Five Day De-stress & Re-energise Retreat

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1 Five Day De-stress & Re-energise Retreat Thursday 3rd May to Tuesday 8th May 2018, Kefalonia, Greece De-stress, re-energise and reboot your body and mind This exclusive five-day retreat has been designed for those with a busy professional or personal lifestyle and aims to help you de-stress, re-energise and reboot both your body and mind. Our aim is for you to leave feeling rebalanced and re-energised after a combination of relaxation, delicious, nutritious food plus one-to-one support from our fitness, nutrition, mindfulness and yoga specialists. The retreat includes gentle posture, mobilisation and stretching sessions and is not a bootcamp. Your luxury retreat hotel in Kefalonia The retreat will be held in the luxurious F Zeen Retreat hotel located on the Lourdas beachfront, where the turquoise mediterranean sea is a natural extension of the hotel. This is an adults only resort focused on relaxation and privacy and allows anyone with children to have a true child free experience. The ToniqLife/Nutrizuno team invite you to join them on the beautiful Greek Island of Kefalonia - with its rugged scenery, rural charm, gentle beaches and dramatic islets. Whatever you are looking for from Greece, Kefalonia can provide it. From the historic fishing town of Fiskardo, to the elegant palm-lined promenades of Argostoli, Kefalonia is infused with Greek hospitality and a cosmopolitan culture.

2 Why de-stress? Stress is one of the major factors that can stop us from achieving our personal wellness goals. Whether your goal is weight loss or improved fitness, stress may have an impact and be counter productive. Reducing stress in your everyday life is vital for maintaining your overall health as it can improve your mood, boost immune function, improve your sleep patterns, promote longevity and allow you to be more productive in your professional and personal life. Your five day retreat Throughout the five day retreat you will have daily group fitness sessions with ToniqLife s Personal Trainer, Arron Collins-Thomas and nutrition presentations with Nutrizuno s Personal Nutrition Consultant, Caroline Chilton-Bates. You will also have one-to-one sessions over the five days with both Arron and Caroline. Caroline will be liaising with the hotel chefs in the planning of the menu to provide a nutritious culinary experience using fresh local produce and to accommodate any food intolerances and dietary requirements you may have. We will focus on simple effective exercise routines and nutrition strategies you can implement to improve your wellbeing, manage stress and re-energise your body, designed to be implemented both at the retreat and on your return home. This five day retreat is not designed as a bootcamp but to help you unwind and recover from the stress of everyday life and return better equipped to manage internal and external stress. The five day retreat is perfect for anyone experiencing issues with: Blood sugar balance, food intolerances, gastro issues, IBS, low energy, mood swings, peri/ menopause, poor sleep patterns, stress or weight management. What s included: Accommodation for 5 nights All food, including a 3 course dinner each night A health shot every morning A nutritional juice/smoothie per day Herbal tea and infused water throughout the day Daily Group Fitness Session Daily nutrition presentation Two personal training sessions with Arron A one-to-one nutrition support session with Caroline Two Yoga sessions with Anastasia Two evening meditation sessions (optional) Nutrition, wellbeing and fitness support during the retreat One complimentary massage (or spa treatment) 10% discount on any other spa treatments 10% discount on any purchase from the boutique 15% discount on accommodation and 10% off dining for any additional days booked One organised outdoor activity Transfers to and from Kefalonia airport to your retreat - F Zeen Retreat hotel

