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10 Best Wellness Retreats in the Philippines


 

Wellness retreats are enriching antic to a haven to reap a deeper emotional and physical withdrawal from the daily ordeal of life. These Retreats have gained popularity over the recent years, from counseling, yoga, healing therapies, meditation, and healthy meals. We all need a wellness retreat once in a while the body and mind need to relax and for one to find the ultimate peace. The Philippines is surrounded by natural resources, rainforests and mountains, and relaxing sandy beaches. A wellness retreat is a step back from the routine you get to slow down, relax and unwind in solitude. Allow yourself to devote more time to your physical and emotional well-being, Yoga and meditation are the two activities and the best ways to free your mind, body, and soul from any stressors and tension. We all need time to unwind, detox, slow down, and enjoy some peace and tranquility. During this wellness retreat, the foods offered are for the well-being of one healthy diet area requirement. For anyone looking to cleanse their body and spirit the detox includes an all-vegetable diet. Spa treatments are a truly relaxing experience that frees the mind and body, leaving you relaxed and calm afterward. Philippine has been a tourist destination for a long time with islands that allows one to enjoy the scenery and relax. The country has turned itself into a dominant hub for medical and wellness treatments provided at an affordable price. The treatments offered in the Philippines is a world-class and provided by trained and well-qualified professionals, visitors have assured of the excellent quality of the services offered.

Here are the best wellness retreats in the Philippines

1.The farm at San Benito

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Batangas is famous for its beaches, and diving in Anilao, and beach resorts are popular destinations for team building and tourist attractions. Located in Lipa Batangas the Farm at San Benito is a private Oasis known for its extravagance and holistic approach to medical wellness. The wellness sanctuary has received over forty prestigious international awards for its holistic healing programs. The farm is an impeccable place to detox from a daily buzzy lifestyle, all the facilities and amenities in the farm contribute to the healing components of holistic medical services, nurturing spa treatments, and hydrotherapy water wellness. You get to stay in a luxurious villa giving you a tranquil and cozy environment, make sure to take advantage of the farm’s gym, yoga center, and three swimming pools.

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Practical Information

Address: 119 Barangay, Lipa, 4217 Batangas, Philippines

Contact: +63 918 884 8080

2. Mithi Resort and Spa

Mithi Resort and Spa is twenty minutes away from the airport and the seaport and a fifteen leisurely drive from Tagbilaran city the Capital of Bohol Philippines. The spa has its own private beach area and a large outdoor swimming pool, Bohol is home to the famed chocolate hills and the idyllic Loboc River. The Mithi Resort and Spa sits on a 14-hectare along Panglao Beach on the northern coast of Panglao Island offering breathtaking views of the sea. The Spa provides Guests with the ultimate luxurious and wellness experience, and the private white beach sand provides one with the tranquility one needs to relax swimming, crystal kayaking, and paddle boarding. The spa is a splendid haven that enables you to get a relaxing and pampering moment offering massage, signature therapies, and beauty treatments. The resort has a tennis court, fitness gym, and game room to relieve you of the stresses of life.

Practical Information

Address: Panglao Island Circumferential Rd, Bingag, Dauis, 6339 Bohol, Philippines

Contact: +63 38 510 8495

3. Nuture Wellness Village

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Make sure to pamper yourself as you unwind in the Nuture Wellness Village hidden in the mountains of Tagaytay. The Spa experience offers you the Filipino style and ecotherapy as you enjoy the healing power of nature. The Nuture wellness Village takes pride in its variety of Filipino Spa Services which uses Amu’in massage oil created by the resort chairman and chemist Dr. Mike Turvill. Treatments range from Hilot Kangalingan which is an indigenous therapeutic massage that uses banana leaves, coconut oil, and herbs. The Wellness village also offers foot treatments that use bamboo sticks to stimulate the soles and hele which implements wrapping and the use of massage special oils. The Nuture Wellness Village offers a variety of healthy nutritional foods on the menu, the village ensures that all its visitors have a peaceful ambiance as they enjoy their stay in the retreat.

Practical Information

Address: Tagaytay, Cavite, Philippines

Contact: +63 2 8710 9786

4.Bahay Kalipay Centre

In the Philippines, Bahay means house and Kalipay means happiness, the retreat offers Asia yoga, Raw food detox, gardening, meditation, and inner-dance Retreat Haven. The happy house allows a self-sustained community of spiritual seekers, artists, healers, teachers, and explorers of raw food. The center shares the vision of living in harmony with each other and the community. It is an affordable retreat center; Wednesday is known as the silent day it is a day where no one speaks with anyone it’s a day to reflect on oneself. The center allows one to be themselves, the place is known for permanent transformation. This center allows you not only to relax but to detox from the bad energy around you. The staff is friendly and makes sure you feel relaxed during your stay at the center.

