Why Everyone Should Try a Wellness Retreat At Least Once
Wellness does not just mean the absence of illness, but it is a way of life. Wellness means making conscious decisions that work towards your goal of happiness, health and wellbeing. Wellness can be summarised as “... a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity”.
What is a wellness retreat?
A wellness retreat is a place where you can visit that will guide you and begin you on your path to wellness through education and practice. It is a welcoming and soothing atmosphere that is filled with like-minded people who are all working towards the same goal of wellness as you. This creates a supportive and nonjudgmental community, the perfect place to start if you are looking for a life-changing holiday.
What do you do on a wellness retreat?
Wellness retreats vary greatly from one to the other, this means everyone can find the perfect wellness retreat for them. These can include detox retreats which allow you to switch off from the outside world in the form of a digital detox, cleanse your body with healthy vegetarian or vegan retreats, experience a juice detoxes or even raw food retreats. A wellness retreat can also mean a health and fitness holiday that will teach your new skills such as yoga, tennis, Pilates, surfing… the list goes on. A health and fitness holiday will also expose you to some of the most experienced instructors and start you on a fitness journey that will help you feel stronger and more energised than ever. Why not try a fitness bootcamp, flexible fitness holiday, tennis retreat or even a family fitness holiday that everyone can enjoy? On the other hand, a yoga and meditation wellness retreat is for those of you looking to switch off from life's daily stresses and reconnect with oneself, and try something new. If you are just seeking a bit of pampering, a spa holiday is your idea of heaven. A spa retreat will leave you feeling like a new person after being treated to the menu of indulgent treatments on offer. So which type of wellness retreat will you be trying first?
Whilst wellness retreats can differ greatly, there are also things they have in common. When you visit a wellness retreat you will also be able to experience a tranquil place, set in a beautiful location that will evoke calmness and relaxation the minute you arrive. Whatever your goal and whatever your preference, starting your journey on a wellness retreat is an experience you won’t forget.
Physical benefits of a wellness retreat
The benefits of a wellness retreat extend from just the physical. During your stay you will also see a shift in psychological, spiritual, and emotional wellbeing as well. Most wellness retreats will offer you indulgent and relaxing physical treatments that will help you to decompress, recover and relax. Be treated to a deep tissue massage, a cleansing facial or pampering all over body scrub. Our medical spas can also offer you treatments such as Thalassotherapy, the expertise of Ayurvedic doctors, Osteopathy, personalised health programmes and so much more. A medical spa will offer you all of the luxuries as well as lasting health benefits that will keep going long after your tan fades.
Emotional benefits of a wellness retreat
Whilst your body is being pampered and detoxed, you will experience the quieting of your mind, the relaxing of your shoulders and the unclenching of your jaw. Whether your idea of mental wellness is sunset meditation, counselling or just a week of indulgent pampering and quiet, a wellness retreat can offer you exactly what you are looking for.Why Wellbeing Escapes?
