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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Harry Bullmore

I went on my first wellness retreat, and it wasn’t what I expected at all

As an ardent gym-goer, I've never been on a wellness retreat before, preferring more physical pursuits. Could a weekend on the Isle of Man change my mind? - (David Lovelady Photography)

I’ve never been on a wellness retreat before. As a fitness writer, I love movement in general, but tend to err towards physical pursuits – you’re more likely to catch me in the gym than a Yin yoga class.

My editor, on the other hand, is a veteran of the wellness scene; someone who knows her ashwagandha from her ashtanga. So when the opportunity to go on a “wellness weekend” cropped up in my inbox, she suggested I take it.

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