In celebration of Global Wellness Day on June 11, Euphoria Retreat, a holistic destination spa in the Peloponnese, will offer two complimentary activities to mindfully reconnect in nature and boost wellbeing. The day will begin with a gentle hike and energy exercises in the private forest, and end with a candlelit labyrinth walk at the edge of the forest with the healing sound of singing bowls.
“We each have the ability to be our own healer and to lead our own process of change with small but decisive steps,” says founder Marina Efraimoglou. “Global Wellness Day highlights the many ways we can incorporate wellness into our busy lives.”
A Morning of Forest Bathing A gentle, guided hike into the enchanted forest at the base of Mt. Taygetus will include stops along the path for stretching and energy exercises at the outdoor forest gym, the pond and the picturesque village of Mystras before returning to the spa.
Sunset Reflection at the Forest’s Edge A meditative walk in the mountainside labyrinth, inspired by one Asclepius designed at ancient Epidaurus, will be lit by candlelight and accompanied by the sounds of crystal singing bowls and cicadas from the neighboring forest.
Guests, locals and visitors are invited to join these complimentary activities on Global Wellness Day.
A 2.5 hour-drive from Athens and less than an hour from Kalamata, award-winning Euphoria Retreat is located in the heart of the Peloponnese, Greece. Situated in a valley on the edge of the Byzantine town of Mystras, a 13th-century UNESCO World Heritage site, a backdrop of mountains and citrus groves offers spectacular scenery. The 45 spacious rooms and suites enjoy breathtaking views of the ancient Mystras castle, or the valley or forest.
Landscaped into the earth, the spa rises over four levels, connected by an 82-foot deep Kneipp Therapy Waterwell at its heart. Other facilities include a Sphere Pool with hydrotherapy jets, a warm water Watsu Pool, cathartic Byzantine Hammam, Infrared and Laconium Finnish Saunas, Speleotherapy-Salt Room, Tepidarium and Herbal Steam Baths. The region’s pleasant year-round climate allows for a wide range of outdoor pursuits such as forest walks, biking and hiking
