International Lifestyle Magazine Issue 55 | Page 34

THE ZEST LIFE Wo r d s : L y n n N i c h o l s o n The name really says it all. What this company offers, both with their classes and their retreats, is the opportunity to stand still, reflect, make change and find a spring in your step. A t The Zest Life they help you to take a fresh look at life. Their philosophy is really very simple, they live a certain way of life that helps to rebalance, restore and revitalise and they want to share that way of life with you, so that you too can find and feel your zest for life. incorporate different themes throughout the year. They work their retreats around the seasons, as the body and mind have different requirements at different times of the year. The Zest life believes there are five key ingredients to feeling great and having that zest for life. Spring Sensation looking at detoxing the body as we open up to spring. Revitalize your body through yoga Nurture your soul with positive company Nourish yourself with wholesome food. Inspire your mind through the beauty of nature Rebalance your life with time to relax Laura Bell, the founder of the company and a yoga teacher herself came to yoga through a broken back injury over ten years ago. Yoga helps her to remain physically fit and it is through her love of yoga that the Zest Life retreats evolved. They are an opportunity for her to share her wisdom of yoga along with the help of her inspiring handpicked team. Their retreats, as featured in The Guardian, are proving ever more popular as they New Year - New You - focusing on fitness for the new year, Yoga Rocks - using the high energy of mid summer to help us reach the summit of Mt Snowdon, Dive into Yoga - late summer, the perfect time of year to wild swim in the beautiful coastal bays of Wales . Winter Warmer - Provides the time for rest and relaxation before the hectic festive period. All the retreats are perfectly designed to help find balance and restore. They are all set in award winning luxury accommodation and breathtaking scenery. In September, there is a wonderful retreat “Dive into Yoga” a combination of yoga with wild swimming which will leave you full of energy and with an overall feeling of exhilaration. www.internationallifestylemagazine.com