WELLNESS RETREAT
5 to 12 October 2024
18 to 25 November 2024
Y O U R R E T R E A T I T I N E R A R Y
This is a sample itinerary
Itineraries will be personalised to each guest, timings and locations of activities are subject to change based on availability, and weather and will be confirmed upon arrival to the retreat Additional experiences, treatments and therapies are available at an additional charge
D A Y O N E
3pm
Arrive at One&Only Portonovi
Discover the next level of wellness as you escape to the Adriatic on our restorative group wellness retreat Immerse yourself in the idyllic surroundings of Boka Bay as you set off on a 6-day/7-night Advance Detox Programme at Chenot Espace,
7pm Arrival Dinner with the Retreat
Enjoy your first night with like-minded wellness seekers over an introductory dinner
D A Y T W O
8am
Guided Breathwork Session in the Gardens
Start the morning with a guided breathwork session with our Energetic Doctor, Dr Igor, as you explore and harness the power of breathing techniques for physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing
9am Enjoy breakfast with the Retreat at La Veranda
Begin the first day of your programme with a plant-based pick-me-up designed to support the body’s natural detoxification processes and provoke a metabolic and hormonal reset without compromising the pleasure of taste
10am Medical Consultation with Dr Gordana
A medical doctor will review your current health status and medical history and discuss your needs and goals They will prescribe all the necessary treatments to detoxify your body and promote your well-being during your retreat
10 45am Nutritional Consultation with our Nutritionist Suncica
Based on anthropometric, metabolic, and diet related data, our nutritionist will determine your nutritional status and conduct an in-depth analysis of your daily dietary needs
11 15am Body Composition Analysis
The analysis provides precise data on soft tissues and bone composition in any part of the body, including lean and fat-tissue mass and body fluids
12pm Chenot Detox Diet Lunch with the Retreat
Begin your transition into a Fasting State with the Chenot Diet Consuming fewer calories than the body needs for maintenance, reduces the available glucose, forcing your body to find alternative energy sources
1 30pm 30 minute Q-Stress Ball Session
The Q-Stress Ball Session (HRV Biofeedback Self-Training) works towards strengthening the parasympathetic nervous system, bringing calmness and relaxation into the body and strongly boosting health and vitality
2pm Hydro-Aromatherapy Treatment
This hydro-massage combines variations in water temperature and pressure, with the thermodynamic effect of plant extracts added through essential oils, causing the dilation and constriction of the capillaries This action stimulates toxins and removes fat deposits from the skin tissue, combating the effects of skin ageing by favouring spontaneous cell regeneration, improving skin appearance and overall peripheral blood and lymphatic circulation
2 30pm Phyto-Mud and Hydro-Jet Treatment
The treatment involves the application of a body wrap that consists of a mixture of white or green clay, enriched with minerals, microalgae, and pure essential oils It drains, detoxifies, and revitalises the body eliminating physical/muscular and psychological/stress tension Followed by a pressurejet, which targets body meridians, restoring energy and vitality to the body, and increasing the metabolic rate
3 15pm Bio Energetic Check-Up
The diagnosis involves a hi-tech bio-energetic screening of the body’s vital functions through Resonance Analysis Technology It provides information about the energetic state of the internal organs and bodily functions in relation to defined parameters of health
3 45pm Chenot Energetic Massage
This treatment aims to relieve and clear the energy flow in the meridians with the help of suction cups
6pm Guided Sunset Yoga with our Yogi
Watch the sun go down as you recenter yourself with a guided yoga session in the gardens of One&Only Portonovi
7pm Enjoy Your Plant-Based Chenot Detox Diet Dinner with the Retreat D A Y T H R E E
Start discovering the benefits from cleansing the body at the cellular level, reducing inflammation and strengthening the immune system, to producing fresh energy and new cells that keep us biologically young
8am Guided Tai Chi on the Beach
Known to relieve stress, ease depression and improve balance start your morning practising Tai Chi's gentle, slow movements to help harmonise your body’s energy and mind
9am Enjoy breakfast with the Retreat at La Veranda
10 30am Diagnostics with Chenot Lifestyle Biomarkers
The Chenot Method® utilises biomarkers known as Chenot Lifestyle Biomarkers® to assess how lifestyle factors impact the ageing process including, Arterial Stiffness Assessment, Minerals and Heavy Metals Intoxication Analysis, Oxidative Stress Assessment, Measurement of Advanced Glycation End Products (AGEs) and Skin Collagen Thickness Assessment
11am Chenot Bio-Energetic Treatment
