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Mix yoga with wellness on luxury retreats in Europe

With luxury retreats popping up everywhere, from farms in the UK to mountain-top or beach-side locations across Europe, that perfect wellness holiday is anyone’s for the taking.

By LLM Reporters   |  

Holidays have always been the optimum way for weary individuals to rest, unwind and spend quality time doing the things that make their soul sing. And though the idea of taking a trip to focus on one’s wellbeing isn’t exactly a new concept – the city of Bath is a fine example of this and its centuries of history as a spa city first discovered by the Romans  – a different type of wellness tourism has certainly taken a leap in recent years.

It seems we want more of an experience when we travel. The luxury lounging holiday isn’t out of the question, it has just evolved into something else; a trip where we experience new things, and not just rejuvenate, but find ways to improve ourselves, while bringing an essence of that back home with us to extend the wellness experience ever further into our daily lives. The experience offers many benefits for mind and body.

The beauty of the wellness holiday is that you can amend it to suit you. If you are looking to become a fitness fanatic and you need a kick-start, then you will certainly be able to find a holiday that suits. If you are seeking a more relaxing, spiritual vacation filled with meditation and yoga or if you simply wish to be looked after and treated to a range of spa therapies to nourish your body and soul you can indeed do this, too. The choice is in your hands, and this is what makes retreats such a welcoming option.

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The beauty of the wellness holiday is that you can amend it to suit you

The rise in a holiday that takes into account our own personal care and development is ever more apparent, and with the help of yoga instructors and specialists in meditation, wellness activities and a range of massage therapies becoming more widespread, we no longer need to travel the globe to get a taste of the sublime.

All of your needs in one place

With luxury retreats popping up everywhere, from farms in the UK to mountain-top or beach-side locations across Europe, that perfect wellness holiday is anyone’s for the taking.

Everything is on offer with the wide range of resorts available, from relaxing spa retreats to more activity-based programmes it’s easy to find what you are looking for from the selection of curated wellness retreats in Europe from Yovada, a specialist travel agency. From a four-day yoga beach retreat in Rimini, Italy; a seven-night fitness retreat in the Algarve, Portugal; to a 15-day detox in nature retreat in Andalucia, Spain and so much more, there are plenty of wellness holidays on offer.

With experiences often set in the most beautiful locations, from rolling hills in the countryside to sun-drenched islands and the enchanting coastline of the Mediterranean, it is no wonder that bookings for retreats are on the rise, especially with the promise of a relaxed and rejuvenated mind and body to return to everyday life with.

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Wellness tourism is defined as travel that allows a person to maintain or enhance their personal well-being

Luxury retreats at a glance

Featuring all styles of yoga, from Hatha to Vinyasa and suitable for beginners to advanced yogis alike, these retreat holidays will improve your happiness and health by resetting the mind through movement, meditation and breathing exercises. The healing benefits to your overall health and well-being cannot be overstated.

Enjoy delicious healthy food, small group yoga classes, spa treatments, hiking, fitness sessions, pilates, and more in a beautiful setting and head home free of your stresses. The experience can help you kick-start a healthier way of living and adopt new attitudes and behaviours. If you are seeking the opportunity for refreshment and rejuvenation you are sure to find that dream retreat you so desire.