Sana Sana Retreat

Sana Sana Retreat Escape the noise, recharge your body & mind. Discover Sana Sana - your boutique home for wellness, balance and transformation.

At Sana Sana Retreat we offer more than just a getaway – we create space for you to reset, recharge, and reconnect. Nestled in the serene landscapes of Spain, our boutique wellness retreats combine nourishing cuisine, mindful movement, and personal care in an intimate, home-away-from-home setting.

Day 10 - Feeling SupportedHave you ever tried to comfortably sit on a chair with 3 legs ? It just doesn’t work, does i...
10/02/2026

Day 10 - Feeling Supported

Have you ever tried to comfortably sit on a chair with 3 legs ? It just doesn’t work, does it !

Support reduces stress even when nothing else changes and feeling supported tells the body that it doesn’t have to manage and balance everything alone.

This reduces pressure and emotional load immediately.

Support doesn’t always mean solutions - it often just means sharing and asking for help.

Allowing yourself to feel supported can feel unfamiliar, but it really does contribute to feeling good.

If you’re curious, you could try:-

** Letting someone help without explaining
** Saying “yes, that would be nice”
** Not minimising what you need

How are you going to allow yourself to be supported today ?

One thing we truly love about running our programs is seeing familiar faces return. Even though we are “working” it also...
10/02/2026

One thing we truly love about running our programs is seeing familiar faces return.

Even though we are “working” it also feels like we are away from home with a group of really good friends - you laugh and joke, catch up on what’s been going on, go for walks together, sit down and eat great food and just generally have fun.

Even though it’s a health retreat, it also feels like a really good holiday - not only do you get rest and great company, you give your health a complete boost in the process.

There’s time to breathe and forget about things, time to move and be still, time to laugh and rest in silence, time to be looked after and taken care of but most of all, time to just be.

Thank you, Helen, for your kind words, and to everyone who comes back again and again, year after year.

You’re a huge part of what makes Sana Sana what it is.

If you’ve been feeling the nudge for some time, or wondering whether now might be the right moment, our doors are always open.

Take a look at our website and book your retreat today.

https://www.sanasanaretreat.com/retreats -retreats

Day 9 - Feeling PresentWhy is it that we can’t sit down and read 2 documents at once, or try to listen to the radio wh...
09/02/2026

Day 9 - Feeling Present

Why is it that we can’t sit down and read 2 documents at once, or try to listen to the radio whilst watching the TV at the same time, yet we always try to multitask ?

That’s because the brain cannot properly focus on two things at once.

Multitasking and trying to do all the things more often than not increases stress, and when stress goes up, efficiency goes down as do our energy levels.

When attention is split all over the place, the body stays in a constant state of alert so doing one thing at a time reduces that background tension.

Being present usually brings relief, not effort.

So today, focus on doing one thing at a time, putting that thing down before you pick the next thing up and not rushing through those little in-between moments - not all the moments need to filled up all the time.

Day 8 - Feeling SteadyWhilst humans crave variety, did you know that simple, daily predictable routines can really hel...
08/02/2026

Day 8 - Feeling Steady

Whilst humans crave variety, did you know that simple, daily predictable routines can really help the body relax and that’s why we create our daily program so people know what lies ahead.

When life feels busy, confusing, overwhelming or uncertain, predictability creates a certain sense of stability.

Knowing what’s coming next reduces mental load and helps you to focus on what really needs focusing on.

Steadiness often feels better than excitement, especially when your energy levels are low. Repetition can be supportive, not boring.

Here’s a few ways you can create some predictable, daily routines:-

** Keeping one part of your day exactly the same
** Eating at regular times
** Find something that works and repeat it

How do you feel about predictability ?

Whether you want to do all the classes and walks, choose juices from the weekly menu to give your body a boost and atten...
07/02/2026

Whether you want to do all the classes and walks, choose juices from the weekly menu to give your body a boost and attend all the talks or if you just want to lay in in the morning, enjoy all the meals and simply relax, the choice is yours.

Nothing on our program is compulsory and you are free to do as much or as little as you like.

We always encourage our guests to take each day as it comes, especially if there has been a lot of stress before your stay with us.

Tune in to your body, check in with what it needs and then go from there.

And of course, we are there to support and encourage you every step of the way.

