Wellness Retreats - Summer 2017

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SUMMER OF WELLNESS Take time out for you at these restorative destinations.

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'EVMPPSR 1MEQM ;IPPRIWW 6IWSVX The newly renovated luxury hotel promises “Wellness Your Way” with beachfront views.

With drinks so delicious, fitness classes so fun and food so flavorful, it’s easy to forget that Carillon Miami Wellness Resort is all about treating your body right. The resort has the largest spa in South Florida (70,000 square feet), along with a juice bar and organic restaurant with onsite nutritionists. More than 200 fitness classes a week, including yoga, ballet and rock wall boot camp are also provided to ensure that your mind, body and soul will be nourished.

Rooms are sleek and sophisticated, all boasting panoramic oceanfront views with balconies, where guests can see the 750-foot stretch of private beach, one of the largest in Miami. Four swimming pools include an adults-only rooftop

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pool as well as family-friendly pools.

A healthier life doesn’t have to mean cutting out alcohol.

Carillon’s new craft wellness cocktail menu incorporates organic spirits and healthy ingredients (such as wheatgrass to support detox) and lavender bitters to ease emotional stress) to help you get a taste of Miami’s party scene with none of the guilt.

Suites start at $495. Carillonhotel.com

3QRM &IHJSVH 7TVMRKW 6IWSVX A historic mountainside resort offers wellness in the wild a short driving distance from the District.

For those who prefer the the opportunity to spot wildlife. mountains over the beach, this 211The Springs Eternal spa is one year-old hotel is an idyllic respite, of only a few in the country to a hidden gem that’s no more than utilize natural spring water for all a 2-3 hour drive from the District. of its treatments, many first used The historic ambiance and upscale

by Native Americans for their amenities makes it a perfect option healing properties. In addition for a couples getaway; it is a popular to unique spa treatments and a spot for weddings, after all. private spa garden, make sure to Located in the Allegheny visit during one of the resort’s Mountains of Central Pennsylvania, “Be Well Retreat” weekends, just outside of Bedford, the hotel offered several times a year. Hear still maintains many of its original from inspirational speakers and buildings in addition to new wings, experts (recently, clean eating a spa, a brand new golf clubhouse, cookbook author and life coach massive indoor and outdoor Lisa Consiglio Ryan was featured) swimming pools and fine dining who gently provide guidance for a along with more casual fare using healthy lifestyle. fresh ingredients grown on-site. It also offers regular ATV tours with Rooms start at $249. Omnihotels.com

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An Ayurvedic lifestyle is encouraged at this North Carolina spiritual center and spa.

Those who practice an Ayurvedic workshops, spa treatments, pottery lifestyle claim they’ve found the courses, nature walks, drum circles key to a happy, low-stress life, so it’s and more. not surprising that Boone, North Room décor is spare to keep Carolina’s Art of Living Retreat distractions at a minimum and Center founded by Hindu spiritual dining is communal, strictly leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar offers Ayurvedic fare (surprisingly flavorful a three day “happiness program” and varied) served buffet style.The focused on diet, yogic breathing and unique spa offers only Ayurvedic herbal treatments. In addition, the treatments, such as detoxifying warm popular 6-8 day Panchakarma cleanse, oil massage and “Karna Purna” recommended as a yearly treatment treatment to settle the central for health throughout the year, is one nervous system. For those unfamiliar of only a few in the country. with Ayurveda, health counselors are Nestled high in the Blue available to answer any questions and Ridge Mountains, this peaceful to walk guests through specific diets 380-acre retreat is truly a place to based on their body types. unplug, reflect and get in touch with your spiritual side.There is Rooms start at $102. guided meditation, yoga, philosophy Artoflivingretreatcenter.org

1IHMXEXMSR¸W 1SQIRX Drop-in meditation centers are aiding District denizens in a time of stress.

FOR A POWER NAP

FOR CALMING COMMUNITY

Recharj

Cozy nap pods for sanctuary near the White House. recharj.com

FOR INTRO MEDITATION

Just Meditate

No-frills, spirituality-free meditation in Bethesda. justmeditate.studio

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Take Five Meditation

Whether you’re seeking a meditation community, a steady Buddhist practice or simply a place to rest during the day, Washington’s boutique meditation centers have you covered

A variety of techniques in friendly, meditation-only Dupont studio. takefivemeditation.com

FOR EMOTIONAL HEALING

Tara Brach

The Buddhist speaker leads powerful Wednesday night meetings at River Road Unitarian Universalist Congregation. tarabrach.com 35