Yoga and meditation at a health and wellness retreat [Image by Anil sharma from Pixabay]In this modern world, life and work can be stressful, with waking early, the commute to work and the daily grind. However, one way to relieve this stress and calm the nerves is a health and wellness retreat in some exotic locations in the world. Learn the practice of yoga and meditation in a beautiful place, while learning about the culture and delicious cuisine of your host country. The following are three suggested destinations for a health and wellness retreat this year.
Health and wellness retreat in New Zealand
Aro Ha Wellness Retreat, New Zealand [Image @aroharetreats/Instagram]New Zealand is a strikingly beautiful country with its volcanic peaks, beautiful lakes and beaches. Moreover, it is one of the best places to hike in nature, exploring the gorgeous landscapes and stopping off at lodges along the way. Here, you can enjoy soothing u with vegetarian whole foods.
Aro Ha Wellness Retreat, New Zealand [Image @aroharetreats/Instagram]Many of New Zealand’s health and wellness retreats offer nutrition courses where you can learn about healthy eating, while also learning about permaculture. Meanwhile, at the end of a perfect day in eco-friendly lodging, soak in a hot tub to soothe any sore muscles from hiking in the mountains or from your yoga classes themselves. According to local media, one highly recommended retreat is the Aro Ha Wellness Retreat in Glenorchy, Queenstown, New Zealand.
Yoga on the beach in Portugal
Vilalara Longevity Thalassa and Medical Spa in Lagoa [Image @vilalarathalassaresort/Instagram]Portugal offers a range of health and wellness centers in many of its popular locations. When seeking yoga on the beach, head to Lisbon, Sintra, Cascais or gorgeous Porto. Alternatively, the Algarve offers some of the best yoga and health retreats in lovely Albufeira, Faro of Lagos. Each retreat offers yoga and meditation, spa treatments, massages and more in wonderfully scenic locations.
Vilalara Longevity Thalassa and Medical Spa in Lagoa [Image @vilalarathalassaresort/Instagram]Meanwhile, when not indulging in a spa treatment or practicing yoga and meditation, the surrounding areas offer the best in Portuguese cuisine, along with delicious port and wines. One center that comes highly recommended is Vilalara Longevity Thalassa and Medical Spa in Lagoa, in the Algarve of Portugal. Here, a health and wellness stay at the beach will relax and pamper with soothing spa and Thalassa treatments and therapies.
Take a spiritual tour of Bhutan
Monastery in Bhutan [Image by Suket Dedhia from Pixabay]While Bhutan can be an expensive country to visit, the mystical country offers an ideal location for yoga and meditation and a holistic health retreat. The country nestles in the Himalayas with breathtaking landscapes of snowcapped mountains, lush green valleys and forests. One unique aspect of Bhutan was that tourism here wasn’t available until 1974. Even now, the number of visitors to the country is restricted to retain its traditional charm.
Monk in Bhutan [Image by Suket Dedhia from Pixabay]A wonderful way to see the country is to take a trek through the forests and rice paddy fields. Along the way, Buddhist monasteries, which cling to the steep hillsides, often welcome visitors. When there, you can meet the monks and go on a spiritual journey in paradise. Meanwhile, the country also offers yoga, meditation and holistic health at beautiful sanctuaries throughout Bhutan. Visit this website to find out more.
Treat yourself to a health and wellness retreat this year, learning yoga and meditation and healthy eating and return home truly relaxed.
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