Without

money

there is no longer rock and roll, the group

Charol sang in 1980,

and they were right.

Although if at that time of plethoric anti-Japanese we had been told that a day would come, in 2022, when without money there would be no

yoga,

no watching a

sunset

in a tracksuit, no

sitting down to meditate

to the sound of a Tibetan bell, no

fasting

for days or

walk barefoot

through a forest..., we would have freaked out.

Because those were the things that were done for free or almost in the 80s.

Like

going to the Balearic Islands,

a refuge for penniless hippies then and possible neojipis today.

Ibiza

has become a

mecca for retreats.

For example, bookyogaretreats.com counts up to

59 focused on yoga

on the island.

But there are many other types.

The idea is, frequently, to spend a few days in a

luxurious hotel

and participate in activities aimed at de-

stressing,

inner

growth

or the

rediscovery of joy.

The series 'Nine Perfect Strangers', starring

Nicole Kidman,

portrays the dynamics of this type of tourism to some extent.

But let's face it... Ibiza is way cooler than South East Australia.

Jokes aside, the truth is that the

disconnection

proposed by those who organize retreats would be good for a good part of the population.

Various studies, including the '360 Well-being Survey' carried out by the insurer Cigna, place

the percentage of

Spaniards suffering from stress

at over 70% .

Although the highest peak was experienced during the pandemic, with up to 82%, the truth is that this has left us inherited the growing (and worrying) tendency to

never disconnect

from work.

Today, according to a report by Infojobs,

82% of Spanish employees

answer

calls

or

emails outside of working hours,

a situation that in the pre-pandemic affected 63%.

Hence,

disconnecting

has become a

growing demand

and therefore a business, and explains the proliferation of retreats and hotels that practice what is known as

detox tourism,

where upon arrival they keep your mobile, among other things;

hotels that replace Wi-Fi, such as the

Mandarin Oriental in New York, with

meditation

sessions

,

detox diets, massages...

IN IBIZA, LUXURY

Someone who knows it tells us that "when you get there [the bay of Cala Xararaca], at the northern tip of Ibiza, with those impressive views with hardly any visual pollution and the sun setting right in front of you, you feel as if you entered another dimension" .

In the Six Senses Ibiza retreats (which take place in spring and autumn) you have that and also activities aimed at

improving sleep quality, detoxification

(through diet),

neurological rehab,

exploring

female sexuality...

Their idea is to provide

immersive experiences

"That they expand the comfort zone to help make significant and profound changes, guided by internationally renowned experts," they explain.

At Six Senses Ibiza, the retreat menu is immense, from those that explore female sexuality to those that focus on sleeping well. SSI

All retreats (three, five and seven days, between 1,900 and 4,800 euros) include

suite accommodation,

access to the

spa

and activities such as

yoga, meditation, fitness,

sound healing,

walks

and additional extras, depending on the program.

From May 6 to 10 there is one called

Solving the mystery of your dream,

ideal for insomniacs... sixsenses.com/en/resorts/ibiza

DETOX IN NATURE

In the municipality of Pineda de Mar (Barcelona) is Can Bavi, Inspiration and Well-being Center, located in the

Mont Negre natural park

and five minutes from the sea, specializing in

detox retreats.

What they propose is to regenerate and cleanse the body and mind in contact with nature: "Improve the functioning of your metabolism, avoid cellular fatigue and put a stop to the premature aging of your body," they invite.

To do this, they offer

getaways of two, five, seven or 12 days

with different orientations: from a 'Healthy Getaway' to a 'Therapeutic Fast' through a 'Purifying Cure'.

In addition to

diet

, there are activities such as

yoga and meditation sessions,

hiking

trips

,

Jacuzzi sauna, gym...

Their base prices start at €280 for your healthy getaway (three days).

And also to lose weight

In

Marbella

, hidden among the hills, is Shanti-Som, an intimate

15-room

resort inspired by

Balinese architecture

that offers its visitors "the time and space to unwind, recharge and refresh mind and body."

Its wellness programs focus on the goals of the guests.

In the Marbella resort there are yoga, Pilates, relaxation, fitness or weight loss retreats.SHANTI-SOM

They have many types of

retreats

:

yoga

,

Pilates

,

detox

,

relaxation

,

fitness

or

weight loss.

For example, the latter (which can be five, seven, 10 or 14 nights) includes

healthy meals

(obviously),

group yoga,

training, walks, nutritional

and

sports consultation,

check-up, personalized health plan, spa treatment, exfoliation body...

The price of the retreat, not counting the room, ranges between €1,382 (five nights) and €3,583 (14 nights).

Accommodation costs €472 per night.

Holistic and for all pockets

Not all retreats are luxurious and expensive.

For example, Viajes Transformacionales, which takes you to

India

as well as to

Pilar de la Horadada,

in Alicante, organizes in the latter town, for the May long weekend, the retreat 'Body, mind, soul, four days, all inclusive, 495 euros.

In return they give you

yoga, coaching, meditation, hiking, mindfulness, ayurveda

and

relaxation.

Oh, there's also an enneagram (I Ching) workshop,

massages

, and

organic food

(of course).

The farm is closed for the group.

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