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A Meditation retreat or holiday is a specialized getaway focused on providing you a dedicated space and time for deepening your meditation practice and experiencing inner peace and mindfulness. These retreats are typically held in serene and secluded locations, away from the hustle and bustle of daily life, to create a conducive environment for relaxation and self-reflection. During a meditation retreat, you engage in various meditation techniques, mindfulness practices and guided sessions led by experienced meditation teachers. The retreat may last anywhere from a few days to several weeks, allowing participants to immerse themselves fully in the practice.
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38 Reviews
Monchique (Algarve), Faro, Portugal
The resort is situated in one of the most beautiful nature areas in the Algarve read more
Puurenkuur Benefits
Depending on your Holiday:
- Free spa credit of € 30 per person (valid for all stays of min. 5 nights)
- Free daily access to Thermal spa circuit (worth of € 25 p.p.p.d.)
- For repeating clients: free room upgrade (subject to availability upon arrival)
3 Reviews
Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand
What Aava Resort & Spa sits peacefully among the untouched natural splendour of Khanom, on the Thai mainland. read more
Puurenkuur Benefits
Depending on your Holiday:
- 1x free body wrap, scrub OR Thai massage (60 minutes) - stay min. 5 nights
- 1x guided waterfall Hike (only on Sunday) - stay min. 5 nights
- 50% discount on return transfer from Krabi airport OR free return transfer from Surat Thani or Nakhon Si Thammarat airport - stay min. 5 nights
- For all single/solo travellers: Free upgrade to a stay on half board
- For twin/double bookings: Free room upgrade from Deluxe Bungalow to Superior Bungalow (subject to availability at time of booking)
498 Reviews
Domburg, Netherlands
Great hospitality and excellent service at this hotel with renovated wellness centre. Sea-side location with dunes and forests. For relaxing yoga, Pilates and mindfulness weekends. read more
Puurenkuur Benefits
Depending on your Holiday:
- Check-out at 12 instead of 11am
- For repeating guests: a little present in the room
10 Reviews
Banyeres de Mariola, Alicante, Spain
A small, luxury adults-only yoga and meditation resort in a stylish 19th century farmhouse in the centre of a nature park. The perfect place in which to connect with yourself and with nature. read more
Puurenkuur Benefits
Depending on your Holiday:
- Free return airport transfers Alicante airport - hotel (min. stay of 5 nights)
- Free massage 50 minutes (min. stay of 3 nights)
77 Reviews
Malaga, Spain
The beauty and serenity of Bali yet closer to home. This is Shanti-Som. Secluded and intimate. This is where you’ll rediscover yourself. read more
Puurenkuur Benefits
Depending on your Holiday:
- Complimentary return airport transfer OR 1 massage
- Complimentary access to 2 extra yoga classes
- For repeaters spa credit voucher + a free room upgrade to Junior Suite
5 Reviews
Paro, Bhutan
Hospitality, peace and quiet, beauty, mysticism and spirituality in the magical and mysterious kingdom of Bhutan - land of happiness. The Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary is the only 5* wellness resort offering an all-inclusive wellbeing concept. read more
Puurenkuur Benefits
Depending on your Holiday:
- Reduced rates (already calculated in the shown rates)
- Complimentary room upgrade from Balcony to Terrace (subject to availability)
21 Reviews
Mystras, Greece
Greek and Chinese wisdom and medicine offer emotional, physical and spiritual health in a majestic and superbly Beautiful Holistic Destination Spa. A true ‘Wow’ destination. read more
Puurenkuur Benefits
Depending on your Holiday:
- DISCOUNT on your stay until August 2023! Only applicable to wellbeing programmes with min. 7 night stay - already calculated in the shown price
- Complimentary upgrade to next room type (subject to availability on booked date, only applicable to Classic Room, Superior Deluxe Room and Excecutive Deluxe Room) (only applicable to wellbeing programmes with min. 5 night stay)
- Complimentary Spa Credit Voucher worth € 150 per person (only applicable to wellbeing programmes with min. 5 night stay)
26 Reviews
Canico, Funchal, Madeira (Portugal)
Ayurveda in one of Madeira’s most beautiful seaside resorts. Alpino Atlantico combines authentic treatments with a spectacular setting. read more
Puurenkuur Benefits
Depending on your Holiday:
- Complimentary ayurveda hand massage (valid for all stays of min. 3 nights)
- Repeater offer: Free ayurveda package upon arrival (tongue scraper, sesam oil for daily orral and nasal care and ayurveda shampoo)
32 Reviews
Punta del Hidalgo, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
You are in excellent hands for a F. X. Mayr, Ayurveda or thalasso programme at the authentic family hotel, OCÉANO Health Spa Hotel read more
Puurenkuur Benefits
Depending on your Holiday:
17 Reviews
Koh Samui, Thailand
This stunning boutique wellness hotel, with its Mediterranean-inspired architecture, is a true paradise for yoga, detox, fitness, and Pilates enthusiasts. It is located on the tropical island of Koh Samui in Thailand. read more
Pureandcure Benefits
Depending on your Holiday:
- DISCOUNTED STAYS in October and December
- 1 free bonus night
- Free giftvoucher worth € 100
- Free room upgrade
- For repeat guests: bonus nights
4 Reviews
Wadi Rum/Petra/Dead Sea, Jordan
An unforgettable exploration into the desert of Jordan in search of raw beauty, stillness and intuitive wisdom, whilst visiting two World Heritage sites: Wadi Rum and Petra and a visit to the Dead Sea. read more
Puurenkuur Benefits
Depending on your Holiday:
137 Reviews
Koh Samui, Thailand
An experience. Life changing. Unforgettable. Kamalaya Wellness Sanctuary is all of this…and more. But words alone cannot describe Kamalaya. Kamalaya needs to be experienced. read more
Pureandcure Benefits
Depending on your Holiday:
- Spa-giftvoucher worth € 150 per person
- Discount on room rate for stays with min. 21 nights! (book before 10 October 2023, stay before 31 October 2023)
- Discounted accommodation rates for all Puurenkuur travellers (included in the price)
- 20% discount on the roomrate for the hillside rooms (not applicable for the garden- or seaview hillside rooms) for single travellers from May - October (included in the price)
- For repeating Kamalaya clients: 1 bonus night when booking a stay of min. 7 nights (valid for stays between 1 March - 22 December 2023 and 1 - 31 March 2024 - this discount isn't calculated in the shown rates yet)
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What is a meditation retreat
A Meditation retreat or holiday is a specialized getaway focused on providing you a dedicated space and time for deepening your meditation practice and experiencing inner peace and mindfulness. These retreats are typically held in serene and secluded locations, away from the hustle and bustle of daily life, to create a conducive environment for relaxation and self-reflection.
