Wellness holidays guide


Our Wellness Holidays
Yoga & surfing holiday in the Algarve, Portugal
Nourish yourself with yoga, surf & deliciously healthy food
Yoga holidays in Spain
Come breathe, flow & just let go by the sea.
Yoga & relaxation holiday in Portugal
Yoga, massage and mud baths in the Portuguese mountains.
Yoga & ayurveda holiday in Portugal
Ayurveda, yoga and massage in the mountains
Yoga holiday in Portugal
A stunning Yoga retreat in the Portuguese mountains.
Pilates wellness retreat in Greece
Pilates and Wellnes Retreat in Greece by the sea
Luxury fitness holidays in Spain
Luxury weight loss, detox, fitness & wellness retreat Spain
Yoga and Pilates holiday in Spain
A Yoga and Pilates immersion at an Olive Farm near the sea.
Yoga retreat in the Algarve, Portugal
Nourish yourself with yoga,wellness & delicious healthy food
Yoga Retreats in Valencia, Spain
Yoga and meditation in the magical countryside of Valencia
Ayurvedic retreat in Sri Lanka
Ayurveda, yoga & wellness retreat in rural Sri Lanka
Yoga retreat in Portugal with Tashi Dawa
A week of nourishing yoga in the forests of Portugal.
Yoga and walking holiday in Spain
Perfect combo of daily yoga & time in the great outdoors
Yoga and Thai massage retreat in Portugal
Nourishing Yoga retreat in the mountains of Portugal
Luxury alkaline detox & wellness retreat in Spain
Detox mind & body at this luxury wellness retreat
Yoga and walking retreats in Spain
Yoga & Hill Walking Retreats in the mountains near Valencia
Montenegro yoga holiday
Yoga activity holiday at a spectacular lake in Montenegro
Jordan luxury spa & wellness holiday with Petra
Break away from busy life and pamper yourself!
Yoga, surfing and culture holiday, Sri Lanka 14 days
Absorb culture and be inspired - all completely Fairtrade.
Vegan yoga retreat in Spain
Yoga &meditation vegan retreat in stunning mountain location
Cycling and yoga training weeks in Spain
Yoga and cycling to increase fitness and wellbeing. All ages
Cornwall retreat holiday in the UK
Reconnect with nature on this four day retreat
Kerala Ayurveda & Yoga holiday, India
Relax your body, mind and spirit
September yoga retreat in Spain
Eco Hatha & Yin retreat in the Spanish Mountains
Austria yoga & walking holiday
Daily yoga, stunning alpine hiking, delicious food.
Sri Lanka yoga and safari retreat
5 Day Safari Yoga Retreat in Sri Lanka
Yoga & cooking holiday in Mexico
Yoga, culture & cuisine in the vibrant mountains of Mexico
Wellness and spa holiday in Sri Lanka
Rest & Recuperation at Sri Lanka's most relaxing hotels
Slovenia lake swimming holiday
Swim in the stunning lakes of Slovenia, Italy, Austria
What does a wellness holiday entail?
Wellness retreats
“This was a truly amazing experience. All involved with the retreat are positive, welcoming and ready to share their knowledge. The surrounding villages and countryside are wonderful, the property is beautiful and the food is some of the best I've eaten! The benefits of taking part in this retreat will stay with me, possibly for life!” – Liz Bryant in a review of her yoga retreat holiday in Valencia, Spain
A daily schedule
Wellness holidays offer daily exercise classes, wellbeing workshops and optional activities, and guests can join in or duck out of sessions as they wish. Nothing is obligatory. If you'd prefer to spend the day reading your book by the pool, that's your choice. If yoga before breakfast and Pilates prior to an evening meal is your thing – go for it. The rest of your day can be filled with guided walks in the countryside, spa therapies, gym workouts or strolls to the beach. These retreats encourage you to plot your own path in a positive and healthy environment.A healthy diet
Nicole Stone, from our supplier, Yoga Breaks in Spain, explains why she serves vegetarian food to her guests: “Vegetarian food is less taxing on the digestive system, so it means that people feel lighter and more energised when they are doing their yoga classes. If they have heavy, rich food and eat three courses in the evening washed down with wine then they will feel lethargic, which isn’t how we want them to feel. Some people will query it and ask for some chicken or fish and we do cater for that because we recognise that not everybody wants to make a total commitment where their diet is concerned.”
Our top Wellness Holiday
Yoga & relaxation holiday in Portugal
Yoga, massage and mud baths in the Portuguese mountains.
A variety of activities
90-minute yoga classes – before breakfast and evening meals – give guests a chance to start and end each day with a stretch. Vinyasa flow is the most commonly taught style on these retreats and teachers are experts in encouraging new poses and postures no matter how new you are to practice. Mixed ability yoga classes are the norm, so don't worry even if you've never been to a yoga session before as you will be in safe hands. Think gentle guidance and easy stretching, in your own time. Pilates, too, will often be practised on wellness holidays, and classes will be suitable for all levels. All equipment, including mats, blocks and straps, will be included, but you can bring your own if you prefer.Meditation sessions may involve silent walks or simple stillness, allowing you to cleanse and clear your mind. Your retreat might offer guided walks in the surrounding countryside – along rugged mountain trails or a scenic stretch of coastline. Sunshine, alpine air or a sea breeze can definitely boost wellbeing and encourage acceptance that the world is indeed a wonderful place to live.
“This holiday is perfect for switching off – the idea of the wellness together with the Pilates is to relax your mind and body in a beautiful location. There is not much to do when you're there for a reason – you can go and explore the local paths and the tiny hamlet and beaches nearby, or you can also just sit by the pool and read. I really enjoyed that the group did all of the classes together and that no one opted out - we had our free time but eating together and being together in the sessions really helped us come together as a group. My tip would therefore be to rest, participate and take the location in.” – Helen Wood in a review of her Pilates retreat in Greece
Who goes on a wellness holiday?
Wellness retreats are not ‘boot camps’ where you'll get shouted at; nor are they an opportunity for body beautiful types to get their buns and guns out. A wellness holiday is for people who want to feel good about themselves the right way. It's for people who want to learn and listen to positive advice and gentle instruction. It's for those who want to eat well and not feel their tummy constantly rumbling. Guests can socialise, or seek solace and tranquillity without feeling like they're missing out. You might be in need of a detox or perhaps you’re training for a marathon or a triathlon. You might be convalescing after illness or injury. Retreats are not medical centres but they are a form of therapy for anyone looking to rejuvenate before getting ready to face the real world again.“This trip blew my expectations of what a yoga holiday was. The yoga was very accessible so it’s great for those who are totally new. Also, if you didn't want to do yoga then that was OK too. I tended to skip the evening classes as I was happy by the pool. The nights are early so I would bring some good books and possible a diary to jot down your thoughts – it’s hard not to feel reflective while surrounded by such beautiful surroundings. Oh and you have to get some of the massages – the folks there really know how to get all the stresses and aches and pains out of your body.” – Joyce Stack on a yoga holiday in Portugal
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