Yoga & wellness retreats have become the new popular holiday destination and people are prepared to travel far and wide to have access to the best. Everywhere we turn, health, nutrition and mindfulness is being promoted in some way. Social media is dominated by beautifully presented healthy meals along with pictures of the latest yoga position and the newest cook book, promoting ‘how to get that healthy glow.’ We are gradually becoming a health conscious nation and with this new trend, the tourism industry has successful capitalised on this. Now, with such an abundance of fantastic yoga & wellness retreats and in such exclusive locations, people are willing to forgo their ‘sun-worshipping’ holidays to experience these pieces of paradise…and to return home with lasting benefits.
Workshops and classes will be available across the three day event
We have shortlisted our top five yoga & wellness retreats:
Como Shambhala – Bali
Named as the ‘True Retreat for Change’, this luxury estate is nestled in the beautiful Ubud landscape and features resident experts including a yoga teacher, ayurvedic doctor and residence dietitian. The hollistic retreat offers rejuvenating massage therapies and beauty treatments with breathtaking views and has a state of the art gym. For those who wish to be more active, Como Shambhala also offers a variety of outdoor activities such as hiking, climbing and rafting.
Ananda – Himalayas
Naturally, India is home to some of the best yoga retreats in the world. Ananda is a luxury and award winning retreat situated in the Himalayan foothills. It is also set on a 100 acre Maharaja’s Palace Estate, with stunning surrounding scenery. The Ananda offers a variety of wellness packages such as detoxifying yoga, weight management, Ayurvedic rejuvenation, stress management and fitness programs. The cuisine is tailored to one’s body type and focuses on low calorie food with an emphasis on lean proteins, whole grains, fresh fruit and vegetables and low fat dairy products.
Jicaro Island Ecolodge – Nicaragua
Jicaro Island Ecolodge is Nicaragua’s top luxury nature eco resort and is located on a private island in the Granada Isletas. With a dedicated yoga deck right on the lake, Jicaro offers the perfect setting for relaxation, with regular yoga classes and educational classes on the country’s surroundings and culture. For the active soul there is plenty to do from canopy and zip line tours, horseback riding, paddle boarding and island tours.
By Amy Louise
