Novak Djokovic's Wellness Philosophy Comes to Rajasthan
At 38 years old, Novak Djokovic continues to redefine athletic excellence through his unwavering commitment to holistic wellness. When the tennis legend with the most Grand Slam titles falls during a match against Carlos Alcaraz, he demonstrates remarkable resilience by immediately getting up, taking a deep breath, and returning to the game. This embodiment of mental and physical balance has made Djokovic the ultimate evangelist for holistic health in the sports world.
His emotional openness during post-match interviews, his imaginary violin tributes to his daughter, and his advocacy against competitive burnout showcase a new era of athleticism where wellness practices are no longer luxury indulgences but essential scientific components of peak performance.
The Amanbagh Detox Program: Djokovic's Indian Wellness Vision
In May 2025, Amanbagh in Rajasthan launched an exclusive three-day detoxification program curated by Novak Djokovic himself. This initiative, part of the Aman luxury resorts group where Djokovic serves as ambassador, offers a guided reset for body, mind, and spirit specifically tailored to Indian needs and wellness traditions.
The program timing coincides with Djokovic hosting a retreat at Amanyara, the group's Turks and Caicos property, from November 21-23. Guests at both locations gain access to the wellness methods Djokovic has perfected over the past decade, including specialized physical training, basic tennis lessons, restorative practices, and the mindfulness technique he swears by: breath work or pranayama.
Expert Endorsement of the Holistic Approach
Dr. Swaroop Savanur, a renowned mental conditioning coach who has trained elite athletes including Shikhar Dhawan, KL Rahul, Ankita Raina, and Pooja Rani, emphasizes the significance of Djokovic's integrative health philosophy. The Djokovic formula represents the new paradigm in sports performance, moving beyond physical and mental training to understand the complete person and address emotional blocks.
Dr. Savanur notes that every young athlete he coaches now requests this comprehensive approach, confirming Djokovic's pioneering role in transforming athletic wellness practices worldwide.
Inside the Three-Day Wellness Transformation
The Amanbagh program reflects Djokovic's personal wellness journey. As the tennis champion explained to CNN Traveller, every element featured in the Aman program represents practices I've tested myself during training or recovery periods. He worked closely with the Aman team to ensure the program felt well-rounded, grounded, and achievable, delivering meaningful transformation within a condensed timeframe.
The morning metabolic reset follows a specific sequence:
- Seasonal fruits to start the day
- Celery-based juice, a well-known Djokovic daily ritual
- Yoga sessions with pranayama-oriented resident yoga therapists
- Ayurvedic oil treatments personalized to individual needs
Nutrition forms a crucial component, with meals featuring local grains like bajra and seasonal vegetables prepared with homegrown herbs and flowers. Each dish receives personalized attention to spices and portions, aligning with Ayurvedic principles.
Amanbagh: The Perfect Setting for Holistic Healing
Spread across 47 acres in the lush Aravalli Hills near Sariska Tiger Reserve, Amanbagh embodies luxurious stillness and natural harmony. The property's design philosophy combines discreet luxury with culturally immersive elements and deep connection to nature, making it particularly relevant for 2025 wellness seekers.
The resort environment includes langur families peacefully moving through the property and local villagers nurturing Amanbagh's expansive organic vegetable and herb gardens. This integration with local communities and natural surroundings reflects the original vision of Aman Resorts founder Adrian Zecha, who named the chain after the Arabic and Sanskrit meanings of 'aman'—representing peace, love, trust, safety, and protection.
Ayurvedic Expertise and Personalized Care
Under current owner Vlad Doronin, who acquired Aman Resorts in 2014, the property maintains its commitment to luxury with a provincial heart, featuring minimal carbon footprint, abundant space and privacy, and comprehensive Ayurvedic treatments.
Resident Ayurveda expert Dr. Vivek Chandel, an Ayurveda graduate from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences in Bengaluru with over 16 years of practice, provides personalized detox regimens based on nadi pariksha (pulse diagnosis) and prakriti and dosha (body constitution) analysis.
Djokovic's Wellness Evolution and Lasting Impact
The program concludes with a fire meditation ritual, reflecting Djokovic's well-documented dedication to meditation practices. Around 2010-11, after experiencing repeated disappointments in Grand Slam tournaments, Djokovic embraced functional medicine and holistic health at a time when these approaches were often dismissed as pseudo-science.
His elimination of gluten and dairy from his diet, combined with daily meditation and mindfulness practices, transformed his career trajectory. Following 2011, his court success became unstoppable, and his recovery times became aspirational benchmarks for athletes worldwide.
As Vlad Doroin emphasizes, Djokovic's resilience and adaptability have maintained his position at tennis's pinnacle for over a decade, demonstrating that sustained elite performance requires far more than mere skill. Aman's holistic and integrative wellness experience specifically addresses this comprehensive need for mind, body, and spirit care.
Visitors to Amanbagh consistently report taking away a lasting sense of mental clarity and physical suppleness—the very qualities that have defined Novak Djokovic's extraordinary career and now form the foundation of his wellness legacy at this Rajasthan luxury retreat.
