Ushvani Wellness

Ushvani Wellness Your guide for holistic living, inspired by Malaysia and beyond. Explore expert wellness tips, nourishing recipes and mindful travel. 🌿

Ushvani, London’s most luxurious day spa (and now voted the UK’s Best Day Spa by both Tatler and Condé Nast Traveller) is an oasis of tranquility situated in the heart of Chelsea. The Ushvani philosophy is guided by the principles of nurture, total well-being, relaxation and healthy indulgence, which are reflected in the superlative quality of the treatments on offer, the exotic beauty of the spa and outstanding levels of service provided by our expert therapists.

02/01/2026

A new year doesn’t call for a new you, it calls for a truer you.
In traditional Malay and Ayurvedic wellness, alignment isn’t about doing more, it’s about restoring what’s already within balance.

Did you know?
Research from the British Journal of Sports Medicine (2023) found that just 10 minutes of daily mindful movement, such as gentle stretching or yoga, can reduce cortisol levels by up to 25%.

Studies from King’s College London show that consistent slow breathing, around six breaths per minute, improves vagal tone, a key marker of emotional balance.

As you begin 2026, realignment means honouring rhythm, not resolution.

30/12/2025

As 2025 closes its pages, we pause, not to plan every detail of the future, but to listen inward.

Here are 3 prompts for year-end reflection you can do in 5 minutes:

• What nourished me this year: in body, mind, and spirit?
• What asked to be released but I held on to?
• One thing I offer gratitude for, and one small intention I carry forward.

Reflection isn’t about judgment, it’s about awareness. Let the quiet wisdom of this moment guide what comes next.

With a heart full of thanks for you,
— Ushvani 🌿

24/12/2025

For a Christmas that's cozy, nourishing, and soulful, meet this Coconut & Turmeric Broth.

Why it fits: It carries Malaysian warmth, anti-inflammatory golden tones, and a soft festive embrace without heaviness.

Ingredients snapshot: Coconut milk, turmeric, ginger, lemongrass, a dash of pepper, seasonal vegetables (e.g. squash, spinach)

How to make it:
• Sauté ginger, lemongrass in a bit of coconut oil
• Add turmeric + broth + coconut milk, simmer
• Add veggies close to end, adjust salt

Serve as a starter or light main, perhaps with a side of steamed greens or jasmine rice.

This season, nourishment is the gift, warmth, texture, care.
Enjoy merry moments!

🎥

In her interview with StyleNest, Usha Arumugam, founder of .wellness, described wellness as “a quiet return to oneself, ...
23/12/2025

In her interview with StyleNest, Usha Arumugam, founder of .wellness, described wellness as “a quiet return to oneself, not an escape, but a reconnection.” 🌿

As winter begins, her words feel especially resonant. This season isn’t just about slowing down, it’s about tuning in. The warmth of morning tea, the calm of a mindful breath, or even the ritual of preparing a simple meal can gently anchor the day before it unfolds.

Wellness isn’t a finish line; it’s a rhythm, one that calls for presence more than perfection.

(Excerpt inspired by StyleNest’s feature on Usha Arumugam, founder of Ushvani.)

18/12/2025

As winter settles in, your body craves warmth, grounding, and steady energy. 🌿
Start your mornings with a simple ritual rooted in balance, a cup of ginger or lemongrass tea to awaken digestion and calm the mind, paired with a handful of soaked almonds or walnuts for healthy fats and focus.

In Eastern wellness, this quiet nourishment is believed to ignite the body’s inner warmth (Agni), helping you stay centred as the days grow shorter and colder.

Small acts, steady energy, softer mornings. 🌤️
How do you begin your day when winter arrives?

16/12/2025

Sweet, golden, and alive, honey is nature’s quiet healer.
A spoonful of it carries minerals, enzymes, and antioxidants that have sustained human health for over 5,000 years.

For Health 🫖
Raw honey has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties that support immunity and gut balance.
Recent University of Oxford research shows honey can relieve sore throats and reduce cough symptoms more effectively than standard syrups.

For Skin ✨
Honey works as a humectant, drawing moisture into the skin and helping it stay supple.
Medical-grade honey is even used in dermatology to calm irritation, reduce redness, and accelerate wound healing, a natural multitasker for winter care.

For Energy 🍯
Unlike refined sugar, honey’s mix of natural glucose and fructose offers steady energy without sharp spikes.
It helps replenish glycogen after exercise and supports focus when used as a pre-workout or morning tonic.

The simplest sweetness often hides the strongest medicine.

11/12/2025

In winter’s quiet, sleep becomes sacred. 🌙

As nights grow longer, let them nourish rather than exhaust you because rest isn’t laziness, it’s renewal.

