The Art of Sleep: Top Sleep Retreats for Rest and Renewal

• Improved concentration – it has been shown that more sleep means you can be more productive. It also helps you to remember and process things more efficiently.
• Increased energy – as well as keeping your mind sharp, a good night’s sleep also increases your energy levels.
• Improved health – another benefit of a sleep retreat is that it improves your health, both mentally and physically. It can strengthen your immune system by producing more protein molecules while you sleep. Plus, it helps you to stay calm and reduces stress as a lack of sleep produces elevated stress hormones.

These are just some of the many benefits of getting the right amount of sleep. This is sometimes known as ‘sleep hygiene’ which is where you have a good sleep routine. Our bodies aren’t designed to be on the go 24/7 and sometimes a wellness retreat is just what the doctor ordered.

It’s no surprise that England’s capital city has various sleep retreat programs to choose from. For example, at The Rosewood in London, you will get your own ‘sleep service’ which includes various sleep-inducing items. They will bring you an eye mask, pillow spray, and even a bath & body oil. This, accompanied by the luxury beds is sure to provide the ultimate night’s sleep.

While you’re here, you can also make use of the high-end spa facilities. While you’re at the sleep retreat, you can enjoy either a warm bath with oils or a relaxing massage before bed. Or if a massage isn’t your thing, take a book and enjoy some reading in the tranquil environment. You can rest easy knowing that Free Spirit covers UK holidays too, giving you complete peace of mind.

Iceland in the winter is a beautiful place to visit for a sleep retreat. Travelling during this time also gives you a higher chance of seeing the northern lights. The lodges here are the ideal places for a sleep retreat. There is something about escaping the cold into a warm and cosy lodge that is bound to make anyone feel sleepy.

The Deplar Farm in Iceland offers a geothermal pool where you can use leg and hat floats provided to float on the water. Laying peacefully in the water staring at the sky is perfect for a relaxing evening. They focus on helping to create a tailored plan, which they describe as ‘habit-stacking’. Meaning that the sleep techniques are realistic to continue when you get back home.

If you’re not a fan of the cold, Thailand is a great place to escape for a relaxing week away. Temperatures from December – March range from between 21 and 31 degrees. In particular, Koh Samui Island is home to some award-winning wellness and sleep retreats. Here you will also be able to take walks on the beach to unwind and the fresh air is sure to help.

Make sure you visit Kamalya where you can choose from a five to twenty-one-day sleep enhancement program. There are varying packages within this but all of them include a wellness consultation and progress review. The sleep retreat offers yoga and mind-body balance classes to give you full-body relaxation. The program is ideal to calm the nervous system and restore a restful night’s sleep.

In West Sussex, England there is a manor which offers ‘The Good Sleep Retreat’. This is a specialised program helping you to improve your sleep quality and reducing nighttime awakenings. This two-night stay will give you access to all of the spa facilities, meals on both days, and yoga classes included. Plus, you will be guided by a sleep psychologist meaning you will be guaranteed a good night’s sleep.

As we mentioned you will have access to the spa facilities but what makes this one stand out is some of their unique features. You can indulge in the walk-through rainforest shower which is fed by their natural underground spring. It also plays peaceful rainforest sounds. Or, to really splash out you could visit their new Isopod. This is a floatation tank filled with salt water, so your body is suspended giving you complete relaxation.