Tammy Petersen
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Wellness/Yoga Retreats – Colleen & Catie’s Picks
Colleen’s favorite things to do at Monarch Beach Resort
Restaurant – AVEO Table + Bar –
Al fresco Mediterranean dining on an outdoor terrace with fire pits overlooking the ocean inside the resort.
Leisure Activity
– Miraval Life in Balance Spa – World renowned spa offering massages, facials, yoga, meditation, and a Dry Bar.
Adventurous Activity – Monarch Bay Club –
Offers body boarding and private surf lessons, as well as kayak rentals and more.
Catie’s favorite things to do at CostaBaja Resort & Spa
Restaurant – Steinbeck’s – Pulitzer Prize-winning author who penned one of his books on a visit to the area, Steinbeck’s is a unique open-air restaurant with delicious food and magnificent views of Marina CostaBaja.
Leisure Activity – SUP – Stand up paddle boarding where you can see all of the fish and sea life, including sting rays and whale sharks while doing yoga poses.
Adventurous Activity – Swimming with seals and whale sharks
“What’s” with the “Trip Sisters”
What’s in Your Suitcase?
JadeYoga’s Voyager – One of the best Travel Yoga Mats available. All-natural, super lightweight, and foldable!
Cost: $40
What’s on your phone?
Calm – #1 App for Meditation & Sleep (in 2017 by the App Store) – Offers soothing sounds to help you fall asleep easier and learn how to meditate.
iOS: Free (with in-app purchases)
Android: Free (with in-app purchases)
What’s the tip for a relaxing wellness/yoga retreat?
– Yoga at the Airport – Some big airports like O’Hare even have yoga rooms where you can even practice your yoga before or after your flight to help you relax
– Do your best to eat, sleep, wake up, and exercise at your regular times
– If you’re researching a yoga retreat, be sure to research your teacher
– Traveling solo is also a good option if you’re looking for some me-time or to meet new people
– Don’t try to do too many classes, be sure to give yourself time to unwind (no more than 2 yoga sessions a day, to start)
– Choose fresh, warming, moist foods.
– Stay hydrated
– Dress in layers
– This is the time to splurge – don’t go with the cheapest retreat you can find. Treat yourself.
