Millie Mackintosh has embarked on a luxury wellness retreat in India following her recent separation from husband Hugo Taylor. The Made In Chelsea star, 36, is staying at the exclusive Six Senses Vana resort in the Himalayan foothills, where a five-day stay costs approximately £4,500.
Luxury Retreat Amid Personal Turmoil
The Daily Mail revealed earlier this week that Mackintosh and Taylor, 39, have ended their seven-year marriage. The couple, who share two young daughters - Sienna, five, and Aurelia, four - reportedly remain committed to co-parenting their children despite their separation.
Mackintosh has described her current trip as "not a holiday, it's a reset" specifically designed to "heal the nervous system." She has been actively documenting her experience at the retreat through social media posts that detail her journey toward emotional recovery.
The Six Senses Vana Experience
Spread across 21 acres within a protected sal forest, Six Senses Vana positions itself as a sanctuary for personal transformation. The retreat's philosophy centers on creating space for guests to "discover and flourish" through a combination of traditional healing practices and modern wellness approaches.
Upon arrival, guests undergo a comprehensive 45-minute consultation that includes traditional pulse reading to identify dosha imbalances - the three fundamental energy types in Ayurvedic medicine. This is complemented by a high-tech screening of 30 biomarkers that informs a personalised wellness itinerary for each visitor.
Holistic Treatments and Therapies
The retreat offers an extensive range of therapeutic options designed to rebalance both body and mind:
- Ayurvedic Healing: Traditional Indian medicine practices focused on restoring balance
- Tibetan Sowa Rigpa: Ancient Himalayan healing system
- Four-handed Abhyanga Massage: A therapeutic treatment combining Ayurvedic oils with deep tissue work
- Ku Nye Therapy: Incorporates heated pods pressed into energy channels accompanied by Sanskrit mantras
- Raag Therapy: Healing sessions with a flutist designed to induce emotional release
- Hor Gyi Metsa: Soft tissue manipulation targeting nerve pathways
- Subtle Energies Facial: Treatment aimed at enhancing inner radiance
Mackintosh's Personal Journey
In her social media updates, Mackintosh has expressed how the retreat has exceeded her expectations. "I came here for a reset," she wrote. "I didn't realise how much I needed to feel." She described the experience as having "broken me open" in a therapeutic sense, allowing for genuine emotional processing.
The television personality shared images of herself participating in various activities including water therapy, where she felt "held literally and emotionally," and using a Hyperice Normatec leg compression device for recovery. Other photographs showed her practicing meditation, undergoing acupuncture treatments, and relaxing in a white robe with silver eye patches.
Unexpected Discoveries
Mackintosh noted several surprising aspects of her retreat experience. She found herself moving her body more intentionally and listening to its signals with greater attention. "I've been feeling more present than I have in a long time," she revealed to her followers.
She also appreciated the retreat's emphasis on genuine connection rather than social performance. "Ayurveda doesn't follow wellness trends," Mackintosh observed. "It's the kind of place that invites you inward, without pressure to perform or even to socialise." Despite this focus on introspection, she mentioned meeting "truly incredible people with inspiring stories" during her stay.
Background to the Separation
Mackintosh and Taylor first met as teenagers and initially dated during their time on E4's Made In Chelsea. They married in June 2018 after rekindling their relationship. Sources close to the couple indicate they have been having "serious conversations about their future" in recent weeks before deciding to separate.
"Their main priority remains their children and family life," a source told the Daily Mail. "Separating is not something they ever hoped would happen." The couple is reportedly considering practical arrangements for living separately while maintaining effective co-parenting of their young daughters.
Mackintosh's Wellness Journey
This retreat represents another chapter in Mackintosh's ongoing wellness journey. In recent years, she has been open about her past struggles with alcohol, which led her to become teetotal and write the book "Bad Drunk." She has also spoken candidly about overcoming severe anxiety that developed during her early television career.
Mackintosh has described how binge drinking began during her boarding school years as a coping mechanism for homesickness and bullying. Her drinking reportedly escalated during her Made In Chelsea days when she faced significant trolling about her appearance, triggering anxiety and panic attacks.
Her current retreat experience appears to represent a continuation of her commitment to emotional healing and personal growth, even as she navigates the challenges of her marital separation.
