Global Wellness Day – Fresh Angles & Inspiring Wellness Destinations
Mindful Retreats
(Article reproduced with kind permission of Lillie Thompson of The Lifestyle Agency who retain copyright)
With Global Wellness Day just around the corner (Saturday, 14th June), I wanted to share a selection of meaningful wellness-led brands, destinations, and experiences that may be relevant for any features you're planning.
Whether you're spotlighting mindful retreats, creative movement, or innovative urban wellness spaces, the below offer diverse angles to explore:
Santani Wellness (Sri Lanka)
Recently awarded Favourite Holistic Wellness Retreat - Global, Santani is a pioneering eco-luxury destination where science-backed Ayurveda, design, and nature converge. Their new Ayurvedic Sports Recovery Programme blends performance physiology with ancient healing, ideal for wellness seekers looking to reset both body and mind.
Acro Suites & Seaside: A Lifestyle Resort (Crete)
Two coastal wellness havens nestled in Crete. Acro is design-led and adults-only, offering immersive wellness programming, bamboo yoga shala, and a cave spa. Seaside blends luxury with vitality, boasting panoramic views and a holistic spa focused on Mediterranean healing. Both are perfect for editorial around restorative summer escapes.
Momi Slow Living (Crete)
Crete's newest adults-only boutique retreat. Momi is all about slowing down – from morning yoga overlooking the sea to farm-to-table menus and calming interiors designed for digital detoxing. Great for stories on slow travel and nervous system reset holidays. Please find the press release attached and images here.
Gorilla Circus (London)
Inject some joy into your fitness stories. Gorilla Circus hosts flying trapeze classes in Regent's Park and unique aerial fitness sessions that bring out your inner child while giving a full-body workout. Ideal for "fun ways to get your exercise in" or alternative movement trends.
The Lansdowne Club (Mayfair, London)
Celebrating their 90th anniversary this year, this historic private members' club is undergoing a quiet wellness renaissance. With a newly renovated gym, art deco swimming pool, fencing salle, and a growing roster of wellness events, The Lansdowne offers a refreshing take on wellbeing through community and culture. A fit for urban wellness or heritage-meets-modernity stories.
