Recent research by The University of Rochester Medical Centre in the USA has revealed that cancer patients who practice yoga benefit from reduced levels of inflammation which is often associated with primary and secondary cancer development. The study shows that regular yoga practice could help to stop the spread of cancer and prevent it from returning. From India to Portugal, there are a number of well-established resorts combining wellness and medical therapies alongside yoga to help those recovering from cancer to enhance their body's natural defences following often-depleting cancer treatments.
Our top immune-boosting wellness retreats to visit following cancer recovery include:
Escape to the Himalayan foothills of Northern India on a personalised immune-boosting retreat following your cancer recovery that comprises medical, ayurvedic and emotional wellbeing consultations. These will inform the best therapies for your body and mind during your stay at Ananda. Take part in personal yoga, Pranayama and meditation sessions alongside complimentary attendance to classes and access to the hydrotherapy facilities. You're bound to return home feeling revitalised physically, mentally and spiritually from your stay at this haven for holistic healing.
Information and Booking: Ananda in the Himalayas
You'll find yourself immersed in a world of immune-boosting wellness right on the doorstep of Gaivotas Beach on Portugal's beautiful Algarve coastline. Health, nutrition and wellbeing consultations will give you a comprehensive overview of your overall wellbeing, whilst osteopathy sessions will boost your bone health following gruelling cancer treatment. Learn how to calm your mind and any anxious thoughts with stress-relieving mind-body techniques, mindfulness sessions and spa treatments when you're not in a yoga class or enjoying Thalasso treatments.
Information and Booking: Vilalara Longevity Thalassa and Medical Spa
Koh Samui's spectacular tropical views along with a stronger immune system and a more resilient mind await you at the award-winning resort of Kamalaya. Here your bespoke retreat programme will consist of holistic support, nutritional guidance and Traditional Chinese Medicine - find out more in Paul's review of Kamalaya. This wellness retreat will leave you feeling pampered and inspired from the cooking classes and health lectures delivered by the resort's resident wellness experts. Book with Health and Fitness Travel and you'll get exclusive added value in the form of an additional massage, stretch session or fitness evaluation!
Information and Booking: Kamalaya
Imagine practicing your downward dogs against a backdrop of stunning panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean on this Ayurvedic holiday that will boost your immune system and replenish your energy levels following cancer recovery. Treatments are personalised to you, alongside nutritional workshops and workshops you'll leave equipped with valuable knowledge to continue boosting your immunity at home long after the retreat. With regular yoga practices, gentle Qi-Gong exercise and freshly prepared Mediterranean meals, you'll return from your wellness week at Galo feeling bright and balanced!
Information and Booking: Galo Resort
This immune-boosting retreat on the Mila's province coast in Turkey embodies the 'a strong body equals a strong mind ethos'. Choose from private fitness training, Pilates or yoga sessions alongside personalised massages, restorative coastal walks and yogic intestinal cleanses that will rid your body of any toxins. When you're not in a class or the spa, you can satisfy your sense of adventure with once-on-a-lifetime excursions and leisure experiences like helicopter tours and windsurfing when you're not dining at one of the resort's three gourmet restaurants serving sumptuous traditional Thai and Mediterranean fare.
Information and Booking: Six Senses Kaplankaya
Booking a retreat as part of your post-cancer journey back to wellness following is a great opportunity to reflect and look forward to the future. Surrounded by medical and holistic experts, you'll return equipped with all of the knowledge you need to increase your longevity and look after your mind and body following your healing holiday.
Talk to one of our Travel Specialists on 0203 397 8891 or contact us here to discuss tailor-making your perfect post-cancer recovery retreat.
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