Everything You Need to Know About Wellness and Yoga Retreats in Niue
Niue is like nowhere else on Earth, let alone the South Pacific. It’s one of the smallest countries in the world where locals wave to each other in passing and the simple pleasures are enjoyed. It’s the ultimate destination to unwind, unplug and concentrate on the more important things in life. You’ll learn how to reconnect with yourself and get refreshed for the next of life’s adventures on one of the wellness and yoga retreats in Niue. Find out more in this short guide.
Before we get to the best wellness and yoga retreats in Niue, be sure to bookmark the 101 Things to Do in Niue: The Ultimate List featuring more amazing experiences.
5 Top Wellness Experiences in Niue
Why choose Niue for your next retreat? Here are just five reasons:
- Rejuvenate with a private yoga session
- Treat yourself to natural oils at Niue’s markets and gift stores
- Indulge in an island massage
- Learn how to weave Niuean handicrafts
- Bathe in Niue’s natural crystal-clear pools
Get similar ideas and elaboration in the 10 Glorious Ways to Relax in Niue, as well as see 10 Amazing Reasons to Visit Niue.
(c) niuepocketguide.comWhere to Find Wellness and Yoga Retreats in Niue
Niue is one small island in the South Pacific, so getting to your wellness retreat will be easy with no island-hopping required once you get there. You’re never more than 30 minutes drive from just about anywhere on the island. So when searching for a wellness retreat on the island, simply searching for a “Niue retreat” will suffice.
Niue is unlike any other island in the South Pacific in that is a large raised coral atoll. It has no soft sandy beaches, so expect yoga classes and sessions to take place in venues with decks atop 30 m (100 ft) cliffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Learn more about what makes Niue unique in That South Pacific Island You’ve Never Heard Of.
Speaking of venues, the only venue currently hosting retreats in Niue is the Scenic Matavai Resort. This four-star resort looks out onto the ocean from its modern resort rooms, where retreat-goers commonly stay in their “Ocean View Rooms”. There is a restaurant, pool and pool bar on site.
Learn more about the resort and other accommodations in the 10 Best Hotels & Resorts in Niue.
© NiuePocketGuide.comWhat You Can Expect from a Wellness and Yoga Retreat in Niue
Niue’s current wellness retreat company is Wellness Retreats NZ. They offer one or two retreats in Niue a year with an ever-evolving agenda. Retreats typically last for seven to eight days and often include the following:
- Accommodation for the retreat duration
- Most meals, which are healthy and nutritional
- Daily yoga sessions
- Wellness workshops, usually cooking and/or fitness classes
- One-on-one wellness consultations, such as personal training or nutrition
- Guided hikes
- All transport in Niue.
Retreats often provide plenty of time for some free time to experience Niue your way. There are often optional add-on experiences, such as snorkelling, scuba diving, golf or one of the other activities Niue has to offer. See the 101 Things to Do in Niue to get inspired.
© NiuePocketGuide.comAlternatives to Niue’s Wellness Retreats
Because Niue has a limited number of retreats per year, you might want to make your own personal retreat using the services on the island. There are spas, tranquil accommodations and other relaxing experiences to take advantage of.
Massages and Yoga in Niue
Niue has three spas on the island, Maulu Spa which offers and range of massages and yoga sessions, Vilina which indulges with relaxing facials and Tui Na Clinic which provides Niuean-Chinese massages. Maulu Spa offers services in your choice of location, whether it’s their own clifftop massage room or the privacy of your Niue accommodation. Find out more in The Best Spas in Niue.
Quiet Walks
Niue is an island with very few tourists at a time and a small population so walking trails and stunning coastal attractions are blissfully uncrowded. Enjoy some active wellness exploring the sea tracks around the island, using The Guide to Walks in Niue.
Niue Plantation and Garden Tours
Learn about sustenance living on one of Niue’s fantastic plantation and garden tours. You’ll immerse into the Niuean culture as you taste a range of tropical superfoods grown on the island. See the 7 Best Nature Tours in Niue for more information on tours.
And the list continues in the 10 Glorious Ways to Relax in Niue.
More About Wellness and Yoga Retreats in Niue
That’s it for our guide to wellness and yoga retreats in Niue. For more amazing travel experiences, take a look at the following:
- 10 Unique & Unusual Experiences in Niue
- How to Book Tours & Experiences in Niue
- 7 Child-Free Activities in Niue
Finally, head to the 101 Things to Do in Niue: The Ultimate List featuring more amazing experiences.
