Dr. Arun Tomson found his calling in wellness while working on his bachelor’s degree in naturopathy and yogic sciences at the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences Bangalore. As director of AyurMa at Four Seasons Resorts Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru, Dr. Tomson leads a team of healing experts to create therapeutic programs that unite Ayurveda, yoga, planetary well-being and wellness. WellSpa 360 spoke to Dr. Tomson about his self-care habits, emerging wellness trends and more.
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Dr. Arun Tomson found his calling in wellness while working on his bachelor’s degree in naturopathy and yogic sciences at the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences Bangalore. As director of AyurMa at Four Seasons Resorts Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru, Dr. Tomson leads a team of healing experts to create therapeutic programs that unite Ayurveda, yoga, planetary well-being and wellness. WellSpa 360 spoke to Dr. Tomson about his self-care habits, emerging wellness trends and more.
What is your favorite thing about the wellness industry?
Programs with an integrated approach are my favorite part of the industry. It always excites me to bring together the best hands from different streams of alternative medicines to tackle various health conditions. Each alternative system has its own strengths and weaknesses, so integrating different practices brings greater flexibility for the treatment and ensures sustainable results at the end.
What wellness trends do you see emerging?
Gut health is gaining more and more public awareness in terms of its impact on physical and mental health. According to various alternative systems of medicine, improper digestion is the main cause of disease.
The wellness industry must educate the public about the recommended diet and habits to maintain a balanced gut microbiome. This responsibility can be translated into an opportunity at all wellness facilities, as they are the training centers for healthy eating habits. Supplements will gradually be replaced with the concept of a balanced diet, including prebiotics and probiotics.
What is your favorite self-care practice?
My day starts with 60-minute yoga session. Sun salutation brings me a great sense of balance and helps me retain energy levels for the entire day. I love the experience of disconnecting from my surroundings while I go into my breathing awareness.
My recommendations to guests also come from my personal experiences: following regular meal timings, consuming seasonal foods, undertaking a 24-hour juice fast once a month and ensuring seven to eight hours of sleep. All of this helps me maintain an optimum sense of well-being.
What is a dream you’ve always hoped to achieve?
My dream is to develop a boutique wellness hideout and sustainable organic farm where people can disconnect from their stress and realign their body constitutions. It will be a journey of guiding and developing a suitable lifestyle for each individual to help them experience ultimate well-being.
What is your greatest accomplishment?
I feel so proud to be part of our new health and wellness concept, AyurMa (“mother of life”) here at Landaa. Our ultimate goal is to bring together people who seek health and wellness for all. We do this through “Planetary Wellbeing,” based around loving the planet as you love yourself. To further this community of care and connection, we have successfully launched a dedicated website and an Instagram account.
What exciting new opportunities are upcoming for AyurMa and Four Seasons?
AyurMa at Four Seasons Landaa Giraavaru is extending its expertise to the world through daily complimentary livestream yoga, private Yoga Connection classes and the option to connect with our wellness experts, in addition to our video library, blogs and Instagram tips. People all over the world now have the opportunity to tap into the healing energies, soothing nature and expertise of AyurMa, whether they are able to visit us or not.
