| Growing Trends in Retreat Vacations |
| Written by Kelsey McCord | |
| Friday, 16 April 2010 | |
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People are starting to make a healthier choice when it comes to booking their vacations and looking at specialized retreats. The realities surrounding us are stressful - the economy, healthcare, global warming. Vacations are supposed to reduce your stress levels and wellness retreats are created to do just that. Anamaya Retreat Center in Montezuma, Costa Rica has a variety of retreats that are designed to increase your overall quality of life. They provide a nice alternative to the all-inclusive resort vacation that doesn't focus on health or wellness.
People are starting to make a healthier choice when it comes to booking their vacations and looking at specialized retreats. The realities surrounding us are stressful - the economy, healthcare, global warming. Vacations are supposed to reduce your stress levels and wellness retreats are created to do just that. Anamaya Retreat Center in Montezuma, Costa Rica has a variety of retreats that are designed to increase your overall quality of life. They provide a nice alternative to the all-inclusive resort vacation that doesn't focus on health or wellness. In my personal experience the all-inclusive resort encourages unhealthy behaviors like over eating and drinking for the most part. Not only is gluttony encouraged but vacationers are not really exposed to the culture of the country that they are visiting. So my question is - does that actually reduce stress or increase your levels of toxins and impact your health in a negative way? Retreat-styled vacations are becoming increasingly popular and there is a spa and retreat culture starting to develop. Anamaya is a resort and retreat center that is helping to cultivate that trend by offering a number of yoga and wellness packages to vacationers who are searching for something new and unique. Retreat vacations can be adventurous, romantic, creative, rejuvenating and enlightening - depending on what people are looking for. The attraction to retreat vacations is not only the price but the individuality of each package. Spa retreats and yoga retreats are popular but you can find a number of additional options. Body detoxification retreats are common as well as creative writing, painting, spiritual or emotional healing, surfing, circus performing, and more. Retreat vacations are structured around the desires of their clients. At Anamaya resort the resort themes are based on health and wellness but every package is unique. An added benefit is that the resort itself is located in a breathtaking paradise. Another commonality amongst retreats is the focus on healthy, organic food. Although the science behind food health is still relatively new, Anamaya resort prepares the food they serve with a lot of thought and love. An abundance of care goes into creating the recipes they use, they have very close relationships with the organic farms that grow the food they buy, and they cater to any dietary needs. Many retreats include Raw Food workshops into their packages or focus specifically on detoxifying the body through diet. As the movement towards retreat vacations grows, there is an increasing need for facilities where retreat leaders can host their programs. Anamaya retreat center hosts numerous retreats. "Leading a retreat at Anamaya is such a delight. The Yoga Deck is by far the best place I have ever taught yoga. I will never forget that glorious and expansive view of the ocean. The food is amazing. Oscar is a wonderful chef and the Staff are all such lovely and helpful people. Myself and my students received much more than expected. Look forward to doing it again," says Daniella Cotreau of Body Temple Yoga. The location of the facility needs to contribute to the vacation retreat - hence the word vacation. Some popular destinations for retreats are Costa Rica, Indonesia and India. When planning for your next vacation, think about improving your health and truly reducing your stress levels. Experience the wave of Retreat Culture for yourself and increase your quality of life at the same time. |
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