In need of a weekend getaway or short break? These wellness retreats will help you clear your mind and body through yoga, meditation, massage and more.
Yoga and meditation retreat
Scrub off “Shanghai” and detox, relax and find your inner peace. On this retreat you’ll learn yoga theory, practice pranayama, stretch, chant and meditate. Bus, lessons with two experienced English speaking teachers, vegetarian meals, accommodation and insurance included. All yoga levels welcome.
// Oct 1-7, RMB2,499, www.wanna-travel.com, WeChat: wanna-travel
Ancient temple meditation retreat
If all you desire is a quick weekend getaway to mend your mind, Yejo Circle frequently offers two daylong meditation retreats. Throughout the day you’ll participate in zen meditation, share mindful tasks with one another and work out together. Transportation, vegetarian meals, coaching, accommodation and insurance included.
// Oct 9-11, RMB599, www.yejocircle.com
Temple yoga retreat
Unwind your mind, and body, with a weekend of yoga practice. Throughout the retreat yogis will participate in chanting, surya namaskara, asanas, deep relaxation techniques, yoga games and more. Transportation, insurance, vegetarian meals, coaching and accommodation are included.
// Oct 30-Nov 1, RMB799, www.yejocircle.com
Naked Stables retreat
Do a getaway to Moganshan and reboot at Naked Stables. Right now they’re offering a ‘get frisky’ autumn package from Sep 1-Nov 30 for RMB2,488/person, per night in their ‘Earth Hut’. This package includes yoga, a farm tour, horse riding and a variety of activities.
// Sep 1-Nov 30, RMB2,488/person, per night, www.nakedretreats.cn for more info and packages.
Sun Island Resort
A hop, skip and a jump out of Shanghai you’ll find Sun Island Resort. They offer a variety of packages to stay, but check out their laughter yoga and wellness retreat program, which includes a massage, TCM doctor consultation, nutritious breakfast, yoga and meditation. And if you just want to kick back and (hopefully) soak up some sun, the resort comes kitted out with a pool.
// Prices vary. Check out www.bookyogaretreats.com for more info and packages or visit ww.sunislandclub.com
Wellness workshop retreats
Connect with your tribe and go on a remote corporate workshop in places like Sri Lanka and other eco-wellness retreats across Asia. Powered by The Wellness Works, these retreats, which can also be conducted in City Labs, aim to build greater sensitivity, somatic awareness and connectedness amongst teams. According to Wellness Innovator and founder Amena Schlaikjer, by managing time and energy better, people can become healthier, more efficient, happier and overall more productive. Working on an individual level, the workshops gather teams on a project using innovation methodology to co-create their internal corporate wellness system.
// For more information contact amena@the-wellness-works.com or visit www.the-wellness-works.com.
For more traditional travel getaways, check out these upcoming weekend and October holiday trips.
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