{"id":14565,"date":"2022-11-05T10:34:00","date_gmt":"2022-11-05T14:34:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/?p=14565"},"modified":"2024-01-29T04:55:58","modified_gmt":"2024-01-29T09:55:58","slug":"future-of-wellness-retreats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/future-of-wellness-retreats\/","title":{"rendered":"Do Wellness Retreats Have a Future?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>Bet you\u2019re wondering about the hype behind a wellness retreat? We take a peek into our crystal ball and explore what\u2019s on the horizon for wellness retreats in the future.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It was San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua, circa 2015. A combination of yoga, surf, healthy food exploration, workshops and one-on-one conversations held for 17 individuals in the middle of an oceanside jungle. My first wellness retreat was a huge success in all the ways a retreat leader could ask for.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I knew this kind of experience and way of taking time off for individuals seeking more out of life was only just beginning to develop roots that would grow and expand in demand years to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Flash forward to today. The wellness retreat industry is (to my foreshadowing) continuing to flourish at an exponential pace.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/globalwellnessinstitute.org\/press-room\/statistics-and-facts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Global Wellness Summit<\/a>, the wellness industry is estimated to grow from $4.4 trillion to $7 trillion by 2025, with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/en\/news-release\/2022\/08\/11\/2496761\/28124\/en\/Global-Wellness-Tourism-Market-2022-to-2027-Industry-Trends-Share-Size-Growth-Opportunity-and-Forecasts.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">$822 billion<\/a> of that pie dominating the wellness tourism industry. To break this down even further, the wellness retreat industry is set to be worth more than $1 trillion. Yowza.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not much of wellness is \u201cnew\u201d in our discovery. But guests want more than a copy-paste retreat itinerary. So, what is the future of wellness retreats? All this, and more, below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-rise-in-demand\">The Rise in Demand<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" data-public-id=\"magazine\/future-of-wellness-retreats-sound-bath-ralph-ravi-kayden-unsplash\/future-of-wellness-retreats-sound-bath-ralph-ravi-kayden-unsplash.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"14570\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1920,h_1280,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1667577625\/magazine\/future-of-wellness-retreats-sound-bath-ralph-ravi-kayden-unsplash\/future-of-wellness-retreats-sound-bath-ralph-ravi-kayden-unsplash.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"sound bath at wellness retreat\" class=\"wp-post-14565 wp-image-14570\" data-format=\"webp\" data-transformations=\"c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\" data-version=\"1667577625\" data-seo=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1667577625\/magazine\/future-of-wellness-retreats-sound-bath-ralph-ravi-kayden-unsplash\/future-of-wellness-retreats-sound-bath-ralph-ravi-kayden-unsplash.jpg?_i=AA 1920w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_300,h_200,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1667577625\/magazine\/future-of-wellness-retreats-sound-bath-ralph-ravi-kayden-unsplash\/future-of-wellness-retreats-sound-bath-ralph-ravi-kayden-unsplash.jpg?_i=AA 300w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1024,h_683,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1667577625\/magazine\/future-of-wellness-retreats-sound-bath-ralph-ravi-kayden-unsplash\/future-of-wellness-retreats-sound-bath-ralph-ravi-kayden-unsplash.jpg?_i=AA 1024w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_768,h_512,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1667577625\/magazine\/future-of-wellness-retreats-sound-bath-ralph-ravi-kayden-unsplash\/future-of-wellness-retreats-sound-bath-ralph-ravi-kayden-unsplash.jpg?_i=AA 768w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1536,h_1024,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1667577625\/magazine\/future-of-wellness-retreats-sound-bath-ralph-ravi-kayden-unsplash\/future-of-wellness-retreats-sound-bath-ralph-ravi-kayden-unsplash.jpg?_i=AA 1536w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1200,h_800,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1667577625\/magazine\/future-of-wellness-retreats-sound-bath-ralph-ravi-kayden-unsplash\/future-of-wellness-retreats-sound-bath-ralph-ravi-kayden-unsplash.jpg?_i=AA 1200w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1440,h_960,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1667577625\/magazine\/future-of-wellness-retreats-sound-bath-ralph-ravi-kayden-unsplash\/future-of-wellness-retreats-sound-bath-ralph-ravi-kayden-unsplash.jpg?_i=AA 1440w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_600,h_400,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1667577625\/magazine\/future-of-wellness-retreats-sound-bath-ralph-ravi-kayden-unsplash\/future-of-wellness-retreats-sound-bath-ralph-ravi-kayden-unsplash.jpg?_i=AA 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If wellness, yoga, matcha tea, healing foods, feng shui and journaling methods have been around for centuries, why the rise and demand for wellness retreats at such a rapid pace?