For those of us heading into colder climates and looking to escape the falling temperatures, we’ve chosen these incredible retreats in destinations where the weather is warm.
Bali
Bliss Women’s Yoga Retreat in Ubud
Dates: 8th – 15th February
This Women’s Yoga Retreat in Ubud, Bali, is all about celebrating You. We invite you for a week of sweet surrender to the bliss and beauty that you already are. Rediscover your Divine essence and get in touch with the wisdom and power of the feminine on mystical Bali.
With great care we have designed a program for you to empower yourself, rediscover your authenticity and feel radiantly alive! We invite you on a unique journey to the Island of the Gods. Lush tropical rainforests, fresh green rice fields, swaying palm trees and flowers in all shapes and sizes, filling the air with the sweetest aromas. This is the backdrop scenery of our intimate Bali Bliss Women’s Yoga Retreat.
Expect to take care of yourself in the best possible way and surrender to being taken care of by Laura and the sweetest Balinese people.
Relaxing massages, nourishing healthy food, heart opening yoga sessions, morning dance meditation, authentic connection with women, being in nature, purification rituals, a full day of pampering at a Balinese spa, lots of love & laughter and much more deliciousness that makes you glow inside and out. It is time to meet our own needs, taking time for ourselves, nourish ourselves and above all: Be ourselves.
Pilates and Yoga Retreat at Desa Seni
Dates: 2nd – 8th February
This pilates and yoga retreat at Desa Seni is one of our most popular, even amongst our teachers! Every two years we return to the island of gods for our Bali fix.
For the fourth time, our beautiful teacher of teachers, Tash Barnard, will be leading us through her innovative and knowledgable Pilates classes and inspire you to do more than you thought you were capable of.
Tracy Sue de Plassis, classical Pilates and Iyengar Yoga teacher will join us and add that second layer of teaching with her patience, knowledge and wisdom.
Exercise besides, of course there will be plenty of time to explore the natural and cultural wonders of Bali itself, be it the beaches, the temples, an evening walk through the rice fields or the creative bustle of Ubud’s shop-lined alleys.
Surrounded by paddy fields and an organic garden, our home for the week will be the much sought after Desa Seni Village Resort in Changgu. Created by two Australian friends, the eco-resort is a labour of love and a hand-picked collection of beautiful antique wooden homes and traditional furnishings, representing different cultures and traditions of Indonesian lifestyle.
7, 10 & 14 Nights Healing Detox Retreat at Fivelements, Ubud
Dates: Open all year
Following the Balinese principal of Sekala-Niskala, which holds that we all live equally in two worlds; the seen or conscious world Sekala, and the unseen or psychic world Niskala, the Balinese healers engage the help of the divine source during each healing session.
This signature retreat at Fivelements is a healing journey for detoxification and transformation. At Fivelements, they recognise that optimal wellness comes from learning to love and respect the body, mind, and spirit, where health and well-being are a reflection of inner harmony.
The retreats are inspired by the ancient Balinese philosophy that promotes living with purity of thought, speech, and action. It encourages us to align our heartfelt goodwill and thinking with consistent speech and action.
They embrace holistic Balinese-inspired therapies administered by traditional Balinese healers using ancient wisdoms passed down through direct lineage. The healing therapies are aimed to detoxify and purify the physical body, sekala, and the non-physical mind and soul, niskala, unifying the body and mind towards a natural harmonious state of being, and allowing an organic healing process to unfold.
The Caribbean
Jamaica: Relax, Detox and Reconnect with Nature Retreat
Dates: open all year round
We are directly on the seaside; Long Bay beach, one of the most beautiful virgin beaches, with kilometers of fine white sand, is just a three minutes walk away. The parish of Portland, on Jamaica’s East Coast is one of the most beautiful places on the island. With its stunning and warm blue waters, romantic coves, virgin beaches, breathtaking panoramic views and waterfalls, it is not a tourist area and you will be far away from the rush, stress, and hustle of the city.
