Shanti-Som Wellbeing Retreat
Weight Loss Retreat
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About this retreat
A Shanti-Som weight loss retreat takes a sustainable, whole-person approach — no crash diets, no punishing regimes. Our programmes combine personalised nutrition, daily movement, metabolism-supporting spa therapies, and mindset coaching to help you build habits that last well beyond your stay.
You will work with our nutritionist to understand your body's needs, enjoy delicious calorie-conscious meals that never feel restrictive, and discover forms of exercise you genuinely enjoy. The result is not just weight lost during the retreat, but a framework for lasting change.
Why Choose a Weight Loss Retreat
Sustainable weight loss rarely happens in isolation. A residential retreat removes the triggers, habits, and stresses that make healthy choices difficult at home, replacing them with expert guidance, nourishing meals, and a supportive environment. At Shanti-Som, weight loss is a natural outcome of a healthier lifestyle — not a punishment. Our approach combines structured exercise, nutritional education, and therapeutic spa treatments in a setting designed for restoration, not deprivation.
What to Expect on Your Weight Loss Retreat
Each day combines structured exercise — two to three sessions of varying intensity — with nutritional education and therapeutic spa treatments. Morning sessions might include Pilates, circuit training, or power yoga. Afternoons offer gentler movement: guided hikes, swimming, or stretching. Three meals daily are chef-prepared using whole, unprocessed ingredients, calorie-controlled but never bland. A dedicated wellness consultation on arrival sets personalised goals, and regular check-ins ensure your programme adapts to your progress.
How Long Should You Stay?
A five-night stay delivers a meaningful kickstart: guests typically lose 2–3 kg and, more importantly, break habitual eating and exercise patterns. Seven to ten nights allow deeper metabolic adaptation — guests report 3–5 kg of healthy weight loss alongside improved energy, better sleep, and a clearer relationship with food. Stays of fourteen nights or longer deliver the most sustainable results, with enough time to embed new habits that stick after you return home.
Our All-Inclusive Approach
Unlike bootcamp-style weight loss programmes, Shanti-Som takes a holistic approach. Your retreat includes accommodation in our boutique property, three nutritionist-designed meals daily, personalised fitness sessions in small groups (maximum twelve), spa treatments (deep tissue massage, body wraps, hydrotherapy), nutritional workshops and cooking demonstrations, and a take-home lifestyle plan. There are no hidden supplements to buy, no extreme restrictions, and no shame-based motivation. We believe lasting weight management comes from pleasure, not punishment.
Sustainable Results: Beyond the Retreat
The real measure of a weight loss retreat is not what happens during your stay — it is what happens in the months after. That is why every programme includes a personalised take-home plan covering nutrition guidelines, exercise routines, and mindfulness strategies. Our team remains available for follow-up consultations, and many guests return for annual maintenance stays. We focus on building habits that last, not just numbers on a scale.
Explore Our Locations
Our weight loss retreats are available across multiple Shanti-Som locations, each offering the same expert-led programme in a unique natural setting. Browse our locations below to find the environment that best supports your wellness journey.
Weight Loss Retreat FAQ
Results vary depending on your starting point, programme duration, and body type. Most guests on a seven-night stay report losing two to four kilograms while feeling energised rather than depleted.
Not at all. Our chef prepares varied, flavourful meals that are calorie-conscious without feeling like diet food. You will eat three meals plus healthy snacks daily.
Daily activities include guided hikes, yoga, Pilates, swimming, and optional personal training. Everything is adapted to your fitness level — this is not a boot camp.
Yes. Every guest leaves with a personalised meal plan, exercise recommendations, and a follow-up consultation option to help maintain momentum.
Yes. We conduct an assessment at the start and end of your stay so you can track meaningful changes beyond the scale — including muscle mass, body fat percentage, and hydration.