Tap Into Some Big Zen Energy With These 8 Wellness Retreats

For Mindfulness + Relaxation

Enchantment Resort

Sedona, Arizona 

Set against the stunning red rock formations for which Sedona is famous, Enchantment Resort is a great place to quiet the mind. The resort offers several packages, but our favorite pick is the Soul Seeker Weekend. Meant to “nourish the soul and encourage deeper connections within ourselves, with others and to our natural world,” this experience includes a daily healthy breakfast with superfood items like hearty quinoa and acai bowls, a $250 spa credit, and access to a full calendar of classes such as Yogalates and Chakra balancing. Guests who select this package will also get a private painting class as well as a 2.5-hour guided hike under the stars.

For Rejuvenation

Golden Door

San Marcos, California 

The Golden Door resort in San Marcos, California is set amongst acres of serene Japanese gardens, including calming zen rock gardens. In fact, each room has a sliding glass door that opens up to these outdoor areas. Visitors partake in a seven-day program, and upon arrival will meet with an expert to discuss their personal needs and curate a tailored program. This program will include access to the over 80 classes for the mind and body offered on the property, along with five skin care sessions, one body treatment and a daily in-room massage. It will also include a personalized meal plan, nutrition classes and cooking classes. Guests can also indulge in the on-site bathhouse where treatments such as hydrotherapy baths and body scrubs are available.

For Holistic Wellness +Luxury

Pritikin Longevity Center

Miami, Florida 

Those wanting something that still feels like a vacation should check out Pritikin Longevity Center. In addition to the wellness-enhancing programs and amenities (which we’ll get to), it does also have five golf courses, several swimming pools and 650 beautifully manicured acres that are anything but minimalist. The focus, however, is still on holistic wellness. There are certified physicians on site who conduct metabolic blood tests to help best determine your diet and exercise needs and help you set goals. There are dozens of fitness classes from tai chi to spinning. The all-inclusive package includes nutritious daily meals, consultations with nutritionists and physicians, fitness classes and luxury accommodations.

Escape From The City

YO1 Health Resort

Catskills, New York

Those wanting to escape from the hustle and bustle of the city can book a stay at YO1 Health Resort in the Catskills. Here, a wellness expert with curate a personalized experience for you based on a “pulse assessment” that determines your body and mind type. The property is best known for its Ayurvedic health center that has packages specifically designed to treat a number of conditions including insomnia, type 2 diabetes, anxiety, infertility and more.

Guests will have access to the gorgeous outdoor grounds that are perfect for yoga, hiking and journaling. The resort’s Restorative Package includes acupuncture, naturopathy and yoga sessions, one massage, a mud or hydrotherapy treatment, two group yoga classes and vegetarian meals.

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The below are small retreats that take place at private residences or remote, boutique properties rather than at hotel-style properties. They only accept small groups of guests at a time. This allows for a high staff-to-visitor ratio and plenty of face time with healing experts.

A Solo Journey

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

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Those seeking quietude and spiritual rejuvenation should consider this retreat. Guests stay in charming treehouse villas with ocean and jungle views and participate in two yoga sessions per day, as well as attend holistic wellness workshops. The stay includes a massage, a sound bath and a Cacao ceremony. Guests get three chef-prepared meals a day and a specially prepared menu that accommodates vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, sugar-conscious and low-fat diets. During downtime, visitors often take advantage of the surrounding landscape to enjoy activities like hiking and snorkeling.

Deep Healing

Maui, Hawaii

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According to their website, “This program offers deep transformation for those on a path of healing, rejuvenation, clarity and empowerment.” On their first day at the retreat, guests set an intention. This will include releasing things that no longer serve them. From there, each day of the program builds on the previous one.

The healing experts guide visitors through experiences that lead to “discovering the highest next steps and path.” These experiences include yoga, breath work, hammock yoga, sound healing and fire circles. Guests dine on a gourmet plant-based diet, and all of this takes place in a lovely Bohemian-style temple sanctuary, set against the backdrop of the subtropical nature of northern Maui.

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