Neha Mehrotra
24-Jul-2026
From making ageing optional to restoring skin health, this comprehensive list covers every aspect of wellness!
1. World of Hyatt Expands HYROX Collaboration to India
World of Hyatt, Hyatt’s award-winning loyalty programme, has expanded its regional collaboration with HYROX Asia Pacific to include race cities in India. Building on its role as Official Regional Hotel Partner across the Asia Pacific, the Hyatt race-cation experience will now be offered alongside HYROX events in key cities in India. As part of the India collaboration, Hyatt has also partnered with actor and fitness enthusiast Milind Soman, bringing together a shared passion for fitness, travel, and active living. Participating Hyatt hotels in race cities across India and the Asia Pacific will offer prime proximity to race venues, exclusive HYROX room rates, 15% off on select F&B & spa treatments at participating outlets during stay, In-room HyEnergy Welcome, Sleep, and HyRecovery post-race amenities, plus an in-room ice bucket available upon request and curated local insights to help guests explore race cities.
2. Fairmont Mumbai to Host India’s First Longevity Summit This August
Fairmont Mumbai will play host to the Longevity Summit India 2026, presented by Le Florence India in partnership with Fairmont Mumbai, sponsored by AIWO as title sponsor, GlobalSpa as lifestyle partner and Evavo as knowledge partner, with Decode Age, The Wellness Co. and BrainTap on board as wellness sponsors. The summit, hosted on 15–16 August, brings together over 500 delegates, including global longevity experts, healthcare pioneers, wellness innovators, investors, and hospitality leaders. The event will explore the future of preventive healthcare, biohacking, regenerative medicine, and holistic well-being through its unique Five Bodies Framework. The programme will feature keynote sessions by renowned international experts and immersive experiences such as breathwork, ice baths, Watsu therapy, and sound healing, alongside interactive wellness zones showcasing cutting-edge therapies and diagnostics. With more than 40 global speakers, 50+ partners, and a strong focus on science-backed longevity, the summit aims to position India at the forefront of the global conversation on living healthier, longer, and with greater vitality.
3. The Wellness Co. Launches India’s First Luxury Integrated Longevity Retreat at Karma Lakelands
The Wellness Co. announced the launch of The Wellness Co. Retreat at Karma Lakelands – India's first Luxury Integrated Longevity Retreat. Nestled within the 270-acre, the retreat introduces a new category of luxury wellness by bringing together diagnostics-led longevity programmes, advanced recovery technologies, traditional healing systems and restorative hospitality. The Wellness Co. Retreat will integrate advanced diagnostics, science-backed therapies, Ayurveda, naturopathy, personalised nutrition, movement, sleep optimisation and mental wellbeing into one seamless wellness journey. Every guest begins their journey with comprehensive health assessments, advanced diagnostics and expert consultations. These insights form the foundation of a personalised longevity programme tailored to individual biomarkers, lifestyle, health goals and long-term wellbeing outcomes.
4. New Balance Introduces a First-of-its-Kind Community Running Initiative in Delhi
New Balance is introducing the New Balance City Series (NBCS), a first-of-its-kind community running initiative in India inspired by the brand's global philosophy of 'Run Your Way'. Launching with its inaugural edition in Delhi, NBCS will bring together runners of all levels through 5K and 10K race formats, creating a platform that celebrates individual journeys while fostering a shared sense of community, participation and progress. The initiative builds on the momentum of the New Balance Run Club (NBRC), which has cultivated thriving running communities across five cities (Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Pune, and Hyderabad) and has brought together over 8,000 registrations through multiple community runs.
5. Way Well by Alekha Advani Embarks on Its Global Wellness Journey with 'Harmony by the Sea’
Way Well by Alekha Advani Jain Launches Harmony by the Sea, Maldives Edition, Its First International Luxury Wellness Festival. The five-day festival will take place from 19 to 24 August 2026 at Heritance Aarah, bringing together movement, music, nourishment, ocean adventures, immersive wellness experiences, and meaningful human connection. Rather than following a fixed schedule, guests can choose from a thoughtfully curated programme of movement, recovery, adventure, creativity, learning, and social experiences throughout the day. Whether beginning the morning with yoga on the banks of the Indian Ocean, joining a floating sound healing session, competing in a pickleball or padel tournament, snorkelling through vibrant coral reefs, attending a nutrition workshop, or dancing barefoot beneath the stars.
6. The Spa at The Leela Mumbai Unveils a 120-Minute Wellness Escape
The Spa at The Leela Mumbai invites guests to slow down with Essence of Leela, a 120-minute signature wellness ritual designed to restore balance and relaxation. The immersive treatment begins with hot stone chakra balancing, followed by a personalised full-body massage using essential oils and warm stones to release deep-seated tension. The experience concludes with a calming head massage and facial cleanse, leaving guests feeling refreshed and re-energised.
7. Phulay Bay Unveils Immersive Wellness Experiences in Krabi
Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Krabi, has unveiled a renewed focus on immersive wellness, blending luxury with mindful experiences inspired by Thailand’s natural and cultural heritage. Set along the Andaman coast, the intimate retreat offers holistic Ayurvedic therapies, sunrise meditation treks, slow-travel experiences, and authentic cultural encounters alongside its private pool villas. From tranquil lake breakfasts and village immersions to restorative wellness rituals rooted in the five elements, the property is designed for travellers seeking meaningful, restorative escapes that balance indulgence with well-being in a spectacular tropical setting.
8. Namrata Purohit Opens Her Latest Pilates Studio in Noida
Celebrity Pilates instructor and wellness entrepreneur Namrata Purohit, along with franchise partner Swati Gaur, opens the doors to her newest studio. Located at JPS Galleria, Sector 104, Noida, the studio brings Pilates into the everyday fitness routine. The studio has been designed to make Pilates feel as inviting as it is effective. Alongside Reformer Pilates, the studio also offers Red Light Therapy, Infrared Sauna and Cold Plunge facilities, creating a space where members can move, recover and unwind. Expert-certified instructors and comfortable changing facilities further add to the overall experience.
