Strokes of genius: the beauty and calm of wild swimming
From tranquility in the Lake District and Brecon Beacons to lovely lochs in the Cairngorms, six enthusiasts reveal their top spots for a wild swim
Cannabis tourism in California – a women’s wellness retreat with puff love
At the Ganja Goddess Getaway, yes, there are yoga classes and spiritual talks but the mother lode comes from the spliffs, edibles and pot-infused mocktails that aid the healing
Trees of life: forest bathing blossoms in Britain
The Japanese art of forest bathing has arrived in Britain’s woodlands. Now we can all dip a toe in, writes Joanne O’Connor
Angling for calm: why I love wild fishing
The opportunity to be in the moment and still in nature hooked Annalisa Barbieri on fishing – never more so than in the wildernesses of Dartmoor and the Highlands of Scotland
20 of the best adventure travel challenges for 2018
Marathon cycles meet epic swims and uplifting hikes in our guide to the best breaks that, from the Lake District to the Sahara, will get you off the sofa and into the great outdoors
Five fantastic mind, body and soul festivals for 2018
Relax, restore and reset yourself at these festivals that feature yoga classes, spa treatments, healthy food, live music – and, yes, occasionally, a little alcohol
The best yoga, mindfulness and fitness breaks for 2018
Free your mind and body with our pick of inspiring yoga trips, meditation breaks and fitness holidays in the UK and around the world
Keep quiet: can a silent retreat in Bali really soothe the soul?
Beautiful views, meditative walks and delicious food may create the perfect mood for a mindful break – but our writer discovers that being in the moment is hard work
Mysuru, India, city guide: what to see, plus the best yoga centres, hotels and restaurants
Famed for ashtanga yoga, wellbeing is a way of life in this magical south Indian city – and fantastic markets, food and architecture all add to the allure
The best mind, body and spirit breaks: readers’ travel tips
Whether it’s an affordable thermal spa, a yoga break in Ibiza, or something more ambitious, such as a 10-day silent retreat in India, our readers have found wonderful ways to relax