Wellness retreats have increased in popularity over the past decade and it’s easy to see why.
The various grumblings of everyday life can leave you feeling tense and disconnected from the natural world as well as your inner self, but the benefits of escaping for some ‘me time’ are endless.
Here at Yorkshire Escapes, we recommend letting those pesky troubles float away on the Yorkshire breeze by adding these activities to your getaway that will leave you feeling refreshed, cleansed, and relaxed:
Mindful Meditation and Yoga
It is no secret that taking deep meaningful breaths is a sure fire way to reconnect your mind with your body. The ancient art of Yoga combines meditative breathing with stretches and exercises that are designed to increase strength, flexibility, balance, and wholeness within the body.
Originating in India, Yoga has been boosting physical and mental wellness for over 5,000 years, and is fantastic at relieving not only the aches and pains in the upper body that can be caused by desk posture, but also generating peace to reduce everyday anxieties and stress.
One of the greatest aspects of Yoga is its suitability for people of all ages and fitness levels because of the gentle nature of the movements. Whether you are 20 or 70, live an active lifestyle or exercise sporadically, Yoga can help you remove the tension from every muscle in your body.
This spiritual addition to your wellness retreat will create peace, whether you are seeking its benefits as an individual or a group.
Yorkshire Escapes are proud to partner with M Training Systems to provide a bespoke Yoga retreat package to groups staying at our Telfit Farm property. This dog-friendly property with a hot tub hosts 20-22 guests, making it perfect for weddings, work retreats, and holiday getaways.
Serene Spas
Include a spot of pampering in your relaxing weekend break for a much needed release of serotonin. Massages, facials and steam rooms are just a few of the antidotes available at spas across Yorkshire, and each is guaranteed to send you back to your life feeling detoxed and glowing.
The combination of flickering candles, tinkling music and scented settings are sure to cleanse your mind with their curative powers.
There is no myth surrounding the phrase ‘beauty sleep’, as tiredness can leave you looking and feeling drained. A day at the spa will send you off to a restful night’s sleep so that you can feel your most radiant self.
If you need any more convincing that you should add a spa day to your wellness retreat, spas are also suspected to improve cardiovascular health, and you cannot put a price on a healthy heart.
Beaming Brunch
Is there a better feeling than sitting down to brunch after a morning massage at the local spa, as the waft of freshly brewed coffee engulfs you?
Picture the menu. Eggs hollandaise and freshly squeezed orange juice; blueberry pancakes served with a side of sliced strawberries and cream; a tall flute of bucks fizz to compliment a cheesy potato and chorizo omelette.
Brunch is one of the greatest luxuries of a relaxing weekend break, but be mindful of overindulgence. Although it might be tempting to treat yourself by choosing a bottomless option, or ordering an extra glass of champagne, remember that wellness is all about staying balanced.
In order to feel your absolute best, keep your brunch to a single meal, drink plenty of water, and choose an outside table to fill your lungs with fresh Yorkshire air.
Nature and Nurture
Restore your senses and leave the artificial light of screens behind you by indulging yourself in a peaceful, rural environment. Allow the waterfalls of the Yorkshire Dales to fill your ears with the remedial sounds of cascading water as you reconnect with nature.
Long walks are celebrated for increasing fitness levels and energy, improving your mood, and promoting healthy sleep. The breadth of landscape in Yorkshire boasts some of the most stunning scenery in the UK, making it the perfect choice to ‘get away from it all.’
Spots like the curvy limestone slabs at the peak of Malham Cove are the ultimate place to pause, take a deep breath and absorb the world around you. Aysgarth Falls is a book lovers paradise, as the trickling streams will compliment your quiet reading time flawlessly.
You can even opt to bring your dog along for the journey, as the company of furry friends will boost your dopamine levels even further.
Yorkshire Escapes have created a blog on the best Yorkshire walks for spectacular scenery to help you narrow down your choices.
Luxury Lodges
You don’t even have to leave the walls of your lodge to experience wellness at its finest.
Relax in the deluxe hot tub at your Yorkshire holiday cottage or lodge with a glass of wine for some ‘me time’. Bring a book to nurture your brain’s imagination, add a clay face mask to treat your skin, or spice up your life with candles and bath salts; the options are yours to explore.
Luckily, you don’t have to look too far to find an elegant holiday cottage to compliment your wellness retreat. Yorkshire Escapes has a wide range of lodges with hot tubs, spectacular views, and cosy bedrooms to encourage relaxation as you escape to the Yorkshire countryside.
Choose from any one of our houses, cottages, or dog friendly properties, for a bespoke service to ensure you sleep comfortably during your wellness retreat.
