Discover Tranquillity: Nature-Based Holistic Retreats

17/08/2023, Healing Holidays

Imagine awakening to the soft melodies of chirping birds, practicing yoga under the caress of the morning sun, and immersing yourself in invigorating forest hikes. Nature-based holistic retreats provide an ideal opportunity to harmonise your mind, body, and spirit with the rhythm of the natural world. The healing power of nature, with its serene landscapes, fresh air, and harmonious energy, can help you release tensions, quiet your mind, and reconnect with your authentic self.

Nature-based healing retreats offer a sanctuary where we can awaken our senses and rekindle our connection with the Earth. If you're yearning to escape the chaos of daily life and reconnect with your inner self amidst breathtaking natural landscapes, these retreats offer an oasis of tranquility and self-discovery. Here are 6 of the best nature-based holistic retreats at Healing Holidays to help you reconnect with nature and have extraordinary healing. 

The Retreat Costa Rica

Costa Rica is known for having some of the best natural backdrops in the world for healing retreats. Experience the unique healing energy of the Costa Rican rainforest at The Retreat Costa Rica. At the heart of The Retreat Costa Rica is the Vida Mia Healing Centre & Spa, which was carefully designed with ancient Feng Shui principles and offers stunning views from every angle. While at the retreat, you can enjoy the likes of dosha-balancing massages performed by their in-house Ayurvedic doctor, detoxifying lymphatic drainage massages, and a range of pampering beauty treatments using all-natural products, including Costa Rican coffee.


A woman sitting in a chair admiring the view in front of her at The Retreat Costa Rica


The Datai, Malaysia

The Datai is an ideal place to reconnect with nature. Located on the mystical Malaysian island of Langkawi, this sustainable, eco-friendly holistic retreat is surrounded by the tranquil sights and meditative sounds of the jungle; perfect for natural healing. Aligning wellness with nature, treatments here are based on age-old Malaysian traditions and the philosophy of Ramuan, which incorporates healing plants and herbs. You can also enjoy organic skincare and holistic hand and foot rituals. 


A view of the swimming pool at The Datai


Como Shambhala Estate, Indonesia

This haven of calm sits on the island of Bali and is the perfect place to escape your ordinary routine and indulge yourself on a holistic retreat immersed in nature. Set amidst lush tropical surroundings, think swaying palm trees and a babbling river, Como Shambhala Estate is a superb healing holistic retreat, as it perfectly blends healthy eating, exercise, and soothing treatments, offering an all-encompassing approach to your wellness. Additionally, through various Asian and Western holistic treatments and therapies, you will achieve your wellness goals with Ayurveda, Oriental medicine, and more. This is a place where you can do as much or as little as you like and enjoy all the delights of a relaxing holiday while improving your health.


The view from the pool at Como Shambhala Estate


Preidlhof, Italy

Preidlhof is located in South Tyrol, Italy, and is an award-winning Italian spa and holistic retreat. Set in the heart of the South Tyrolean hillside with mesmerising views over the green Vinschgau Valley, this is the place to restore your total physical and emotional well-being and to reconcile your senses with your spirit. Preidlhof has a holistic approach to health and is focused on transformational wellness. The emphasis is on inspiring and stimulating guests on all levels - physically, emotionally, energetically, psychologically, and spiritually - and meeting you wherever you are, at whatever stage in life and in health, and reconnecting you to your path and your uniqueness.


The view from Preidlhof


Schloss Elmau, Germany

Hidden deep in Germany’s beautiful Bavarian Alps, Schloss Elmau is perfect for reconnecting with nature through a holistic retreat. Home to not one spa, but six, including the largest Hammam west of Istanbul, there are various heated pools, saunas, and a spa menu featuring a selection of soothing and healing treatments ranging from Abhyanga to Shiatsu, Thai massages to Hammam scrubs. There’s also an extensive range of activities to enjoy, including hiking, mountain biking, Yoga classes, Pilates, skiing, and tennis. If you are searching for a spa with a holistic retreat approach and one that has something for everyone, then Schloss Elmau could be the right one for you.


Schloss Elmau


MAYRLIFE Altaussee, Austria

MAYRLIFE Altaussee is a world-class medical spa which enjoys breath-taking views of the Alps and the pristine waters of Lake Altaussee. Under the supervision of Dr. Maximilian Schubert and his highly skilled team, your health will be restored the Mayr way – via diet, exercise, and lifestyle changes at MAYRLIFE Altaussee's state-of-the-art medical facility, which offers cutting-edge medical treatments, therapies, and diagnostic services, as well as personal training, yoga, movement therapy, and hydrotherapy.


A woman doing Yoga by the lake at VIVAMAYR Altaussee


In the embrace of nature's soothing embrace, the best nature-based holistic retreats offer a sanctuary for mind, body, and spirit. Let the healing power of the earth's elements nurture your body, calm your mind, and uplift your mood. The best nature-based holistic retreats at Healing Holidays are waiting to guide you on a transformative journey, inviting you to rediscover your inner harmony and connect with the wisdom of the natural world.


If this blog has got you interested in starting your wellness journey call our wellness advisors at 020 7843 3597 or enquire here.



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