3 Nutrition presentations and one-to-one sessions with Caroline Good nutrition is considered a fundamental element of any programme where eating well and making small changes can positively support the improvement of many health and lifestyle concerns. During the five day retreat our aim will be to not only address your individual concerns but through daily group discussions, we will provide you with invaluable insight as to how nutrition can support conditions such as stress management, blood sugar balance, energy and adrenal health, healthy sleep patterns, peri/menopause symptoms, digestive health, food intolerances and much more. All of our nutrition presentations and one-to-one sessions will be run by Caroline Chilton-Bates, Nutrition Director & Founder of Nutrizuno. Caroline is a registered (BANT & CNHC) nutritional therapist with an MSc in Personalised Nutrition. She is also an Associate member of the Royal Society of Medicine and a Master NLP Practitioner. Group and personalised fitness sessions with Arron The group and personalised fitness sessions will focus on getting the whole body moving. Stressful lives often mean poor posture from sitting a lot as well as tight hips and lower back pain. We will teach you how to correct any of these issues and get you back in working order using gentle posture, mobilisation and stretching exercises. From there we can give short effective workouts you can follow when you return home in order to boost your fitness and improve body function. Our group and personal training sessions are delivered by Arron Collins- Thomas, Founder of ToniqLife Fitness Studio and ToniqLife s Fitness Director. Arron is a Personal Trainer, Sports Massage therapist and Qi Gong instructor. Group Yoga sessions with Anastasia These sessions will focus on linking your breathing with movement. We will explore some breathing exercises that can help clear the mind and relax the body. We will also practice some energising stretches that can be effective in reducing stress and increasing the flexibility of the body. These sessions will focus on the importance of the relationship between the mind and body and will help to coordinate the breath with movement, bringing about a feeling of balance and calmness. The group yoga sessions are taught by Anastasia Koumoudos, a passionate yoga instructor who has learnt and practiced in both India and Bali.

4 Typical retreat day: 8.00am to 9.00am 9.00am to 10.30am 10.30am to 11.15am 11.30am to 1.30pm 1.30pm to 2.30pm 2.30pm to 5.30pm 6.00pm to 7.00pm 7.30pm 9.00pm Pre-breakfast early morning walk or Group Yoga session (alternate days) Breakfast buffet Group Qi Gong - coordinated body posture, movement and breathing session with Arron One-to-one sessions with Arron or Caroline. Note: If you are not having a one-to-one session then rest by the pool or have a massage/free time Lunch (mezze style) Free time for lounging by the pool/extra treatments/kayaking/mountain biking or seeing the sights Group nutrition talk Dinner (three courses) Evening meditation (optional) on the second and fourth day with Anastasia Note: Timings and itinerary subject to change Cost of the 5 day retreat: Classic Garden View Room Classic Garden View Room (Shared - 1 Double bed) Classic Retreat Room Classic Retreat Room (Shared - 1 Double bed) Superior Retreat Room Superior Retreat (Shared - Single Beds) 1,700 for one person 1,400 per person 1,800 for one person 1,500 per person 1,900 for one person 1,600 per person Please note that all prices are in Euros and exclude flights. Classic Garden View Room Located on the ground floor of the hotel closer to the beach front. Designed for comfort and privacy, they feature a Garden terrace with sea view. Classic Retreats feature only double beds.

5 Classic Retreat Rooms Located on the first level of the hotel closer to the beach front. Designed for comfort and privacy, they feature sea front balconies with elevated panoramic views of the Lourdas Bay and the expansive sky. Classic Retreats feature only double beds. Superior Retreat Rooms Are set in the main building of the hotel and in the hillside forest complex (located at the top of a staircase of 135 steps), offering front and side sea views with a large fully equipped open-air balcony area. Superior retreats feature queen size, or twin beds. If you would like to book additional days before or after the five day retreat at the F Zeen Retreat hotel, these can be booked directly with the hotel and will be at a 15% discount to the normal room rate. Chargeable Extras: Additional treatments from the Spa - a full list is available on request A range of activities such as sea kayaking, mountain biking and rock climbing - a full list is available on request Extra one-to-one personal training sessions Extra one-to-one nutrition sessions Extra group or one-to-one Yoga sessions You will receive an additional 10% discount off any additional Spa treatments. Important note: If you have a serious health condition or have any doubt about your suitability to join this fiveday retreat please consult your GP or medical practitioner. Flight options - We suggest the following connections from EasyJet: Thursday 3rd May - Depart Gatwick at 07.45am - Arrive Kefalonia at 13.20pm Tuesday 8th May - Depart Kefalonia at 14.00pm - Arrive Gatwick at 15.30pm For more information and to reserve your place, caroline@nutrizuno.com or telephone +44 (0) Numbers are limited, so we advise booking early.

