ZihFit Wellness Retreat: When Your Mojo’s Running Low

ZihFit is a boutique wellness resort on Mexico’s Pacific Coast. The focus is on individualized mental health, fitness and food programming to rejuvenate the mind and body in a dramatically beautifully natural setting. If you’re considering a luxury wellness getaway, read on to learn more.

Have you taken some me-time lately? There are moments in life when you need to step off, breathe and re-examine your priorities, diet and fitness. These vary from person to person but some common major life milestones include:

• Kids leaving for college
• Illness (your own or a loved one)
• Marriage (or divorce)
• Work separation (voluntary or involuntary)
• Caring for aging parents

Your physical, mental and emotional stores get depleted. And, if you don’t take time to refill your tank, you run the risk of running out of juice entirely.

I make time each day for a walk in the woods, just to clear my head, breathe deeply and appreciate my environment. It’s very important for me to be present during these walks, so I leave the phone behind. I’m always blown away by the natural soundtrack of birdsong and rustling leaves. I swear I can hear racing chipmunk heartbeats when they catch a glimpse of my giant German Shepherd.

Sometimes, though, you need a total reset. I’ve been fortunate to have had the opportunity to visit Canadian wellness destinations in Quebec City and the Eastern Townships. These stays gave me the time to regroup, recharge and regain my energy. 

Currently, I’m on the cusp of one of those major moments and feel the need to escape and clear my head so I can dive into my next chapter with gusto. 

Maybe I’ll book a glamping tent upstate, wander in the woods and lie beneath a carpet of stars, open to infinite possibility.

Or, perhaps, a city stay would do the trick. Urban buzz works like white noise for me, permitting me to do an internal Q&A that often yields amazing insight and clarity.

ZihFit Wellness Retreat

Another intriguing but pricey option is a destination wellness retreat. One of the newest is ZihFit, an 8-room haven located on Mexico’s gorgeous Pacific coast. Founder J. Ben Bourgeois underwent a dramatic personal transformation around his 60th birthday. His wellness journey inspired him to create a unique sanctuary where the focus is on fitness, meditation and nutritious, delicious cuisine.

The setting is magnificent. Bourgeois chose Zihuantenejo because of its dramatic natural landscapes and to draw upon Mexico’s ancient spiritual traditions and its vibrant modern culture. Past and present collide here, sparking an energy that guests can draw upon to fuel their own journey.

Two upcoming retreat events at ZihFit are offered in partnership with Light House, a women-centered interactive community that coordinates dialogue-based classes and events on topics including:

• Be Here Now: How to Be Present with Presence
• Caring for Your Aging Parents: What to Expect and How Not to Lose Yourself in the Process
• Let’s Talk: How to Be a Better Communicator and Listener

These bespoke retreats will include conversations about navigating life transitions, managing stress and the importance of building and maintaining meaningful connections. 

Dates and package details can be found on the ZihFit website.