6 Best Wellness Retreats Picked By Celebrities Including Uma Thurman And Daniel Craig

In the past few years, wellness retreats have increased in number, with figures like Oprah and Uma Thurman frequenting such destinations. Other celebrities such as Daniel Craig and Gwyneth Paltrow chose these places for reasons going from maintaining physiques to relaxing holidays. So, we explored six retreats that some of these names picked in the past years for you.

6. SHA Wellness Clinic, Spain

The SHA Wellness Clinic provides programs for purposes ranging from overall well-being to more specific goals like quitting smoking. The clinic’s approach blends a macrobiotic diet program with yoga, meditation, and various spa treatments. Its list of visitors includes Naomi Campbell, Kylie Minogue, and Kate Moss.

5. The Ashram, Calabasas

The Ashram, located in the foothills of the Santa Monica Mountains, offers guests activities ranging from hiking and Pilates to yoga and strength training. It also emphasizes a dietary plan of organic vegetarian meals while welcoming names like Renée Zellweger, Colin Farrell, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Oprah.

4. Rancho La Puerta, Mexico

Close to the California border in Baja, Rancho La Puerta works with a holistic approach to wellness. The resort offers treatments such as Reiki and Reconnective Healing which focuses on the mind, body, and soul. Known visitors include Madonna and Kate Winslet.

3. Ananda in the Himalayas, India

This award-winning center offers programs like Detox, Yogic Detox, and Ayurvedic Rejuvenation to its guests like Heidi Klum, Uma Thurman, and even royals such as King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla, who stayed over a few years ago to experience an Aarti ceremony on the banks of the Ganges River as well as standard treatments.

2. The Chiva Som, Thailand

Settled in wide tropical gardens, the Chiva Som offers guests a private consultation with a health expert upon arrival to come up with personalized programs, including daily fitness activities, aqua therapy, and treatments like Thai Massage. The place, whose name means ‘Haven of Life,’ welcomed the likes of David Beckham, Victoria Beckham, Elizabeth Hurley, and Hugh Grant throughout its long history.

1. Como Shambhala Estate, Bali

With suites surrounded by tropical rainforests, the resort presents its guests, including Chrissy Teigen and John Legend, with wellness-focused activities, such as hikes up Mt. Abang, group yoga sessions, and spa treatments. It is reported that Daniel Craig chose here as his retreat while training for his gig as 007.