Saturday, December 22, 2018

TRAVEL / WELLNESS SPECIAL.... Soul-stirring trends for a Wellness Holiday


Soul-stirring trends for a Wellness Holiday

If you haven't had a chance to plan your year end getaway yet, head to a luxury retreat close to your city to enjoy some of these popular trends

Come weekend and everyone seeks a quick respite from the chaos to re-energise before the mundane tasks of the week begin to pile. Young corporates prefer to park themselves in a wellness retreat which offers wholesome meals, unique and insightful recreation activities. Here’s throwing light on some of the popular rejuvenating experiences you can try before the year ends:

Hooves for thought: animals for alternative therapy
While the most common therapy animals are dogs, the use of other animals is on the rise. It is scientifically proven that caring for an animal requires full attention, and hence, offers a break from thoughts that clutter the mind. Equine therapy is popular among individuals with a multitude of behaviors. Equine-assisted therapy is scientifically proven to lower blood pressure and their calm nature helps enhance social skills. Teaching an individual how to trust and interact with a horse has shown immense benefits for all parties involved.

Naturopathy treatments to banish sore muscles
If you are short on time and cannot invest in a full fledged massage programme, various short term naturopathy treatments can be just perfect. A reflexology programme, one such stream of naturopathy, can be perfect for you. The alternative medicine therapy involves application of pressure to strategic points on the feet and hands with specific techniques. A certain therapy that involves stepping on grass then pebbled cold water and finally on dry stones is known to help get rid of soreness and knots in the foot muscles and leave you refreshed and energised in return.

From farm to fork
With the growing consciousness about whole, organic ingredients, a weekend getaway that’s focused on farm visits and learning tiny aspects of organic cultivation attracts the fancy of those travelling with family. Children love the idea of plucking vegetables and fruits off the bushes and learn a lesson or two on nutrition. Choose a retreat that has an adjoining farm; most wellness retreats grow their own vegetables on property.

Recreational Strolls to unwind
There is no greater joy than walking on the wellmanicured gardens. The blissful cool soil and green grass under your feet as you walk around is a therapeutic experience like none other. Choose a retreat that’s nestled close to a water body and you won’t have to look far for Nirvana; simply park yourself on the viewing decks or a balcony and soak up the views in solitude or with loved ones by your side.

Compiled by Shireen Kanchwala

ETTR20DEC18

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