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CREATING YOUR OWN RETREAT ALLOWS YOU TO HAVE JUST THE EXPERIENCE YOU IMAGINE, DISCOVERS VICTORIA MAW

When I feel the urge to reset, I fantasise about taking myself away for a few days, doing slow-flow yoga, cooking nurturing food, writing at a desk propped in front of a window and reconnecting with the things that matter to me. On my dream retreat, I imagine sitting solo in a café, scribbling in my notebook, or just taking the time to eat slowly. The mere thought of it allows my shoulders to soften and my breath to lengthen. While a yoga retreat in Thailand or an immersive painting holiday in Tuscany is appealing, they can also be prohibitively expensive or have rigid schedules, where not all the activities take your fancy. They can involve a lot of socialising, which can be enjoyable, but if you're after an escape or…

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The Simple Things (Digital) - 1 Issue, April 2024

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