During a meditation retreat, you engage in various meditation techniques, mindfulness practices and guided sessions led by experienced meditation teachers. The retreat may last anywhere from a few days to several weeks, allowing participants to immerse themselves fully in the practice.
What do you get out of a meditation retreat or holiday
- Inner Exploration: you are encouraged to explore your thoughts, emotions and inner experiences in a non-judgmental and accepting manner.
- Stress Reduction: The serene and peaceful environment of the retreat helps reduce stress and promotes relaxation.
- Deepening Meditation Practice: you can focus on developing and refining your meditation techniques, leading to a more profound and enriching meditation experience.
- Mindfulness: Mindfulness practices taught during the retreat help you become more present and aware in daily life.
- Spiritual Growth: For those with spiritual interests, meditation retreats may offer opportunities for spiritual growth and self-discovery.
- Community and Support: Being surrounded by like-minded individuals can foster a sense of community and support, creating a nurturing space for personal growth.
Disconnect from the outside world, find inner stillness and return refreshed and renewed after a meditation retreat or mediation holiday.
Cleanse your mind on meditation and yoga retreats
‘Meditation is simply about calming the mind, which gives you better insight into yourself’, says Sylvia Olde Scholtenhuis, who leads various meditation and yoga retreats on the PureandCure retreats in The Netherlands. ‘You learn to understand yourself and become aware of what thoughts and emotions are within you. This insight helps with problems and ups and downs, and to also find ways of looking at things differently. It’s funny how we clean our homes, wash our bodies and clothes… but what about our minds? We leave them to get dirty. Until you start meditating. Because meditating cleanses your mind and leaves you feeling fresh and ready to face life and everything it throws at you.’The benefits of meditation
Better ideas and decisions. Calmer, better focus and concentration. Increased effectiveness and productivity. These are just a few examples of what meditation can do. The time and effort you invest in learning how to meditate is returned to you in spades. And – trust us – it isn’t half as hard as it seems.Meditation techniques
It is a common misconception that meditating involves sitting in the lotus position for hours on end without having a single thought. Who knows – maybe you will get to that point some day. But in the meantime, make it easy for yourself first and foremost. There are all kinds of different meditation techniques. Find out which suits you by trying them out:Mindfullness: Visualisation or sound meditation
Focusing, for example, on the flame of a candle, a calming photo or a bare wall. In a sound meditation, you focus your attention solely on a mantra or the sound of singing bowls. The exercise is to bring your attention back to the image or sound each time you feel distracted by your thoughts. This settles the mind.Walking meditation
A more active form of meditation whereby you focus entirely on walking. This means that you aren’t thinking about where you are walking to, but just on walking itself. You are aware of how you lift a foot, flex and place it down to take another step. The journey is the goal, not the destination. For those who love to be outdoors, this meditation takes you inwards while being outside.Breathing meditation
There are various techniques to this meditation. For example, for each breath you can say ‘in’ on the inhalation and ‘out’ on the exhalation to keep you focused on your breath. Another option is to count. Slowly count to 3 on the in-breath, and the same on the out-breath. In slowing the breath you are also calming the mind.Meditation tips for beginners
Meditation tip 1
‘You don’t need to get up before dawn and spend an hour sitting on a cushion. Spending a couple of minutes with your eyes closed and observing your breath on the toilet, bus, train or during your lunch break is just as good and will make you feel much calmer.’Meditation tip 2
‘Try to do everything in your day with awareness. Become aware of that cup of coffee you’re drinking instead of thoughtlessly gulping away. Feel the sunshine on your skin. Hear the birds singing in the garden. These are also forms of meditation that take you out of your head.Meditation tip 3
‘Don’t contort yourself into impossible positions. Sitting up is advisable as many people will fall asleep if they meditate lying down. But it’s fine to sit on a chair rather than on the floor. The legs can be stretched out straight if that’s more comfortable. It doesn’t really matter how it looks; what matters is that you are in a relaxed position.’
Meditation tip 4
‘Don’t expect yourself to be able to meditate for an hour from the off. You could start with three minutes and do that for a week, for example. Then the following week, you make that five minutes. That way, you’re slowly building up to as long as you want, but if five minutes feels enough to you, that’s just fine. There is no right and wrong in meditation.’
Meditation tip 5
‘Concentration exercises can help you prepare. Close your eyes, breathe in and out slowly and scan your body from head to toe. Sense where the tension is and try to relax those areas before you begin your meditation. Would you like to go on a meditation retreat? The Puurenkuur wellness travel specialists would be delighted to talk you through the options.
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