Take a look at our website and book your retreat today.

https://www.sanasanaretreat.com/retreats -retreats

Day 7 - Feeling PlayfulDid you know that when adults play and have fun, they benefit just as much as children do ?Afte...
07/02/2026

Day 7 - Feeling Playful

Did you know that when adults play and have fun, they benefit just as much as children do ?

After all - there’s the saying along the lines of “growing old is inevitable, growing up is optional” and now we know why !

Play and fun not only reduces stress but also increases flexibility in how we think. It helps interrupt all that seriousness and self-pressure we impose upon ourselves.

Having fun and feeling playful doesn’t mean that you are being irresponsible, it simply means that you are fully embracing being human.

What do you think would happen if you did something badly on purpose, broke out into random dance for no reason at all, or laughed at something small without having to explain yourself ?

What small, playful, fun thing are you going to do today ?

Day 6 - Feeling Comfortable After EatingDid you know that when you truly feel satisfied after eating your meals, not o...
06/02/2026

Day 6 - Feeling Comfortable After Eating

Did you know that when you truly feel satisfied after eating your meals, not only does it support your mood but it also improves your digestion.

When it comes to eating, we always default to thinking about nutrients and energy and whilst they are important, what’s more important is how you feel afterwards.

When your meals feel rushed or unsatisfying, your body stays slightly on edge and when it does, you produce cortisol which, in turn, creates that uncomfortable feeling.

On the flip side, feeling content and comfortable after eating helps reduce irritability and fatigue, improving your energy and overall sense of well being.

Enjoyment is part of the process, not a bonus, and we see it so often around the table when guests sit down to have their meals - laughter, conversation and just feeling good about what they are eating.

Here are a few things you could try today:-

** Eating without scrolling and eat slowly
** Stop eating when you feel comfortable rather than full
** Let enjoyment be part of the whole meal process

How do you know when you are full or feel content ?

Day 5 - Feeling ConnectedDid you know that one of the best ways to reduce stress hormones is to find ways to feel more...
05/02/2026

Day 5 - Feeling Connected

Did you know that one of the best ways to reduce stress hormones is to find ways to feel more connected ?

Connection tells the body it doesn’t have to stay on high alert.

This doesn’t require deep conversations or emotional sharing because even brief moments of connection and simple engagement with other people can help reduce tension.

It is about being present rather than performing all the time.

If you want to try it out, you could send a short “thinking of you” message to a friend, sitting near someone your care about without talking or even remembering you don’t have to be interesting, you just have to be you.

How do you like to connect with others ?

Even though we’re just at the start of the second month of the year, we only have a few rooms available before Summer. S...
04/02/2026

Even though we’re just at the start of the second month of the year, we only have a few rooms available before Summer.

So if you’ve been toying with the idea of taking that break you know you deserve but have always been putting off, now is your chance.

We’ve listed the dates below so you can check your diaries.

🗓️ Feb 28th to March 7th - Fully Booked
🗓️ May 2nd to 9th - Fully Booked
🗓️ May 9th to 16th - 1 room remaining
🗓️ June 6th to 13th - 1 room remaining
🗓️ June 13th to 20th - 2 rooms remaining
🗓️ September 5th to 12th - 4 rooms remaining
🗓️ September 13th - 20th - 5 rooms remaining

Email or message us, or even comment down below and we will get back to you.

https://www.sanasanaretreat.com/retreats -retreats

Day 4 - Feeling LighterDid you know that, when making decisions, the brain uses up a LOT of energy ?You know sometimes...
04/02/2026

Day 4 - Feeling Lighter

Did you know that, when making decisions, the brain uses up a LOT of energy ?

You know sometimes when you feel irritable for no reason at all or you have a lot of mental fog ?

That’s decision fatigue rather than obvious stress.

When the brain is overloaded, everything can feel harder than it needs to be. Reducing even a few small decisions frees up mental space. That space often shows up as feeling lighter or clearer.

If you struggle with decision fatigue, here are a few suggestions to try:-

** Eat the same breakfast you already like as it saves you making decisions and wasting energy before the day even starts
** Wearing something you don’t have to think about
** Saying “that will do” more often

Give it a go and let us know how you get on.

Day 3 - Feeling RestedDid you know that being tired isn’t always about sleep, even though that is our default setting....
03/02/2026

Day 3 - Feeling Rested

Did you know that being tired isn’t always about sleep, even though that is our default setting. It is often about never taking enough time out to stop.

