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The coming of summer brings a kind of magic to cities. Time slows. Boundaries blur. Once-sharp lines grow softer. In Tokyo and Kyoto, as in New York, the season invites pause – issuing moments of peace in-between the beats of urban life. https://lnkd.in/eQs2XiaS #TheSpiritofAman

Where sun-warmed days segue into balmy nights soundtracked by laid-back beats and live performances, Aman’s new beach club experience, Nura, embraces the very essence of Mediterranean living. Sheltered on the picturesque shores of Korakia Beach at Amanzoe, and the golden sands of Amanpuri, feast on Spanish-style tapas and grilled seafood, sip seasonal cocktails and become immersed in the natural beauty that surrounds. Available to hotel guests and visitors, embark on a culinary journey with Aman. https://lnkd.in/eWnRdx3e #NurabyAman

In the quiet of early morning, the sun rise gilds the sky as prayer flags flutter in mediative contemplation of the day ahead and daily purification rituals are performed. In a land where prosperity is measured in happiness, mists rise over the forests as crystal-clear rivers tumble down from the mountains. Twenty years after Amankora's five lodges opened and Bhutan continues to enthral in all its otherworldly majesty. https://lnkd.in/eH7Vcjc7 #TheSpiritofAman

The long-held belief that the sight of the sea is a balm for the soul is never more apparent than at Amanera. A secluded tropical retreat where the golden sands of Playa Grande are fringed by tropical jungle on one side and a vast expanse of turquoise ocean on the other. As part of Aman’s Meditations series, photographer Chris Colls and his partner, model Alexandra Agoston discover a desert island sensibility, where beaches feel undiscovered and the all-encompassing power of nature is nothing short of awe-inspiring. https://lnkd.in/eBSUc_dk #AmanMeditations

For over 2,000 years, generations of female free divers in Ise Shima have held legendary status. Known as the ama, these remarkable women know the waters of Ago Bay better than anyone, plunging its depths for abalone and shellfish on a single breath, where once their mission was to find pearls. A centuries-old tradition built on ritual, skill and a synergy with the sea. https://lnkd.in/edxzBcjb #TheSpiritofAman

‘The quieter you become, the more you’re able to hear.’ - Rumi The ancient power of the moving meditation. Strengthening the physical body and expanding the flexibility of the mind. An acceptance of what is and a curiosity for what is to come. Yoga is a connection to the self, to others and the wider world, celebrated and explored at Aman properties across the world. #AmanWellness

“...This is the solstice, the still point of the sun, its cusp and midnight, the year’s threshold and unlocking, where the past lets go of and becomes the future; the place of caught breath, the door of a vanished house left ajar...” - Margaret Atwood The longest day of the year. When the light keeps hold of the day and lean shadows bring new dimensions to Aman’s minimalist architecture. A pause in the middle of the year to rest, recalibrate and bask in the golden glow of the sun’s lingering grasp. #TheSpiritofAman

On the restless streets of Manhattan, the Garden Terrace at Aman New York is a haven from the summer heat and energy of the city. The vast retractable roof of this urban sanctuary reveals open skies and the sounds of Fifth Avenue - the best of both worlds, where convivial lunches linger long into the afternoon. https://lnkd.in/ejfybVHi #TheSpiritofAman

'In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks.' - John Muir Among whispering trees, Aman Kyoto's secret gardens evoke a serene pace of life. As Geshi, the Japanese solstice, approaches, the subtle sounds and earthy scents invite a moment of calm and reflection, served to a chorus of birdsong in the mellow light of summer. https://lnkd.in/gbq_mUE #TheSpiritofAman

With Geshi, the Japanese solstice, only a few days away, its association with purification speaks to Amanemu's Spa ethos. A philosophy built around the ancient tradition of onsen, where bathing in natural hot springs cleanses, heals and revitalises as it has done for centuries. Held by water, a sense of letting go brings with it the chance to start again, bringing new perspectives on the texture of everyday. https://lnkd.in/enmNHAQD #TheSpiritofAman