| Health is wealth and only few of us will disagree. | | | | training programmes. |
| To keep ourselves in a proper frame of mind and | | | | There could be several reasons for visiting |
| body we have several ways of alternate forms | | | | wellness retreats: |
| of treatment, especially when in today's hectic | | | | 1. A place for enjoying retirement seclusion, |
| world stress and lifestyle related diseases are | | | | especially when spiritual path finding and exploring |
| rampant. Wellness retreats are one of those | | | | inner self in included in the training. |
| forms of alternative forms of medication and | | | | 2. A luxurious getaway from day to day life |
| roads to well being that is being resorted to by | | | | where one can spoil oneself in pure indulgence and |
| many. Since wellness retreats offer overnight | | | | extravaganza. |
| boarding and are often housed in hotels, they | | | | 3. Seeking recovery from stress or lifestyle |
| have become favorite vacation destinations | | | | related diseases like heart problems, blood |
| where people seek mental peace and healthy | | | | pressure, blood sugar, hypertension etc. |
| living in course of holidaying. It is indeed a form of | | | | 4. Relaxation - A primary objective experts work |
| niche travel The range of training programmes | | | | to provide you with at a wellness centre. |
| included in a wellness centers is: | | | | 5. A holiday with a difference. |
| * Yoga training: Combinations of several mental | | | | For choosing a wellness vacation you may |
| and physical disciplines through meditative. | | | | consider the following parameters: |
| * Meditation and healing arts: Alternative healing | | | | * Interests: Decide on what is your idea of |
| methods like reiki, acupuncture, shamanism, music | | | | relaxation and well being. Consider if you like biking |
| therapy etc. | | | | and hiking or meditation and massage. Accordingly |
| * Healthy gourmet food: Ayurvedic and | | | | decide your retreat vacation |
| vegetarian food and tips for cooking such wellness | | | | * Cost: Wellness retreats are never going to be |
| food. | | | | easy on the pocket but still there is a growing |
| * Ayurveda/ Ayurvedic medication: Ayurvedic | | | | trend of people who want a wellness vacation. |
| consultation, massages and medication etc. | | | | However, look for deals and consider all inclusive |
| * Spa facilities: For body and skin treatment | | | | deals in the budget. |
| through spa treatment services. | | | | * Location: Decide whether you want sandy |
| * Stress reduction: Mindfulness Based Stress | | | | beaches or rocky mountains and accordingly |
| Reduction or MBSR are directed at combination of | | | | decide you destination. Such retreats are available |
| mind strength and physical abilities to release | | | | all over the world. From wellness retreat Victoria, |
| stress. | | | | Bahamas, Ontario to Kerala and Phuket every |
| * Workouts and exercises: Combinations of | | | | where one can find state-of-art retreats. |
| aerobics, state-of-art gym and other physical | | | | |