Hmmm, what to take on a retreat? You’re booked, excited, and ready for some well-deserved me-time. But what should you pack for your retreat or wellness break?
In this guide – we share a wellness retreat packing list along with optional add-ons for yoga, fitness, and nature-based activities.
We’ve been on soo many retreats over the years that we’ve now got packing down to a fine art. Jump to the relevant section or scroll through the entire article if your retreat includes several different aspects…
Hi! I’m Caroline, your wellness retreat travel guide. I’ve worked in the wellness industry for 15+ years & been lucky enough to stay at amazing health resorts around the world. Let’s get you inspired & prepared to go on your own retreat…
Download, save, or print one of our downloadable packing lists so you can refer to them easily. Ready to pack the essentials for your retreat? Let’s get straight into it…
Download our printable packing checklists for wellness, fitness & yoga retreats.
Let’s start with what to pack for a wellness retreat. The essentials you’ll need are…
We’ve learned that it’s better to pack light and adopt a minimalist approach to retreats. It’s much easier to travel with a light-weight bag, whether it’s lifting a carry-on case into overhead lockers or transporting it to your room. Lugging a heavy bag around can make travel feel like a chore and steal the joy from an exciting experience!
It’s also a lot easier to find stuff in your case if it’s not over-packed. Instead of wasting time (and getting frustrated) rummaging through a bag, you can easily identify exactly where items are.
We’ve also learned that you can always pick things up in a pinch (wherever you are in the world). If you find you need something unexpectedly or forget an item, the retreat host or resort may be able to supply it. Or there’ll likely be a shop nearby if you really need it. For this reason, we rarely pack extra things ‘just in case’ as it just adds unnecessary weight and hassle to retreat preparations. One of the key benefits of wellness retreats is de-stressing so the packing process shouldn’t hinder this!
Top tip: when preparing for a retreat abroad always check the latest travel advice for the country you’ll be visiting too.
Download our printable packing checklists for wellness, fitness & yoga retreats.
