The Root of your Resistance
Lots of times emotional and mental blocks are the true cause of our unresolved resolutions. To understand what is really holding you back from making a lasting lifestyle change, head to the holistic retreat at Canyon Ranch outside of Tucson, Arizona. While Canyon Ranch has always been known as a fitness nirvana, it also offers a wealth of services designed to tap into the mind. By understanding your habits and needs you can better craft a plan to get in shape that you really can maintain.
To help identify and release your personal stumbling blocks and invite better habits into your life try the Rite of Passage treatment. In this customized session you’ll work with a spiritual practitioner to realize what bad habits you’re holding onto that are derailing your success, and what new things you can put in their place that would truly serve you in meeting your fitness goal. Through a personalized ceremony you’ll let go of what is chaining you to “unsuccess” and invite in the new behaviors that will help you reach your resolution.
During your stay at the Ranch you’ll have an opportunity to be supported in your new behaviors through 45 fitness classes offered daily, spa cuisine that emphasizes clean eating without sacrificing taste and a host of lectures that focus on mind, body and spirit.
A four-night all inclusive (including a $135/day spa credit) begins at $3550 in high season and $2455 in low season based on double occupancy.
Get onboard
If tennis isn’t your sport, surfing might be just the thing to get you active and outside. Surfing is a great cardio workout that uses both upper body muscles (for paddling) and leg muscles (surfing) and requires balance that works the core. Health benefits include increased endurance, energy and muscle tone.
There’s no better place to catch a wave than in Hawaii. I recommend the week-long retreat with SwellWomen, where you’ll learn how to catch a wave and whittle your body into shape. SwellWomen offers a holistic approach to the week, housing guests on a former sugar plantation, turned upscale resort near Ka’anapali Beach and incorporates massage, yoga, hiking, cultural events and healthy eating into the program. Instructors all have over eight years of surfing experience and can adapt the program to women of all ages and surfing abilities.
The week-long inclusive retreat is $3595/single and $2995/double. Coed programs are available for groups of 10 or more.
How are you keeping your resolutions alive and well? Share your ways of incorporating health and wellness into travel.
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By Dena Braun-Roché for PeterGreenberg.com. Dena Braun-Roché, aka, The Fitglobetrotter, covers luxury, wellness and spa travel worldwide. Her work has appeared in Spa Magazine, Robb Report, Destination Weddings & Honeymoons, and Bridal Guide. Follow her travels and travel tips on Twitter @fitglobetrotter
