The Ecovillage at Currumbin
"The Ecovillage at Currumbin is an modern international award-winning sustainable community located in south-east Queensland, Australia. The 270 acre site is set the hinterland, 7 minutes from beautiful Currumbin Beach, on the Gold Coast.
The community is the most awarded estate in Australia with over 33 accolades, including “The World’s Best Environmental Development” (FIABCI Prix D’Excellence Award 2008)."
Bruns Eco Village
"We are a group of local residents from the Byron Shire region. We’re designing a new way of living - an eco village that will provide affordable homes on a sustainable community in the hills above Brunswick Heads in Byron Shire. We plan to do this while delivering attractive returns to community investors.
We’re doing things differently. We’re challenging the mainstream concept that success = ownership and are advocating for the concepts of success = connection and success = energy independence, but also success = interdependence."
OHSO Meditation Resort
"The OSHO International Meditation Resort in Pune, India is a unique destination for people from more than 100 countries. The campus provides an opportunity for a direct individual experience of a new way of living – with more awareness, relaxation, celebration and creativity – as a participant in one of the Osho Living In Residential Program."
Lammas ecovillage
"The concept for the Lammas ecovillage is that of a collective of eco-smallholdings working together to create and sustain a culture of land-based self-reliance. The project supports a permaculture approach to land management – in which human beings are considered an intrinsic part of the ecosystem. As a result the approach to environmental management is one of stewardship for future generations rather than exploitation for short term gain."
Goddess Retreat: Sacred Dance, Yoga and Acai Bowls
"Hosts Ksenia Avdulova, yoga teacher and the mastermind behind Breakfast Criminals’ drool-inducing smoothie bowls in a heart-shape bowl, and Jaycee Gossett, movement teacher and an instructor of The Class, will lead you through daily meditation, vinyasa yoga, and dance designed to tap into your inner goddess. Not to mention, you’ll nosh on nourishing superfoods at this eco-friendly island retreat. And yes, Avdulova will even show you how to put together #breakfastcriminals-worthy acai bowls and share entrepreneurship and social media marketing tips. "
Santhosh Retreats
"High up in the Swiss Alps, your days with Santhosh Retreats will be filled with yoga, Pilates and Santhosh’s signature dance class. Think salsa, tango, and dirty dancing combined. Plus, during your stay at the Carlton Hotel, you’ll have access to massages, hiking and amazing, healthy meals. If you’re a skier or snowboarder, don’t fret. There will be plenty of time to hit the slopes too. "
Canyon Ranch
"Canyon Ranch is the world’s recognized leader in healthy living and luxury spa vacations, with destination spa resorts and Canyon Ranch facilities on land and at sea. Since 1979, we have received countless awards and accolades for our innovative approach to health and fitness, and for the serene, relaxing and inspiring spa environments. At every Canyon Ranch venue, we remain true to our healthy lifestyle goals and vision-based history."
Las Olas Surf Safaris
"Is learning to surf or hitting your board in more exotic locations on your bucket list? This women-only surf retreat along on the Riviera Nayarit can help with that. Your villa is steps away from the ocean, and expect two surf lessons a day, yoga, and lessons on the science of waves and how to care for your surfboard. You also have time for salsa dancing and lessons on how to make killer guacamole and margaritas. Las Olas recently debuted two new programs: It’s Your Wave, led by life coach Deseri Garcia to help you cultivate a positive mindset, and Mas Olas, a customized curriculum for returning guests and advanced surfers. "
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Bali Wellness Retreat
Orion Retreat Centre
"Ari and Daliah are the husband and wife team who co-founded Orion Healing . They met on a Vipassana meditation retreat in 2002, at this time Ari had already opened his first Retreat Centre. They went on to establish the first Orion Centre together on Koh Phangan in 2006."
ChoZen: A Nature Retreat Centre
"ChoZen is a magical destination providing visitors an opportunity to disconnect from a world of distractions and reconnect to the natural environment, allowing space for inner peace and serenity."
Phucket Cleanse and Detox in Thailand
"Escape to Thailand for a cleansing detox combined with fitness activities that encourage your body to sweat out further toxins. Supplementing a detoxifying raw vegan diet with cleansing juices and smoothies, further eliminate toxins with twice daily clay detox drinks."
Como Shambhala
"Purify your system on a personalised detox holiday, set amongst the lush jungle canopy of Bali. The perfect place to cleanse the mind, body and spirit, escape the polluted environment and unhealthy diets of city life that contribute to the accumulation of toxins."