We see so many people arriving at the Retreat feeling exhausted and drained.

However, many people can feel exhausted even when they technically get enough sleep. However, it’s not quality sleep and they wake up feeling even tireder that when going to bed.

Constant mental and physical “go go go” keeps the system switched on. Short pauses during the day help reduce that background tiredness and, in turn, gives you better quality sleep.

True rest doesn’t have to be long to make a difference.

So today, here are a few things you could try:-

** Make some time to sit down without a screen
** Take a pause between tasks
** Allow yourself time to rest before you physically feel like resting

Let us know how you get on or let us know what your favourite way to rest is.

** Note before starting - these are photos of one our FIRST EVER group of guests.12 years ago, at the start of 2014, scr...
03/02/2026

** Note before starting - these are photos of one our FIRST EVER group of guests.

12 years ago, at the start of 2014, scribbles on pieces of paper and silent dreams from 2007 became a reality as we opened our Retreat here in Spain.

Sitting back, reflecting on the journey and all the people we have met along the way feels both surreal and quite humbling.

Over the years, we have had our fair share of challenges, some of which we thought we would never be able to get through but somehow, with your encouragement and support, we have found the strength to dig deep and keep going.

So today, it only feels right to share some tangible (and not so tangible) things that help us to put the blood, sweat, tears and hard work into perspective.

📍We have had the pleasure of welcoming over 3,000 people through our doors.
📍We have purchased over 40,000 kg’s of fruit and vegetables from the same family at our local market
📍We have cooked up close to 28,000 meals and prepared over 36,000 juices - and the washing up that all of this involves
📍We have walked close to 110,000 kms on our daily walks - that’s almost 3 times around the world
📍Our amazing team of trainers and teachers have done over 73,000 classes
📍Our incredible therapists have done close to 20,000 hours of treatments
📍Combined together, our amazing guests have shifted over 32,000 lbs in weight and 15,000 ins in measurements

Whilst all these things are tangible, what’s even more special are the things that we cannot possible quantify.

The number of close family members and volunteers we have had the pleasure of spending time with, the laughter, the tears, the conversations shared and the problems halved, the ridiculous jokes we have made, the hugs, the significant life changes we have witnessed, the mindset shifts, the notes and cards and gifts of thanks we have received, the shiny, clear eyes we witness at the end of each retreat, the friendships we have seen made that continue beyond the retreat, the birthdays and anniversaries people have chosen to spend with us, the number of simply amazing sunrises, sunsets, full moons and more that have taken our breath away, the number of photos people have taken over the years, the amount of words you have written on social media, the people who continue to visit us every year (sometimes twice) since we first opened, and so much more.

And we never, EVER could have done this alone, not only with our team today (Sue, Samuel, Cris, Sharon, Melvin, Anita, Holly, Veerle, Damien, Mirjam) but also with the incredible people we have had the opportunity to work with over the years - Louise, Phil, Brenda, Julia, Michelle, Lin, Mateo, Dani, Dionne, Gea, Anita, Wouter, Trudi, Lesley, Lisa, Joey, Juliette, Jeffrey, Darryn-Marc, Amy - and to each and every one of them, even though we may not still work together, you each have a special place in our hearts and we are truly grateful for you.

If you’ve ever come and spent time with us, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

At the end of the day, as we always say, we’re just 2 regular guys (or The Boys as so many people call us) who had a simple dream - to help people live healthier and happier lives, nothing more, nothing less - and we have only go to this place where we are today because of you all.

Today’s message is simple - life will be filled with challenges and some will knock you down, along the way you will meet people who lift you up and those who try to bring you down but, along the way, you will (if you choose to) continue to learn and grow and find ways to move forward. Never stop believing in yourself even when it feels impossible and just take it one day at a time. Before you know it, you will be somewhere you never thought you would be and you’ll look back with a smile, maybe a few tears in your eyes, a little sense of uncomfortable pride, and an overwhelming feeling of deep gratitude (like today) and say “how the hell did I get here?”

To end off, if you have read this far, we would love to hear from you and your experiences with us so please leave a comment below.

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Benisa
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Let’s face it – if you’re anything like us, you struggle with this thing we call "life" sometimes.

Your eating habits are all over the place and you struggle with creating a healthy, balanced diet.

The stress of life gets you down and you’re left feeling drained and exhausted at the end of the day.