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Healing Holidays Designed to Restore Mind, Body and Spirit

Whether you're recovering from stress and burnout, seeking emotional healing, looking to reconnect with yourself through nature, or embracing the restorative power of Ayurveda, our collection of healing holidays is designed to support your wellbeing journey.

At Wellbeing Escapes, we believe true healing is deeply personal. That's why we have carefully selected transformative wellness programmes that combine expert guidance, therapeutic treatments, nourishing nutrition, movement, mindfulness and holistic therapies in some of the world's most exceptional wellness destinations.

From the award-winning wellness clinics of Spain and Thailand to peaceful sanctuaries in the Himalayas, Costa Rica and Bhutan, our healing holidays provide the time, space and support needed to reset, recover and thrive.

RECOMMENDED HEALING HOLIDAYS

Discover Chiva-Som at Chiva-Som Health Resort, Thailand

Discover Chiva-Som

This retreat is made up of different treatments and activities that together create a holistic methodology of improvement in the various health aspects that each retreat is designed to address. This methodology will successfully satisfy the goals of each guest to improve their lifestyle, promote healing, and bring you back up to a level of wellness that will mark a vast improvement in your life. Min stay 7 nights

Comprehensive Balance and Revitalise at Kamalaya Wellness Sanctuary, Thailand

Comprehensive Balance and Revitalise

Reconnecting with oneself and nourishing the mind and body are central to recovering from stress and at the heart of Kamalaya’s most intensive stress and burnout program. The Comprehensive Balance & Revitalise program is recommended for anyone needing recuperation from physical and emotional stress and burnout. Deeply restorative, it deals holistically with the symptoms and underlying causes of adrenal burnout and addresses stress prevention and recovery from a mind, body and spirit perspective. Personal consultations in naturopathic lifestyle, nutrition and stress management will guide you towards embracing a healthier balance. Healing therapies combine with nutritional and herbal supplements and remedies to support your recovery.

Ayurveda Rejuvenation at Somatheeram Ayurveda Beach Resort, India

Ayurveda Rejuvenation

If you are looking for an authentic Ayurveda, this programme is a must! Your stay will start with a consultation with an Ayurvedic doctor who will prescribe your daily treatments (up to 1.5 hours, usually done in the morning), yoga classes and meditation session to target your specific wellbeing needs. You might be given specific herbal supplements too. Minimum stay is 7 nights.

Integrated Wellness Path - at COMO Shambhala Estate, Bali

Integrated Wellness Path -

The most detailed Path, starting with expert diagnostics and leading to sustainable wellness. Gain an intricate understanding of the cause of any unease, and build a personalised plan around your fitness, nutrition and well-being for a complete body and mind reset. Recommended for stressed professionals, those with digestive complaints, weight management seekers. Benefits of this programme: Body and mind reset; enhanced immunity and energy levels; Improved digestion; Reduced inflammation (lowering risk to disease); Increased vitality; Building a healthy relationship with food; Boosted nutrient absorption; Strengthened mental health; Improved self-confidence and overall wellbeing.

Healing Retreat at Shanti-Som Wellbeing Retreat, Spain

Healing Retreat

Embark on a profound healing retreat, where holistic therapies and serene surroundings converge. Guided by experienced practitioners, embrace a journey of self-discovery, renewal, and emotional wellbeing. Find solace and empowerment amidst tranquility. Below retreat inclusions are for those who stay between 3 to 6 nights. Minimum stay is 3 nights.

Oceano Ayurvedic Touch at OCÉANO Health Spa Hotel , Tenerife

Oceano Ayurvedic Touch

The knowledge that every person needs an individual therapeutic approach and that healing is always also prevention makes Ayurvedic applications an ideal complement to our treatment concept. The manual applications are used individually to stabilise or restore the balance of the three doshas (vat, pitt, kapaa). In this way, you effectively contribute to a lasting feeling of well-being. Programme is designed for 7 nights.

Stress Relief at Lefay Resort & SPA Lago di Garda, Italy

Stress Relief

The human body is a collection of energy flows in an effort to strike a balance between the outer world and the emotional sphere. This programme aims to help the body to stimulate the necessary resources for this exchange of forces. Minimum 5 nights.

Art of Resting at The Retreat, Costa Rica

Art of Resting

Experience pure rest and relaxation, battle burnout and combat severe adrenal fatigue. Created to revitalize weary guests amidst the whirlwind of life's uncertainties and demands, our Art of Resting Package guarantees a haven for quality rest and tranquil pursuits. Abundant respite and rejuvenation await, featuring an array of offerings such as Pranayama breath work, ancient herbal therapies, soothing sound healing, invigorating aromatherapy, and cranial massage that harnesses the therapeutic potential of Marma points, ensuring a sustained flow of energy.

Introduction to wellness (short stay) at Santani Wellness Resort & Spa, Sri Lanka

Introduction to wellness (short stay)

Give your body an opportunity to reboot with a relaxing, re-energizing break from the stressors of everyday life. Our introduction to wellness package is perfect if you want to hit the reset button, but would prefer to take a more general approach. With its customized holistic approach, this programme does not require any prior exposure to wellness and would benefit anyone.

Stay at Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary at Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary, Bhutan

Stay at Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary

Signature stay at the Sanctuary - this package includes everything from a daily spa treatment to your meals.. Enjoy a consultation with the traditional Bhutanese medicine doctor who will tailor the whole stay to your 'mind-body-spirit' needs. Minimum stay is 4 nights.

