Magic Water Treatment at Dune

The Watsu ® is a method inspired by the Zen Shiatsu developed by Harold Dull in California in the early 80s and it is now spreading worldwide, including in India. The Watsu ® treatment is done in warm water and rebalances all our energies. It is based on techniques and theories of Eastern philosophy for the recovery and maintenance of psychophysical well-being. It is a very gentle method using the therapeutic properties of water kept at body temperature. The patient floats feeling the rhythmic movement of the water, the combination of a light acupressure of energy points, stretching, rocking as if he was back in his mother’s womb.

This treatment allows the water element to release tensions in muscles and joints, clearing blockages on the physical, emotional and mental levels. The feeling of weightlessness transforms the perception of space and time bringing a deep sense of relaxation. It is said that one hour of Watsu is equivalent to four hours of sleep.
Recently an Asian spa association voted Watsu “best treatment” of all therapies offered in Asian spas.

View a 10 minute video by Harold Dull introducing Watsu and its use in clinics and spas.

Hydrotherapy,involves the use of water for soothing pains and treating diseases. Its use has been recorded in ancient Egyptian, Greek and Roman civilizations. Egyptian royalty bathed with essential oils and flowers, while Romans had communal public baths for their citizens which they called S.P.A meaning Sanitas Per Aqua (health through water).

Today, hydrotherapy is used to treat musculoskeletal disorders such as arthritis, spondylitis or spinal cord injuries and in patients suffering from stroke or paralysis.

Seafoodbar at Dune

By the beach, next to the swimming pool and the children playground, you can enjoy fresh seafood cooked as per your choice in the grill, the barbecue or the tandoor with fresh salads,sandwiches, snacks and drinks.

Fun Restaurant at Dune

A rich fusion of traditional Indian and Continental recipes are innovatively made to give you an unforgetable experience. Our food is made-to-order, using fresh organic products as much as possible. the F.U.N (Food U Need) restaurant promotes the hypotoxic diet of the French biologist: Doctor Jean Seignalet. The menu we propose is a mix of hypotoxic and non-hypotoxic cuisine. “F.U.N” Restaurant and The Lounge are the meeting points at The Dune. A family atmosphere prevails here always. This encourages people to meet, chat and interact with each other.

Our Chef loves an exchange with the customer, so feel free to speak to him for any special meal requests or if you have to follow a diet; he will do his best to cater to your needs. You are also most welcome to teach our chef a special recipe. We provide room service.

Dune Eco Beach Village & Spa

The Dune eco village resort & spa, pondicherry is a thematic hotel designed to cater to the growing demand for long stay destinations with soul and comfort where cultures, ideas and people merge with one another.

A 35 acre eco-friendly beach hotel with unique 30 aesthetic villas and 20 rooms fusing modern and traditional architecture, swimming pool, organic farm, tennis court… and 700m of sea front, welcoming guests all through the year.

The 2 restaurants serve healthy gourmet fusion food, prepared using organically farmed vegetables.

Paradise Spa offers Ayurvedic treatments, Yoga and meditation as well as many alternative therapies including Watsu.

The Dune is the base for AIR (Artists In Residence) a programme providing work studios for Artists from all around the world. We also shelter the activities of “Children Of The World India”, a charitable trust with an organic model farm and a catering school for Tsunami affected youngsters.

It is Located on the Coramandel coast of Tamil Nadu, South India, 150 km south of Chennai (Madras) and just 15 Kms from the heart of Pondicherry on the east coast Road.

The Dune cherishes the spirit "to live in harmony with nature and men". For ages, swamis (Holy Men) from the nearby temples of Mahabalipuram used this scenic beach reserve as a place of pilgrimage and meditation.