SHA Wellness Clinic
"The world's first macrobiotic wellness resort, SHA Wellness Clinic in Spain, purifies the body through a tailored detox programme of macrobiotic detox specific foods and juice fasting. After consulting with a doctor and nutritionist to ascertain your specific needs, combine a tailor-made nutritional plan with cleansing spa treatments, including acupuncture and lymphatic drainage for a revitalised sense of well-being."
SwaSwara Resort
"Unwind and recuperate from the strains of daily life on a secluded detox holiday, set amongst India’s unspoilt countryside and only a short walk from the spiritual Om beach. Kick-start the detox process on a cleansing juice diet, before discovering the benefits of a day of antar mauna (inner silence) as you reflect on your goals.
Enhance relaxation with daily Ayurveda healing treatments, music meditation and guidance in yogic cleansing methods to clear your mind. Explore your surroundings on a scenic boat cruise and take part in daily group wellness activities, ranging from healthy cookery sessions to art classes and guided nature walks."
Grand Park
"Set in the stunning Gastein Valley of Austria, immerse yourself in a haven of tranquillity and natural beauty on a cleansing detox break. Re-energise your body with healthy calorie-controlled meals, which allow your body to use its energy for regeneration and cleansing."
Kamalaya Koh Samui
"Cleanse your body of toxins at this award-winning spa in Thailand, set upon the pristine island beaches of Koh Samui. Ideal for those who are new to detoxification, begin by understanding your body’s detox needs with a private consultation and body analysis."
Lefay
"Situated on the shores of magical Lake Garda, this eco-friendly holiday destination values the connection between personal and environmental wellness. From the heat insulation and local natural materials used in the eco-designed architecture, to the use of renewable alternative energies, Lefay actively promotes eco-sustainability. Safe in this eco-friendly knowledge, begin your healthy holiday boosting your health and fitness by personalising your stay with activities from personal training to Pilates and Tai Qi. "
Aro Ha
"Encircled by New Zealand’s stunning Southern Alps, luxury wellness retreat Aro Ha fuses eco-friendly accommodation with self-sufficient cuisine, using locally produced organic ingredients from their onsite garden. The perfect eco-friendly destination for a fitness holiday, enhance the connection between yourself and the environment around you with sub-alpine hiking and kayaking across the lake to the natural bird sanctuary of Pigeon Island. Complement TRX, yoga and meditation sessions with daily therapeutic spa massages and unlimited use of the water therapy suites, to ensure you return home in optimal wellness from this breath-taking eco-friendly holiday destination."
Karkloof Safari Spa
"Working with environmental and wildlife professionals to restore the region to its natural splendour, the surrounding ecosystem of the eco-friendly Karkloof Safari Spa in South Africa, is happily once again home to a diverse range of indigenous fauna, flora, wildlife and birdlife. The perfect eco-friendly destination for a luxury spa holiday, enjoy indulging with unlimited spa treatments using natural ingredients, from a Maldivian black pepper scrub to a coconut body polish. Explore your natural surroundings on this healthy holiday as you spot local African wildlife with private guided safaris, hikes, fishing trips and mountain biking."
Porto Carras
"Make a healthy getaway to the white sandy beaches of northern Greece where this eco-friendly holiday destination boasts Blue Flag beaches and respected awards such as the Green Key Eco Label. Using natural ingredients for relaxing therapies, such as mud and clay treatments, pamper yourself at a choice of two luxury spa centres. Ideal for a fun-filled activity holiday, relish in the variety of sports and activities you can enjoy at this fantastic eco-friendly destination, from tennis to windsurfing and meditation. Take advantage of complimentary group fitness classes, including yoga and aerobics, to improve your fitness levels and leave you feeling renewed and revitalised."