Destress at RAKxa Integrative Wellness, Thailand

Destress

Restoring physical balance, mental calmness and emotional stability, beginning with addressing the physiological and environmental factors that are contributing to your high stress levels.Your stress conditions will be unwound by mind and body exercises, mindfulness meditation and therapeutic massages. The integration of traditional relaxing therapies and clinically based procedures, including the use of clinically based procedures such as intravenous formulas and hyperbaric oxygen therapy, is also encompassed to alleviate sleep problems caused by stress.The energy healing treatments, which aim to remedy your subconsciously emotional misalignment, will help you feel uplifted while nestling in RAKxa’s tranquilising ambiance.

Relax & Balance at Palace Merano, Italy

Relax & Balance

The Relax & Balance treatments are designed for those who wish to restore an inner space and experience calm, mental clarity and a deep connection with themselves. Reducing physical and mental stress and tension helps improve sleep quality, stimulates creativity and promotes concentration. The programme offers treatments, such as yoga massage and floating therapy, designed to release tension of the body through psychophysical relaxation and yogic breath awareness.

Stay at Six Senses Vana at Six Senses Vana, India

Stay at Six Senses Vana

Stay at Six Senses Vana with no specific package. You will have a daily spa treatment, all meals, access to group classes and activities included as well as arrival wellness screening and consulation and kurtas to wear. Minimum stay is 3 nights and you can stay as long as you wish on this retreat.

Stay at Eremito at Eremito, Italy

Stay at Eremito

Comprehensive Ayurvedic Rejuvenation & Immunity Booster at Ananda in the Himalayas, India

Comprehensive Ayurvedic Rejuvenation & Immunity Booster

The programme aims at improving vitality of one’s body through few Panchakarma treatments along with complementing Ayurvedic treatments, nourishing diet, immunity boosting rasayanas and yoga. Ayurveda rasayana remedies are known for their immuno-enhancing, neuro-nutrient, anti-aging and anti-cellular stress effect. The programme focuses on balancing nutrition, creating a richer ojas system, boosting agni and enhancing microcirculation to strengthen immunity. This results in improved immunity and energy, better metabolism and healthy, glowing, refreshed skin.

Relax & De-stress at Euphoria Retreat, Greece

Relax & De-stress

Relax and Destress Programmes help you step away from the pace of your life. We have composed them purposefully to help you relax your body and inspire your spirit. Every stage of our restorative stress relief programme is all about ‘renewal’ on every level. This relaxing and stress relief programme is filled with restorative therapies and Euphoria Retreat signature rituals which allow you the time to properly relax and appreciate your present moment.

Wellbeing Booster at Sashwa River of Stars, South Africa

Wellbeing Booster

Wellbeing Booster retreats at Sashwa River of Stars combine rest and relaxation in a serene wilderness setting. Enjoy massages, daily yoga and meditation and guided drives and walks in search of the Big Five.

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What is a healing holiday and what are the symptoms you need one?

In a world that rarely slows down, many of us have become experts at pushing through. We ignore the warning signs of stress, dismiss exhaustion as part of modern life and tell ourselves we'll rest when things become less busy. The reality is that for many people, true wellbeing requires more than a long weekend away or a traditional beach holiday. Sometimes what we really need is space to reset, recover and reconnect with ourselves. Read more in our blog, Why Taking Time to Heal Could be the Best Investment You Ever Make.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

ABOUT OUR EXPERIENCES FOR HEALING HOLIDAYS

What does "healing" actually mean in the context of these holidays?

This is intentionally broad, covering physical, emotional or spiritual restoration depending on the specific retreat - worth checking exactly what a particular healing holiday focuses on before booking.

How is a healing holiday different from a general wellbeing retreat?

There's real overlap, though healing holidays often lean into a specific restorative framing - recovery from a particular event or period - rather than general wellbeing maintenance.

What kind of practices are typically included - physical, emotional or both?

Most healing holidays combine both, pairing physical treatments like massage with more reflective or emotionally-focused practices, though the exact balance varies by retreat.

Are healing holidays led by specific practitioners or modalities?

This varies considerably - some are grounded in a specific therapeutic approach, others in traditional or holistic healing modalities, so it's worth checking a specific retreat's approach.

Is this style of retreat suitable after a significant life event?

Yes - healing holidays are commonly booked following significant life events, such as illness recovery, loss or major transitions, though they're equally suited to more general restoration.

What should I expect from a first healing holiday?

Expect an initial consultation to understand what you're hoping to address, followed by a programme tailored to your specific situation rather than a fixed, generic itinerary.

How personalised is the programme on a healing holiday?

Generally quite personalised, given the broad and individual nature of what 'healing' can mean - most retreats shape your programme around your specific situation and goals.

Are healing holidays more spiritual or more clinical in approach?

This varies significantly by retreat - some lean into spiritual or traditional healing frameworks, while others take a more clinical, evidence-based approach. Worth checking before booking if this matters to you.

What kind of aftercare or follow-up is typically offered?

This varies by retreat, though many provide some form of guidance or resources for continuing your healing process once you're home.

How do I choose the right healing holiday for my situation?

Discussing your specific circumstances and what you're hoping to address with your advisor is the best way to be matched with a retreat and approach genuinely suited to you.

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