Mindfulness

Steve McKeown Master of Mind Improvement

Therapist, Psychoanalyst, Hypnotherapist, NLP Practitioner, Motivational Coach, Business Coach, Life Coach, architect of ‘Dichotherapy’ and the ‘F.I.T. Technique’, as well as being an international author, Steve McKeown is a true master of mind-improvement, fully understanding the way humans are conditioned to think. With an unrivalled mental toolkit, he expertly guides both groups and individuals on their own unique journeys to massively-improved ways of thinking, thus helping them to realise enormous positive change in their lives.

Built around an ancient cave that once served Buddhist monks as a place of meditation and spiritual retreat, Kamalaya, offers a secluded sanctuary nestled on the tropical Thai island of Koh Samui. For the last eleven years, this leading destination spa has been pioneering wellness itineraries for guests from around the world. Now, they’re taking that one step further with three new life enhancement wellness retreats for 2016 and 2017.

Take a break from your hectic lifestyle and embark a life-changing retreat that will help you to become a better version of you. Whether you want to improve your health or become more in touch with yourself, our wide range of wellness holidays will help you get on track to make real positive changes to your life. From a safari spa break in South Africa to a detox holiday in Thailand, our collection of healthy holidays ensure that everyone can find the life changing escape they are looking for to make you a better person. Indulge in a relaxing getaway being pampered with rejuvenating spa treatments and take part in a variety of fun activities whilst working your way towards achieving your personal goals.

The stresses of modern life can really take their toll, so we’ve chosen our top 10 spa holidays to revive and relax your mind, body and soul. Spa holidays are a great way of giving yourself the break you deserve, allowing all aspects of your health to improve. From clearing your mind in the Caribbean to boosting your immune system in the Austrian mountains, here’s our top 10 luxury spa breaks to cure any complaint you may have.

By now, you’ve probably heard about mindfulness many times, and as you’ve clicked on this article, you’re likely curious about the many benefits it can bring to your life.

But first things first, mindfulness is not magic. It’s not a fix-all solution, rather, it’s one of the many tools we can use to design the lifestyle we want and a means to take charge of our lives.

Take your passion for yoga across the globe with these 4 authentic yoga retreats in India. These stunning yoga breaks offer the perfect opportunity to relax and unwind from the stresses of every day life whilst being surrounded by beautiful surroundings and like-minded people. After a long day of yoga be sure to indulge in a range of spa treatments ranging from salt scrubs and massages to aromatherapy and reflexology. After a stint on one of these fantastic yoga retreats, you are sure to return home feeling happier and healthier with some new yoga moves under your belt.

With many of us in search of ways to improve our daily lives, Emily Alp, freelance journalist and guest yoga teacher at Samahita Retreat in Thailand, shares 5 life changing benefits of going on a yoga retreat.

What most travellers have in common is their desire to explore and discover new things, but put that aside, we all have different reasons for feeding our wanderlust. Some travel for leisure, some do it to escape their humdrum routine. But lest you think travel is merely for recreation, think again; there are trips you can take that bear a significant impact on your life. Whether you want a total lifestyle overhaul or find peace within yourself, our wellness retreats have a lot to offer to make your holiday a momentous one. From a charming town in Brazil to the palm-fringed coast of Thailand, embark on a transformative journey with our five meaningful holidays to take this year.

Explore the true meaning of holistic health on one of our indulgent holistic health holidays where you will learn to nourish your mind, body and soul, the key interdependent components of your overall well-being. In beautiful surroundings you are invited to indulge in spa treatments, healthy cuisine and a variety of fitness activities which will enable you to enhance your wellness. Healthy holidays can sustainably change your life; your luxury holistic health retreat will introduce you to a lifestyle in which all aspects of your well-being are addressed and once you return home you can apply newly-learnt health tips to your daily life.

It is an unwanted but common side effect of our modern world that people suffer from a mental imbalance and feel worn out. The consequences of struggling with mental clarity have distressing effects on your everyday life. Apart from affecting your performance at work, they also cause emotional problems such as depression, anxiety and stress. Fortunately, there are ways to combat this with life coaching being one of the many options. There’s a huge demand for life coaching services today, and now, you can obtain these services at some of the most idyllic wellness retreats around the world.