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cFor the past decade, yoga and wellness retreats have moved in two directions: increased luxury and specialization,\u201d shares Miami-based retreat leader and Certified Hypnotist, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ewajosefsson.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ewa Josefsson<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The market for 4-5 star retreats has grown exponentially. Many professionals have discovered yoga and wellness retreats as a way to maximize their vacations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIn one week, a retreat-goer can experience a new location, stay at a high-end retreat center where everything\u2019s included, exercise daily, eat well and make new friends in a relaxed setting,\u201d says Josefsson.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chock it up to our fast-paced lifestyle, desire to prioritize our physical and mental health, and simply a better drive toward a more fulfilling way of living. The idea of attending a wellness retreat is very common.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/javiermartinezluna\/?originalSubdomain=mx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Javier Martinez Luna<\/a>, Director of Hotel Operations and COO of Azulik Tulum, adds: \u201cWellness retreats mainly offer programs that help you expand into more of your true capacity. Meanwhile you can let the judgments and negativity go away, find peace and return to a deep self.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-defines-wellness\">What Defines Wellness<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" data-public-id=\"magazine\/women-on-wellness-retreat-doing-breathwork-SolStock-istock\/women-on-wellness-retreat-doing-breathwork-SolStock-istock.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"14573\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1920,h_1280,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1667577633\/magazine\/women-on-wellness-retreat-doing-breathwork-SolStock-istock\/women-on-wellness-retreat-doing-breathwork-SolStock-istock.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"women on wellness retreat doing breathwork\" class=\"wp-post-14565 wp-image-14573\" data-format=\"webp\" data-transformations=\"c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\" data-version=\"1667577633\" data-seo=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1667577633\/magazine\/women-on-wellness-retreat-doing-breathwork-SolStock-istock\/women-on-wellness-retreat-doing-breathwork-SolStock-istock.jpg?_i=AA 1920w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_300,h_200,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1667577633\/magazine\/women-on-wellness-retreat-doing-breathwork-SolStock-istock\/women-on-wellness-retreat-doing-breathwork-SolStock-istock.jpg?_i=AA 300w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1024,h_683,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1667577633\/magazine\/women-on-wellness-retreat-doing-breathwork-SolStock-istock\/women-on-wellness-retreat-doing-breathwork-SolStock-istock.jpg?_i=AA 1024w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_768,h_512,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1667577633\/magazine\/women-on-wellness-retreat-doing-breathwork-SolStock-istock\/women-on-wellness-retreat-doing-breathwork-SolStock-istock.jpg?_i=AA 768w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1536,h_1024,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1667577633\/magazine\/women-on-wellness-retreat-doing-breathwork-SolStock-istock\/women-on-wellness-retreat-doing-breathwork-SolStock-istock.jpg?_i=AA 1536w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1200,h_800,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1667577633\/magazine\/women-on-wellness-retreat-doing-breathwork-SolStock-istock\/women-on-wellness-retreat-doing-breathwork-SolStock-istock.jpg?_i=AA 1200w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1440,h_960,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1667577633\/magazine\/women-on-wellness-retreat-doing-breathwork-SolStock-istock\/women-on-wellness-retreat-doing-breathwork-SolStock-istock.jpg?_i=AA 1440w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_600,h_400,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1667577633\/magazine\/women-on-wellness-retreat-doing-breathwork-SolStock-istock\/women-on-wellness-retreat-doing-breathwork-SolStock-istock.jpg?_i=AA 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Something that has shifted vastly over the years is the definition of wellness and the definition of a wellness retreat. It\u2019s no longer just offering a green juice, morning yoga class or slapping a detox label on a spa treatment.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Travel Expert and Concierge, <a href=\"https:\/\/hospitalityfromwithin.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sarah Dandashy<\/a> says, \u201cWellness retreats are anything that focus on physical and mental well-being.\u201d Traditional trips tend to be gluttonous by nature.  Wellness trips offer a way to kick start a personal wellness focus to even supplement individuals&#8217; wellness components of their everyday lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the demand for wellness retreats has increased, so has consumer intelligence and awareness for sniffing out retreat wellness washing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cRetreat offerings are increasingly popular because it gives the traveler exactly what they\u2019re looking for. Everything from yoga retreats to detox retreats to cycling retreats\u2014but with other wellness-minded travelers,\u201d Dandashy says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-to-look-for-in-a-wellness-retreat\">What to Look for in a Wellness Retreat<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" data-public-id=\"magazine\/group-of-people-inside-mayan-temazcal-traditional-steam-sauna-bath-of-mesoamerican-cultures.Space_Cat_istock\/group-of-people-inside-mayan-temazcal-traditional-steam-sauna-bath-of-mesoamerican-cultures.Space_Cat_istock.