DESTINATIONS


Strike a pose


From underwater breathwork to yoga with a view, Estella Shardlow explores wellness at the renovated Windjammer Landing Villa Beach Resort


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’m standing in tree pose – balancing on one leg, arms stretching up towards a pastel-streaked sunrise – when my yogi-like


gaze into the middle distance is distracted by a flutter of electric-green feathers. A hummingbird. It’s hovering around the hibiscus bushes in Windjammer Landing Villa Beach Resort’s hilltop gardens, dipping its bill into the crimson blooms. Turning my head to watch its flitting movements, I wobble precariously and tip sideways, domino- style, into my friend. We whisper apologies for the graceless collapse, but instructor Neima Holder


merely chuckles back: “No stress – it’s OK to have some fun in yoga, you know. You’re in Saint Lucia!” This is my first inkling of the island’s appealingly laid-back take on wellness. Self-care that doesn’t take itself too seriously – and that prioritises pleasure over perfectionism – comes as a breath of fresh air. “Our chilled Caribbean culture sets the tone,” Neima explains. “Guests can slow down to ‘island time’ here, ideal for recovery, stress management and mindfulness. We place importance on community, spiritual health and appreciating our surroundings.”


² 25 MAY 2023 31 SAINT LUCIA | CARIBBEAN


PICTURE: Windjammer Landing


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