The Healing Plate brings together over 25 years of Ananda s wellness experience in a practical culinary guide rooted in Ayurvedic wisdom. Organised around seven essential pillars of wellbeing energy, digestion, inflammation, immunity, detoxification, cognition, and sleep, the book offers more than 100 recipes, trusted by Ananda s guests from over 70 countries. Designed as a book of possibilities rather than rules, it invites readers to cultivate balance, resilience, and joy through mindful, everyday eating.

Ananda in the Himalayas is a globally renowned destination spa and wellness retreat founded in 2000 in the Himalayan foothills. Rooted in the traditions of Ayurveda, Yoga, and Vedanta, it offers a holistic approach to wellbeing that brings together ancient Indian wisdom with contemporary wellness practices. The retreat has received global recognition, including Best Global Ayurveda Retreat at the 2026 Global Spa Awards. In 2025, Ananda was honoured with Best Wellness Retreat and Best 100 Hotels atthe Tatler Best Awards as well as Best Wellness Retreat at Vogue Beauty & Wellness Honours.

Recipes by Chef Diwaker Balodi, Director Culinary, Ananda in the Himalayas.

Curated and Edited by Vasudha Rai, award-winning journalist and best-selling author.