Here are 3 ways to invite deeper, natural rest:

🌿 Bedtime Tea: Sip a warm cup of pandan and chamomile: pandan (a tropical leaf used in Malay desserts) promotes relaxation and soothes the nervous system.

🌸 Scent Ritual: Dab a drop of pure vetiver or sandalwood oil on your wrists or pillow. These grounding scents slow the heart rate and calm restless thoughts.

🌬️ Breathing for Balance: Try “4-7-8” breathing before bed, inhale 4, hold 7, exhale 8. It signals your body that it’s safe to let go.

In the language of Eastern tradition, good sleep is not the end of the day, it’s the beginning of healing.

09/12/2025

As the longest night arrives, we honour the return of light. 🌙

Here are 4 simple solstice rituals to deepen presence, intention, and connection:

🕯️ Candle intention writing: light a candle and write a short intention or release. Let the flame be your witness.
💆‍♀️ Self-massage ritual: warm nourishing oil between your palms and gently massage your body, from the crown of your head to the soles of your feet to invite calm and restore balance.
🌿 Facial steam ritual: add herbs like lavender or chamomile to warm water, inhale deeply, and let the rising steam cleanse both skin and spirit.
🦶 Herbal foot soak: immerse your feet in warm water infused with Epsom salts and soothing herbs such as rosemary or lemongrass to ground energy and ease the body into rest.

These rituals are not about perfection, they are gentle anchors in the turning season.

In the hush of winter’s night, may you feel held by your own rhythm.

04/12/2025

✨ Beauty that nurtures your skin and the Earth, this is what I believe in.

Here are 6 simple sustainable swaps for your skincare routine that feel both luxurious and intentional:

💧 Use reusable cotton or bamboo rounds instead of disposable wipes. They wash easily, last months, and reduce waste.
🌿 Choose products in refillable or biodegradable packaging, look for brands offering refills or using compostable materials.
💫 Pick multi-purpose products (e.g. a balm that works on lips, cheeks, and dry patches), fewer items, less clutter.
🪒 Swap plastic toothbrush, razors, or cotton swabs with stainless steel, bamboo, or other sustainable alternatives.
🧴 Try solid soap bars over bottled wash, less plastic, same luxury.
♻️ Recycle or upcycle packaging, rinse and reuse jars, or send back to brands that accept empty containers.

These swaps don’t demand perfection, just small steps aligned with care.

🌸 What’s one swap you’d like to try this season?

02/12/2025

In Malaysian tradition, warmth begins within.

This season, let’s explore three warming spices you may not often think of, and how they’ve been honored in Malay healing wisdom:

• 🌿 Galangal (Lengkuas / Laos): A cousin of ginger, galangal has a sharper, citrus-pine note. In Malay herbal remedies, it’s used to ease digestion, reduce bloating, and awaken internal warmth.
• ✨ Cloves (Cengkih): A staple spice in Malay cooking and traditional tonics, cloves bring depth and warmth. Their aroma is grounding, and in small quantities they support circulation and internal heat.
• ⭐ Star Anise + Nutmeg (Bunga Lawang & Buah Pala): Often used together in herbal blends or aromatic dishes, these spices add complex warmth, both to food and to ritual teas. In Malaysian spice lore, they’re used to “anchor” heating blends.

How to use them simply:
• 🔥 Toast a few cloves and star anise gently in a dry pan until aromatic, then steep with galangal slices in hot water for 5–7 minutes for a warming infusion.
• 🍲 Add a pinch of ground nutmeg into stews, porridges, or warm milk to deepen warmth and aroma.
• 🥣 Use fresh galangal slices in soups, broths, or light stir-fries to support circulation and internal comfort.

27/11/2025

✨ Evenings invite the body to soften, the mind to settle.
Slip your feet into a basin of warm water infused with Epsom salts to ease tired muscles, or stir turmeric into warm milk to calm inflammation and support digestion. Even five minutes of slow breathing can lower cortisol and steady the nervous system.

These aren’t luxuries, but small nightly anchors that build resilience and prepare you for deeper rest. 🌙
What’s the ritual that carries you gently into night?

25/11/2025

🕊️ Gratitude is a quiet ritual, no table required.
Pause. Breathe. Name three things you are grateful for today.

Research shows that practicing gratitude activates the brain’s dopamine and serotonin pathways, the same circuits linked to feelings of happiness and calm. Over time, this simple ritual can lower stress, improve sleep, and even strengthen resilience.

Wellness begins here, in the small daily choices that re-train the mind to notice what uplifts. 🌿

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