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Practical Information

Address: 38E Hagedorn Road Extension, Barangay San Pedro, Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines

Contact: +63 917 547 7871

5.Aegle Wellness Center

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The Aegle Wellness Center is devoted to maintaining the health of an individual, and the center offers unique wellness programs. Located at the Mykonos Village of Balesin Island the center offers art medical facilities and world-class wellness programs. A weeklong program at Aegle is designed to cover diagnostics, workout routines, detox, nutritional planning as well as spa treatments and yoga sessions. Do not miss out on the Thalassotherapy pools with jet pools filled with seawater, minerals, and essential oils. Each pool is specifically configured to address inflammation, skin conditions, and body sores. The center offers lymphatic massage ideal for detoxifying and easing tension and body sores from physical exertion.

Practical information

Address: The City Club at Alphaland Makati Place 7232, Ayala Ave, Ext, Makati, 1209 Metro Manila, Philippines

Contact: +63 2 8737 0077

6. Niyama Wellness Center at the Anya Resort Tagaytay

Established in an ancient Yoga spirituality Niyama is described as a fundamental pillar of an interior discipline and builds upon individual happiness, confidence, and contentment. The Niyama wellness center is located at the Anya Resort Tagaytay, the wellness center has its very own spa, treatment rooms, outdoor area to relax, and bathing area. Skilled therapists offer various massage therapies employing the best techniques and using fine and unique oils. The wellness center gives you an intimate haven of wellness and Filipino warmth making sure the body, mind, and spirit are connected and balanced.

Practical Information

Address: Brgy, Mag-asawang Ilat, Tagaytay, 4120 Cavite, Philippines

Contact: +63 2 8657 1640

7.Luljetta’s Hanging Gardens Spa

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Make sure when you visit the Philippines to pamper yourself at the new Luljetta’s Hanging Gardens located at the Loreland Farm Resort.  The secluded wellness is an ideal place to recharge and reset your body and soul. The wellness center is located on the ridges of Antipolo with gives you breathtaking views of the Manila Skyline, the Sierra Mountain Ranges, and Laguna de Bay. Make sure to soak your worries away in the massage pool, Jacuzzis, and infinity pool with endless views.  The hanging garden is just an hour’s drive from the metro, the place is built with indigenous and native materials.

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Practical Information

Address: Barangay, Sitio Loreland Road, Antipolo, 1870 Rizal, Philippines

Contact: +63 977 837 2242

8. Atmosphere Resort and Spa

The Atmosphere Resort and Spa in Dauin is one of the best luxurious dive resorts in the Philippines. Beautifully situated in an old seven-acre coconut plantation on the island near Dumaguete. The resort allows you to have a spectacular beachfront view of the Philippine Sea. The spa has a  core belief in establishing a balance between the mind, body, and spirit, The sanctuary Spa is one of the best spas in Asia promoting both physical and mental relaxation with a tranquil tropical setting and a variety of treatments. The spa offers treetop yoga as well as a warrior gym where one can undertake a thorough workout. The intimate ambiance invites the guests to a time to reflect and relax, one can enjoy three infinity pools and seven dining restaurants that are focused on healthy cuisines.

Practical Information

Address: Maayong Tubig, National Road, Dauin, 6217 Negros Oriental, Philippines

Contact: +63 917 722 1042

9. Mandala Spa and Resort villa

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Looking for a place to escape, recharge, relax and heal well look no further than the Mandala Spa and Resort Villa located on the Island Paradise of Boracay Island. Guests can enjoy the fitness center, and cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily. The staff offers friendly attention, the atmosphere is peaceful and relaxing. The Mandala Spa aims to achieve personal wellness and well-being that promotes love and compassion for all beings and to the environment. They offer various treatments one being an ancient Indian healing system called Ayurveda. It is a three-ritual promise of healing that allows one to rejuvenate by removing environmental toxins from the body. Watsu is another special treatment perfect for all ages, pregnant women, athletes, those suffering from stress, and anyone suffering from Orthopedic conditions. This is a place to visit and make sure you unwind from the buzzy life.

Practical Information

Address: Station 3, Boracay Island, Malay, 5608 Aklan, Philippines

Contact: +63 917 622 7474

10. Lotus Shores Yoga and Surf retreat

The Lotus Shores is a go-to resort for yoga and experiencing life beyond the physical aspect. The Shores has a dojo that is thoroughly designed to make the practice of yoga as comfortable and effective as possible. Louise the owner with the help of her family wanted to create a retreat that encourages deep listening and absolute presence trust in self and life. The restaurant offers a variety of unique plant-based delights inspired by the Ayurvedic kitchen. This retreat is an amazing place to practice yoga and meditation, the staff is friendly and welcoming.

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Practical Information

Address: General Luna, Surigao del Norte, Philippines

Contact: +63 998 569 6928