Arka Wellness Centre
"The ‘Wellness Centre’ at Arka offers treatments such as ayurvedic massage, reiki, lomi lomi, body logic and deep tissue massage, yogic healing massage, Thai yoga massage, craniosacral therapy acupuncture and physiotherapy. In addition it provides well-care/beauty in the form of hairdressing, facials, manicure & pedicure. There are also seminars and workshops to improve the communication between the body and mind thus promoting well-being in the wider sense. "
Magical Retreat to Morocco with Amanda Harding and Lesley Desaulniers
"Prema Yoga Brooklyn founders Amanda Harding and Leslie Desaulniers host this magical adventure in Morocco. Marrakech’s luxury boutique hotels, Peacock Pavilions and Domaine Du Douar, will be your home for seven days. You’ll start your morning with an invigorating yoga class and close the day with a restorative yin practice. You’ll also visit the seaside town of Essaouira, where you can opt for a camel ride, a spa afternoon at the Bains de Marrakesh, or a henna party—and have plenty of time to explore the local markets. "
Brooklyn Bridge Boot Camp’s Belize Jungle & Beach Adventure
"Ariane Hundt takes her signature butt-kicking workout from the New York City landmark to Belize for an 8-day retreat, where you’ll spend nights in both jungle villas and on the beach cabanas for a best-of-both-worlds experience. It’s “full of fun and fit activities,” she says—think daily yoga and boot camps, plus nutrition workshops, acupuncture, goal setting and vision board workshops with her and Stefanie DiLibero of Gotham Wellness. Day-trips and excursions will replenish your vitamin D levels with snorkeling, exploring Mayan ruins, horseback riding, river-tubing, and hiking. "
Cuba Retreat with Yoga for Bad People
"Some of yoga’s “baddest” teachers are bringing their light-hearted approach to the mystical island of Cuba. Expect daily yoga and meditation sessions with Yoga for Bad People co-founder Heather Lilleston and San Francisco-based teacher Stephanie Wang. You’ll also immerse yourself in Cuban history and culture with walking tours of Havana, visits to museums and artists’ homes, dance performances, and lots of good food."
Costa Brava Running and Wellness Retreat
"Starting in the historic city of Girona (pictured), you’ll wind your way on foot north toward the Pyrenees, traveling from fishing village to fishing village during this weeklong running retreat with Elinor Fish of Run Wild Retreats. And no, you don’t have to carry your luggage with you. It’ll be waiting for you at each luxury boutique hotel where you’ll spend the night (think castles and converted centuries-old homesteads). Not only will you enjoy jaw-dropping views along the stunning coastline, Fish will lead you through wellness workshops and natural running form clinics (on the beach!) to help you run mindfully so you can better manage your energy and prevent injury. And P.S.: There will be wine tasting and tapas. "
Sky Ting Maderas Retreat
"Maderas Village, a boutique resort on the Pacific coast of Nicaragua, is no where near the beaten path—which makes it a perfect setting to restore your body and mind. Teachers Jenn Tardif and Kate Posch of Sky Ting Yoga will lead twice daily yoga classes that they say will include some pranayama and “a little chakra-balancing magic.” You’ll have plenty of downtime to surf, go horseback riding, get a massage, or just lounge poolside with your green juice or frozen drink. "
ReTREAT with SyncStudio
"Work hard and restore hard. That’s SyncStudio’s idea of complementary wellness. The Brooklyn spin-and-yoga destination makes sure it’s also reflected in your retreat schedule, where your days will combine intense circuit training classes with the restorative power of yoga—and, of course, downtime at the popular beachfront Amansala Beach Resort."
Escape to Ireland: Yoga and Meditation Retreat with Love Yoga
"Wall-to-ceiling windows overlooking the ocean (and heated floors!) make an amazing setting for twice daily yoga classes, meditation, and pranayama at this week-long getaway in the Irish countryside with Love Yoga founders Kyle Miller and Sian Gordon. You’ll stay in a renovated 19th century farmhouse (with panoramic views of the ocean), where you’ll enjoy vegetarian meals and optional spa treatments. When you’re not getting your vinyasa on, you can visit the famous Cliffs of Moher, ride bikes to nearby villages, and even surf—if you’re brave enough for the chilly early summer waters."
Wilder Running and Writing Retreat
"Want to find your inner wild? Over Labor Day weekend, pro runner Lauren Fleshman (pictured, left) and writer and human rights advocate Marianne Elliott will lead you through a weekend filled with running and writing at the debut Wilder Running and Writing Retreat. You’ll explore the trails around Bend, OR, and immerse yourself in transformational writing workshops. And don’t worry. There’ll be plenty of time for yoga, hiking, stand-up paddleboarding, along the Deschutes River and refueling at Bend’s local eateries."
Ti Sana Liver Detox in Italy
"Combining organic vegan nutrition, healthy probiotics and detoxifying spa therapies, this signature programme aims to improve the health and vitality of those who put daily strain on their liver through diets rich in saturated fats, sugar or alcohol."
Zen Resort Bali
"Escape to this luxury holistic and eco-friendly wellness holiday destination in Bali, surrounded by pristine tropical gardens. This green retreat offers a range of healthy cuisine, using only the freshest ingredients, with fish caught in the nearby sea of Bali and fresh fruit and vegetables grown at the on-site farm. Get closer to nature with a sunrise dolphin sail, rice field trekking and educational eco-forest walks to learn more about local wildlife, flora and fauna. The perfect eco-friendly health retreat for a yoga holiday, escape the stress of everyday life with sunrise yoga, sunset mediation and holistic spa treatments."
