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Self Care: The Benefits of a Wellness Vacation

Mother, sister, daughter, coworker, friend; for most of us, the roles we play for others in our lives mean less time for self-care and focus. When you take some time purely for you, to rest, refresh and recharge, you not only recover and rediscover yourself, you are better equipped to support those around you as well. The idea of self-care is not new, but society is starting to notice the incredible amount of emotional labor and caregiving women (and some men) provide to others around them.

While caring is always good, when this comes at the expense of your own individual wants and needs, it is time to reassess and take care of yourself. There is no better way to relax and recharge than with a dedicate wellness vacation. The right retreat will be focused on body and soul and allow you to emerge with a fresh new energy and appreciation for your own desires and for those around you. Guests who indulge in wellness vacations benefit in a surprising number of ways, including:

Focus on You: When you pack for a retreat, you need only worry about your own belongings and essentials – no worries about packing multiple bags or preparing for every situation. Pack what pleases you and what you enjoy – and leave everything else, including your worries, behind.

Intensive Support: You’ll be entering a realm of not only luxury, but intensive focus; staffers and professionals are on site and dedicated to helping your rest and rejuvenate. From a morning medication session to sunset yoga and healthy, natural menu selections, you’ll be supported and pampered like never before.

Meet New People: A stay at a yoga retreat or center puts you in touch with others working for the same goals and with the same focus. You’ll get to hear their stories and share your own – it is not unusual to form friendships and connections that last long after the final “Namaste”.

A Focused Plan: What do you like to do – -and what might benefit you best? Whether you have an idea or simply want to sample a variety of sessions and styles, a wellness retreat offers plenty of opportunities to learn in a supportive environment. Work with the team to discover your unique talents and to rediscover how great it feels to take care of yourself, then create a plan to continue your success at home.

Gorgeous Locations: You could recommit to a healthy lifestyle anywhere, but most wellness vacations take place in stunning, resort style settings. You can reconnect with nature, explore and simply appreciate the beauty of a new place when you indulge in a yoga trip or program. better than an all-inclusive health resort in the gorgeous and sunny tropics of Florida?  

No matter where you go, you’ll head home with a fresh sense of purpose and feel recharged and ready to take on whatever life sends your way. Once someone experiences a wellness vacation, they often return again and again, trying new locations or programs and taking the time to rest and recharge at their own pace.