DIRECTORY

Book Yoga Retreats

Booking Platforms

BOOK RETREATS With more than a thousand centres on its books, Book Retreats offers an easy-to-use interface to book, compare and research yoga and other wellness retreats. Input your dates, desired location and type of retreat, and the system will throw up plenty of options for you to choose from. Stuck for ideas? Browse the various categories, from beginner retreats to detox, affordable retreats, spiritual journey or meditation, to name just a few. bookretreats.com

BOOK YOGA RETREATS An immense yoga retreat aggregator and booking platform, Book Yoga Retreats has thousands of retreats to choose from each month of the year. Filter by date, location, yoga style or category to find the perfect retreat for you. Bookyogaretreats.com

RETREAT KULA Based in Singapore, Retreat Kula allows you to filter by all kinds of

on offer, from your standard yoga, spa and fitness holidays to tailormade itineraries for those recovering from illness, or dealing with an ongoing condition such as insomnia, menopause or chronic pain. Whatever type of retreat you are looking for, you’ll find it here. www.healingholidays.com

categories, from raw retreats to vegetarian; affordable retreats to short breaks. In addition to yoga, it also offers listings of where to take intensive yoga teacher training courses, surf camps and ayurveda courses. retreatkula.com

Travel Agencies

FLIGHT CENTRE One of Hong Kong’s biggest travel agencies, Flight Centre offers all kinds of holidays with a best-price guarantee, from family travel to romantic breaks. It also has a wellness vertical, with offers and deals on some of the best-known wellness retreats in Thailand and Bali, from Como to Kamalaya. Flightcentre.com.hk.

HEALING HOLIDAYS With offices in Singapore and London, Healing Holidays is well-equipped to handle the needs of travelers from Asia as well as Europe. Get inspired by browsing the many retreat types

IN THIS LIFE Specialists in wellness travel, In This Life allows you to browse by eco/ sustainable travel, luxury, hot springs, and wellness immersion. Based in Australia, In This Life organizes wellness travel and retreats across the continents, from Europe to South America, as well as popular retreat destinations in Asia. Check the “Deals” tab for exclusive rates of up to 50% off select destinations. Inthislifewellnesstravel.com

PRAVASSA One of the original wellness travel tour operators, Pravassa has been going for 10 years and organises private travel, customised itineraries and small group tours to wellness destinations across the world. Closer to home, Pravassa has tours to VIetnam, Sri Lanka, India, Thailand, Nepal, Cambodia and Bhutan, while further-flung destinations include Mexico, Costa Rica, Colombia, Italy and New Zealand, to name just a few. www.pravassa.com

SOUL SANCTUARIES With its head office in Central, Hong Kong-based Soul Sanctuaries is committed to curating wellness travel experiences across Asia, from Bali to Bhutan. Whether you’re looking to detox, de-stress, do loads of yoga or have a spiritual experience, Soul Sanctuaries has an itinerary for you. 8191-2707, soul-sanctuaries.com.

Rehab Retreats

Healing Holidays

THE CABIN Located in Chiang Mai, The Cabin offers six specialised programmes for anyone suffering from mental health and addiction issues: there are programmes available tailored to women, men, young men and LGBTQ youth to name just a few, as well as an introductory 180 detox concept if your first step is simply to get clean. thecabinchiangmai.com.

DARA REHAB CENTRE One of Thailand’s original rehab retreats, Dara prides itself on being an affordable option for those seeking private addiction recovery, thanks in part to subsidies and donations from grateful alumni. With a recovery rate of 92 percent, Dara combines medical expertise with cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)-based group therapy sessions lasting from 4-12 weeks. Included in the price are nourishing meals and day trips, to name just a few. Dararehab.com

THE DAWN If your habits are getting the better of you and you want to recalibrate in a safe space, The Dawn rehab and wellness clinic, located in Chiang Mai, offers both addiction and mental health programs, and - as these issues often go hand in hand - a combined approach for people suffering from both. So assured of their methods, which blend Western science and Asian holistic wellness therapies to get to the root of one’s issues, that they offer a free 28-day program for anyone who completes a 12-week stay and relapses within one year. thedawnrehab.com. In This Life

