Getting into the habit of mindful living at yoga retreats. According to the latest Spafinder Wellness 365 trends report, the simple act of mindful living is one of the most pervasive wellness trends.
Yoga retreats and hybrids (SUP yoga, yoga on horseback, etc.) are cropping up around the globe to teach us to stay present, focusing on the here and now of every movement and breath.
They cater to the growing masses of overstimulated, overscheduled, and overstressed souls longing to learn the practice of living in the moment … with the hope that it will stick back at home.
Where to Go:
Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, is among the country's most established yoga retreats. At Shreyas in Bangalore, India, yoga is taught in traditional ashram style with daily practice, meditation, chanting, community service, and a strict vegetarian diet. The new Nepal Yoga Retreat & Spa Centre in Kathmandu combines yoga with volunteering and daily hikes. Costa Rica's Anamaya Resort yoga retreat and eco-lodge sits in the lush rainforest overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
Hot Springs and Thermal Baths
Trend: Soaking in the health benefits and social experience of natural hot springs.
Some trends never go out of style. Bathing in hot springs, the world's oldest spa experience, is one such trend—it even predates Roman times.
Spafinder research points to a marked rise in people seeking out social experiences, and hot springs continue to be popular places to relax and connect. Several new developments and major refurbishments of traditional hot springs are happening around the world.
It's no wonder. A study presented at last year's Global Hot Springs Forum showed that thermal mineral waters with at least one gram per liter of minerals resulted in 100 percent positive outcomes for pain improvement and quality of life.
Where to Go:
Next summer, at the edge of Yellowstone National Park in Paradise Valley, the Royal Teton Ranch Hot Springs is set to open with geothermal pools, a spa, and rustic cabins. In the meantime, check out our list of great hidden hot springs.
Cleansing and Detox Retreats
Trend: Purging the body of contaminants, allowing it to self-repair and regain balance.
Environmental pollutants and chemicals in our food can wreak havoc on our bodies, causing allergies, digestive problems, and immune system suppression. Find out your toxicity level at one of a growing number of detox retreats around the world, where a specialist will customize a safe cleanse for your specific needs and body type. Take the traditional Eastern approach with an Ayurvedic program that incorporates massage and meditation, or go for the Westernized programs that introduce you to juice fasting.
Where to Go:
In Iowa, The Raj's Ayurvedic cleansing program begins with the ancient technique of pulse diagnosis and includes herbalized steam and oil relaxation treatments as well as gentle enema treatments. At the six-day Perfect Health workshop at the Chopra Center for Wellbeing in Carlsbad, California, you'll have a mind-body consultation with an M.D. before your Ayurvedic treatments and cleanse. Book a juice-cleanse package at Kimpton's Topaz Hotel in D.C. and at Kimpton's Hotel Palomar in San Francisco.
Weight-Loss Resorts
Trend: Memorable, life-changing weight-loss experiences in supportive, social environments.
When the doctor orders a lifestyle change and you know "going it alone" isn't going to work, it's time to book a weight-loss resort trip. Immerse yourself in a program with fitness, nutrition, education, relaxation, and camaraderie to get you started on the journey—without the tempting bag of chips in the kitchen pantry. Past participants say the secret to their success in the resort programs lies in the accountability, structure, and time dedicated for new habits to take root.
Where to Go:
An offshoot of the TV series, The Biggest Loser Resorts (Chicago, Malibu, Niagara, Amelia Island) run group-oriented workouts, serve calorie-controlled spa cuisine, and present an enlightening educational series. At Hilton Head Health, personal training, massages, private consultations, and hands-on cooking lessons are part of the program.
Holistic Health Retreats
Trend: Restoring the natural balance of mind, body, and spirit.
Here, teams of holistic providers develop your treatment plan, combining modern medical advancements with ancient medical techniques and therapies.
Wake up and start your day with guided yoga or meditation, then move on to individualized sessions for acupuncture, chiropractic care, homeopathy, or psychotherapy.
Where to Go: In the Swiss Alps, a doctor-led team at the Lonhea Alpine Clinic customizes seven-day plans for everything from weight loss to sleeping problems. Soukya international holistic medical center in India has treated Prince Charles, Camilla Parker Bowles, and dignitaries from around the world. Weeklong Cancer Help Program retreats at California's Commonweal retreat center include support sessions, lectures, massage, and meditation. In Arizona, the Waldorf Astoria Spa at the Boulders Resort runs brain-fitness neurobics programs to help with arthritis and other range-of-motion challenges.
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