There are a variety of ways to unwind at a spa or yoga retreat and we give you several opportunities to indulge. We are also introducing several ideas about different spa and fitness programs.

Wellness retreats are a great way to spend time with the family or yourself. There are many places where you can go for a few weeks or a weekend to enjoy spas and fitness. Many people consider these types of retreats as a way to enjoy fitness activities combined with spa services in a quiet atmosphere. 

A spa retreat can be a romantic getaway for you and your significant other to bask in relaxation after a very stressful week. It is a time to take care of each other in a loving way and let the spa do the work. You and your partner start out with a quiet massage and move into other areas of wellness like yoga meditation.

For a health spa retreat you might want to try Post Ranch Inn in Big Sur, California. Not only will you have breath taking views but you will be able to take a morning yoga class. This can start your day off with the proper breathing and stretching techniques to make the rest of your day more peaceful for your spa and fitness needs.

BACARA is another fitness resort and spa nestled in Santa Barbara, California. If you want to concentrate on a certain level of fitness they will help you prepare a specific plan while you are there. You have the convenience of a fitness instructor who matches you with a specific plan to meet your needs. There are also hikes and a full fitness program.

If yoga is more your style and you really want to experience spa and fitness through a total yoga program, you might try The Sanctuary Yoga Spa. Here you will be led through a variety of activities that will help you detoxify your body, teach you how to breathe for better health and stress reduction. They offer a variety of classes that are yoga specific. They also have a daycare program that is very reasonable.

When you are looking for relaxation in your health and spa regimen you may also find that a weekend yoga retreat will meet your needs better than a longer time. You can find several small retreats that may be great for what you want. Gunnison River Farms in Austin, Colorado offers a specialized yoga retreat to up to 8 people at a time. They offer three days and two nights with meals, hikes and yoga.

Sometimes you want to go by yourself for a relaxation and spa trip and sometimes you want to take a buddy. There are a variety of wellness retreats for what is called the "girlfriend getaway" where you are catered to with a friend. A good example of this spa and fitness program is the Sanivan Holistic Spa in Hurleyville, N.Y. You are given individualized attention and you can get everything from oxygen treatments to aromatherapy.

Spa and fitness programs are fun when they are combined with a retreat. We hope you have a great time and will tell us about your trip.