Could a vegan retreat be right for you?
Becoming Vegan in 2020, it’s a big jump. But that’s what a New Year does to you, sometimes it makes you want to change your life. If you’ve felt the urge to become vegan this year, but you’re not sure where to get started, have you thought about a retreat? A retreat doesn’t always mean a full body detox, massages and poolside lounging - of course those elements are always great to take advantage of. Wellbeing retreats and escapes can cater for a whole range of lifestyle changing and enhancing programmes - trying a new vegan or vegetarian diet, getting into fitness or mindfulness, there are so many options. So 2020 seems the perfect time to begin, right?
Is it healthier to be vegan?
Firstly, you need to do some research into which foods are vegan and whether you can support the new lifestyle shift. There is a lot more to think about at the start when food shopping and prepping. If you have health issues you may want to consult your doctor before ruling out any animal produced products from your diet.The next step is finding that drive. Work out what it means to you. What are you doing it for? It could be a meat free diet you’re after because you don’t want to eat animals, or maybe for more ecological reasons. If you become vegan and fully embrace your new relationship with food, the benefits can be great for your health. With the right balance and control to fit your individual needs, your skin complexion will improve, as will your mood and you may even lose weight.
What happens on a vegan retreat?
There are different types of retreats for vegans that are just starting out, or for the people who have become dedicated vegans. Sianji Wellbeing Resort in Turkey offers a Detox and vegan programme, could this be right for you? Treatments at the resort include Hammam, Swedish massage, Traditional Balinese massage, Chi Nei Tsang, Reflexology and Shiatsu. A great addition that is unique to Sainji is the lifestyle seminars from visiting therapists and detox specialists that offer you tips to take home and embrace vegan life outside the retreat. For the most part, the retreat is just like a holiday in the sun with a pool and beach views, but with the added wellness benefits you can’t find anywhere else. All the programmes on offer are complemented with optional fitness classes, yoga and mindfulness sessions and nature walks around the beautiful Turkish landscapes.
The best retreat for vegan beginners
In an ideal World you would be able to click your fingers and do anything with ease, straight away and not look back. But in reality, it’s much more effective to take things slow so as to start as you mean to go on. It’s the same with jumping on a vegan diet bandwagon. The positive rush that you are doing something great for yourself and the planet can quickly run away from you if you’re too abrupt. Give you body time to adjust to the new foods, try a retreat that incorporates vegan options into the menu, as well as conventials foods. This is a beginners method to becoming vegan - a great place to start would be The Retreat in Costa Rica. Well known for its bestselling chef and founder, this tropical paradise was where Diana stobo dreamt of having a place where people could relax, be themselves, gently move their bodies and eat amazing food. It makes for the perfect place to dip your toe into veganism, while exploring other ways to better your mind and body through meditation, healing and vinyasa yoga.Why Wellbeing Escapes?