KAYA REHAB Located in Baguio City in the Northern Philippines, Kaya Rehab uses a cognitive behavioural therapy approach, combined with the 12-step programme and Schema Therapy to tackle alcohol and drug addiction in a supportive environment. Providing

an affordable yet high-quality rehab environment, you’ll find group therapy, art and drama therapy, counselling, addiction-focused lectures and workshops, as well as healthy cuisine and wellness treatments to get you healthy and sober in a beautiful mountain retreat. kayarehab.com

28 Phuket Addiction Recovery Clinic

PHUKET ADDICTION RECOVERY CLINIC Also known as the PARC, most patients stay at this facility for 28 days, though 8- and even 12-week programmes are available. Located in the jungle interior of Phuket, the intense programme combines CBT, neuro linguistic programming (NLP), motivational interviewing, and 12-step recovery for a protocol that tackles the root of addiction and equips the patient with the tools to move forward in recovery. There are also regular excursions, as well as massage, yoga, meditation, healthy cuisine and other healthy pursuits. phuketaddictionrecoveryclinic.com

Adventure Travel

ASIA 2 AFRICA SAFARIS Set up to cater for Asia-based travelers looking for an African safari experience, Asia 2 Africa offers dozens of itineraries all over Africa, including Kenya, South Africa, Namibia, Botswana and Tanzania, to name a few. Whether you’re looking to see mountain gorillas in Rwanda, a Big Five safari in Kenya, or Zimbabwe’s Victoria Falls, A2A can help plan it for you. www.a2asafaris.com travel with a commitment to earthfriendly practices, G Adventures curates hundreds of tours all over the globe. Suitable for small groups and solo travelers alike, these unique adventures focus on authentic experiences, favouring local small businesses over big hotel chains. This also helps to keep costs down. From hiking to trekking to wellness tours, you’ll find it all here. Also offers tours geared towards younger people aged 18 to thirtysomething, as well as National Geographic tours that aim to delve further into a country’s unique culture and traditions. Gadventures.com

RUN WILD RETREATS Love trail running? Run Wild Retreats organizes running retreats especially for women in varied topographies, such as Moab, Irelend, Iceland and Spain, to name just a few. With a focus on Mindful Running as a tool for stress reduction, these retreats include expert instruction, wellness experiences, delicious food and quality lodgings. There are retreats suited to varying skill levels from beginners who might average 3-6 miles per day, to Level III runners who might complete up to 11 miles in a day. runwildretreats.com/

WILD WOMEN EXPEDITIONS Specialising in adventure travel for women, Wild Women Expeditions offers a hugely diverse range of itineraries for those looking to get out of their comfort zone and embark upon a one-of-a-kind adventure. Upcoming destinations include an Inca trail trek to Machu Picchu, a horse-trekking adventure through New Zealand, a Himalayan trek through the Himalayas, and a Spirit of Bhutan tour - and that’s just for April! Browse the website to get inspired. Wildwomenexpeditions.com

WHISTLING ARROW Based in Hong Kong, Whistling Arrow organises unique treks and expeditions through Asia, including Mongolia, Tibet and far-flung corners of The Himalayas that are far off the beaten track. Join one of their upcoming treks, or enquire about a private custom adventure. whistlingarrow.com.

RETREAT FOCUS: NATURAL DETOX RESORT, KOH SAMUI

A world away from extreme detoxes and get-fit-quick gimmicks, the Visit Natural Detox Resort Koh Samui believes in the natural powers of nature, healthy cuisine, and plenty of R&R to reset your system and get you functioning at your best.

At this sun-drenched getaway, you can expect a full reset for mind, body and soul, with a combination of yoga and meditation, healthy vegan or vegetarian cuisine, workouts, massage, detoxifying juices and shakes, and even an onsite beauty centre for that finishing touch.

During your stay, you’ll also get to enjoy plenty of downtime by the pool or head to Lamai beach, just a stone’s throw away, for an a ernoon by the sea.

The Visit Natural Detox Resorts' two signature All Inclusive packages: the 8 Day Full Body Reset, and the 15 day Revitalize. Enter feeling stressed, unhealthy and burned-out, and see what a di‰ erence a restorative retreat in the sunshine makes. You’ll return centered, toned, relaxed and radiating positive energy.