Wellness blog

The people & stories behind the 'Imagine' retreat box brands
It is SO important to all of us here at Retreat Yourself to support and celebrate local Australian and NZ brands who are doing ‘good’, and we know it is also super important to all of you - our beautiful RY community. Behind the scenes of each of these brands are...

Slowing down to speed up
"Once she stopped rushing through life, she realised how much more life she had time for" Have you ever noticed that when you’re rushing, time seems to speed up? Like the more you hurry, the less time you have? This is something I’ve witnessed a lot. Working full time on...

Why hydration is the key to better-looking skin
Your skin cells are mainly made of water, so no matter your skin type or skin concern, it needs hydration – and lots of it – to keep functioning properly and looking its best. We are joined by Antipodes founder & CEO - Elizabeth Barbalich - who shares her tips on providing your skin with the crucial hydration it needs.

Why we chose the summer 'Imagine' retreat products
When choosing what would go inside the summer 'Imagine' retreat, we wanted to find products that would make you feel vibrant, glowing and capable of taking on the world; achieving anything you can imagine. We wanted to include goodies that enhance your summertime experience, and give you all of those...

Rituals to keep you healthy this festive season
Silly season is upon us, and it feels so good! It’s that time of year where, collectively, we take a pause from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. We put our activities on hold, our email on out-of-office reply, and our schedule on empty. There’s no pressure to jump...