If the mince pies and new year’s hangover has taken its toll you may be thinking about booking yourself into a health retreat. Here are the best and most beautifully located places to cleanse the system, take some time out and do a bit of global travel at the same time.
Best for serious detox – Jiva Healing, Goa India – If you fancy a week of hardcore purging in beautiful surroundings then book yourself in for Juice Fasting Retreat in Goa, India. No toxin will be safe after enduring a tailored programme of juice fasting and cleansing designed to rid your body of all your seasonal sins. Also included in the programme are massages, yoga and meditation. Jiva Healing has an excellent reputation and only book small groups for a more personal touch.
Best for spa lovers – Kamalaya Wellness Sanctuary and Holistic Spa, Koh Samui, Thailand – Kamalaya is wellness centre centred around a monk’s cave on the gorgeous island of Koh Samui, Thailand. The centre prides itself on its peaceful and calming location and offers tailored programmes specifically designed to combat the modern problems of stress, burnout, weight control and other health ailments. Feeling a bit noncommittal? Just relax and enjoy the award winning spa instead.
Best for a range of therapies – The Retreat, Bali – Head to Bali for one of the best range of health and detox treats you can find. Come here and you will find everything including infra red sauna’s, ozone therapy and bio-magnetic resonance. The retreat will also tailor you a programme emcompassing nutrition, yoga and meditation. The centre attracts many guests including people suffering from serious diseases.
Best for getting into shape – Kangaroo Island Health Retreat, Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island, South Australia – This is a great place to consider if you’re wanting to lose a bit of weight and/or shape up. The programme is pretty hardcore with very early starts and a three km walk each morning! Other aspects of this retreat are nutrition workshops, pilates, a plunge-pool ritual and swimming.
Best for Yoga enthusiasts – Quinta Mimosa, Portugal -Yoga has now become a de rigueur pastime for celebrities, if you fancy getting back to basics check out Qunita Mimosa, a small and rustic yoga retreat and the Algarve’s best kept secret. Food and tuition are also provided.
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