You will have a chance to meet locals, walk around and enjoy amazing wild nature and the pulsing culture of sweet Jamaica. It is time to slow down and get back into balance.
Enjoy an oasis of tranquility and relaxation through yoga, mind and body awareness, healthy food, fresh spring water and herbal medicine. More than just a holiday, we are here for you to experience a transformational journey within yourself. Go Natural retreats are all about slowing down and getting back into balance.
We are here to support you in your wellbeing journey, making you feel at ease from the moment you arrive. Everyone has different needs, goals and passions, that’s why we have many different programs to fit your needs.
Africa
Marrakech: Luxury Yoga Retreat at Peacock Pavilions, Marrakech
Dates: 15th – 21st March
We are so excited about this special collaboration and enhancement to our Marrakech retreat in 2020 featuring Julian Hyzler from EASEL&LENS to combine a look at creative focus with travel-journal creation classes throughout the week.
Yoga and meditation classes will be held daily to prepare our bodies and minds to find the ‘calm in the chaos’ of the sensory-overload that is Morocco – and then these art projects will help us find news ways of seeing – both yoga and art working together to find FOCUS in the many layers of smells, sites, and sounds that abound in exotic Marrakech.
All levels are welcome, and participation is voluntary. Projects and classes will be offered as a completely exploratory, unintimidating and personal experience.
This retreat is part of our GIVE BACK initiative, where EPM will donate at least 10% of profits to a humanitarian partner in the community where each retreat is held. Our partner in Marrakech is Project Sora who works with underprivileged communities and young women to empower with design, clean-up projects, and creative ventures.
Mindful Yoga Safari Retreat in Botswana
Dates: 3rd – 9th February
Journey with us on our first class mindful retreat in Botswana along the untouched Okavango Delta. The Retreat takes place at two luxurious lodges, Mopiri and Nokanyana offering you the best of both worlds in the Delta – an incredible opportunity to connect deeply with the elements and energy of nature as we move from the wetland to the drylands. Not only will you experience the remoteness from land, but also from above with 3 scenic flights.
Morning yoga flows at sunrise will be whispering rejuvenation into your soul as the world awakes along the Delta and Khai. The picture-perfect settings will give you the feeling as though time is standing still and you will certainly be renewed after each session.
The remainder of the day will be spent on unique activities specific to the area, relaxation and self-reflection. The teams at Mopiri and Nokanyana will discuss all the activities on offer and you can do as little or as much as you would like to.
As the days draw to a close, you will find yourself back in nature for an afternoon yoga practice before sunset. An incredible way to end the day and quiet your mind before dinner under the starlit skies.
Sri Lanka
Relaxing Mind Body Detox Retreat at Plantation Villa, Sri Lanka
Dates: open all year
Spend a few days in a magical countryside of Sri Lanka, surrounded by lush green natural landscape. Relax amongst nature. Explore your inner self whilst detoxing your body and mind. Deepen and renew your yoga and meditation.
Discover the benefits of Ayurveda which is an ancient art of healing through nutrition, relaxation, and herbal treatments. Their Ayurvedic doctors and senior therapists have over 15 years of experience.
During the retreat the Ayurvedic doctor will develop your treatment plan to focus on your wellness goals and to address any existing ailments you may be suffering from.
Plantation Villa has won many international awards including Best Spa Hotel, Sri Lanka 2015, 2016 & 2017 by World Luxury Hotel Awards; Best Holistic Wellness Retreat, 2017 by World Luxury Hotel Awards; and Best Wellness Retreat in Sri Lanka by World Spa Awards – based on the hotel facilities, service, their social service concept.
The retreat funds and maintains the Metta Trust charity to do community development, wildlife conservation and forest preservation activities in the village and surrounding villages.
Over 90% of the staff team are local villagers from underprivileged backgrounds who have been trained and offered employment along with mentoring to improve their lives and the lives of their children.
Sen Wellness Retreat Sanctuary in Sri Lanka
Dates: open all year
The Sen Wellness Sanctuary is a small, peaceful and modest retreat in a nature reserve set between a lagoon and the ocean in the south of Sri Lanka.
