Spiritual Retreats
From shaman-led retreats in Cambodia to Zen meditation, get in touch with your inner self in unexpected locations
NIHI SUMBA, INDONESIA
When you need an off-the-grid break with all the modern luxury amenities, head for the eastern Indonesian island of Sumba, where Nihi Sumba awaits to take you on an epic wellness adventure. Sleep in a tree-house or luxury ocean villa and get into the rhythm of pristine turquoise swims, yoga, forest walks, waterfall hikes and some of the best left-hand surf breaks in the world. Make sure you book ahead for the NihiOka Spa Safari that begins with a 90-minute village trek to a secret beach where you are treated to a full day of unlimited spa therapies and superfood meals cooked on the fire (there's no electricity or wifi here).
www.nihi.com
ARO-HA, NEW ZEALAND
When you need to seriously reset your fitness and health routine, then Aro-Ha located in New Zealand's South Island offers the best in week-long lung-cleansing hiking, yoga and spa treatments. The programme is a regenerating mix of incredible (and challenging) sub-alpine hikes, daily yoga and massages, plant-based organic meals and talks on topical issues like inflammation and brain longevity. The spa is beautifully designed, featuring saunas with a view, overlooking stunning mountains and lakes, and open air hot and icy cold pools for immune-boosting alternative therapy led by their sauna master. Another high point is the sacred Day of Silence- you'll return home feeling fitter, healthie…
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