{"id":31340,"date":"2024-10-31T11:00:55","date_gmt":"2024-10-31T15:00:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/simplybuckhead.com\/?p=31340"},"modified":"2024-10-31T11:49:27","modified_gmt":"2024-10-31T15:49:27","slug":"time-to-retreat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/simplybuckhead.com\/time-to-retreat\/","title":{"rendered":"TIME TO RETREAT"},"content":{"rendered":"
Find the right wellness getaway for your needs.<\/p>\n
I have a confession to make: Despite writing about wellness for almost two decades, I\u2019ve never been on a wellness retreat. I love to plan travel itineraries, so I usually take on the time and effort\u2014and stress\u2014to create the \u201cperfect\u201d experiences for myself and the friends or family joining me. But the idea of just signing up for a preplanned group getaway that checks all the boxes\u2014mind, body, soul\u2014is growing on me. How hands-off and delightful does that sound? Sage retreat leader Parisa Hervani, owner of Element Yoga studios in Brookhaven and Peachtree Hills, shares the following advice on what to consider before I, er, you, book one.<\/p>\n Think About Your Goals\u2014 and Personality<\/strong><\/p>\n What kind of retreat is calling to you, and what are you up for? There are a range of wellness offerings to choose from. For instance, one retreat might be more restorative and focused on meditation, breathwork and spa treatments. Another might be more intense with ritual ceremonies and powerful practices combined with rest. You can also find pure yoga, adventure or fitness retreats centered around activities where you move a lot. Others support detoxification and weight loss efforts and may include, for example, particularly healthy meals and a booze-free environment.<\/p>\n Additionally, what kind of itinerary and format pairs well with your personality? If you\u2019re an introvert, you might like a retreat with a lot of flexibility or \u201cme\u201d time built into the schedule or perhaps a shorter retreat of a few days versus a whole week or more. If you\u2019re an extrovert who would feel uncomfortable on a quiet, subdued getaway, consider that when making decisions. Feel free to ask questions before booking. \u201cEverything is optional on our Element Yoga retreats. You can opt out of activities,\u201d Hervani says.<\/p>\n Lastly, if you\u2019re bringing someone along, be it a spouse or friend, make sure their goals and interests are similar to yours. Otherwise, \u201cit can be fun to go alone because you meet new people,\u201d Hervani says.<\/p>\n Vet Your Planner<\/strong><\/p>\n Hervani\u2019s top tip is to look closely at the leader to ensure they have led retreats before. \u201cGo with an established [business] that knows what they\u2019re doing and have been to the place before,\u201d she says. She notes that retreat companies, such as Fit4Travel, specialize in planning group getaways to wellness studios around the world, as well as to centers that may be booked directly or through local studios planning trips there.<\/p>\n Also consider the energy of the retreat leader to make sure it aligns with you. \u201cIf you\u2019re looking at a retreat put together by a local studio, take a class with or meet the instructors who will be there with you, and think about the kind of teacher you want,\u201d Hervani says. Are they high energy? Are they calming? \u201cWhoever is leading the retreat is going to set the energy for the clientele and pace.\u201d<\/p>\n ELEMENT YOGA<\/strong> 2025 RETREATS<\/strong><\/p>\n Check out three upcoming options offered by Atlanta yoga studios and instructors.<\/p>\n Where:<\/strong> Peru: Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu Where:<\/strong> Morocco: Marrakesh, Taghazout Bay, Agafay Desert Where:<\/strong> Mexico: Todos Santos Find the right wellness getaway for your needs. I have a confession to make: Despite writing about wellness for almost two decades, I\u2019ve never been on a wellness retreat. I love to plan travel itineraries, so I usually take on the time and effort\u2014and stress\u2014to create the \u201cperfect\u201d experiences for myself and the friends or…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":26,"featured_media":31341,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"spay_email":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false,"jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true},"categories":[32020,16,213],"tags":[32181,32179,32184,32188,32186,32182,32175,32189,32178,32187,32176,32180,32177,32183,32185],"thb-sponsors":[],"yoast_head":"\n<\/a><\/p>\n
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\nWhen:<\/strong> May 2025
\nWho:<\/strong> Elizabeth Rowan and The Travel Yogi
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\nWhen:<\/strong> September 2025
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