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"14569\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1920,h_1280,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1667577622\/magazine\/group-of-people-inside-mayan-temazcal-traditional-steam-sauna-bath-of-mesoamerican-cultures.Space_Cat_istock\/group-of-people-inside-mayan-temazcal-traditional-steam-sauna-bath-of-mesoamerican-cultures.Space_Cat_istock.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"group-of-people-inside-mayan-temazcal-traditional-steam-sauna-bath-of-mesoamerican-cultures\" class=\"wp-post-14565 wp-image-14569\" data-format=\"webp\" data-transformations=\"c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\" data-version=\"1667577622\" data-seo=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1667577622\/magazine\/group-of-people-inside-mayan-temazcal-traditional-steam-sauna-bath-of-mesoamerican-cultures.Space_Cat_istock\/group-of-people-inside-mayan-temazcal-traditional-steam-sauna-bath-of-mesoamerican-cultures.Space_Cat_istock.jpg?_i=AA 1920w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_300,h_200,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1667577622\/magazine\/group-of-people-inside-mayan-temazcal-traditional-steam-sauna-bath-of-mesoamerican-cultures.Space_Cat_istock\/group-of-people-inside-mayan-temazcal-traditional-steam-sauna-bath-of-mesoamerican-cultures.Space_Cat_istock.jpg?_i=AA 300w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1024,h_683,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1667577622\/magazine\/group-of-people-inside-mayan-temazcal-traditional-steam-sauna-bath-of-mesoamerican-cultures.Space_Cat_istock\/group-of-people-inside-mayan-temazcal-traditional-steam-sauna-bath-of-mesoamerican-cultures.Space_Cat_istock.jpg?_i=AA 1024w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_768,h_512,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1667577622\/magazine\/group-of-people-inside-mayan-temazcal-traditional-steam-sauna-bath-of-mesoamerican-cultures.Space_Cat_istock\/group-of-people-inside-mayan-temazcal-traditional-steam-sauna-bath-of-mesoamerican-cultures.Space_Cat_istock.jpg?_i=AA 768w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1536,h_1024,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1667577622\/magazine\/group-of-people-inside-mayan-temazcal-traditional-steam-sauna-bath-of-mesoamerican-cultures.Space_Cat_istock\/group-of-people-inside-mayan-temazcal-traditional-steam-sauna-bath-of-mesoamerican-cultures.Space_Cat_istock.jpg?_i=AA 1536w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1200,h_800,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1667577622\/magazine\/group-of-people-inside-mayan-temazcal-traditional-steam-sauna-bath-of-mesoamerican-cultures.Space_Cat_istock\/group-of-people-inside-mayan-temazcal-traditional-steam-sauna-bath-of-mesoamerican-cultures.Space_Cat_istock.jpg?_i=AA 1200w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1440,h_960,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1667577622\/magazine\/group-of-people-inside-mayan-temazcal-traditional-steam-sauna-bath-of-mesoamerican-cultures.Space_Cat_istock\/group-of-people-inside-mayan-temazcal-traditional-steam-sauna-bath-of-mesoamerican-cultures.Space_Cat_istock.jpg?_i=AA 1440w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_600,h_400,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1667577622\/magazine\/group-of-people-inside-mayan-temazcal-traditional-steam-sauna-bath-of-mesoamerican-cultures.Space_Cat_istock\/group-of-people-inside-mayan-temazcal-traditional-steam-sauna-bath-of-mesoamerican-cultures.Space_Cat_istock.jpg?_i=AA 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Even with demand, there\u2019s always room for growth and expansion in the retreat world. What\u2019s missing and can be seen as a niche opportunity for some are gaps in the current market.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Trauma Therapist and Group Retreat Leader, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nxtleveltherapy.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Colleen Nelson<\/a> says, \u201cI see a lot of retreat offerings based on yoga or business.  It\u2019s not often that I see retreats that include therapeutic guidance.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Adding that in the future she\u2019d love to see more offerings with \u201ca deeper therapeutic benefit and potential for depth and expansion in variety and practitioners.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whereas some wellness retreats are more location based\u2014such as local ceremonies, specialties and experiences with a core concept rooted in culture. For example, Azulik is in the heart of Tulum and home to Mayan culture.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Martinez shares, \u201cAt Azulik, we design tailor-made wellness retreats. We host complimentary activities that help you improve the way you do wellness.