COMO Shambhala, the health and wellness experts of world-renowned luxury brand COMO Resorts and Hotels for over 18 years, has launched 11 new wellness retreats. Unveiling their 2018 calendar, COMO Shambhala is hosting an array of residential workshops, with invited experts on everything from energy healing to nutrition. Taking place at locations in Turks and Caicos, the Maldives, Bali, Bhutan and Phuket, COMO Shambhala’s new wellness retreats offer expert insight, world-class teaching, and all of COMO’s signature luxury extras. Check out the list below, and find the perfect wellness retreat for you:
Qigong Master Per Van Spall | Image courtesy of COMO Resorts
Body and Mind
COMO Point Yamu, Phuket | April 6th to 12th 2018
This six-night workshop is designed for guests to deepen their connection to body and mind
- Qigong, Tai Chi and meditation
- With Dutch Qigong Master Per Van Spall
- Group classes and focused individual sessions
- Daily meditation exercises
- COMO Shambhala Cuisine.
For more information about the Body and Mind Workshop, click here.
The Journey of Self-Mastery
COMO Parrot Cay, Turks and Caicos | April 29th to May 5th 2018
The Curry Sisters’ lead an intensive six-night retreat on self-mastery through yoga.
- Featuring yoga instructors Christina and Andrea Curry, yoga practitioners for 30 years
- Four-and-a-half hours of daily yoga
- Classes in Vinyasa, Hatha and Asana
- Pranayama and meditation
- Explore their thoughts, emotions and behaviour at a deeper level
For more information about The Journey of Self-Mastery Workshop, click here.
Women’s Wellbeing Weekend
COMO Uma Ubud, Bali | May 11th to 15th 2018
Aimed at women, this four-night retreat teaches women how to take care of themselves using Traditional Chinese Medicine and Arvigo® self-help tools.
- Led by Arvigo® yoga teacher Lisa Levine
- Beneficial for those with painful or irregular menstrual cycles, bladder infections, difficulty in conceiving, ovarian cysts, menopausal symptoms or incontinence
- One-on-one consultation to create a personalised schedule of care
- Sessions on: Homeostasis balance, Chinese dietetics, acupuncture, gua-sha, cupping, moxa and herbs
Sleep Awakening
COMO Shambhala Estate, Bali | May 17th to 23rd 2018
In the tranquillity of Ubud, resolve your insomnia and sleep problems and restore balance to your life.
- Led by naturopath Tristian Kelly, a former advertising executive who suffered from insomnia for 20 years
- Work on the causes of insomnia, and help provide solutions by looking at how to improve nutrition, mindfulness, and the work-life balance
- Up to three hours a day will be spent in group sessions
- 30-minute individual consultations
- Guests will receive support from the Estate’s nutritionist, yoga and massage therapists
For more information about the Sleep Awakening Workshop, click here.
Exploring Yoga
COMO Maalifushi, Maldives | June 6th to 10th 2018
A four-night yoga experience on a tropical private island.
- Led by yoga teachers Lynn Yeo and Sumei Shum
- Accommodation in a Beach Suite with direct access to the shore
- Morning and evening session focusing on Anusara yoga
- Alignment-based hatha yoga style
- Daily breakfast and dinner from the healthy COMO Shambhala Cuisine menu
- 60-minute COMO Shambhala Massage.
Father & Teens Surf
COMO Uma Canggu, Bali | June 24th to 30th 2018
This six-night workshop is for fathers and their teenage children, designed to open the lines of communication while reconnecting and relaxing the body and mind.
- Surf lessons from Tropicsurf and yoga instruction from COMO’s team of teachers
- Aimed at any ability, from beginner to pro
- Stretching time in yoga sessions
Exploring Yoga
COMO Uma Paro & Uma Punakha, Bhutan | August 12th to 18th 2018
This yoga retreat encourages guests to devote and immerse themselves in yoga practice in the Himalayan Kindom of Bhutan.
- With Anusara yoga teachers Lynn Yeo and Sumei Shum
- Daily yoga sessions to increase asana knowledge and work on advanced posture
- Visits to Tiger Nest Monastery
- Explore riverside Punakha Dzong.
Pregnancy Wellness
COMO Shambhala Estate, Bali | August 22nd to 27th 2018
A five-night retreat aimed at expectant parents in the luxury of Ubud’s idyllic jungle.
- Led by pre- and postnatal yoga teacher Sarah Manning
- Yoga – stretching, strengthening, breath
- Back care and core support
Lean and Clean Body – Lifestyle Reset
COMO Cocoa Island, Maldives | October 6th to 12th 2018
This six-night workshop helps guests tone up and clean out their bodies.
- With nutritionist Eve Persak and Pilates instructor Ole Eugenio
- Specific nutritional menus geared towards weight loss and muscle building
- Talks on topics including mindful eating, smart snacking and portion control
- Activities in the Maldives natural gym, swimming, biking, HIIT and circuit workouts on the beach
- Pilates and core structure
The Well of Grace — Yoga and Meditation
COMO Parrot Cay, Turks and Caicos | November 4th to 9th 2018
A restorative five-night yoga and meditation retreat with one of COMO’s longest-serving yogis.
- With yoga teacher Elena Brower, principal teacher at COMO Parrot Cay for two decades
- Disciplines will include yin yoga, restorative yoga, Pranayama and meditation
- Up to five hours of practice daily
Postnatal Yoga Teacher Training
COMO Uma Canggu, Bali | November 4th to 10th 2018
A six-night skills development course for yoga teachers and medical professionals looking to deepen their understanding of postnatal care.
- Led by pre- and postnatal yoga teacher Sarah Manning
- IYTA Foundations of Back Care Level 1
- IYTA Postnatal Yoga Teacher Training
- Alignment and core stability in yoga postures
- Tools for pain relief
- Strategies to cope with back injuries in a yoga class
- Certification for successful participants.
Unless stated, all COMO Shambhala Workshops are supported by nutritious COMO Shambhala Cuisine and powerful wellness treatments at each COMO Hotels and Resorts’ COMO Shambhala Retreat. Many attendees come alone; other workshops are designed for families or couples.
