Whether it's practising yoga on a mindfulness retreat, or experiencing the tranquillity of stand-up paddleboarding, Wales’ diverse and striking landscape is the ideal place to recharge and rebalance your inner world.
Therapies and retreats across Wales
Set on the slopes of the Skirrid near Y Fenni (Abergavenny), award-winning Wern-y-Cwm Farm hosts wellness and yoga retreats in 30 acres of gardens, meadows and rewilded farmland. Guests can unwind with yoga sessions, enjoy the sauna and natural swimming pool, book holistic treatments, or simply reconnect with nature while taking in far-reaching views across Monmouthshire
Alternatively read on for five easy ways to practice mindfulness in Wales.
You can also walk with donkeys in the tranquil Mid Wales woods with Dyfi Donkeys, take part in an Amazing Alpaca Encounter in Monmouthshire, or head to Alpaca my Boots in Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons).
Read more: Animal encounters in Wales.
If you need a break from everyday life to rest and de-stress, an all-inclusive yoga retreat in Wales can help recharge your batteries.
Based near the Black Mountain in Carmarthenshire, Stables Wellbeing holds regular retreats in beautiful, calming surroundings. Long weekend retreat themes include 'Rewilding' and 'Sanctuary' and 'energising' retreats. More active weekends include yoga, guided walks to connect with nature, and stand-up paddleboarding.
Nestled in 27 acres by the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, West Wales, Camping @ Top of the Woods is an eco-luxury glamping and camping retreat designed for people who want to immerse themselves in nature without sacrificing comfort.
Enjoy beautiful views at Mountain Yoga in Taffs Well. Suitable for all levels, with indoor and outdoor health and wellbeing facilities, there are yoga and Pilates classes plus cold water therapy.
Deepen your connection to nature at The Dreaming in the heart of Wales. It's a place for rest and restoration.
And you can combine stargazing, storytelling and foraging with yoga followed by blissful sleep in a cosy yurt-style tent on one of several different wellness breaks offered by Adventure Tours UK.
Many people find spending time with animals is immensely therapeutic. Of course the vast open spaces and national parks of Wales offer wonderful opportunities for taking the dog for a scamper or hacking across hilltops on horseback, but how about this for something a little unusual? Good Day Out will let you take care of some cute little Kune Kune pigs!
For an hour or two you can potter through the green valleys and rolling hills of the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park together. The little pigs are friendly, curious and full of life - perfect for kids and all animal lovers. Strolling along with them snuffling and grunting beside you is a great way to forget about cares and enjoy the moment. If pigs aren't your thing you can take a walk with some dinky miniature donkeys instead. Both experiences come with a picnic (or should that be a pig-nic?) too.
Strange as it sounds to immerse yourself in a barrel full of warm, seaweedy water, the folk at Halen Môn on Anglesey believe it's a great way to relax and rejuvenate while taking in the impressive views of the Menai Strait. The outdoor Wild Seaweed Baths by Halen Môn use local, cleaned seaweed and pure water left over from their salt processing. The relaxing warm water releases the minerals and oils in the seaweed. This traditional bathing technique was popular during Victorian times — apparently it's very restorative for all sorts of ailments!
If the thought of blissful relaxation sounds right up your street, try one of our Ten favourite spa hotels in Wales.