These life coaching retreats, set in beautiful locations worldwide, will help reset your focus while enjoying exquisite spa treatments and personal coaching sessions that will create a new, more successful you. These luxurious hideaways will allow you to escape your stressful daily life, whilst specialist treatments and holistic classes guarantee you the relaxation and life-altering revitalization that you deserve.

In today’s fast paced and supercharged world, sometimes we all need a moment to reboot our mind and re-connect with our inner-calm. With the rising popularity of mindfulness giving us the tools to cope with the stresses and strains of daily life, our 5 best mindful retreats offer practical techniques for staying present, balanced and calm. Whether you’re more of a yoga guru or spa holiday worshipper, you’ll find everything you need to cultivate calm and channel a more balanced mind.

Reach new heights on a peaceful meditation retreat set in the most picturesque mountain destinations across the globe. Discover the best meditation retreats to suit your wellness needs, whether that be concealed in the therapeutic southern Alps in New Zealand, or immersed in the rich yogic heritage of the majestic Himalayan mountains in India.

Looking for a different way to celebrate Christmas this year? Escape the holiday madness and leave behind a cooler climate by packing your bags for a healthy and warm getaway. We recommend our top 5 healthy Christmas holidays this year, so you can have a complete change of scenery and begin the New Year feeling revitalised.

The art of mindfulness teaches your mind to let go of stress by focusing on the present and connecting with your present thoughts and emotions. Although the practice has never been deemed intrinsically male by nature, with many men battling stress on a daily basis, it is important for men to exercise mindfulness to achieve inner-balance and stability. You can learn the practice through mindfulness retreats however, there’s no limit to where you can be mindful. Give up a moment of your day, even for a few minutes and you’ll soon reap the benefits of mindfulness in no time. Take a look at our 5 reasons for men to practice mindfulness and learn to control your thoughts, so that they don’t control you.

Don’t overlook the numerous health benefits mindfulness retreats can have on your health, physical fitness and overall well-being. Practicing mindfulness can be particularly useful for athletes looking to improve their sporting performance and all fitness fanatics seeking to find new ways to optimise their movements and concentration during training. Most importantly, a mindfulness retreat is an easy and accessible way to benefit anyone with the desire to improve their physical fitness. Re-connect your mind and body on a mindful meditation holiday and extend greater appreciation towards your physical senses.

With so many retreats to choose from, it can be difficult to determine which retreats are truly authentic. Here at Health and Fitness Travel we have spent years trying, testing and researching all kinds of wellness escapes from Ayurvedic and mindfulness to yoga and digital detox to decipher which retreats are the most trustworthy. Thankfully, we can assure our clients that during any one of our healthy holidays, they will have the time to rest, focus on themselves and release any built-up stress causing mental exhaustion. Under the guidance of highly trained wellness experts, guests can feel assured that they will leave their holiday with the mental clarity and sense of purpose they’ve been searching for. So, without further ado, here are 6 authentic wellness retreats that are loved and trusted by us. 

We all know the many powerful benefits of mindfulness to our mental and physical health. But, when we think about it and the process of becoming self-aware of our emotions, thoughts, feelings and senses, most of us envision a method of passive mediation.

Make the most of your time off and learn a new skill whilst you relax and unwind on one of our learning holidays.  Whether you’re a budding yogi, a keen swimmer, a hopeful diver or an aspiring surfer the following holidays are sure to provide you with the tools and guidance you need to kickstart, and maybe even master, your new skill. With excellent wellness facilities, stunning surroundings and a wide array of fitness and holistic activities to take part it, these resorts make sure there’s plenty for you to be getting on with when you’re not practicing your chosen skill. So, what are you waiting for? Here are our top 7 inspirational learning holidays.

The 10^th to the 16^th of June marks . So whether you’re travelling alone, looking for some peace and quiet, or if you’ve got a fitness boot-camp in mind, we have you covered.

Our hectic modern lifestyles need more than the average holiday, more than a simple flight and a swimming pool – they need something that will reset the balance between body and mind. That’s where one of our relaxing healthy holiday destinations steps in.