6 Testimonials Thanks so much for organizing such an informative, relaxing yet energizing event. It was so warm and welcoming too! We really enjoyed ourselves and returned refreshed and inspired to continue our healthier lifestyle here at home. Sybil and Mark Tasker, USA. 'I could not recommend the ToniqLife De-Stress, Re-Energise Retreat enough. It was the perfect getaway in the most beautiful location. Arron and Caroline are experts in fitness, nutrition and lifestyle and created a perfect balance between the two of them. The itinerary was so well thought out, giving everyone a good daily structure but also enough free time to enjoy the space and surroundings. The meals were incredible, along with the massage treatments and hotel facilities. I didn't know quite what to expect, being my first retreat but Arron and Caroline, along with the amazing F Zeen Team made me feel so welcome and every need was catered for. I came home feeling very well rested, made some lovely friends, and a plan for a less hectic, more balanced lifestyle. (As well as a surprising new found love for Qi Gong!) - I will be booking my flights back asap. Thanks guys. Emma Frampton, The Juice Collective The retreat truly was an incredible experience for me, de-stressed and relaxed for possibly the first time in ten years. I will definitely be back next year. Alex Miller, Managing Director, Sub13 Attending the retreat was the best gift that I could do to myself and I really thank F Zeen retreat hotel, Arron, Caroline, Anastasia and my new friends for making it even better!! Everything was perfectly organized from the personal training with Aaron and the Qi Gong sessions, Caroline's nutritional talks and advice, the group activities (kayaking and trekking), to Anastasia's yoga and meditation at the most amazing yoga deck I've ever seen!!! All the above, in combination with the hotel's stunning and zen environment, the amazing food, organic tea and smoothies, made me feel that I was in Paradise! What matters to me most though, is the fact that I had the chance to meet and spend time with special people and that the retreat reminded me how beautiful and peaceful life can be. Hara Fikiri, Athens, Greece It is only in the past 2 years that I have recovered from an eating disorder, which lasted over 30 years. Although I had reached a healthy weight, my eating was still very chaotic. I was at a point where I wanted to change but I couldn t see how to do it. After spending time with Caroline, my whole way of eating and viewing food has changed and I have achieved in the space of 2 weeks what I never ever thought was possible. For the first time in my adult life I m looking after my body by eating wonderful food. Caroline has taught me the importance of eating regularly and how and why my body needs certain foods and how to incorporate them into my diet. She realises we all lead busy lives and gives practical, do-able advice. This is the final piece of the puzzle in my recovery and I will always be grateful to Caroline for helping me to achieve it. Caroline Drummond-Smith

7 I thoroughly enjoyed the retreat. Great combination of rest, delicious and healthy food, exercise and sunshine. I came home feeling considerably de-stressed and as though I had been away a lot longer. Would love to go back. Clare Hawkins I so enjoyed the de-stress retreat at F Zeen in Kefalonia. What a gorgeous location and to have such experienced nutritional and fitness expertise for five days of informative discussions and activities. I travelled with my best friend and Mum and I think this is the first holiday where I really did unwind. Usually it s great to have time away from working life, but I always catch up on s and I m often rushing from one cultural experience to the next. It was great sharing the pressures we are under in our everyday lives, having time to think about changes to established eating and fitness (or lack of) patterns, and feel refreshed and inspired to make real practical modifications to support me when I returned to normal life again. If anyone wants to just give themselves a short but valuable break from their hectic or stressful lives, this is so very worth it. You can go at your own pace and you will be with such encouraging and knowledgable professionals who gently support you to see there are helpful alternatives. And you also get to stay in such a magical and special boutique spa amongst breathtaking scenery. Thanks so much to Caroline and Arron for making it happen. Nikki Wood, Managing Director, Engain I thought I knew something about nutrition, but I have learned so much from Caroline. Her knowledge has transformed my diet and, in a way, my life. It is not a no carb no fun diet, but rather a way of eating mixing carbs, proteins and other nutrients. I feel so much better. Jamie Drummond-Smith