Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat
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Our philosophy at Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat is to emulate human history. We propose and encourage movement and exercise options that reflect human function, always considering movements that are needed in your life. Central to all that we offer and recommend for our movement and exercise options, is a focus on the 7 essential movement patterns needed for life. Through various modalities we encourage resistance training, which enables the human body to perform a combination of stability, functional movement, balance, core strength, and flexibility. We also consider the whole body’s system and ensure that each program offers a balance to regulate the hormones in the body, our movement activities and options aim to reduce any overload on the adrenal system that may compound pre existing stress related symptoms. Our exercise and activity program is recommended and ideal to assist in the management of lifestyle stress.
A Balanced Day
The mornings begin watching the sun rise out of the ocean whilst practicing the ancient art of Qi Gong, a restorative moving meditation. Exhilarating hikes and walks before breakfast continue the perfect start to your day. This provides an opportunity to explore the 200 hectares of diverse bush land and rainforest which provide homes for inquisitive native animals, beautiful birds and rare botanical species.
One of the spectacular aspects of Gwinganna is its 5 star nature with 16 different walks, each one offering a different perspective and purpose. All paths, some gentle and others dynamic offer beautiful views of the surrounding valleys and hinterland and many showcase the magnificent blue of the Pacific Ocean.
Every morning after breakfast we offer a variety of activities, some challenging and familiar, others unique and fun. We provide a yin and yang approach to movement. The yin is the more inwardly focused activities such as Yoga, Pilates and Dance. The Yang the more outwardly focused, increasing heart rate and intensity whilst still working around each individual’s limitations or offering challenge where appropriate. We encourage guests every day to asses their individual body and listen to what it requires for each day. A combination during the stay of both Yin and Yang activities, ensure balance in the body’s biochemistry and provide the opportunity for quality movement patterns to be introduced and maintained.
Yin
Choose from activities including Qi gong, yoga, Pilates, stretching and creative dance.
These popular options led by dedicated and passionate teachers who will assist you to develop skills for life balance and functional movement.
Yang
Join in fun effective aqua sessions, challenging hikes and scenic walks.
Indoor options include bosu and fitball classes, boxing circuits, indoor cycling and various innovative training options. Each day we encourage you to listen to your body’s needs.
Learn
All programs [apart from Spa Weekends] offer an educational element facilitated by highly qualified, skilled speakers. Topics vary depending on the theme of the program and will deliver up to date, researched information in a practical, take home style, guaranteed to inspire and motivate you to optimal health.
Life changing.
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