Like you, I have started the new year with various resolutions and promises to myself I'll do more of this, and less of that…including, of course, the one we all mentally list out in our head, "do more exercise and more #cleaneating".
If like me, you have a pallet for rich foods, and your lifestyle involves more eating out than one really should, then I urge you to book yourself into a Health and Wellness retreat at least once, if not twice a year. They don't just offer you a short-term 'quick-fix' solution either. They will set you up with techniques, strategies and knowledge, to take away with you so you can maintain and apply what you've learnt back home. The best part, is that although there are set programs for certain desired outcomes, after your initial wellness consultation you can always tailor-make your program for your body type/likes/dislikes to ensure you achieve your goals.
My suggestions for affordable retreats in Asia:
For the yogi's, look no further than Absolute Sanctuary
(http://www.absolutesanctuary.com/index.html), an affordable yet stunning Moroccan-inspired boutique hotel in Koh Samui, Thailand. With renowned yoga gurus running classes, programs, workshops and events each month, you're in expert hands to get that core strengthened in no time!
For the fitness-fanatics, MesaStila Central Java
(http://www.mesahotelsandresorts.com/mesastila/) offers an outdoor jungle gym like no other, with the backdrop of central java's magnificent volcanes and tropical jungle. Their cycling camps are a great way to explore the local villages, tea plantations and surrounding volcanic slopes.
For the detox dieters, visit The Farm (http://www.thefarmatsanbenito.com/detox-cleanse/) in San Benito, a 1 hr drive outside of Manila, and flush out all the toxins with colonics, liver cleanses, colema's, strict vegan-eating or extreme juice-fasting in this lush green sanctuary. Besides leaving a few kilos lighter, I had a newfound appreciation of how tasty vegan food can really be, and was truly impressed with the Filipino hospitality.
For those in need of some serious 'me' time, head for Shreyas Retreat (http://www.shreyasretreat.com/shreyas1.htm) outside of Bangalore in India, where they offer a 'silent retreat' designed to help you take a step back, reprioritise and realign your life goals and introspectively find that sense of calm. You will approach the new year with a Zen attitude once you get the balance back into your life.
To help combat the year that was, Chiva som (http://www.chivasom.com/the-resorts/hua-hin-thailand/) in Hua Hin, Thailand offer an "Eternal Youth" retreat, which involves non-invasive laser treatment, micro-invasive cosmetic surgery and anti-aging medicine. No needles here!
There's no shame in getting a little help with that new years resolution from a team of professionals in a beautiful setting! Email retreats@flightcentre.com.hk for further info.
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