The treatment consists of personalised bioenergetics signals administered to the body to assist the restoration of its energetic balance It also offers a non-invasive cellular stimulation that promotes rejuvenation in cellular processes
1pm
Chenot Detox Diet Cooking Class with our Culinary team discover the in’s and out’s of the Chenot detox diet as you join the talented culinary team at La Veranda to create a perfectly balanced lunch as our nutritionist guides you through the benefits of each dish
3pm Hydro-Aromatherapy Treatment
3 30pm Phyto-Mud and Hydro-Jet treatment
4pm Chenot Energetic Massage
5pm 30-minute Neuro Acoustic Session
A neuroscience technology that triggers deep relaxation and recovery in the brain It uses neurochemistry and auditory signals to take the nervous system out of stress mode and put it into parasympathetic system dominance, which brings deep relaxation and calmness to the body
6pm Guided Meditation at Suite One
Watch the sun go down as you recenter yourself with a guided meditation overlooking entrance to Boka Bay and beyond at Suite One
7pm Enjoy Your Plant-Based Chenot Detox Diet Dinner with the Retreat
Fron the second full day of the Chenot diet, the available glucose supplies are reduced, the body starts to shift its metabolic processes to breaking down adipose tissue (fat cells) The body enters a state of ketogenesis, a metabolic state that encourages fat burning, preserves lean body mass, and supports cognitive function
8am Guided Breathwork Session by the pool with Doctor Igor
9am Enjoy Breakfast with the Retreat at La Veranda
10 30am Discover the Essentials Line with Doctor Gordana
Discover the Essentials line as our team introduces you to the effects of alpine rose Inspired by nature, informed by science, the eco-friendly Chenot Essentials beauty line is the result of the most advanced scientific research into delaying, and even reversing, the skin’s ageing process
1pm Chenot Detox Diet Lunch with the Retreat
Discover the in’s and out’s of the Chenot detox diet as you join the talented culinary team at La Veranda to create
2pm Hydro-Aromatherapy Treatment
2 30pm Phyto-Mud and Hydro-Jet treatment
3pm Chenot Energetic Massage
6pm Guided Sunset Yoga at the Beach
7pm Enjoy Your Plant-Based Chenot Detox Diet Dinner with the Retreat
After the third day, as the available glucose supplies are reduced, the body starts to shift its metabolic processes to breaking down adipose tissue (fat cells) The body enters a state of ketogenesis, a metabolic state that encourages fat burning, preserves lean body mass, and supports cognitive function
8am Guided Tai Chi in the Gardens
9am Enjoy breakfast with the Retreat at La Veranda D A Y F I V E
10am
11am
Hydro-Aromatherapy Treatment
Phyto-Mud and Hydro-Jet treatment
Chenot Energetic Massage
12pm Nutritional Consultation with our Nutritionist Suncica 10 30am
1pm Chenot Detox Diet Lunch with the Retreat
2 30pm Chenot Bio-Energetic Treatment
3 30pm Chenot Anti-Ageing Regenerating Facial
Excellent for mature and dehydrated skin, this treatment consists of special massage techniques combined with electrical stimulation that works in synergy at the cellular level to enhance the skin’s natural defence and to neutralise free radicals
4 30pm 30-minute Neuro Acoustic Session
6pm Guided Meditation in the Yoga Studio
7pm Chenot Detox Diet Dinner with the Retreat
Autophagy reaches a peak by day 4 improving metabolic efficiency and cellular fitness In this state, the body initiates an enhanced and more efficient rate of autophagy, a cellular cleaning process where old, damaged cell components are broken down and recycled
D A Y S I X
8am Guided Breathwork Session on the Beach
9am Enjoy breakfast with the Retreat at La Veranda
10 30am
11am
Hydro-Aromatherapy Treatment
Phyto-Mud and Hydro-Jet treatment
11 30am Chenot Energetic Massage
1pm Chenot Detox Diet Lunch with the Retreat
4pm 30-minute Neuro Acoustic Session
6pm Sunset Yoga in the Gardens
7pm Chenot Detox Diet Dinner with the Retreat
Once you start refeeding, your body shifts back to using glucose as its primary fuel source This stage is critical for rebuilding and regenerating new, healthy cells, aided by the growth factors stimulated by nutrient-rich foods
D A Y S E V E N
8am
Guided Tai Chi in the Gardens
9am Enjoy breakfast with the Retreat at La Veranda
10am
Medical Consultation with Dr Gordana
10 30pm Hydro-Aromatherapy Treatment
11am Phyto-Mud and Hydro-Jet treatment
11 30am Chenot Energetic Massage
1pm Chenot Detox Diet Lunch with the Retreat
2 30pm 30 minute Q-Stress Ball Session
6pm Guided Meditation in the Yoga Studio
7pm Chenot Detox Dinner with the Retreat at the Beach
Join the Director of Wellness, Tamara Brnelic for an evening of reflection on the beach
D A Y E I G H T
8am Guided Breathwork Session at the Yoga Studio
9am Enjoy breakfast with the Retreat at La Veranda
12pm
Depart from One&Only Portonovi
Check out from One&Only Portonovi or extend your stay and enjoy further wellness experiences in our nautical playground situated at the entrance to Boka Bay