Top Wellness Trends for 2021
What a year 2020 has been! The uncertainty, lockdowns and health anxieties have definitely taken its toll on many of our mental, emotional and physical wellbeing. Lets look forward to 2021 to reignite our health goals, invest in ourselves and cultivate a new positive direction in our lives. Lets dive into the new wellness trends we anticipate for 2021 together with our handpicked choices of health resorts and programmes which can offer these trends.
Building strong immunity
The old saying ‘prevention is better than cure’ is a poignant one, building a strong immune system is your defence against being impacted by harmful bacteria and viruses which we are surrounded by. Our new found experience with a global pandemic has driven home how essential it is to maintain a strong immune system and to not take it for granted. The most effective way to nurture your immune system is to consistently lead a generally healthy lifestyle consisting of plenty of antioxidant rich foods such as fruit and vegetables, exercise, stress reduction and limiting toxins such as alcohol, cigarettes, trans fats and excess sugar. Many of our retreats have picked up on this trend and have curated new programmes specifically for immune system building consisting of a mix of detoxification to eliminate free radicals attacking the immune system, nutritional plans, high tech immunotherapy treatments and immune boosting exercises.SHA Wellness Clinic in Spain are now offering a preventative medicine immune system programme which includes a full lymph system and viral profile testing to accurately pinpoint which part of the immune system needs supporting.
Euphoria Retreat in Greece have released a new 5 day immunity reset programme which includes comprehensive medical testing with traditional Chinese medicine therapeutics to combine the best of Eastern and Western medicine.
Self-empowerment
The trend to help heal ourselves and learn how to take ownership for our own health and wellbeing began in 2020 when we were starkly reminded how important it is to keep our immunity and general health in check. Where we use to be reliant on medical professionals and therapists to support our wellbeing the lack of accessibility to these resources led to a spike in online classes and self-study to give us the knowledge and empowerment to care for ourselves and our families. This trend is set to continue into 2021 and we are seeing many health resorts offering workshops and talks to help us on this journey of self care. At Wellbeing Escapes we provided our clients with invaluable talks with leading health experts in their field on a no fee basis through out Wellbeing at Home live sessions platform which are pleased to say now has a flourishing community tuning in every week to better their wellbeing. To become a part of this growing community and take advantage of these complimentary sessions you can sign up here.Wild View Retreat in Portugal offers group retreats lead by qualified nutritional therapists who offer daily wellness talks on topics such as gut health, chronic disease, immunity, sleep and optimal wellness.
Mental health resilience
Life will always come with its up’s and downs and stresses however its our ability to build resilience against these life stresses which lessen their impacts on our mental and subsequently physical health which makes all the difference in weathering the storms. The definition of stress is a reaction to being overwhelmed by mental or emotional pressure causing a release of stress hormones namely adrenaline and cortisol putting your body in a ‘fight or flight response’. Although this is a beneficial response in times when your life is in danger as our resilience to stress lessens the stress response is activated and becomes chronic making us feel constantly anxious and on edge. Learning simple techniques such as meditation, mindfulness and breathing exercise can significantly reduce stress levels and provide you with the tools to overcome life pressures without the harmful physical reaction.Longevity Health & Wellness in Portugal offer an anti-stress and mindfulness programme to help deal with stress management through learning a multitude of techniques which can be incorporated in your daily life.
Life reset
For many of us our lives have been radically altered in many ways be it work situation, finances, routine and general stability. This has led to a rethink of our lives and forcing us to question what is it we really want from our lives. This has for some been a positive intervention as it has allowed life path which no longer serve us to fall away and provide an opportunity for a new direction. However this can be very unsettling and ungrounding so getting the adequate emotional support and guidance is paramount. 2021 will see a rise in seeking out the support of therapists and counsellors to help with this transition. Group retreats which provide emotional counselling are also on the rise and provide a safe supportive environment to share your journey with others seeking a change in life direction.We offer an exclusive personal transformation programme at Shanti-Som in Spain which includes private coaching sessions together with meditation, yoga and massage to give you the support and tools to make life changes.
Nature focus
With the usually busyness and distractions of life coming to an abrupt standstill in 2020 with a limited choice of entertainment available to us we turned to more simple pleasures and discovered the joys of walking and nature therapy. Just looking at greenery has been proven to reduce depression and improve mental health. This trend has filtered through to many retreats who have moved many of their group exercises outdoors with Euphoria Retreat in Greece even creating an outdoor forest gym! Another new green therapy activity growing in traction is the Japanese art of Forest Bathing which involves meditating or being mindful whilst in nature. Forest bathing has been proven to reduce stress, lower heart rate and blood pressure and boost the immune system.
Climate change consciousness
As a global collective we have witnessed the devastating effects of being ill prepared for the inevitable. Now we have had a chance to slow down and reflect on how our lifestyles are impacting the health and sustainability of the planet we look at ways we can lessen our footprint. Changing the way we travel can have huge impacts and there is a push for less but longer trips to reduce our airmiles, seeking out hotels with eco-friendly credentials and giving back to the local communities of the countries we are visiting.Six Senses Laamu in the Maldives take marine conservation seriously educating its guests, conduct great research and support the local community.
Lefay Resort & Spa in picturesque Lake Garda is a true eco-resort designed to reduce its environmental impacts.
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