What is a holistic retreat? And what makes it so healing?
Tam has been hosting retreats since 2018 in various locations (9 in total in Mallorca, mainland Spain and the UK) and has offered different things to work alongside her own growth as well as working alongside the attendees of each retreat and the time of year.
A holistic retreat is a wellness experience that addresses the well-being of the whole person— mind, body, and spirit - and with holistic modalities we make space for a variety of treatments so that each individual can tap into their own healing in a way that suits them best.
These retreats often integrate a variety of practices and activities that promote balance, harmony, and overall health. Here are key elements commonly found in our holistic retreats:
Mind-Body Practices: Pilates is an example of a great way to create mind body connection through small, conscious and controlled movements to help build balance, core strength and body awareness.
Yoga and Meditation: These practices aim to promote mental clarity, relaxation, and self-awareness. As we do with all our offerings, there is opportunity to have individualised focus.
Mindfulness: Activities and exercises focused on being present in the moment and cultivating mindfulness.
Nutrition and Healthy Eating: Holistic retreats provide nutritious and well-balanced meals to support physical health.
Fitness Activities: Incorporation of exercise, such as hiking, nature walks, or fitness classes, to promote physical well-being.
Meditation and Contemplation: Practices that encourage introspection and spiritual growth.
Massage and Bodywork: Therapeutic treatments to relax muscles and promote overall well-being with professional and experienced therapists.
Energy Healing: Practices like Reiki or sound healing are energy-balancing modalities aimed at restoring energetic harmony and can really leave you feeling refreshed and relaxed.
Outdoor Activities: Retreats may include activities in natural settings to enhance the connection with the environment and nature. Our Mallorca retreat is based in Colònia de Sant Jordi which is surrounded by beaches, coves, nature parks and walks!
Personal Development: Workshops that address personal growth and self-improvement so that you may leave the retreats empowered.
Community and connection: Shared experiences and group bonding activities to foster a sense of community which we believe is so important.
Beautiful Accommodation: Immersing yourself in a comfortable environment close to nature and with all the comforts to aid you in relaxing.
Shared Meals and Gatherings: Opportunities for participants to connect with each other, we find our attendees sometimes spend hours around the table enjoying their food, enjoying conversation and slowing down which is something that may comment is often lost inn their day to day routine!
Technology Detox: An opportunity to leave your phone in the room and disconnect. If you have not done this before, you may be surprised and how invigorating it could be.
Customisation and Personalisation: On Holistic movement retreats, we really like to spend time knowing the individual and what works best for them. Also offering any guidance within our field of expertise. We offer personalised consultations and one-on-one sessions to address individual needs.
Breathtaking views: Many of our retreats have had some incredible views but our Mallorca retreat definitely hosts one of the most spectacular from the sunset rooftop.
When planning or attending a holistic retreat, it's important to consider the specific focus, goals, and activities offered to ensure alignment with personal preferences and objectives and we like to think we help with that. Participants often leave holistic retreats feeling rejuvenated, with a renewed sense of balance and vitality.
There are many reasons we love offering retreats and why we initially started offering them back in 2018 but ultimately that ability to unwind, re-connect, energise and create community is priceless! A very rewarding experience that should be incorporated regularly into our lives so that we may move forward inn our lives with contentment and joy!