Northern Spain is well known for it’s rugged beauty which makes it the perfect location for The Big Stretch. Situated in the Pico mountains The Big Stretch runs various creative life coach courses together with workshops, treks and canoeing through breathtaking scenery.
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If you really want to hone your body while enjoying a bit of R & R then you might want to take a look at Wildfitness.
Situated on the Watamu Coast in Kenya, Wildfitness offers a way to boost your energy levels. Enjoying vistas over one of nature’s most stunning environments combined with the world’s best fitness trainers this retreat can help achieve vast leaps in physical prowess.
The emphasis on fun, cutting edge fitness courses gives visitors the opportunity to improve their physical shape and help improve natural vitality, strength and agility.
According to the Wildfitness web site:
“All ranges of fitness and ages come to Wildfitness, from fitness beginners to the super-fit!
Your base is Baraka House (‘blessing’ in Swahili), set right on the beach and angled to catch the Kaskasi Monsoon breezes. It’s open and spacious with shaded lounge areas and two rooftops with 360 degree views. Fly direct to Mombassa or to Malindi via Nairobi.”
Sounds great!
From £2,205 for 9 days.
More and more people are looking for the ultimate detox retreat these days. Well, the resort at Paraty-Mirim definitely comes close to the ultimate.
The Body and Soul site says:
“Body & Soul Adventures is a challenging adventure retreat located in the dazzling coastal mountains near Paraty, Rio de Janeiro.
Our unique and intense program of healthy eating, rainforest hiking, and ocean kayaking tones and trims the body. Daily yoga and massage sessions cleanse and relax the mind. Mother Nature’s beauty and serenity brings peace to the spirit. This unforgettable experience has had rave reviews by the New York Times, Yoga Journal, In Style and many others.”
Costs £950 (US$ 2,000) per person for six days.
Ashram is hidden away from the world, situated next to the Santa Monica mountains.
This unique getaway offers a variety of testing programmes that include hiking, restorative yoga and healthy eating.
Ashram has enjoyed full occupancy since it’s opening 30 years ago, a testament to it’s facilities and philosophy.
Much of the programme is described as “brutally tough” however, many guests report feeling rejuvenated at the end of their stay.
Stays cost from £1,900 ($4,000) for a week.
Amongst the chattering classes Skyros is fast becoming the talk of European dinner party gossip.
Founded in 1979 Skyros aims to offer a multi faceted holiday which includes relaxation, socialising, good food and an opportunity to change your life!
Hidden away in the tiny town of Atsitsa surrounded by pine forests and sea, you can indulge in a variety of courses including creativity, healing, psychology, spirituality, music and dance, treatments, yoga and meditation, plus the Writer’s Lab for novices and published authors alike. The option to pursue more active things such as sailing and windsurfing is also open to all guests.
