Here at Zenaa, we embrace those who practice regularly, celebrate those who ‘used to, but…’ and welcome with open arms the yoga curious. You may have been toying with the idea of going on a yoga retreat, but if you’re completely honest, you have no idea if this whole thing is for you. We hear you, and we understand that both ‘yoga’ and ‘retreat’ conjure different images for different people, with offerings varying greatly across the board. But diversity should be celebrated, and the different opportunities out there are fabulous for choice. So firstly, be free, explore, and find what’s right for you. But just in case we can sway you in our direction whilst you’re here, we’ve scribbled down our top five reasons as to why a Zenaa Wellness Retreat might just be the perfect thing for you.
(Oh, and you may have noticed, we have chosen to call our retreats Wellness Retreats, rather than sticking solely with yoga – read on to find out more)…
Going on a Zenaa Wellness Retreat means taking yourself out of the everyday grind, taking time away from work, housework, caring responsibilities, admin and all the different stresses and strains life can bring. It’s a chance to escape and treat yourself to luxury. Not only luxury with regard the location, the venue, the food and the activities, but also the luxury of time, space, mindfulness and relaxation; an opportunity to reconnect deeply with your true self, a time to breathe.
How often do you practice yoga? Once a week? Once a fortnight? Once in a blue moon? Wait, what even is yoga?!
How often would you like to practice yoga?
Zenaa Wellness Retreats dedicate time and space to yoga and mindfulness, set always within beautiful, hand-picked locations, with no distractions other than the call of the birds, the sound of the sea and the dappled sunshine streaming in as we practice.
Each day during our Zenaa Wellness Retreats we have a yoga workshop in the morning and a gentle yoga class in the evening. During our workshops, we break down the poses, learn correct alignment, where we should be feeling the stretch, where we should be working hard and where we should be relaxing. Options for difficulty and modifications will be given to accommodate all the different ages, abilities and bodies in the room. Our workshops are intended to be enjoyable, interactive, informative and energising to all. Our gentle yoga classes are the chance to relax and restore, reflecting on the day thus far and winding down for the evening. We finish each of our gentle yoga classes with a long visualisation to calm the body and relax the mind.
Zenaa Wellness Retreats extend far beyond the yoga. We seek out venues which deliver so much more than just a space to practice and a bed for the night. Think location, setting, connection to nature. Whether that’s the sea spray in the air and the swoosh of the seabirds as they circle overhead at our Devon hideaway, the bursting colour of wildflowers and the rustle of leaves as you walk through the private woodland within our Cotswold haven or the feeling of the sun on your skin as you stretch and swim at our casa in the Portuguese hills. We believe in the power of the natural world, and our connection to nature is at the core of many of our activities and is at the heart of our every retreat.
One of the very best parts about Zenaa Wellness Retreats is seeing the incredible transformation in our guests from the start of their time with us, as a collective of wonderful individuals, to the end, when they leave for home, a close-knit community of friends.
At Zenaa Wellness Retreats, we welcome groups of friends, couples and celebrate and encourage our solo travelers, so whether you want to join us alone or with a significant other(s), all are welcome. Come with an open mind and leave with a heart full of laughter, stories and wonderful new memories.
From the moment you arrive at one of our fabulous venues, think no more. Zenaa Wellness Retreats are curated to give you time and space to gain perspective, to lighten the load for a while so you can re-find the energy that has faded. You are nourished and nurtured, you can connect with likeminded individuals, have a giggle, grumble or deep moment with someone. We pride ourselves on our itineraries, with scheduled activities in the morning, and free time in the afternoon, in locations rich with things to do and see. At Zenaa Wellness Retreats, food is such an important part of what we provide. There is no need to lift a finger or think ‘what’s for dinner?’. Our private chefs have everything sorted.
So if a Zenaa Wellness Retreat sounds like it might be something you’d like to explore further, pop your details below to be the first to know about new offerings, grab early bird prices and secure the perfect Zenaa Wellness Retreat for you.