The High Country’s Wellness Weekend – Health and Relaxation
Reconnect your body and mind at one of these serene inns. From yoga and mindfulness sessions to spa services and healthy dining options, these retreats are designed to get your back on track.
Sensei Porcupine Creek provides data-driven fitness programs and a 1,400 calorie daily plant-based diet in a light-filled treehouse dining hall overlooking the Santa Rosa Mountains. Guests stay in luxurious cottages while taking part in classes and guided hikes.
1. Pamper Yourself at a Spa
Planning a wellness week means considering how you want the experience to feel. From staycations at home or trips away, your environment plays a crucial role in how much you enjoy it. When looking for accommodations at home that provide spa-like environments such as candles and soft lighting. Relaxing music also help promote an atmosphere conducive to wellness.
If you’re planning a spa visit, make sure you bring all the essentials – IDs, money, passport, phone and charger, cosmetics and clothes, first aid kit etc. Additionally it would be smart to pack flip flops or similar slippers as you will spend much time on your feet in water environments such as spas – flip flops may provide added comfort while long hair should be pulled into an updo or tied in a ponytail for easier treatment sessions.
Once at the spa, it’s advisable to check-in and receive your treatment schedule so you know what you can expect on any given day. Many spas provide pre- and post-treatment teas and juices – don’t miss out! If you’re uncertain which facial or massage you want, ask your spa specialist what they suggest as they may provide valuable insight.
Nordic countries are well-renowned for their love of nature and wellness, from forest bathing (friluftsliv) to hot springs and saunas, there’s something to satisfy everyone in this region. One premier transformational spa experiences in Arizona is Nordic Way Wellness Retreats; offering hot stone massages, floating meditation, hot stone massages and even full detoxes through their cleanse and reset program! You’re guaranteed to emerge feeling completely revitalized and ready to tackle whatever wellness week lies ahead!
2. Eat Healthy
Wellness vacations don’t just involve relaxing and getting enough rest. A wellness trip involves eating well as well, with fresh local ingredients often featuring in healthy menu options. One reason many people appreciate staying at wellness resorts is for experiencing various holistic healing exercises designed to promote wellbeing.
Some retreats may offer classes on how to cook better meals and bake with nutritious recipes, while others might include spa services, yoga sessions, daily hikes or even have their own dedicated chef who prepares nutritious menus each day.
First and foremost, decide the location of your wellness getaway. Some can be nearer home while others could involve traveling abroad – it all depends on what it is you hope to gain out of this trip and your comfort with international travel.
Your retreat experience should also depend on whether or not you prefer the company of other wellness seekers, or prefer more solitude during your session. Some retreats cater to guests of all ages while others focus solely on adults. You’ll need to decide whether you prefer an unstructured schedule with scheduled classes or one with more freedom for you to relax at your own pace.
New York State offers the ideal setting for an active or relaxing getaway, whether that means an activity-rich itinerary or one that provides both. New York’s breathtaking landscape and tranquil sanctuaries make an idyllic backdrop for soothing spa treatments and healing rituals, providing ample opportunity for rejuvenating spa services or renewing healing rituals. You can recharge in oceanfront oases of Long Island, serene vistas in Hudson Valley or Catskill Mountains.
At YO1, 1,300 acres have been dedicated to health and renewal. Their all-inclusive wellness retreat programs address anxiety, pain management and sleep disorders while yoga, naturopath and acupuncture therapies help balance mind, body and spirit. Or you could visit Menla, an intimate destination spa located on 320 secluded acres located within the Catskill Mountains that features Tibetan KuNye massage therapy as well as Himalayan herb baths infused with aromatherapy oils and farm-to-table vegetarian cuisine – an oasis in Catskill Mountain luxury!
3. Get Active
American Psychological Association research shows that being connected to nature can be profoundly healing, which is why retreats like Willowbrook Spa’s on Canandaigua Lake make outdoor activities such as yoga classes on the lakefront one of their central components. They harness plants’ healing properties for body treatments like Nordic-style barrel sauna detoxes or acupuncture facials; all holistic services designed to bring balance back into peoples’ minds, bodies and spirits.
Ranch Hudson Valley provides an array of wellness-oriented activities, while simultaneously cultivating a community of wellness travelers. Trips are limited to 12 people per trip and pre-trip Zoom calls enable participants to form friendships before the adventure. Root Adventures specializes in active vacations and provides guidance throughout the trip that promotes healthy habits development – this winter they offer two itineraries; four-day kayak and low-impact camping expedition around Puget Sound ($2,995) as well as four-day hike and yoga retreat in Iceland that incorporate mindfulness and justice-focused practices ($4,699)
At the Ranch, guests will discover various peaceful spots for unwinding on their own – hammocks and seating areas around a pond and botanical garden, to the glass-encased “fountain suite.” Group fitness classes are also available at an extra charge as are mindfulness eating and reiki services. A Finnish sauna or an Epsom salt soak are also available before indulging in plant-based meals like cedar plank grilled salmon with baby spinach and arugula salads!
It’s clear: wellness in America is on an impressive upward trend. Resorts and destinations all across the US provide forest bathing or reiki services as part of an intentional retreat from everyday life just a short drive or train ride away.
4. Give Back
The global wellness economy is expanding twice as quickly as the world economy, and more travelers than ever are opting for meaningful experiences that combine adventure with self-improvement. From volunteering locally or exploring an unfamiliar landscape on foot – wellness vacations provide an opportunity to give back while taking full advantage of all its benefits!
At Magnolia Inn and Wellness Center, you’ll find an idyllic mountain retreat to take a break from everyday stressors. Experience innovative health treatments like Cryotherapy, Med Bed Float Therapy Halo Salt Therapy IV Drip Therapy customized blends of vitamins and minerals and more – plus extra-relaxing hot springs surrounded by desert rock at Castle Hot Springs Arizona for even greater relaxation!