Balance Holidays Successfully Concludes a Parisian Forest Bathing Tree House Retreat and Discovers a Growing Demand for Nature-Immersion Experiences

Nature: A natural antidote to the consequences of modern lifestyle

London, 15th May 2019

The Benefits of Retreating to Nature

Retreats held in natural settings offer more than a getaway with a beautiful backdrop. Even a short retreat can provide a number of health benefits. As technological advancements have created new dynamics in the modern lifestyle, our innate need for time outdoors deepens. A weekend escape with Balance Holidays to the outskirts of Paris will satiate cravings for personal reconnection and time re-energising in a natural setting.

Livia Manca di Villahermosa, Founder of Balance Holidays, observes: “Since launching this year, we have noticed that a surge in conscious living goes hand in hand with an increased demand for wellbeing experiences held in nature. As high stress levels become more pervasive, individuals have begun turning back to their roots to rediscover and reconfigure themselves. Our guests and their wellbeing goals are at the centre of all we do at Balance Holidays. Each programme is carefully designed to grant a unique and memorable experience. We select only the very best accommodation in locations which enhance the retreat experience. We also think long-term, choosing specific classes and workshops to provide guests with the practical tools to apply in their daily lives when they return home. I would like to express my gratitude to all the attendees for the positive response to our Forest Bathing Retreat and would like to welcome them to the #balancetribe.”

Our Approach Helped 90% of Guests to Feel Relaxed

Retreats are often perceived as time spent away from home engaged in intense physical activities while enduring severe dietary restrictions. With their recent, successfully concluded Forest Bathing Tree House Retreat, Balance Holidays helps individuals understand that their approach to wellness retreats is different. The programme consists of energising Vinyasa Flow Yoga, gentle Yin Yoga, nutritious, healthy meals and the highlight: a revitalising Forest Bathing workshop, otherwise known as Shinrin-Yoku in Japanese. Forest Bathing is a unique concept promoting physical and mental healing by submerging guests in lush forestry.

The retreat was designed to make an impact and encourage a community to live a life of fulfilment and satisfaction. Over 90% of guests said nature was a vital component of the retreat. Guests also named nature as the leading contributing factor in their positive experience and enhanced wellbeing as it allowed them to feel relaxed and rejuvenated.

Forest Bathing and a Digital Detox

Held in an oak tree forest in France, all guests — a mix of both men and women — opted for the Forest Bathing Tree House Retreat to attain relaxation. Many guests stated a desire to achieve complete disconnection from the daily demands of city-life so that they could reconnect with themselves.

One guest noted: “I felt a unified connection to myself at the end of this retreat because close-contact with nature was a considerable part in the experience. In particular, morning meditation in the woods, greeting the rising sun was extremely powerful, allowing me to become one with nature.”

A Unique Eco-Friendly Experience — Happier, Lighter and Free

Visitors to the retreat, whose accommodation, by definition is eco-sustainable — each cabin is made from the trunk of an oak tree, suspended metres above ground and has a Nordic hot tub located on the private terrace — felt “happier, lighter and disconnected.” A deliberate lack of Wi-Fi in retreat cabins plus limited mobile network coverage allowed guests the time and energy to invest in enjoying the surrounding landscape and spending time together. A focus on community building in the absence of digital distractions and noise pollution helped guests to re-learn the art of human connection. There was also plenty of time for private moments of stillness to gather and process thoughts and emotions.

Ecological Accommodation and Gourmet Meals

Guests praised the personalised service, faultless attention to detail and the private Nordic hot tub. This hot tub uses energy efficiently and is best known for its calming and relaxing effects, aiding microcirculation and removing toxins. Combined with the beautiful spaces of the oak tree forest, guests enjoyed a “unique experience.” Over 87% of guests agreed the retreat surpassed their expectations. Healthy gourmet meals were served in the Castle near the forest, a short walk from the guest accommodation.

The Forest Bathing Tree House Retreat has now concluded but will be offered on an on-going basis with both set-dates and dates on demand for groups of eight or more. To learn more about a wide selection of eco-sustainable wellbeing retreats offered by Balance Holidays, contact a member of the team on hello@balanceholidays.com through email, on WhatsApp: +447383099202 or toll-free on +442080363888.

Price from: £1,507 per person, 4-Days 3-Nights (all-inclusive based on double-occupancy, transportation excluded)

CONTACT: For more information and images for this press release, please contact Livia Manca di Villahermosa, Founder and Director
E: livia@balanceholidays.com
T: +44 7491 070060
Website: www.balanceholidays.com

BALANCE HOLIDAYS is a carefully curated collection of exclusive resorts and five-star hotel partners, each offering exceptional wellness retreat experiences. Handpicked by Livia Manca di Villahermosa, each retreat aims to help guests restore life-balance. Balance Holidays presents numerous unique programmes in a varied selection of ultra high-end retreats held in memorable yet tranquil destinations.
Retreats are tailored to the individual and include coaching in life-enhancing techniques such as yoga and mindfulness to re-learning the art of eating. The team works with each guest to create an intelligent and personalised programme to address their lifestyle to provide the essential tools for continued self-care at home, ensuring life-balance extends into the long-term. The founder, Livia Manca di Villahermosa, draws on her personal journey to inspire others and she is always available for Balance guests to speak to. This highly personalised service really sets Balance Holidays apart.
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Balance Holidays
CONTACT: For more information and images for this press release, please contact Livia Manca di Villahermosa, Founder and Director
E: livia@balanceholidays.com
T: +44 7491 070060
Website: www.balanceholidays.com

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