Anytime is a good time to recommit yourself to wellness. Make your own personal health, and the health of your relationship, a priority. And a fun way to make wellness a priority is with these couple's retreat ideas.
Sure, there is something to be said about the classic date combo of dinner and a movie. But making time together to do something good for your overall health can deepen your connection. When you're ready to spend some time together connecting with yourselves and your health, try one of these places where you can create your own wellness retreat in Orlando.
Itineraries to Create Your Own Couple's Wellness Retreat
Peaceful Peacock Yoga + Hourglass Lake Park + brunch or lunch
Have you been to the Hourglass District lately? This Orlando neighborhood continues to blossom and provides many activities for a DIY wellness retreat day.
Begin at Peaceful Peacock with the Sunday Soul Flow class that starts at 9am. This is an hour-long class that is designed for beginners to advanced yogis alike. As the name of the class suggests, the instructor takes things very slow, moving intentionally through deep stretching, some balance poses and lots of breathing. The instructor of this class is usually Leah Webb, a friend of mine that I reached out to discuss how couples could build their own date day or retreat with Peaceful Peacock. Leah jumped at the chance, excitedly explaining how accommodating and welcoming Peaceful Peacock is, and the plentiful options nearby.
After your morning flow, grab a morning coffee and pastries at a nearby eatery. Foxtail Coffee is right across the street for something light and local. Or keep it healthy with Legumanati Vegan Eatery also across the street and also inside Hourglass Social House alongside Foxtail Coffee.
As you dine together, be intentional about your experience. Pay attention, mindfully, to what you're eating and drinking. Be present and think about how the food and drink fuel your body. Chat about your wellness goals. Was there anything new you experienced in your yoga class at Peaceful Peacock together?
Now that you've fueled your body and your mind, head down the street to Hourglass Lake Park. This peaceful retreat has plenty of natural beauty amid the urban energy of the Hourglass District. It is one of Orlando's special places because of the lake's hourglass shape, which gives unique vantage points. Sit under the shade of a cypress tree near the edge of the water as you breathe deep and relax together.
If you're up for continuing the couple's retreat ideas, bring blankets or beach towels so you can sit and meditate. If you need some prompts to help you along my favorite meditation app is Shine Premium. I love that the meditations are short and practical. It's easy to allocate ten minutes to a meditation that is aligned with our modern life. There are also free episodes of Shine meditations available on Spotify and other podcast apps.
Float and Yoga Classes at Total Zen Float
If you're ready to dive into total wellness and try something new then try yoga and a float session at Total Zen Float. This wellness venue in Casselberry is very meek on the inside. But once you set foot inside Total Zen Float you know you're inside a place of healing and zen. Browse the yoga class schedule and find a class that works for you both. Then sign up for a float session that fits with the yoga class