Well-being and relaxation: an experience in rooms and child-friendly spaces

In a world where the daily rhythm seems to be accelerated without truce, the travel of retreat and wellbeing have become an essential need to maintain the physical and mental balance. However, the popular belief dictates that in order to reconnect with yourself you need to escape to a remote location, away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Medellín, with its unparalleled charm, refutes this idea. In the heart of the vibrant neighborhood of Provence, it is possible to live an experience of urban retreat, an oasis of calm, creativity and well-being that energizes you without the need to move away from the pulse of the city.

This article will guide you step by step to designing an urban retreat custom in Provence. We will explore how a stay boutique can be your sanctuary, where to find gastronomy healthy, how to integrate the conscious movement, and how the culture and the urban nature can nourish your spirit. Get ready to discover the balance that you’re looking for is closer than you might imagine.

What is an urban retreat, and why Provence is the perfect place?

An urban retreat is an experience of rest, reflection and renewal that takes place in the middle of the dynamism of the city. Unlike a traditional retirement, which often seeks the total isolation, this concept is based on integrating moments of disconnection, being aware of the pulse of the city. It’s about creating your own personal sanctuary, taking advantage of the resources of the town without leaving your energy to overwhelm you.

Provence, one of the most cosmopolitan cities of Medellín, is ideal for this experience for several reasons:

• Balance: it Combines the creative energy of its streets, with its designer shops and a vibrant social life, with corners of calm, greenery and tranquility that will allow you to disconnect at any time.
  
  
• Offer well-being: The range of options for eating healthy, yoga studios, spa centers and alternative therapies has grown exponentially, making it easy to take care of your body and mind.
  
  
• Urban nature: The neighborhood is full of trees, and small plazas that connect you with nature. In addition, its proximity to the hills guardians of Medellín gives you a respite natural, just a few minutes away.
  
  
• Boutique accommodation: Provence has a wide range of boutique hotels that give priority to the design, comfort and a personalized experience, away from the model of large hotel chains.

Here, you can enjoy the best of both worlds: the opportunity to reconnect with yourself and, at the same time, enjoy the social and cultural wealth that the city has to offer.

Step 1: Choose a bed that inspire calm

The starting point for your urban retreat is to choose a space that is more than a room: it should be a sanctuary. A hotel or apartaestudio that invites you to relaxation and inspiration from the moment you enter.

What to look for in your stay:

• Rooms: Prioritizes the rooms with plenty of natural light and a minimalist décor and natural. Choose materials such as wood, natural fibers and neutral colors to create a sense of peace.
  
  
• Common spaces don’t worry: Looking for a place with terraces, patios or rooftops designed for rest and relaxation. These spaces are perfect for reading, meditating, or simply watch the sunset.
  
  
• Welfare services: Many boutique hotels in Provence provides services such as massage, yoga, guided meditation or aromatherapy, which allows you to integrate wellness into your routine without having to leave the hotel.
  
  
• Location: Pick a place, even if it’s in Provence, located on a street a little further away from the noise of the bars and restaurants.

Example from experience: When you arrive, a hotel such as the 23Hotel welcomes you with natural aromas, soft music, and a curator of the local art that immediately transports you to a state of serenity, creating the ideal environment for your retirement.

Step 2: Feed your body with gastronomy aware

The power is a key pillar in any retreat, and Provence is a paradise for those looking for healthy options and conscious without sacrificing any of the flavor. The offer is so wide that you can design a balanced diet for every day.

Options to your meals:

• Breakfast energizing: Start the day with a bowl of fresh tropical fruits (mango, passion fruit, uchuva), a smoothie , green spinach, and pineapple, and of course, a specialty coffee colombian for a boost of energy.
  
  
• Light lunch: noon, choose restaurants that offer salads with organic ingredients from the region, wraps vegetarian soups, nutritious.
  
  
• Healthy Snacks: Between meals, you may find bars cocoa craft, nuts, or try a kombucha local.
  
  
• Balanced dinner: in the evening, opt for options light as fresh fish grilled with steamed vegetables or dishes, quinoa and lentils.

Pro tip: If you want to take the experience a step further, look for a healthy cooking class with local chefs that teach you to prepare traditional recipes with organic ingredients, so you can replicate these delicacies at home.

Step 3: Incorporating movement conscious in your day

A withdrawal does not always mean rest completely. The conscious movement is fundamental to release tension, improve circulation, and reconnect with your body.

Recommended activities in Provence and the surrounding area:

• Yoga: Many yoga studios in the area offer classes in vinyasa, hatha or yin yoga. If you prefer a more intimate environment, some boutique hotels have spaces in their rooftops where you can practice yoga at dawn.
  
  
• Walks-urban: Just walk the tree-lined streets of Provence is a meditation in movement. The creative energy of the neighborhood will inspire you while you’re on the go.
  
