With most parts of The UK now slowly coming out of COVID-19 lockdown with eased restrictions allowing people to travel and stay over, it’s the perfect time to reset and rejuvenate at a UK hideaway after such a stressful and worrying time or maybe it’s just been on your bucket list to do and experience … Continued
So what is a retreat exactly? Whilst they are often associated with detoxing, taking a step back and having some time for yourself, it’s important to know that there is more to retreats than ‘having a break’ or using them as a ‘holiday’. Many forget that there are options which encourage you to work on … Continued
Author: Katrina Love Senn You’ve probably heard that it takes 21 days for a new habit to form. Sounds simple enough in theory right? But in practice? Well that’s a different story… Nowhere is this dichotomy more prevalent than in the area of health and in particular, losing weight… And I mean who doesn’t … Continued
The Holistic Holiday at Sea is in its 15th year and is quoted by National Geographic Traveller as “one of best 100 destinations to enrich your life.” Immerse yourself in a 10-day Eastern Caribbean vegan cruise where you can enjoy topical ports and learning from the wisdom of leading experts in natural health and holistic … Continued
AdventureYogi are coming up to their 10 year anniversary in 2017, and are the leaders in providing quality yoga retreats with exceptional venues, experienced teachers and talented chefs. The retreats excel at offering yoga with an extra adventure, such as hiking, skiing, surfing, cycling, climbing, and also providing some much needed relaxation. Their UK retreats … Continued
Guest Blog by Karen Luckhurst In the last couple of decades, science has been corroborating what Zen masters have known for years; that regular meditation helps people cope with stress, illness and chronic pain as well as promoting wellbeing and a host of other benefits. In fact, regular meditation practice is associated with improvements in … Continued
As I am sure you know, the more speed the pace of our lives continue to gain, the more challenging it is to rest, and by rest I mean really rest, deeply and completely undisturbed. This kind of rest is exactly what our nervous system needs in order for us to function better in our … Continued
Puyssentut is a retreat centre in Gascony in South West France which specialises in retreats for people who have, or are recovering from, cancer. Its ‘Restore and Revitalise’ retreats provide a haven for guests to rest, recuperate and re-energise. The hope is that guests will strengthen physically, mentally and emotionally to get through the remainder … Continued
I have been reading articles around how we should not be seeking balance in our lives. That in seeking it we are sending our minds crazy for we should accept the craziness that is life, all aspects of it and quit trying to find balance. Yet this feels naïve to me. For the reality of … Continued