Intro to Meditation Retreats
Meditation and mindfulness has become a popular tool to help with stress and is now recommended by the NHS for conditions such as anxiety, insomnia and high blood pressure. We are big advocates of this life tool and have introduced our Intro to Meditation packages at a selection of our retreats where you can combine a wellness break with specialist meditation teaching to set you up for a life long habit that you can take anywhere.
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As the world lurches from one crisis to another, we all feel the need to step away and find peace. This intensive six day retreat is designed to do just that, by bringing the mind into state of profound rest.
Surrounded by the splendour that is Broughton Hall, you will embark on an immersive deep reset retreat with experiences including yin yoga, alchemy crystal bowl sound baths, Forest Bathing, meditations, woodland sauna experience and so much more! With 3-days of silence and supportive practices to unwind the mind-body and to ignite the soul, this journey is designed for you to rest and revel in the fullness of your true nature, helping you move you into a deep state of tranquillity and peace.
This retreat is a collaboration between Paris Ackrill Co-founder of Avalon Wellbeing Centre and Cornelius O'Shaughnessy renowned meditation and stress management teacher and founder of Bodhimaya. Together they have 30 years of teaching experience.
**Retreat dates in 2024: 13 - 19 May**
Profound Rest: Fire of Wisdom Retreat at Broughton Sanctuary 13 - 19 May 2024
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Six Senses Vana is the first dedicated wellness retreat from the renowned Six Senses brand. Set in the foothills of majestic Himalayas, this retreat provides a safe space who those who want to stay still for a while, feel, think and immerse themselves in nature. With personalised yoga, Ayurveda, Tibetan medicine and Natural healing therapies you can achieve peace and harmony. Six Senses high standards of care, delicious food, plentiful activities, educational workshops, a dreamy setting and like minded people will deliver the perfect wellbeing holiday experience that will soothe and balance your mind, body & spirit.
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If you are looking for luxury but want to remain active in a dreamy destination, look no further, Six Senses Ninh Van Bay has it all! Located just close to Nha Trang this resort's accommodation is villa style only (each comes with sea views and private plunge pool). Activities are endless and you can choose from a variety of outdoor adventures, water sports and trips to nearby destinations (even uninhabited islands). Keeping up with the Six Senses brand, the food is delicious and nutritious, the service is spotless and the wellness is first class. And now the spa - ideal not only for those who want some serious pampering during their holidays but also those who want something more targeted. With wellness screening, biohacking and a personalised approach you can build your perfect wellness break!
Six Senses Ninh Van Bay
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Paradis Plage Resort was the first surf, yoga and spa eco-resort in Morocco. It’s located right on the beach in the village of Imi Ouaddar facing onto the Atlantic Ocean and enjoys space, peace and quiet just 40 minutes from Agadir. Participate in daily hatha, vinyasa or yin yoga classes in the beach-front yoga shala, take a surfing lesson at the ‘Ripcurl’ surf school or relax with spa treatments. The great thing about this resort is that it enjoys 340 days of sunshine each year so it’s an all-year-round choice. If you’re looking for a chilled-out, beach-front holiday combined with yoga and surfing then book a stay at Paradis Plage.
Paradis Plage
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Shanti Maurice has a magical setting on a white beach with dramatic mountains as a backdrop. Spread over 35 acres of tropical gardens with views across the ocean, the resort instantly welcomes and cocoons you. It's contemporary, stylish and has a cosy feel. With a focus on traditional Indian practices of Ayurveda, yoga and meditation as well as goal-focused wellness packages, it offers effective wellbeing, overseen by an experienced Ayurvedic doctor. In addition, there are many international spa therapies for those looking for quality pampering as well as thrilling sports and adventures for those who want to be active.
Shanti Maurice Resort & Spa
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MasQi is a small, luxury, adults-only yoga and meditation retreat located in the centre of a nature park. At MasQi, you’ll get an opportunity to disconnect from the outside world and reconnect with yourself and nature again. During your time at the retreat you will not only get chance to practice yoga and meditation but also learn how to lead a healthier life; fuller, calmer and more conscious. This retreat provides all the tools on how to do this with energetic therapies & healing practices, Ayurveda, mentoring and gourment bio cuisine based on macrobiotic principles. And the silence - so pure and peaceful, as if the rest of the world didn’t exist.
