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5 Reasons a Wellness Retreat Is Worth the Investment

Committing to participate in a wellness retreat or visit a weight loss spa can be a daunting task. If you have a family and a busy life, it’s easy to find other things to spend the money on or allow scheduling conflicts to get in the way. If you’re on the fence about whether or not to visit a retreat, or are just starting to consider the idea, here are five reasons that should convince you that attending a wellness retreat is a worthwhile investment.

  1. You are making yourself a priority.

Life can be draining. The pressures of work and family life can deplete your energy over the course of years until you struggle to stay inspired. By investing in your own happiness, you take back your power. You can be a better employee, parent and friend when you feel centered and whole. During your wellness retreat, all activities are planned for you. You will be able to relax, knowing that your only responsibility is to show up and focus on your own wellness.

  1. You see the world through fresh eyes.

By getting outside of your normal day-to-day routine, you’re able to completely focus on yourself and have space for those “aha” moments to occur. Your wellness retreat will likely be held in a lush setting where you will be encouraged to draw inspiration from the beauty around you. Creative meals prepared by health-conscious chefs and nutrition seminars will expose you to an entirely new way of thinking about how food impacts your health. Guided activities teach you techniques to manage stress and view the world as a welcoming place that supports your goals. This fresh perspective can help launch creative ideas, new business strategies or inspire you to renew forgotten relationships.

  1. You improve your health.

By going to an integrative wellness or weight loss retreat, you’re able to dramatically shorten the time it takes to achieve life-changing results. Learning how to tackle your health challenges head on can set you on the path to success. Sometimes all you need is a plan. The medical and nutrition experts at a wellness retreat can equip you with information and concrete steps to get you started. We have seen measurable improvements during and after our guests’ stay so we know that lasting change is possible.

  1. You participate in new activities.

Maybe you’ve always wanted to try yoga but aren’t sure what to expect. Or wondered what it would be like to kayak at sunrise. Or have tried meditation but aren’t sure how to stick with it. A wellness retreat encourages you to try new activities in a safe environment with qualified instructors to show you the way. These fun fitness and wellness activities are designed to get your body moving and calm your mind. Surprise yourself as you discover inspiring new hobbies.

  1. You will emerge with a plan.

We know how overwhelming it can feel when you to try to overhaul your entire life. At your wellness or weight loss retreat, attentive and friendly experts show you how to take individual steps that result in major, lasting improvements. More than just a relaxing vacation, you create a concrete action plan to follow when you get back home. This useful roadmap keeps you on track so you don’t lose your motivation, even when times get tough.

If you’re still not convinced that a wellness retreat is right for you, give us a call at (800) 527-1936 and we’ll discuss your challenges and goals and help you decide which course of action will bring you the best results.

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Arlene Sandoval

Assistant Guest Experience Coordinator

Arlene Sandoval is a San Diego native with over fifteen years of professional
experience working alongside C-level executives in major corporations in the San Diego
area. Arlene was mentored and trained by top-level executives at two major Fortune
500 companies. She was offered an executive-level position when she was twenty-five,
making her the youngest person offered the International Executive Communications
Position. By twenty-eight, Arlene felt pulled toward the non-profit sector and became
Chief Operation Officer of an International non-profit with a focus on social justice
reform and media; helping to build communities of hope in war-torn countries. Arlene
helped restructure, create, and manage a multi-million dollar budget. She created new
policies and procedures to help the corporation comply with California 501(c)3 non-profit
laws and regulations. During this time she gained invaluable knowledge in the private
and public sectors.