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BEST OF | Issue 3 | Spring 2025<\/span><\/p>\n

The five-star Minos Palace Resort in Crete, member of the bluegr Hotels & Resorts, announces with pride the opening of its transformative Nao longevity centre. The opening will take place in May 2025. The new Nao method, thoroughly underpinned by scientific data, brings years into your life and life into your years.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Nao offers nothing short of a revolutionary, evidence-based approach to unify and interweave ancient healing practices with progressive prognostics, treatments and interventions. It is Greece\u2019s newest luxury-wellbeing destination designed to offer prestige personalisation in every aspect of its guest experience. To formulate it in the words of Gina Mamidaki, the visionary CEO behind this project: \u201cNao came into being as the purely natural answer to a universal call for a happier and healthier world \u2013 the concept genuinely embodies our profound engagement in the demanding spheres of care, sustainability, innovation and excellence which have developed over the course of more than 50 years. Through a deeply rooted belief system, Nao redefines longevity by blending scientific longevity science with ancient wisdom.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/a><\/span>

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A new era for longevity<\/h2>\n

At the heart of Minos Palace Resort, whose splendid site is a secluded private peninsula with 360\u00b0 views of the Aegean, Nao is destined to provide inspiration for the ongoing evolution of a newborn lifestyle. Designed for transformation, it offers sensory-rich spaces that immerse guests in an environment crafted to awaken the senses and encourage self-discovery. Here, the surroundings themselves become an integral part of the journey, reinforcing wellbeing through design, nature, and intentional curation. Derived from the ancient Greek meaning \u201cto flow,\u201d Nao symbolises harmony and continuous transformation. Its centrepiece is a groundbreaking approach to wellbeing which targets the 12 hallmarks of ageing, encompassing fundamental biological processes which drive the passage of time. Guests thereby receive support in both the temporal extension of their lives and the qualitative enhancement of their health. Each and every Nao journey is guided by four lodestars, the major pillars which bear wellbeing: nutrition, sleep, movement and self-mastery. For each of these, measures are undertaken which focus on certain aspects of the 12 hallmarks of ageing. Together they constitute an integrated path to wellbeing which addresses body, mindset and emotional health both carefully and precisely.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/a><\/span>

The | Tides \u2013 A luxury wellness brand blending science, nature, and 30 years of clinical expertise. 100\u2009% natural skincare and transformative BrainBodyMind Wellness\u2122 treatments to help you look, feel, and perform your best.<\/span><\/p>\n

Scientific underpinning, highly personal methods<\/h2>\n

The first step in the Nao method is to communicate to the guests a deeper understanding of their own health and wellbeing. This process begins even before their arrival when guests fill out a detailed questionnaire and uncover their initial prognostics. This provides the basis for the planning of their own highly personal journey. Upon arrival, further tests coupled with expert consultations culminate in a comprehensive analysis of their state of health. These tests are based on latest knowledge and longevity research. They target the most important biometrics. This information gives the Nao wellness team the wide-reaching data it needs to generate custom-made treatments ranging from individual diet plans and optimised sleeping times all the way to personalised fitness programs and exercises in mental attentiveness. The programs focus on physical, mental and emotional health, and aid guests in reaching their fullest potential.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/a><\/span>

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Signature Therapies<\/h2>\n

Nao provides meaningful experiences through innovative therapies that connect modern technology with holistic approaches:<\/p>\n