There’s nothing like a new year with a clean slate to motivate you to create a healthier life for yourself. On January 1, all of the times you ate something you shouldn’t have or skipped a workout are now in the past. The New Year is the perfect opportunity to right some of the previous year’s wrongs with a healthy resolution – which is why weight loss and diet resolutions are so popular.
If you find yourself on the healthy resolution bandwagon this year, you could join everyone else for crowded workouts at your local gym for a few weeks – most people give up on their resolution in a mere six weeks – or you can treat yourself to a trip to one of the world’s healthiest resorts.
At these resorts, you will eat some of the healthiest foods in the world, partake in activities and classes to increase and improve your fitness and you may even get the opportunity to learn healthy lessons to take home with you.
Kicking off your resolution at these resorts will not only give you an opportunity to recover from the stress and overindulgence of the holiday season, but it might even set you up to be a part of the eight percent of people that actually achieve their New Year’s resolution.
Mountain Trek in Nelson, Canada
This resort in British Columbia is offering a reboot program designed to provide guests with challenges and relaxation. They offer seven days of fitness classes, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing excursions, massages, mineral hot springs, saunas and hot tubs in front of cozy fires. This program claims to offer you a “metabolism reset” with professional chefs preparing organic, local and delicious dishes. Between the activities, the food and the incredible views of the Selkirk and Purcell Ranges of the Rocky Mountains, you’ll leave this retreat feeling refreshed and ready to take on 2015.
Yoga Adventures in Tulum, Mexico
Can you think of anything better than relaxing yoga and meditation in front of the sea? You’ll be able to do that while finding your Zen at this retreat. In a five-day retreat, you will be able to deepen your yoga practice while also taking advantage of activities like snorkeling and paddle boarding. Reconnect and rejuvenate yourself with tranquil, crystal clear waters, powdery white sand beaches, amazing yoga, great food and – oh yeah! – Mayan ruins.
Wellness at Backstage Hotel in Zermatt, Switzerland
At this spot, you’ll be taken back in time to the Old Testament; all the wellness treatments here are inspired by the biblical story of Genesis. This destination spa is nestled in the Swiss Alps, encircled by snowy peaks in winter, giving you the opportunity for incredible views. There are seven rooms themed after each day of Creation with lights, images, temperatures and sensations meant to cleanse and relax your body and soul.
Each treatment will build you up in different ways, including supporting your ability to focus and resist distraction, cleansing your respiratory tract, treating insomnia and pain, addressing joint pain, asthma, high blood pressure and anxiety.
Pujjis Wellness Retreat in New Zealand
Detox and reset your system with a five to 10-day organic juice fast. At this retreat, the staff ensures that you maintain a good and healthy energy level during the fast with fresh squeezed fruit and vegetable juices, their own blend of natural herbs and supplements, mild exercise, saunas, spas and daily bodywork sessions. This retreat claims that you’ll leave feeling lighter, clearer and more inspired about your health and wellbeing.
Natur-Med Thermal Springs and Health Resort in Turkey
This detox and rejuvenation resort on the Aegean Coast provides its guests with anti-aging treatments, weight loss programs and pain relief. Turkey’s first health center offers magnetic field therapy aimed at restoring damaged joints, muscles and nerves. You can also get ozone therapy, blood pressure relaxation therapy and acupuncture. Take part in daily group forest walks, fresh thermal mineral spring water cures, facials, yoga and Pilates, saunas and a Turkish Bath. Diet is important here too – guests dine on healthy seafood, fruit, grains and vegetables.
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