7 reasons why a retreat could be good for you

How about a different holiday this year? Holistic and wellness retreats are all the rage this summer… here are a few reasons why:

You can go solo – no need to find a travelling companion or to plan your trip around somebody else’s schedule; at a retreat, you will meet like-minded people, you will have great accommodation and will be guaranteed a safe environment. Long-lasting friendships are known to have been born at retreats.

Personal growth & transformation – immersing yourself into a group of strangers for a week might feel intimidating at first, however, however, you will find that there are other people around who have similar fears, issues and challenges; sometimes the best advice or a new perspective on life comes from a sympathetic outsider, somebody who is not familiar with your situation. 

A retreat is a space where people’s energies meet and elevate one another.

ME time – while retreats offer plenty of opportunities for socializing with your room-mate and fellow guests over brunch or dinner, you also have plenty of time alone to focus inward and reflect. You get to choose how to spend your time with no schedules, tasks or responsibilities. This is your time to be pampered and to focus on what really matters…YOU.

Nature immersion – imagine waking up to the sound of birds singing in the forest…no alarm clock/mobile phone buzzing away. Retreats allow you to reconnect with nature, to feel mother nature’s power, to breathe in the fresh island air. You can start your day with a silent morning walk in the forest while feeling the warmth of the first rays of sunlight on your skin.

Digital detox – from the moment you open your eyes, there is so much ‘disconnection from your normal routine’ complemented by an array of novel pursuits for you to engage in, that you will not even feel the urge to reach out and check your phone. You will find that most of the time you will be engrossed in yoga, relaxation, conversation, dance, food. Digital detox will come naturally as you lose yourself in the moment.

No expectations – the best part about retreats is that you allow yourself to escape; you don’t set expectations on yourself; you let yourself receive, whether it is delicious nurturing food, a rejuvenating massage or a piece of advice. You get to take home what you feel benefits you most: a yoga posture that can help ease any chronic ailment like lower back pain or digestive issues, a healthy recipe that suits your dietary requirements or a meditation mantra to help you switch off the ‘monkey mind’.

Try something new or different – is there something you’ve always meant to do, wanted to do, but just…haven’t? A Diosa Hayya retreat might be just the place to start. You can try to find your balance on a Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP yoga), you can try snapping your fingers to the rhythm in our music workshop, you can shake it all out in our Bollywood and Bhangra dance session, you can taste a ‘superfood’. Or you can dip your toe into some spiritual experiences from meditation to crystal bowl sound bath to chanting to Cranio-sacral healing massage.

At our Diosa Hayya retreats you start your day with dynamic yoga and meditation and end the day with sunset restorative yoga. Moreover, we offer a tasting menu of different activities and therapies. But mostly your day will be go-with-the-flow kind of vibe. We have chosen the best therapists on the island to provide you with pampering and nurturing therapies in the comfort of your own room. You will have the chance to devote yourself to yourself and your growth. Come share your journey with us.