9. This Monsoon, Escape to a Wellness-Led Luxury Retreat at JW Marriott Bengaluru Prestige Golfshire Resort & Spa
Nestled at the foothills of Nandi Hills, just 25 minutes from Bengaluru airport, JW Marriott Bengaluru Prestige Golfshire Resort & Spa offers an idyllic monsoon escape where wellness, nature, and luxury converge. Set across 22 acres, the resort combines championship golf with rejuvenating experiences at Spa by JW, yoga and meditation sessions, immersive art workshops, and local cultural experiences like Halli Katte. Guests can also indulge in six distinctive dining venues, spacious rooms with scenic views, and family-friendly recreation ranging from virtual golf to bowling. Whether you're planning a restorative wellness break, a romantic getaway, or a leisurely long weekend, this resort promises a refreshing retreat wrapped in the beauty of the monsoon.
10. Live to Love International Launches NaropaCare to Expand Healthcare Access in Ladakh
Live to Love International has launched the NaropaCare Grant, a new initiative aimed at improving access to preventive and essential healthcare across Ladakh by supporting locally led solutions. The programme partners with community organisations to strengthen healthcare delivery in remote regions where access to medical services remains challenging. Five Ladakhi organisations have been selected as inaugural grantees, with projects focusing on women’s health, cervical and breast cancer screening, occupational health, elder care, and preventive healthcare outreach. Each organisation is eligible for funding of up to ?10 lakh over a 12-month period.
11. Wellbeing Nutrition Scales its Format-led Wellness Play
Wellbeing Nutrition has launched "A Hard Pill to Swallow", a humour-led campaign for its Melts® oral thin strip range. The campaign takes everyday hard-to-swallow moments to a comedic extreme while positioning Melts® as the effortless alternative, bringing to life the brand's core idea of "wellness that melts in". Unlike conventional supplements, Melts® are oral thin strips that dissolve on the tongue, enabling effortless consumption and superior nutrient absorption. Built on patented nanotechnology and a sublingual delivery system, the range offers up to 95% higher bioavailability, is 100% plant-based, and contains zero sugar.
12.Ace Blend Launches Its Vegan Omega-3
Ace Blend has launched Vegan Outshine Omega-3, India's first full-spectrum vegan omega-3 powered by DSM-Firmenich's patented algal innovation. The launch reflects a broader movement towards clean, transparent, and sustainably sourced nutrition designed for the modern Indian consumer. Unlike conventional fish oil supplements, Ace Blend's formulation delivers EPA and DHA directly from microalgae, the original source of omega-3, offering a plant-based alternative that is suitable for vegetarians, vegans, and the Jain community.
13. Qi Ayurveda Debuts Its First Pro-Ageing Skincare Collection
Qi Ayurveda marks a defining new chapter with its entry into skincare. Founded by visionary entrepreneur Rajshree Pathy, the brand expands beyond its successful haircare portfolio to introduce its first-ever pro-ageing skincare collection. The debut collection features three evidence-led formulations: Refresh Pro-Ageing Facial Tonic, Glow Pro-Ageing Facial Elixir, and Vitalise Daily Scalp Tonic. Qi Ayurveda is also committed to conscious beauty. Every formulation is created using certified, naturally derived and responsibly sourced ingredients, free from parabens, sulphates and phthalates. The products are clinically proven for safety, cruelty-free, and packaged using 100% recyclable and biodegradable materials.
14. The Ordinary Introduces a Lightweight Moisturiser for 24-Hour Hydration
The Ordinary has expanded its skincare portfolio with Rice Lipids + Ectoin Microemulsion, a lightweight moisturiser that delivers up to 24 hours of hydration while helping strengthen the skin barrier. Designed to meet the growing demand for milky, fast-absorbing textures inspired by K-Beauty, the formula combines performance with a weightless feel. Powered by microfluidisation technology, it blends Rice Lipids, Ectoin, Jojoba Oil and Natural Moisturising Factors (NMFs) to lock in moisture, soothe irritation, reduce visible redness and support a healthier-looking complexion without leaving a greasy residue.
15. Raise Launches Monsoon Haircare Range for Healthier, Frizz-Free Hair
Raise, the premium haircare brand from the experts behind Jean Claude Biguine and Bounce Salons, is helping tackle monsoon hair woes with its Korean technology-powered range designed for healthier, smoother hair. The collection targets common seasonal concerns such as frizz, dryness, dullness, dandruff, and hair fall through salon-inspired formulations. Highlights include the Fall Fighter Scalp Exfoliator and Fall Fighter Shampoo for scalp health and hair fall control, the award-winning On Cloud 9 Hair Mask for intense hydration and glass-like shine, the Pep Talk Leave-In Bond Treatment for repairing damaged strands, and the Fall Fighter Pre-Wash Scalp Oil.
16. Frozen Fun Introduces Piccolo, a Vegan Mini Gelato Choco Bar Range
Frozen Fun has introduced Piccolo, a new range of mini gelato-filled choco bars designed for premium indulgence in a smaller, more mindful format. Staying true to its gelato-first philosophy, the brand has created rich, creamy options across both No Added Sugar and Vegan & No Added Sugar variants. The collection features six flavours: Strawberry Cheesecake Crumble, Mocha Latte, Brownie Fudge and Skinny Vanilla in the No Added Sugar range, alongside Hazelnut Hug and Peanut Party in the Vegan & No Added Sugar line, offering a convenient, modern take on everyday indulgence.
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