June 2024 – Summer is almost upon us, and so the time is now to get ourselves ready for the warmer months ahead – taking time to care for ourselves on both the outside and the inside. This week on 8th June the world will celebrate Global Wellness Day, so what better time to take charge and find out more about Europe’s best wellness retreats?
From transformative and advanced medical programmes to light touch detoxes and menopause treatments, there is a wellness retreat to suit every individual. Below, we’ve rounded up some of Europe’s most restorative wellness retreats…
LET SOUND HEAL YOUR SOUL AT SENSORIA DOLOMITES
The adults-only wellness retreat, Sensoria Dolomites, has launched their first ever Sound Healing Retreat, taking place from 9th to 16th June 2024. Combining vocals with powerful vibrations of handcrafted German gongs, along with acoustics and percussions, sound healing is a transformative practice making waves in the wellness space. For the very first time, in partnership with Soundwave Gongs, Sensoria Dolomites brings these practices to their alpine oasis, situated in the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage site, with both long-stay and short-stay options.
What guests can expect:
- Start each morning with an energising 50-minute sound therapy session, with an additional 50-minute relaxing evening session
- Experience a 45-minute Wei Qi experience, an AMM & TCM treatment that helps strengthen the body and immune system while also reducing stress and exhaustion
- Yoga, Pilates, or meditation classes
- The long-stay package will include a 75-minute AMM & TCM treatment to identify the guests’ individual needs and a mindful walk, where guests will be practising breathwork
- All-inclusive board, which includes breakfast, afternoon snacks, drinks and a six-course gourmet dinner
- Take advantage of the extensive spa facilities, and embrace outdoor wellness pursuits
Best for?
- Stress reduction
- Decreased anxiety and depression
- Blood pressure reduction
- Pain reduction
Rates for the Sound Healing Retreat at Sensoria start from €1,295.00 (approx. £1110) per person for a 4-night retreat incl. all-day inclusive package. Price based on double occupancy. Available from 9-16 June 2024 only. For more information about Sensoria Dolomites, please visit: www.sensoriadolomites.com
NAVIGATE THE DAUNTING MENOPAUSE PHASE AT DOLCE VITA
Preidlhof Dolce Vita Resort – the largest of the four family-run Dolce Vita wellness resorts in South Tyrol with its own medical spa – offers a vast number of Transformational Wellness Retreats with a first-class reputation as a leading holistic, preventative and medical health retreat. Designed for women navigating their daunting menopause journey, the Menopause Retreat (offered all-year round) focuses on both the physical and emotional impact of this time in a woman’s life.
What guests can expect:
- Two integrated healing massage sessions
- Water massage
- Medical wellness session with HRV
- Medical wellness session (five-day sleep measurement and analysis or two acupuncture)
- Two personal holistic coaching sessions
- Cloud massage or silhouette massage
- Sound & quartz
- Kneipp experience
- Wellness women consultation
- Deep sea massage
- Five days of holistic classes
Best for?
- Helping to better understand the physical and emotional changes during the menopause stage
- Self-care
- Empowerment
- Relaxation
Rates for the menopause retreat start from €3019 per person (including 7 nights accommodation and ¾ board – light/buffet lunch – including gourmet dining and the Wellness Healing Gourmet Menu) – approx. £2598. Available year-round. For more information please visit https://www.preidlhof.it/en/.
KEEP YOUR HEART HEALTHY AT LANSERHOF SYLT
Lanserhof has been setting standards in modern medicine and longevity for 40 years and is the institution worldwide for prevention and health regeneration. With everyone busier than ever, Lanserhof guests might not have the time to commit to their popular 7-night cure classic program. That’s why Lanserhof Sylt is now exclusively offering a new 3-4 night cardio-check up program, allowing time-poor guests to experience Lanserhof’s state-of-the-art equipment and top-tier health experts in only half the time.
With the aim of adding many healthy years to their guests’ lives, Lanserhof’s cardio check-up package focuses on preventing cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. Through a personalised exercise and nutrition programme, Lanserhof will show guests how to drastically reduce their risk of these illnesses, often without taking medication.
What guests can expect:
- 1 Cardio Check
- 1 HOLTER ECG + blood pressure & oxygen saturation measurement (including sleep apnoea screening)
- 1 Lab diagnostic (routine lab, supplementary profile cardiology)
- 1 bioimpedance analysis & discussion of findings
- 1 cell gym first appointment
- 2 cell gym sessions
- 1 infusion cell energy
- 1 cryotherapy session
- 2 personal training
- 1 revitalising infusion large
Best for?
- Preventative medicine
- Nutrition expertise
- Exercise guidance
Rates for the 3-4 nights Cardio Check-up program at Lanserhof Sylt excluding accommodation and Energy Cuisine start from 7,606 EUR (approx. £6,473). The prices shown are per person and exclude nutritional supplements and medications. For more information, please visit https://lanserhof.com/en/blog/check-up-package-only-at-lanserhof-sylt/
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DETOX YOUR BODY THE NATURAL WAY AT HOTEL VALLDEMOSSA
A healing space in communion with nature, the Sanctuary at Hotel Valldemossa is where body and soul become an inseparable unity. Recently opened in February 2024, Hotel Valldemossa’s wellness programme is inspired by traditional Chinese medicine and the Western wisdom of lymphatic drainage – “Valldemossa Longevity.” Under the direction of Amor Garzon, pioneer of the Piroche method – which combines drainage, massage, and essential oils – the Sanctuary is a place that provides both physical and mental therapy.
With their Natural Detox Ritual, Hotel Valldemossa helps guests with lasting results in the body’s purification and detoxification process. The treatment plan covers five days and offers a personalised evaluation by Amor to ensure the best results for each guest.
What guests can expect:
- Initial evaluation with Amor Garzón
- Clay / Algae wraps
- Luxe exfoliants
- Hydrofoot bath
- Hydrotherapy or thalasso
- Piroche Detox Body targeted 50′ (Lymphodrainer)
- Detox smoothie or herbal tea
- Lipo laser
- Form line
- Acupuncture
- Radiofrequency 30’
- Lymphoenergetic drainage
- Personal trainer or ayurveda (depending on needs)
- Piroche Detox Body targeted 50′ (Lymphodrainer)
- Final evaluation
Best for?
- Boosting immunity
- Increased energy
- Clearer skin
- Inflammation
- Weight loss
- Better sleep
- Detoxification
Rates for the Detox Ritual start from €2925 (approx. £2490) for 5 days. Room-only rates start from €330 (approx. £290) per room per night during low season. Price based on a Deluxe Terrace Room. Breakfast is €35 (approx. £30) per person. For further information please visit https://www.valldemossahotel.com/en/.
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