Female leaders weave sustainable journeys at the “hidden super-rich” Aman Resorts (Part 2)

“On our path towards sustainability, we are proud to intertwine wellness with environmental awareness,” Yuki shares. “We focus on using organic, locally sourced or homegrown ingredients across our nutrition programmes. In our spas, as well as in Aman Skincare and Aman Essentials, we remain committed to safe, non-toxic formulations.”

“Our regenerative healthcare approach also speaks to this ethos,” she continues. “It’s about long-term restoration—of both individuals and the natural world. That principle guides everything we do.”

At Amanbagh in India, this commitment takes root—quite literally. The resort’s organic garden nurtures more than 200 medicinal plants, many of which are used in traditional Ayurvedic treatments. Within the Ayurshala, guests are offered rituals crafted with extraordinary care, using hand-prepared herbs and healing remedies.

Aman recognises that indigenous wisdom and ancestral healing form a vital thread in its sustainability narrative. Yuki is especially passionate about weaving time-honoured traditions with the advancements of modern science. Her team thoughtfully integrates therapies such as massage, acupuncture and energy work with contemporary treatments, including cryotherapy and infrared saunas.

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At Aman New York, for example, Niko Karelas’ Facial Reiki treatment exemplifies this philosophy. The 75-minute ritual is inspired by Reiki, the ancient Japanese healing art. Blending facial analysis with energy and sound therapy, the treatment combines modern innovation with holistic tradition to reveal both inner balance and a luminous complexion.

In Shanghai, Amanyangyun offers a serene escape through its Banya Spa House Programme—a private, half-day immersion into time-honoured bathing rituals from both Eastern and Western traditions. Guests are guided through the restorative heat of a traditional Banya steam room, the refreshing clarity of a cool soak, and a revitalising scrub with fragrant oak or eucalyptus branches—rituals said to cleanse the body, fortify the immune system and ease the mind. The experience is further enriched with personalised massages, wraps and facials, curated to individual needs.

With a team of skilled female leaders, Aman places meaningful emphasis on women’s health and wellbeing. While inclusive and welcoming to all, Yuki notes: “As a brand, we are deeply committed to crafting bespoke wellness journeys that honour the full spectrum of health. This includes supporting hormonal balance and the evolving needs of women throughout each stage of life. Our therapies draw on Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ayurveda, naturopathy and beyond, combining holistic insight with contemporary care to foster vitality.”

Designed to calm the nervous system, release stagnant energy and restore inner equilibrium, Aman’s tailored treatments address common concerns such as perimenopause, menopause and hormonal shifts. “Breathwork, sleep optimisation and targeted nutrition are all vital aspects of our support,” Yuki explains. “We also incorporate adaptogenic herbs, intuitive movement practices and massage techniques that encourage lymphatic flow and hormonal harmony.”

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