5 Elements of a Great Retreat Experience
So you’re considering going on retreat? Great! Retreats are an amazing way to disconnect from your hectic everyday life, find balance, and connect with yourself & others. But how do you know what to look for to find the best retreat for you? Discover our top elements of great retreat and find your perfect retreat today.
Disconnection from your daily routine
You don’t have to go to a remote location to leave the everyday behind. You just need to switch things up with intention. A great retreat should offer the opportunity to unplug from technology and leave expectations of productivity behind. Put your to-do list aside and ask yourself - what do I want to do? Maybe your answer leads you to adventure, maybe it leads you to quiet & solitude. Either way, it’s about you taking time to be you.
Mindfulness & Movement
Mindfulness practices, such as meditation, and movement, such as yoga, allow you to be more aware of the present by getting out of your head and into your body. These practices foster relaxation, deeper connection to self, and restore your body’s energy to a more natural flow. Retreats focused on spirituality and healing should offer these kinds of activities and inspire you to develop your own practice at home.
Time in nature
There is nothing better for stimulating the mind-body-soul connection than time in nature. Being in nature, whether you’re hiking through a desert or gazing over a mountain vista, lifts your mood and improves your overall health and mental well-being. The natural world also reminds us that we, as humans, are a part of something greater that deserves our appreciation and stewardship.
Nourishing & delicious food
Retreats will leave you with lots of memories and they should definitely include amazing food! You go on retreat to take care of yourself and one of the most important ways to do this is by nourishing your body with healthy & delicious meals. Look for retreats with interesting options - like plant-based or locally inspired - and try something new!
Community with others
The people you retreat with make all the difference. Unless you’re looking for more of a solo experience, we recommend choosing a retreat that allows you an opportunity to expand your connections and retreat with people that you may not cross paths with otherwise. Trust that a retreat that appeals to you will draw others with the same interests and you’ll likely leave with special new friendships.
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*Photos feature Star Goddess Retreat Joshua Tree; taken by @legerexperiences