The intimate scale of this retreat makes it easy for you to connect with others guests so it is an ideal place for all solo travellers.
MasQi - The Energy House
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Newly refurbished in summer 2019, Océano Health Spa Hotel is located directly overlooking the Atlantic ocean, surrounded by green mountains and lush vegetation in the north of Tenerife. It may look high-rise in design but it’s actually very remotely located and non-touristy, with no other hotels around plus ancient woodland and mountain hiking tours directly from the hotel. Associated with the Mayr-Centre (world experts in the field of wellness) it’s a great place to detox, relax and recharge the batteries. Through a powerful combination of authentic Thalassotherapy and expertise from the Mayr medical centre, Océano is the perfect destination for a results-driven wellness holiday. Led by a professional team of doctors and therapists, the spa treatments are aimed at aiding detox or boosting fitness, through massages, shiatsu, osteopathy and natural cosmetics. This hotel is adults only with a minimum age of 18 years.
** Hotel will be closed between 28 June to 26 July 2024 **
OCEANO Health Spa Hotel
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Punta del Hidalgo, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Tenerife (Spain)
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Alpino Atlantico is a petite, adults-only hotel located on the beautiful island of Madeira with panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean. The focus here is on the powerful healing of Ayurveda. The Ayurveda Cure Centre offers authentic treatments based on this ancient system of medicine, aiming to balance mind and body using herbal treatments. Yoga, meditation and Qi-Gong are high on the agenda and take place in the glass-fronted yoga studio.
If you’re looking for an authentic Ayurveda getaway but don’t want to travel long-haul then this hotel is the ideal choice. You will leave feeling completely rejuvenated.
Alpino Atlantico
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REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort is a sustainable boutique hotel in Nusa Dua, Bali. REVĪVŌ means 'I'll live again' and retreat is true to its core offering comprehensive range of retreats giving you change to focus on your wellbeing goals. Programmes are inspired by local ancient healing traditions and are designed to improve your mental, emotional and physical being. REVĪVŌ journey is based on 4 main pillars: MOVEŌ - workouts delivered in their 8000 SqM fitness centre; NŪTRIŌ - the healthy diet using only fresh, wholesome and balanced foods and served as close to its natural state as possible; REMISSIŌ - the holistic spa where magic happens and NOCTURNŌ - the sleep which resort takes very seriously and it will be the foundation of your stay. REVĪVŌ truly is a 360 transformational holistic experience!
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Bahia Mar is a beautiful boutique hotel in exotic Mozambique. It was opened in 2014 with the aim to create a place where guests can have some serious rest and relaxation. The location is stunning, think palm-fringed beaches, azure water and endless sunshine. During your stay, treat yourself to a relaxing massage, join the yoga classes or a fitness class, enjoy the water-based activities or visit the local fishing village. The possibilities are endless, especially if you love the ocean and all it has to offer. BahiaMar is the perfect retreat if you want to get away from the crowds, be close to untouched nature and local culture.
Bahia Mar Boutique Hotel
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Datu is one of the most exciting new retreat openings in 2023 for Ayurveda, Yoga and Meditation where some of India's best Doctors, teachers and therapists have been hand picked to create a transformative week long retreat in Italy. The retreat offers ancient holistic health and wellness practices for mind, body and soul, with a realism about Western lifestyles and teachings to help support the ongoing benefits once you have left the retreat.
Datu Wellness
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Ananda is situated in the beautiful Himalayan foothills, close to the city of Rishikesh, the birthplace of yoga. With views of the Ganges and the surrounding forests, the location is truly magical. From walking in the mystical Himalayas to learning about yoga and meditation, they have a variety of wellbeing experiences available at this life-changing destination. The Ananda Wellness Centre is the ultimate in commitment to rejuvenation of body and soul. The focus is on the traditional Indian practices of Ayurveda, yoga and meditation but the luxurious facilities are state-of-the-art. The Ananda has won numerous awards over the years and British Royalty and Hollywood stars have stayed here too.
Ananda in the Himalayas
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