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With Valentine’s Day approaching, rediscover romance with the best Valentine’s Day wellness breaks to suit every couple. From adventure-loving, Globetrotting and sporty couples to those looking to rediscover their zen this Valentine’s Day, we hand-picked the best couples wellness holidays to reconnect with your partner and enjoy the activities you love doing most.

Read more: The 7 Most Romantic Couples Getaways for Valentine’s Day.

Euphoria Retreat in the heart of Greece is an inspirational wellness destination with a focus on healing. Situated next to a small, quaint village with stunning views of the Peloponnese mountain valley that bear their significance.

Read more: Adam’s Review of Euphoria Retreat, Greece.

Arjuna Ishaya used to be an outdoor instructor in New Zealand until he discovered the joys of the Ishayas’ Ascension meditation in 2003. He sold up shop, became a Bright Path monk and travelled the world teaching. Ending up in North Yorkshire, he met a girl, married and settled down to have a family.

Read more: Meditation Can Help You Experience a Life You’re Truly Proud Of, and Excited By, with Arjuna Ishaya.

Our wellness travel specialist Olivia Trussell spent 7 amazing nights at Komune Resort and Beach Club Bali and tells us why all mum's deserve and need a mumcation…

I will preface my review with four words - sublime, rejuvenating, hidden gem.

Read more: Olivia's Review of Komune Resort

Given the apparent explosion of conversation and the presence of debate spread across the internet discerning Cannabidiol (CBD) - including using CBD for health and wellness purposes and its legality - anyone would be forgiven in thinking that it is a new phenomenon.

Read more: A medicinal phenomenon? The possibilities of using CBD for health and wellness.

Anandi (Alison Francis) was given her spiritual name, which meaning ‘in bliss’, by her guru in India in 2007. She has been in the wellness field for 30 years as an Ayurvedic practitioner, senior yoga teacher, yoga teacher trainer and a certified Chopra meditation teacher. Anandi is the founder of The Sleep Guru, the author of ‘Breathe Better Sleep Better’ which explains how to use the breath as a healing tool and the creator or Sleepology by Anandi®, a new wellbeing process and in-depth enquiry into the causes of stress, exhaustion and sleep issues.

Read more: How sleep impacts your lifestyle, with Sleep Guru Anandi.

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.

Read more: Discover the 12 Hottest Wellness Retreats for 2020.

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.

Read more: Avocado Broccoli Salad Recipe by SHA Wellness

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.

Read more: How to fit significant exercise into your busy week, with Dr Niels Vollaard.

 

“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. 

Read more: The Best Wellness Sabbaticals to Retreat

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.

Read more: Tuna and Black-eyed Pea Bean Salad by Longevity Wellness

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