You Need to Jumpstart a Change
If 2020 taught us anything is that the way we were living before needs to be reevaluated. Being in isolation forced many of us to look within and ask what changes can we make to feel healthier. While we may have had time to perfect the perfect banana bread recipe, too many slices, zoom happy hours and gyms closures lead to the “quarantine 15” weight gain. According to the American Psychological Association’s (APA) annual “Stress in America” report, 40% of Americans claim to have gained weight since the start of the pandemic. Going on a wellness vacation devoted to instilling healthy weight loss will jump start new intentions to emerge a healthier you. Lily of the Valley in the South of France offers three weight loss programs that allow you to lose weight quickly in a healthy way. Developed with Parisian nutritionist Jacques-Fricker, the weight loss approach at the Lily of the Valley is based on a balanced diet without banning certain foods, so you can incorporate the changes you make back home in the real world. It also helps that Lily of the Valley is a member of Leading Hotels of the World located in the beauty of the French Rivera.
You Need to De-Stress and Relax
Life has never felt more chaotic than it is now. Many of us have the added stress of working from home while being a homeschool teacher. Add to that worry about our health and the health of family and friends toppled with Zoom fatigue. We are stressed out to the max! Taking a vacation devoted to de-stressing and relaxing at REVIVO Bali, a wellness resort on the lush island of Bali focuses on transformational treatments that lead to relaxation techniques to take home with you. At REVIVO, they incorporate aspects of Ayurveda and Chinese medicine as a holistic whole mind and body approach. Your program is tailored to what your issues are and in what ways you need to work to make lasting changes. In their Destress and Relax program, you will learn how to better manage stress through yoga, meditation and holistic spa treatments that release stress in the body and the mind.
You Need to Set New Intentions
Living without intention is like getting on a bike without any direction you will be heading. Without intention, we often feel lost and unfulfilled. Whereas there is power in setting intentions because we are taking control of our lives, telling it where we want to go, rather than letting it up to fate. Wellness gurus have long known the power which lies in setting intentions, and this can be done in a variety of ways like through yoga, meditation or journaling. Part of the Six Sense Ibiza Wellness Programs, the “Love Your Heart” day program provides a day of reflection and letting go of old baggage so you can set a new purpose. The day includes a 30-minute heart meditation, mindful hike, art with nature work session, a dreamcatcher massage, and ends with a fire ceremony. This is perfect for those who are feeling emotionally disconnected or suffering from anxiety or just simply can’t find a way forwards. At the end of the day, you will have gained a greater zest for life and new meaning.
You Need to Get Back to Nature
From going from home to office and hours in a car commuting, it can often feel like a rat race with no end. This rat race leads to feelings of anxiety, depression and hopelessness. However, when we can step away from the four walls and get back into nature, studies have shown that our overall health improves. The simple sounds of birds chirping, bees buzzing and the waves of the ocean are proven to reduce stress and elevate our moods. Being out in the sun helps set our internal clock, leading to better quality sleep. Not to mention, when we step of the treadmill of life, we have time to reflect and be in the present, which ultimately leads to a sense of gratitude. At The Retreat Costa Rica, a luxury wellness boutique resort, their Vida Mia Healing Center and Spa is set within a unique angle of the Quartz Mountain, known for its healing properties and positive vibes. The healing center was designed with ancient Feng Shui elements to balance energies. And you will find nature surrounding the seven treatment rooms, each named for indigenous healing crystals. In addition, daily guided hikes are included in every package.
You Need Expert Advice
You know you want to be healthier, but you do not know where to begin. Fad diets are just that – fads. They are not made to last as people often yo-yo from one diet or health craze to the next. That is why seeking and getting expert advice is imperative to make real lasting change. At Clinique La Prairie Switzerland, a world-renowned medical clinic and wellness destination, guests receive a one-week holistic approach to health, which includes a complete medical evaluation from experts, tailored nutrition and exercise plan, as well as a results-orientated wellness and aesthetics treatments. Set upon the shores of Lake Lemon, known as the “Swiss Riviera”, Clinique La Prairie offers the latest medical and wellness technologies, as well as a medical team of 50 leading specialists, who provide a holistic wellness approach in this serene and sophisticated environment. Guests follow the four pillars of care: medical, nutrition, well-being, and movement. Choose from a variety of programs including “revitalization”, “master detox” , “medical check-up”, “weight loss”, and “rebalancing”. With expert advice, you can take the steps you learn and continue at home.
