What to Pack for Your Wellness Retreat
The time has come for your much awaited vacation at a wellness retreat and not surprisingly, you are all excited. After all it is a break that you have been waiting to take; one that is sure to benefit your physical and mental health and a perfect chance to nourish your mind, body and soul. But before you leave, be sure you have packed right and have taken what is most important for your retreat. It is not your usual holiday where chic clothes or high heels are in focus, it all about being comfortable, being prepared and making the most of your wellness break. So, here is a list that is sure to keep you in good stead.
Comfortable Clothing: Whether you are on a fitness retreat or a meditation camp, comfortable loose-fitting clothes, activewear and/or athleisure is a must. Wellness retreats often include exercise sessions, yoga classes and walking trips. Shorts, joggers, leggings and flared pants are always good to have as are comfortable tops, shirts and t-shirts. Check out the collection from Wolven for a wide range of comfortable clothing that is ideal to take on a wellness retreat. Keep swimwear for a beach wellness program and make sure to keep a wide brimmed hat to protect yourself from the sun.
Footwear: Given that many wellness retreats are heavy on activity, do pack in comfortable shoes which help you walk long distances. Retreats in nature resorts mean birding trips and plenty of outdoor time, so comfortable footwear is a must. Further, beach wellness retreats requires that you do pack a pair of waterproof sandals or flip flops or sliders. Saysh is a great brand that offers thoughtfully curated shoes for just women, so check them out!
Fitness Gear – Make sure you pack your personal fitness gear whether it is your yoga mat, stress relief balls etc., if not provided by the firm organizing the retreat. Kosha yoga has a good range of yoga mats, yoga wear and accessories which are worth checking out. Further, you may require personal props like belts, bricks and bolsters which provide the much-needed support when you practice yoga. Scoria world is a good place to buy some of these props online. Most of them are crafted in cork which is great for sustainability.
Skincare: Do not forget to pack in essentials like sunscreen, face cleansers and body butters to keep your skin protected and hydrated at all times. Whether you are on a fitness, beach or a nature wellness resort, skincare is non-negotiable. Lily Alvee has a whole range of natural skincare products for all skin types and the best part is most of their products are Ayurveda based.
Aromatherapy Products: Essential oils are yet another item to pack when you are leaving for a wellness resort. They help you relax, reduce stress and help you sleep well. Plant curations is a great site to check for perfume oils and aromatherapy oils. They also have cold processed palm-free soaps, made with luxurious oil and butters! They are naturally colored with clays and botanicals and scented with essential oils.
Essentials: It is imperative that you keep items that you always require. This includes your medicines, chargers, adapters, earphones, eye mask etc. Make sure to keep a book/physical diary and pen to jot down your experiences, journal your learnings and the like.
More importantly, approach the program with an open mind and keep yourself mentally free from all tasks. So, forget your to-do lists or work emails and participate in all activities mindfully. This way you can benefit from the entire exercise and make most of the experience.
