You've finally done it. You've made the best decision for your health and wellbeing this year and booked in for a Beach Fitness Retreat. 2023 is YOUR year and it all begins with a Wellness Retreat on the beautiful beaches of Mexico. But now, the anticipation kicks in. You're already forming expectations about the experience and imagining what it could be like...it's time to take a deep breath, pat yourself on the back for choosing you this year and let go, we've got you covered. Read on to find out how to make the most of your Retreat.

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1. Don't Miss The Sunrise

Take advantage of the beach and fresh ocean air when it's peaceful in the morning and get moving.  Soak in the stunning hues at sunrise, and take a moment of gratitude. When joining one of our Beach Fitness Retreats in Tulum, start every day with a morning walk along the sand and reconnect to your body and soul in our beautiful beachfront yoga studio. 

Moving your body first thing in the morning has been shown to kickstart your metabolism and switch on your body and mind to be working optimally and energized throughout the day. Waking up to catch the sunrise, practicing gratitude and incorporating movement can be your new morning routine, and one you can take with you long after the Retreat has ended.

2. Step out of your Comfort Zone

You've taken the first step in getting out of your comfort zone and trying something new. A fitness retreat is the perfect opportunity to test out a new workout or try some exciting outdoor activities like our beach gym or ocean kayaking. Studies have shown how trying something new daily increases our overall level of wellbeing, happiness and success. Build your fitness and personal confidence by being open to trying new things on your Retreat.

3. Set Realistic Goals

Have an honest conversation with yourself about what you want to accomplish during your stay and set achievable goals so you can track your progress along the way. Be realistic about the time you have to work out, and what you can achieve within the 6 day journey. Take a holistic look at what goals you want to achieve, as well as just fitness goals. Our Fitness Retreat is a great opportunity to reflect on your mindset, needs and desires. At Amansala, we give you time for meditation and journaling daily on all of our Retreats.

4. Tune in to Your Body

Trying new workouts and entering into a new state of wellbeing and relaxation at one of our Retreats gives you an opportunity to reconnect with your body and what it is trying to tell you. We offer a variety of workouts to get your body moving such as yoga, pilates, sculpt and tone, dance, HIIT and boxing that target different areas of your body, so you can listen to how your body is feeling after different types of movement. By fueling your body with nutritious food and taking advantage of the spa services included in our package, you are honoring your body's needs for restoration and rejuvenation. At Amansala, we provide an environment to truly tune in to your body.

5. Make New Friends

Making new friends as an adult can sometimes feel daunting, but our Beach Fitness Retreats are an amazing way to make new friends who understand where you’re coming from and what brought you to the Retreat. You will be surrounded with like-minded individuals in a supportive environment that makes it easy to connect with each other.

Socialize with other fitness enthusiasts, share in a group fitness class or start up conversations over shared meals on our Beachfront deck. It’s also great motivation to stay on track and push yourself even further when you know you’re not going through it alone!

6. Practice Intuitive Eating

Moving away from fad diets and restrictive eating, part of tuning into your body and mind is all about intuitive eating. All our Retreats include 3 healthy meals a day and one snack, with a wide variety or choice and different styles or dietary requirements, so you can listen to your intuition and practice eating mindfully. Eat in a family style environment and savor the moment and the food while on your Retreat. By providing delicious and health conscious meals, eating for pleasure and to nourish your body is what is encouraged at Amansala!

7. Take time to Relax!

Give yourself a break. Rest and restoration is a necessary part of your fitness journey and stops you from getting burnt out.  Make sure that you allow yourself time away from working out, too. Whether it’s taking in the sunset over the jungle on Amansala's rooftop, or grabbing drinks with friends from our deck looking out over the Ocean, those breaks are essential for your wellbeing and to reach your fitness goals during your stay.

We hope this article has helped you release any expectations and be more relaxed and open to our Beach Fitness Retreat and the possibilities it can bring for positive change in your life. We hope to see you at one of Retreats soon where your fitness and wellness community is waiting!