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Euphoria is considered one of the best spa hotels in Greece.
September 20, 2024
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From Tuscany to South Africa to the Maldives: These retreats enhance your mental and physical health
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Now is the perfect time to focus on our well-being and press the "reset" button with (late) summer temperatures. With yoga and energy work, get back to the center, detoxify, or really work out.
We have found five retreats in a dreamy setting, far from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, where autumn is still on hold and which are the perfect blend of experienced therapists and teachers and tailored Treatments offer.
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The sphere pool of the Euphoria Retreat. Here you bathe under Byzantine domes, inspired by the architecture of the famous Hagia Sophia in Istanbul.
A place of healing and wellness in the Peloponnese. The Euphoria Retreat is holistically influenced by Greek and Chinese healing philosophies, supported by the Five Elements theory - water, wood, fire, earth, and metal. The five-day "Journey of Odysseus" includes dance therapy, group discussions, meditations and energy work. The aim is to discover through the story of the Greek hero Odysseus how to change your patterns and find your inner destiny. Appointment: 19. 11. – 24. 11. 2024. Book: euphoriaretreat.com
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Datu: Yoga in a Dreamlike Setting
Ayurveda and Yoga in a picturesque Tuscan borgo from the 12th century, about 20 minutes from Siena. Under the guidance of world-renowned Ayurveda doctors and experienced teachers and therapists, you can enjoy during the seven-day stay at Datu unique treatments that bring body and soul back into balance:
From medical check-ups to yoga, pranayama (breath work), and meditation, from sun salutation by the pool overlooking the green hills to sound therapy under the trees in the garden, to relaxing herbal massages. Appointments:19.10. – 26.10. 2024, 27.10. – 3.11. 2024, 13.11. – 20.11. 2024. Book: datuwellness.com
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Time-out in South Africa: Back to Nature at Sterrekopje
Regeneration, relaxation, and self-discovery on an idyllic farm near Franschoek, in the middle of the South African wine region. Guests can choose how long they want to check in, but the hosts recommend a minimum stay of five nights.
Highlights: Aromatherapies, cleansing rituals like the Sacred Sleep Ritual, where you learn to sustainably improve your sleep, creative workshops such as pottery, sound and breath therapies. Tip: the "Wise Women Retreat" will take place again in spring 2025 - here, women are meant to regain their power and center. Dates:individual. Book: sterrekopje.com
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Training with a legend: At Soneva Sushi, you can kick with Michael Ballack
Discreet luxury and a love of nature are the principles of the sustainability-oriented hotels of the Soneva group. Guests enjoy the Maldives islands Soneva Fushi and Soneva Jani Exclusivity at the highest level, both retreats also have impressive house reefs. Over Christmas, a top-class sporting adventure for the whole family is now on the program on the islands – with one of the icons of German football.
"The camp offers a great opportunity to improve both technique and game understanding. I look forward to the training sessions and meeting the participants in this unique setting," says Michael Ballack. Date:17. 12. – 27. 12. 2024. Book: soneva.com
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The pool of Villa Epicurea in Sesimbra, Portugal
The perfect program to get back in balance and recharge your batteries. For four days, the Villa Epicurea in the Portuguese Sesimbra focuses on healing the body and mind.
The program includes daily yoga and energy work led by renowned teachers, Meditations and breathing exercises are also designed to help resolve past traumas and provide clarity and strength. The kitchen at Villa Epicurea is vegan and gluten-free, prepared with fresh, local ingredients. During course breaks, you can relax by the pool or on one of the nearby beaches. Date:10/24 – 10/27/2024. Book: stretchingpanda.com
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