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Azulik&#8217;s customized programs include activities, gastronomy and meditation\u2014many of which I personally experienced. These programs are rich in the culture of the Mayans and Riviera tradition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-does-the-future-hold\">What Does the Future Hold<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"14572\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSIxOTIwIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjEyODAiPjxyZWN0IHdpZHRoPSIxMDAlIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjEwMCUiPjxhbmltYXRlIGF0dHJpYnV0ZU5hbWU9ImZpbGwiIHZhbHVlcz0icmdiYSgxNTMsMTUzLDE1MywwLjUpO3JnYmEoMTUzLDE1MywxNTMsMC4xKTtyZ2JhKDE1MywxNTMsMTUzLDAuNSkiIGR1cj0iMnMiIHJlcGVhdENvdW50PSJpbmRlZmluaXRlIiAvPjwvcmVjdD48L3N2Zz4=\" alt=\"woman on beach vacation\" class=\"wp-post-14565 wp-image-14572\" data-public-id=\"magazine\/woman-on-beach-vacationDOUGBERRY-istock\/woman-on-beach-vacationDOUGBERRY-istock.jpg\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\" data-version=\"1667577629\" data-seo=\"1\" data-size=\"1920 1280\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1667577629\/magazine\/woman-on-beach-vacationDOUGBERRY-istock\/woman-on-beach-vacationDOUGBERRY-istock.jpg?_i=AA 1920w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_300,h_200,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1667577629\/magazine\/woman-on-beach-vacationDOUGBERRY-istock\/woman-on-beach-vacationDOUGBERRY-istock.jpg?_i=AA 300w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1024,h_683,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1667577629\/magazine\/woman-on-beach-vacationDOUGBERRY-istock\/woman-on-beach-vacationDOUGBERRY-istock.jpg?_i=AA 1024w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_768,h_512,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1667577629\/magazine\/woman-on-beach-vacationDOUGBERRY-istock\/woman-on-beach-vacationDOUGBERRY-istock.jpg?_i=AA 768w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1536,h_1024,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1667577629\/magazine\/woman-on-beach-vacationDOUGBERRY-istock\/woman-on-beach-vacationDOUGBERRY-istock.jpg?_i=AA 1536w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1200,h_800,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1667577629\/magazine\/woman-on-beach-vacationDOUGBERRY-istock\/woman-on-beach-vacationDOUGBERRY-istock.jpg?_i=AA 1200w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1440,h_960,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1667577629\/magazine\/woman-on-beach-vacationDOUGBERRY-istock\/woman-on-beach-vacationDOUGBERRY-istock.jpg?_i=AA 1440w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_600,h_400,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1667577629\/magazine\/woman-on-beach-vacationDOUGBERRY-istock\/woman-on-beach-vacationDOUGBERRY-istock.jpg?_i=AA 600w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" data-delivery=\"upload\" onload=\";window.CLDBind?CLDBind(this):null;\" data-cloudinary=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>What\u2019s ahead for the future of wellness retreats then? As a retreat leader, \u201cit will continue to get more and more specific. As people get more clear on exactly what they want to get out of the experience, we facilitators need to follow suit and have clear direction as well,\u201d says Jossefson.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With a deeper focus on community and getting niche to the needs of the individual, a retreat can offer a greater depth of personal growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the hotel front, Martinez continues, \u201cIn the future, guests will keep booking hotels that include full programs of wellness. You don&#8217;t really have to go to a retreat and wait until it starts and group travel together. 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I&#8217;ve been able to witness the demand of the retreat business, how it has ebbed and flowed over the years like a hot knife through ghee during the pandemic and back on the rise once again.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While I\u2019m no longer hosting retreats, I\u2019ve seen firsthand that wellness is across the board only growing. From retreats, to healthier foods in lounges, to better meals at restaurants with quality and locally sourced foods and kombucha and sparkling on tap over hard liquors and sugary drinks, it\u2019s a global movement. And one that I\u2019m all for supporting.&nbsp;The future of wellness retreats is now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About Vacayou<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At Vacayou [pronounced VACAY &#8211; YOU], we believe that travel has the power to change lives. The power to <strong>revive, rejuvenate and redirect your inner wellness warrior<\/strong>. And that\u2019s why we\u2019re here. Vacayou brings the world of wellness travel to you!<br><br>No matter how far or how adventurous, our team scours the globe to curate the best in wellness travel. But the booking process can often be time-consuming and complicated. We\u2019ve made it much easier for you to <strong>search, discover, and book wellness and active vacations<\/strong>. With Vacayou\u2019s Instant Book, <strong>your dream wellness getaway is now just one click away<\/strong>.<br><br>Start the trip of your lifetime today, with <a href=\"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Vacayou<\/a>. We are here to help create a healthier global community through wellness and active travel.<br><br>To keep up with the latest wellness trends and experiences, be sure to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/signup.vacayou.com\/en-us\/newsletter-opt-in\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">subscribe to our newsletter<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bet you\u2019re wondering about the hype behind a wellness retreat? 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