Australian Natural Health — January-February 2018

WHERE: La Clairiere

Bathe in the crisp woodland air of northern France at the La Clairière

Bio & Spa Hotel, where your wellbeing is at front and centre. The

retreat espouses an approach of overall wellness, achieved through a

combination of holistic spa treatments, clean eating, and the ambience of

an exceptionally beautiful natural environment. Take your oms outdoors

as you practise yoga and meditation barefoot on the forest floor. Sleep

easy at night on your organic wool mattress with the knowledge that 100

per cent of their electricity is powered from renewable energy sources.

This secluded wellness haven will let you feel closer to nature while still

enjoying the comforts of a luxurious spa break.

WHAT’S INCLUDED: Seven nights’ accommodation, full board, return

private transfers, a choice of wellness program unlimited access to the

spa and attendance to yoga and pranayama classes, qi gong, beginner’s

meditation course and outdoor exercise sessions.

WE LOVE: The Vosges du Nord forests surrounding this retreat are said

to have therapeutic qualities. It’s abundant in phytoncide, an antimicrobial

vapour derived from plants.

PRICING: From $2,465pp twin share for seven nights

WHERE: Svarga Loka

Aptly situated on the banks of the

sacred Campuhan river in Ubud, Bali,

Svarga Loka is a holistic sanctuary

for wellbeing and transformation.

It’s a place inspired by paradise with

its name described in the Hindu

epic poem, The Mahabharata, as the

‘Good Kingdom’, a heaven for the

gods. Apart from its otherworldly

charm, the retreat boasts luxury

accommodation alongside a variety

of wellness offerings such as holistic

healing, spa, detox and yoga. They

also offer monthly transformational

programs designed to address specific

issues in your life, be it sleep, stress or

abundance. Leave with a new sense

of self, armed with the skills and

knowledge to continue your wellness

journey long after your stay.

WHAT’S INCLUDED: Seven nights’

accommodation, full board, return

private transfers, a choice of wellness

program, daily complementary

activities like morning treks, morning

yoga, afternoon white crane silat

martial arts, qi gong and kirtan sacred

song circle.

WE LOVE: The rustic ambience and

its back-to-nature approach to help

you dive deeper into the experience.

PRICING: From $3,150pp twin share

for seven nights

BALI

FRANCE

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