Programmes to address specific medical issues.
The centre has a well-built infrastructure with a 30-acre organic farm housing exotic species of vegetation and flowering trees with fruit orchards. There is a therapy centre separately for both males and females. A yoga and meditation hall is also part of this centre, for guests to meditate and make peace with their inner self. Providing world-class accommodations, the centre houses 25 spacious rooms. The ovo-vegetarian food (egg and vegetarian) served here has low salt, low fat and low spice. There are fixed menus and guests on a Medical Programme will be put on a custom diet. Many of the fruits and vegetables come from its own organic gardens and orchards.
Soukya is located 50 kilometers from the international airport in Bengaluru, and inbound tour operators can add Soukya as a wellness destination in the travel packages they offer along with other places of tourist interest.
Soukya was established with international collaboration from world renowned health centres in the USA and Europe. The centre is in collaboration with the International Holistic Health Association.