The article details a personal experience at Oppidum Health Retreat, a wellness getaway designed to promote relaxation and gut health. Set in scenic Plettenberg Bay, the retreat emphasizes early intentions to encourage self-awareness of feelings. Participants, including the author, must forgo caffeine to reduce stimulation and foster a calmer state of being. Dr. Nicola Whiteman explains the connection between gut health and mental wellness. The goal is a comprehensive healing experience leading to better emotional and physical states through mindful practices.
"We're trying to get you to be as calm as possible in your parasympathetic nervous system, that way, you can really access how you're feeling."
"Very rarely do we stop and ask ourselves: What do we want for ourselves and how do we want to feel?"
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