Healthy holidays for the burnt out
Frazzled, tired, anxious? Who wouldn’t tick at least one of those boxes? It’s no wonder wellness travel is all the rage
If you google "wellness retreat" you’ll be buried under an avalanche of results for yoga offerings, weekends away to detox, stress-busting courses and mindfulness seminars taking place from Anchorage to Parys. The very act of sorting through the endless online options might escalate your stress levels — but clearly, if they’re anything to go by, you’re not the only one feeling overwhelmed by life and its pressures. The world is apparently looking for non-medical interventions to feel better, and SA is in the thick of that quest. Travelling for wellness is a trend that shows no signs of abating. The related industry is projected to grow to $919bn by 2022 as stressed and burnt-out people fly around the world to find the best retreats to detox and rejuvenate. This is unsurprising, given the global movement towards health consciousness and toxin-and stress-free living.
Such a search for happiness, health and wellbeing led Hello Happiest founder Christi Wasserman from a stressful, ...
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