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There are outstanding health and fitness retreats around the world waiting to help you reset and recharge your busy life while soothing your soul, enhancing your fitness, refreshing your mind and maintaining optimal health. Whether you are into yoga, meditation, Ayurveda, Reiki, hydrotherapy, stress management or a spiritual and holistic detox, we reveal our month-by-month guide to help you discover the hottest wellness retreats for 2020, so you can make this the year to nourish your mind, body and soul.

SHA Wellness tailors every aspect of the customer experience right down to the recipes they create, to ensure the ultimate healthy holiday. This recipe has been specifically designed to hit your calcium requirements, for healthy bones and muscular function. Get a full serving of those all-important greens, as the crunchy, peppery broccoli and creamy avocado provide a contrasting taste sensation, whilst the fresh salad is also packed full of antioxidants, anti-inflammatory properties and healthy fats to boost your immune system and wellbeing.

Dr Niels Vollaard

Dr Vollaard completed an MSc in Human Movement Sciences at the University of Maastricht, followed by another MSc at the University of Aberdeen (in Sports Nutrition). He then returned to Maastricht for a one-year spell as a research assistant, looking at the validity of bioimpedance for assessing body composition.

Dr Vollaard subsequently completed a PhD in Exercise Physiology at the University of Essex, investigating the effects of oxidative stress in exercise, endurance training, and tapering. His first lecturing position was at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh (2003-2011), after which spending 5 years at the University of Bath, before joining the University of Stirling as a Lecturer in Health and Exercise Science in October 2016.

“I’m just too busy, I can’t take time off work”. The notion of being too busy, not wanting to miss out on opportunities, piling more work on to colleagues or the judgement of superiors are just some of the reasons why we are working late, skipping lunch and passing on annual leave that could be spent relaxing on holiday or embarking on longer term wellness sabbaticals. 

This gluten-free, pescatarian salad is packed full of all the goodness you need. Longevity Health & Wellness have concocted a light meal rich in proteins and healthy fats, a great post-workout meal to fuel your muscles for growth. A salad low in carbohydrates but big in flavour, this is also a wonderful option for a hot summer day, refreshing taste without the heaviness.

Dr. Prasanth.V.S. is a qualified practitioner of Integrative Medicine with 22 years of experience in Traditional Indian Medicine of Ayurveda. In March 2015, he started working with COMO Shambhala Estate as their Wellness Expert. He graduated from Mangalore University, India and have been working in various Wellness Retreats in India and Malaysia before joining CSE, Bali.

Absolute sanctuary models a holistic approach when it comes to health and wellbeing, ensuring a complete methodology to assist you in your fitness goals and their culinary ethos is no different. This salad packs a powerful plant-based protein punch. Packed full of flavour, from sweet edamame beans, strong mustard dressing and the tangy superfood, goji berries, this raw vegan salad is a source of important vitamins, antioxidants, and all the essential amino acids to keep your body functioning and thriving.

December is fast approaching and it’s likely that the lyrics of Andy Williams’ ‘It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year’ are now echoing through the shops, supermarkets and maybe even your office.

With Men’s Health Awareness month aka Movember underway, there is no better time to highlight the importance of men’s health and happiness. So, let’s talk about the ways in which you guys can improve your well-being, and the wellness retreats we have to help you.

Forecasting the next big trends in the $4.2 trillion wellness tourism industry for 2020, we live up to our reputation as the wellness holiday specialists. From increasing your longevity to rediscovering your wild side in nature, discover the hottest new trends and wellness holidays that will influence the wellness travel world in 2020.