It is the perfect place to immerse yourself in natural beauty and relax and rejuvenate your body and mind. The Sanctuary offers Yoga and Ayurveda retreats all year round and hosts detox retreats and special Signature retreats a few times a year.
They teach Kundalini Yoga and other yoga styles in twice daily classes that mark sunrise and sunset. The gentle rhythm of the sanctuary and the pared back approach and architecture of the place allow for a genuine retreat.
The focus at Sen Wellness Retreat is on rest and connection with nature and oneself. The eclectic and fascinating selection of books available are perfect to fill your time between yoga, treatments and walks on the beach. You’ll be encouraged to put away your devices as much as possible and allow for a digital detox too.
The team of world-class osteopaths and yoga teachers as well as local therapists, skilful chefs and knowledgeable Ayurvedic doctor’s wellness philosophy is to support all aspects of our guests, reminding the physical/mental/emotional/spiritual body to live in harmony as a whole.
The Sanctuary programs are an integrative system of healing that blends advanced scientific principles of the west and ancient wisdom of the east. By treating each individual as a whole, the necessary changes can be made and long lasting results can be created.
Canary Islands
Fuerteventura: Rejuvenating Yoga and Pilates in Fuerteventura
Dates: open all year round
Join this retreat anytime, all year round on the sun-blessed island of Fuerteventura, with epic sand dunes rolling down into the turquoise ocean, breathtaking white-sand beaches and dramatic volcanic sunsets.
Relax and revitalise at one of Europe’s leading yoga and pilates retreats in the Canary Islands. Stretch and strengthen your body and mind and bring yourself back into balance with a unique blend of yoga, pilates and meditation. Enjoy mouthwatering vegetarian meals, holistic massages and stunning sunsets over the volcanoes.
These seven night yoga and Pilates retreats run every week from Saturday to Saturday and are designed to help reduce stress, improve fitness and vitality and most importantly take time for you.
Perfect for all levels from beginner to advanced practitioners, at the heart of the retreat programme is exceptional yoga and Pilates instruction by a team of international instructors who have a heartfelt and down-to-earth approach to wellbeing.
The diverse and full weekly schedule (over 21 classroom hours) is delivered at a pace that allows you to do it all and still have ample time for additional therapies and exploration, or be more selective and just relax, you decide.
Thailand
All Inclusive Detox Retreat in Koh Samui
Dates: open all year round
Add not just years to your life, but life to your years! This all-inclusive detox retreat program will help you to rediscover your vibrant health and well-being.
Where necessary, these programs can also help target areas of imbalance in your life. From their range of detox and cleansing programs, to more focused weight loss and de-stress programs, the specially designed blend of treatments, nutrition and support ensure you meet your health goals.
With years of experience in taking care of the body and mind and working with detox approaches, Samahita retreat offers both the environment and holistic program to give you the best value in a holistic detox experience.
From supplements, to targeted bodywork, to leading-edge infrared sauna technology, to colon hydrotherapy and regular meetings with our health coach, you will come to know a new dimension of wellness possible within.
You will also receive information and guidance about how to keep newfound habits alive and work the wisdom from this experience into your lifestyle.
Navutu Dreams has a core team of seasoned wellness practitioners who have crafted programs designed to detox the body, the mind or both. Yoga classes are available three time a day, every day of the week.
Private bodywork, breath-work, yoga, meditation and Traditional Chinese medicine can also be arranged. Traditional Chinese Plus a menu of holistic treatments and alternative therapies is available including acupuncture, shiatsu, cupping and auriculotherapy, reiki, crystal healing, Tibetan Bowl Sound Bath and the resort’s signature BreathLightBliss which is a combination of these.
Destination-inspired activities are offered such as forest bathing or the practice of ‘’Shinrin-yoku’’ in a selected path at the Angkor Archaeological Park, and a sunrise meditation within the grounds of 9th century temple over looking the Tonle Sap Lake.
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