6 New Year, Fresh Start Health, fitness & beauty Plan ahead for health


When UK travel returns, these are the five UK health retreats to book and how they’re working to ensure safety from Covid-19 when the country begins to re-open. Words: Rhonda Carrier


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1 Thera-Sea Rewilding Retreats, Cornwall Reconnect with nature and your inner calm in woodlands lapped by the River Fal, with outdoor living, wild swimming, kayaking, paddleboarding, bushcraft, open- fire cooking and stargazing all on the itinerary. Founder and former nurse Katy Griffin says: “As retreats take place mainly outside in the wilderness, social distancing is easy.” Off-grid accommodation includes a treehouse, hunting lodge and old potting shed. thera-sea.co.uk


2 Wim Hof Retreats, Scotland Regaining energy, focus, sound sleep and creativity is the preserve of Te Ice Man Method, via breathing work, wild swims and other cold therapy in one of Scotland’s remotest areas. Alladale Wilderness Reserve manager Pieter-Paul Groenhuijsen says: “We’re experiencing an increase in enquiries — a direct result of the pandemic and a growing awareness of the need to spend more time in nature.’ alladale.com


3 Brave Spirits Yoga Retreats, Herefordshire Led by a Zen team of Manchester yogis, Brave Spirits’ winter and autumn yoga retreats in a converted barn are intimate enough to be tailored to your needs. Teacher Victor Stevens assures: “If restrictions are in place, all guests are entitled to a full refund or credit for the next one.” bravespirityogaretreats.com


Sharpham Trust canoeing retreat


4 Stillness & Flow Canoeing Retreats, Devon Contemplative paddles along the River Dart are the focus of these meditation breaks at the Sharpham


Thera-Sea treehouse


Trust centre for mindfulness — one of a series of Woodland Retreats that also include foraging and connecting to plants. Programme manager Ben Ballard explains: “We’ve run lots of retreats under Covid-19 restrictions and precautions include having small sharing and meditation groups.” sharphamtrust.org


5 Rest & Digest Healthy Gut Retreats, Worcestershire Tis break in an old watermill in the Malvern Hills tackles stress, skin issues, food intolerance and more by resetting your gut bacteria through yoga/yoga nidra, probiotic meals, meditation and massages. Accommodation is in five eco-lodges around the grounds, perfect for social distancing. Owner Julie Dent points out: “Most people come alone, so the average number of guests is just six.” theclovermill.com


It could be an impetuous assumption that the yoga industry is environmentally friendly


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with thousands of hours of training, founded Complete Unity Yoga after being shocked that the majority of yoga and meditation equipment avail- able in the UK is made from PVC and synthetic materials. Over the last few years, they’ve their


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a


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