5 Reasons You Need to Attend a Wellness Retreat

Maria Faller is a certified wellness coach and the founder of Be A Better You Fitness and Be Better Kids. She is the creator of the Transform and Tell program and author of the newly released book “BABY STEPS: A realistic guide to Being a Better You.”  To contact her, visit BeABetterYouFitness.com or follow her on: Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram @BeABetterYouFit.

Attending a wellness retreat can be beneficial to your health, career, relationships and quality of life. You can find retreats that include many areas of wellness, or are area specific.  Some area specific retreats include yoga, spiritual awakening and detox.  While they may all be different in programming and locations, they all offer similar benefits.  

1-Focus and Breakthroughs
A wellness retreat essentially forces you to focus on yourself.  When you are in an element that is not your own, you don’t have the usual noise and distractions present.  You will have every opportunity to decompress, turn your attention to your own needs and recharge your batteries. You will find that many retreats offer meditation, yoga, nature walks and other classes to help you relax. You can actively choose your degree of self-focus by what you bring with you and how long you unplug for.  

Paying such detailed attention to yourself,  will likely allow you to have what is called a “breakthrough.”  This might be learning something new about yourself, realizing a new goal you wish to work toward or finding a solution to a personal challenge. This is one of the biggest benefits of attending a wellness retreat. You truly get to know yourself again, which can lead to a major shift, life-changing discovery or a happier, more peaceful, centered you.

2-Better Thoughts, Better Experiences
You will notice a contagious, positive vibe at the wellness retreat, which practically disintegrates the complaining mentality and promotes more positive thinking. The people leading the retreat will pump you with positivity the entire time, pushing the negative, damaging thoughts out of your mind. The evidence behind the life-changing power of positive thinking is indisputable.  The best part of this 24/7 positive vibe is that you take it with you when you leave!

3-Connecting
Wellness retreats attract people who want to better themselves. Sure you want to relax, recharge and feel refreshed. But, when you book a healthy holiday, you’re doing it to better your body, mind and spirit.  You will meet wellness professionals who can help you in areas of struggle and experts in topics you are intrigued by.  You will form friendships, hear inspirational stories, feel connected to others, and realize that you are not alone. The relationships you make at a wellness retreat will absolutely enhance your life, even if for just the weekend.

4-Food and Facts
Food is a life necessity and with all the information (and misinformation) we are constantly exposed to, it can be difficult to make the best choices for our needs.  Most wellness retreats offer a variety of healthy, clean foods that are favorable to your health and aid in eliminating toxins. Some wellness retreats focus intensely on food by offering cooking classes and cleanses, while others offer healthier menus and informative classes.   Whichever way your wellness retreat goes, you will leave feeling lighter, healthier and with more clarity on what foods to eat moving forward.

5-Flexibility and Fitness
Yoga, nature walks, paddling, aerobics and any other realm of fitness you can think up – there’s a retreat for.  Fitness can be a small portion of your experience or the main purpose of it, either way, you win.  If yoga is on your itinerary, be prepared to be flexible, to stretch and expand your mind and body.  A nature walk is the perfect blend of serenity and steps, complete with a scenic view. The options are plentiful and you will surely reap the rewards of the retreats fitness portion.

Some wellness retreats can encompass many of your needs and some will be dominant to one or two. Many options are available; there is no downside to attending a wellness retreat, as it can only enhance your life. If being a better, healthier, and happier you is on your agenda, or if you simply need to unplug and rejuvenate – then go ahead and book that wellness experience.

Long Islanders, in October, Danfords of Port Jefferson is hosting Be Better Wellness Weekend: Add In The Good.  This event lets you recharge your batteries amid the beautiful Long Island Sound, where there will be a variety of wellness classes to choose from.  Be inspired, motivated, empowered and network with wellness professionals, local businesses and like-minded individuals. In addition, enjoy a healthy, gourmet dinner, lovely accommodations and a bountiful brunch. Head over to www.BeABetterYouFitness.com/events/ or call 631-433-1129 to reserve your experience.