TAICHI IN BAVARIA
Encircled by densely forested Bavarian peaks, Schloss Elmau might not be a place where you’d expect to learn the ancient Chinese meditative arts of tai chi and qigong. But the luxe spa hotel offers expert tuition from Dr Imke König, who’ll school you in practices thought to improve flexibility, balance and wellbeing. You can also make the most of gourmet on-site restaurants, thermal treatment rooms and hikes through the epic surrounding nature. THE DETAIL Five-night retreats from £1,135pp, including B&B accommodation; schloss-elmau.de
IMPROVE SLEEP IN DORSET
You don’t need to dedicate a whole week to get a feel-good boost. At Careys Manor Hotel & SenSpa, you’ll get the twin benefits of soothing New Forest scenery and a good night’s sleep in as little as a weekend. Take a long hike under the soaring treetops – keeping eyes peeled for the local ponies – and return to have a long soak in the spa’s hydrotherapy pools. After a Thai feast in the zen spa-side restaurant, a 45-minute Ayurvedic head massage followed by a lavender-scented bath will help you drift off to la-la land.