  
• Dance: For a touch of joy to a local, look for classes of salsa and bachata. dancing is a great way to release endorphins and connect with the colombian culture.
  
  
• Functional training: If you’re looking for something more intense, there are gyms boutique that offer classes of functional training soft.

Many of these studies offer passes of a single day, allowing you to integrate them into your itinerary so flexible.

Step 4: look for green spaces to reconnect

Although Provence is an urban neighborhood, is filled with vegetation and close to places where the nature is present. It is crucial for an urban retreat to find these green oases.

Space recommended:

• Parque Lleras: Although it is known for its nightlife, in the morning, the Park Lleras is a surprisingly peaceful place. It is perfect to meditate, read or simply sit on a bench to observe the comings and goings of the people.
  
  
• Squares and linear parks: Provence has small squares and linear parks with benches in the shade of trees that offer a respite in the middle of the city.
  
  
• Interior gardens: Many cafes and hotels have indoor gardens or hidden courtyards that are the real treasures for the disconnection.

An urban retreat successful combines these moments of contemplation in environments with green hiking shorts that don’t break the feeling of relaxation and serenity.

Step 5: Integrates sensory experiences to a profound renewal

For the withdrawal to be truly restorative, should stimulate all the senses. Provence offers a wide range of experiences that go beyond the visual.

Ideas for your agenda:

• Aromatherapy: Many spas and hotels local use essential oils in the region, such as lavender, eucalyptus or rosemary, for massages and aromatherapy sessions.
  
  
• Massages and therapies: Booking a relaxing massage, a therapy sound healing (healing with sound) or a spa treatment. The therapists in the area tend to be experts in techniques of relaxation and well-being.
  
  
• Creative workshops: Activate your creativity with a workshop of art or ceramics in a local studio. It is a way to express your emotions non-verbally and to connect with the artistic community of the neighborhood.
  
  
• Tastings of coffee or cocoa: A tasting specialty coffee or cocoa colombia is not only a delight for the palate, but a complete sensory experience that connects you with the flavors of the earth.

Step 6: enjoy the culture so lightweight

An urban retreat need not be a journey rigid introspection. The local culture, if you live in a conscious way, it also feeds the soul.

Ways to integrate it:

• Art and design: Visit art galleries and independent shops of local design, which abound in Provence. They are a source of inspiration, and you connect with the creativity of the city.
  
  
• Music: instead of going to a nightclub, looking for small acoustic concerts or sessions of jazz in the cafes. The live music in an intimate setting is a very enriching experience.
  
  
• Gastronomic Tour conscious: In place of a gastronomic tour traditional, focus on one that prioritizes the organic ingredients, the history of cocoa or coffee.

The key is to choose activities that match your state of relaxation, while avoiding those that requires a lot of energy, or transfer long.

Step 7: Disconnect digital programmed

The biggest challenge of an urban retreat is the disconnection digital. notifications, and the temptation to be always connected and can sabotage your renewal process.

Practical recommendations:

• Schedule: Defines specific times to review messages or emails, for example, two times a day for 15 minutes.
  
  
• Do not disturb mode: Use the do not disturb mode of your phone to avoid interruptions.
  
  
• Apps of well-being: In place of the social networks, use apps for meditation, sounds of nature, or journaling.
  
  
• Communicate: If you work remote, inform your team of your hours of availability to do not expect an immediate response.

Even a couple of days with the reduced use of screens can make a big difference in your energy levels and the quality of your rest.

Suggested itinerary of 3 days for an urban retreat in Provence

In order to have a starting point, here we suggest an itinerary of the weekend that will allow you to live an urban retreat complete.

• Day 1 – Arrival and connection with the environment:
  
  
  • Afternoon: Check-in at your hotel boutique.
  • Sunset: gentle Walk around the neighborhood to explore the tree-lined streets and murals.
  • Night: light Dinner in a restaurant of author’s cuisine conscious.
    
    
• Day 2 – integral well-being:
  
  
  • Tomorrow: Yoga at sunrise on the terrace of the hotel. Healthy breakfast.
  • Noon: free time to reading, journaling , or a massage session.
  • Afternoon: Lunch vegan. Art workshop or coffee tasting.
  • Night: guided Meditation and light dinner.
    
    
• Day 3 – Closing with renewed energy:
  
  
  • Morning: morning Hike to a vantage point nearby. Breakfast with juices, cold pressed.
  • Noon: Session of relaxing massage.
  • Afternoon: Lunch is balanced and check-out. short Walk of farewell by the green streets of Provence.

An urban retreat in Provence is the perfect opportunity to pause, breathe and recharge without compromising the vibrancy of the city. Between quiet cafes, hidden gardens, food conscious and wellness activities, you will find the balance that many times it seems impossible in the daily routine. The next time you feel you need a break, remember that there is not always escape: sometimes, the shelter you are looking for is in the middle of the city, waiting for you in the streets vibrant and welcoming of Provence.

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