Wellness Retreats in South Africa

Posted on 8 March 2024 By Nomvelo Masango

Wellness retreats provide a transformative and rejuvenating experience. They are also a great way to nurture your physical and mental well-being.

Across the country, there are a number of wellness retreats which provide rejuvenation for mind, body and soul.

Here are just a few of them:

7-Day Burnout Recovery Retreat, Knysna

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Life can get really busy and stressful. The Burnout Recovery Retreat offers solace from stress-related ailments such as back pain, anxiety and depression. The transformative retreat is focused on individual well-being and equips you with personalised stress management and coping skills.

At the retreat, you will get to immerse yourself in yoga, reiki, meditation, as well as stress relief sessions.You will also get the chance to connect with nature through activities such as hiking and forest bathing in the Knysna Forest.

4-Day Green Witch Women’s Retreat, Tulbagh

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Keen for some reconnection and self-discovery? The transformative 4-Day Green Witch Women’s Retreat offers that and more.

It is an opportunity to foster deeper connections with nature and self. As you immerse yourself in earth practices, embodied movement and the art of herbalism, your well-being will be nourished and your spirituality enriched.

Picture: Sourced / Green Witch Women’s Retreat

Rest and Renew – An Autumn Retreat

Rest and renewal go hand-in-hand. At the Rest and Renew Retreat, you can immerse yourself in specifically-designed mindfulness practices. These include meditation, yoga, breathwork and interactive talks.

You will also have the opportunity to take advantage of nature’s healing power as you enjoy the beauty of the forest teeming with wildlife and birdlife.

Oxford Healthcare Retreat, Johannesburg

Picture: Sourced / Oxford Healthcare Retreat

Oxford Healthcare Retreat is home to peace, calm and relaxation amidst bustling Johannesburg city life. The stress detox facility offers a number of retreat packages. These differ according to the kind of offering, as well as the number of days. You can choose one which is best suited to your wellness needs.

When attending a retreat at the wellness facility, you will also have access to an experienced multi-disciplinary team which will attend to your wellness needs. You can also expect yoga, pool therapy and meditation.

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