Life-Changing Autumn Wellbeing Retreats

As autumn approaches, our clients provide the perfect spaces to take stock, reset, gather in and self-nurture. Here we suggest some of the most effective transformational retreats and wellness programmes out there – available to book now, before the winter months take hold.

DATE SPECIFIC RETREATS

INDIA: VEDIC MEDITATION AND AYURVEDA RETREAT AT ANANDA IN THE HIMALAYAS
4-9 October 2022

One of the most exciting collaborations of the year. Co-founder of the London Meditation Centre Michael Miller heads to one of India’s star spas, Ananda-in-the-Himalayas to teach Vedic Meditation in the motherland. Offering a programme of in-depth explorations of the practice and its effects, learn this life-changing tool in an exquisite setting combined with Ayruvedic spa treatments and food.  Michael is an engaging, fantastically funny sage and the results are both revealing and profound. From £4,246pp

CRETE: BXR LONDON RETREAT AT DAIOS COVE6-12 and 13-19 October 2022

Discover a bespoke and educational exercise programme designed to work in harmony with your body, boost metabolism and destress. Inspirational London based BXR coaches deliver week-long fitness retreats at Daios Cove’s newly attuned spa set-up. Experience the latest in high tech gyms and treatments which include cryotherapy. Sets a new standard. From £2,000pp based on two sharing a double room

JAMAICA: BECKLEY PSYCHEDELICS RETREAT
22-27 October 2022 (Spring 2023 dates for Netherlands to be announced soon)Leading holistic wellbeing company Beckley Retreats runs psilocybin retreats based on decades of insights from the renowned Beckley Foundation. Eleven week programmes includes pre and post-retreat preparation and support, as well as a five-day immersions in locations where using psilocybin truffles is legal.  From £3,055pp

INDIA: SOUL DETOX RETREAT AT ANANDA IN THE HIMALAYAS
30 October- 6 November

A powerful new retreat from Ananda’s experts which will help you to let go of the toxic and traumatic impressions of the past that hold you back. Instead, rediscover your true self and invest in and connect with yourself through Spiritual Hypnotherapy, Regression, Yoga, Meditation and Energy Healing. There’ll be no looking back.  From £4,201pp

GREECE: AWAKEN THE FEMININE WITH SOPHIE BENGE AT EUPHORIA RETREAT
12-17 November 2022

Join this unique five-night retreat at Euphoria Retreat to nurture feminine energy and your innate source of power and happiness. Expect to dive into the magic that resides within your own body, emerging as your true-goddess self, full of self-love, acceptance and confidence. Held by the vivacious Sophie Benge, a 25-year veteran in international wellness now on a mission to help midlife women wake up their sensual aliveness. From £2220pp

INDIA: REST, RESTORE DEEPEN WITH THE ARRIGO PROGRAMME
19-26 November

The Arrigo Programme stems from an expansive understanding that we are living in turbulent times and that the need to process, evaluate and take time has never been more paramount. Escape to one of the most romantic hotels in India and embrace the change.  Led by psychotherapist and intuitive mentor Fiona Arrigo, this retreat offers an invitation to delve into the questions surrounding who we are as women today.  From £4,900pp

GREECE: ODYSSEUS JOURNEY AT EUPHORIA RETREAT
November 2022 TBC

Discover the newest, date-led retreat, ‘The Odysseus Journey’ at Euphoria Retreat, designed in direct response to current times to hone inner navigation skills and foster courage, hope, self-knowing, emotional regeneration and playfulness. Filtered through the metaphorical legend of the Greek hero Odysseus on his epic journey, join expert retreat leaders Marina Efraimoglou and Mary Vandorou for group discussions, Five Elements teachings and immersive spa experiences all designed to dissolve that which no longer serves you and nurture joyful inner confidence.  From £4,285pp

LIFE CHANGING WELLNESS PROGRAMMES

UK: TOUCHING THE SOUL, WONDERBREATH

Breath coach Justine Clement and body psychotherapist Andrea Lucas's immersive day retreat draws upon ancient teachings, integrating powerful touch, movement, breathwork and active listening.  Designed to be taken solo, this retreat helps you to facilitate your own healing.  You'll be guided through a magical, restorative day, to find the root cause of your physical and emotional discomfort, and discover tools to help overcome challenges.  You’ll be supported in rediscovering your true nature and leave feeling transformed with a deep inner peace. £1,500pp

AUSTRIA: INTENSIVE WEIGHT LOSS AT ORIGINAL FX MAYR

The perfect antidote to a summer of excess or for those struggling to shift unwanted pounds. The Intensive Weight Loss programme at The Original FX Mayr combines the best in fat-busting therapies and detoxing with endorphin-boosting activities around stunning Lake Worthersee, one of the purest lakes in Europe. Gut issues, energy issues, sleep issues – you name it, specialised doctors of high repute will guide you onto the road of recovery.  From £3,815pp

ITALY: BACK TO FITNESS AT THE RANCH, PALAZZO FIUGGI

Enjoy an immersive, action-packed 8-day retreat which includes challenging four-hour morning mountain hikes, afternoon strength and core training classes and powerful yoga. A brilliant team, allocated rest times, daily massages and a nutrient-dense, plant-based diet will carry you through it all. Palazzo Fiuggi offers world-class physicians, diagnostics and blood testing. Test your limits and find your limits. From £7,693pp

BALI: TRADITIONAL HEALING AT FOUR SEASONS BALI JIMBARAN BAY

Bali’s spa credentials are set to soar as the island reopens and unveils its best-kept secret: The Healing Village Spa in tranquil Jimbaran Bay. Expect a sensory journey which includes high frequency oils, singing bowls, chromotherapy lighting and massage beds made of crushed quartz crystals. Light, Colour, Sound!  Treatments from £100

MALDIVES: NATURAL NURTURE at FOUR SEASONS LANDAA GRAAVARU

One of the best loved spas in the Maldives announces the launch of ‘AyurMa’, the evolution of 15 years of wellbeing innovation. This new spa concept embraces planetary as well as individual wellbeing and includes a gratitude ‘Earth Blessing’, Full Moon and New Moon Yoga, Earth Blessings and ‘Wake up to Wonder’ - a mindful exploration of birdsong, breathing exercises and sun salutations. A new dawn indeed. From £2,359pp for 3 day reset programme

NEW THAILAND: NATURAL NURTURE at RAKxa WELLNESS & MEDICAL RETREAT

Many destination wellbeing retreats talk about bringing together traditional therapies and leading science.  RAKxa is possibly Asia’s first centre to truly deliver on this promise. Offering a carefully curated selection of treatment methods across many disciplines, RAKxa combines holistic methods drawn from Eastern healing modalities with science-based modern medical techniques.Their four signature retreat programmes are based on the understanding of each person’s individual needs: whether these are physical, emotional, mental and/or spiritual. Combining technology and tradition, a team of experienced doctors and specialists help guests with profound lifestyle transformations. From £3,819pp for 3 night immunity booster

WISDOM AND INSPIRATION AT QUEEN OF RETREATS

Discover more of the world’s best, tried, tested and trusted retreats at Queen of Retreats. This inspiring directory helps you find the right retreat for you with insightful in-depth reviews written by experienced journalists and wellbeing aficionados. One person’s therapy is someone else’s dancing, writing, art, poetry, surfing or simply time out in nature – find your match.

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Thursday, September 15, 2022