Oman's Hotel Indigo Jabal Akhdar launches wellness retreat
Hotel Indigo Jabal Akhdar Resort & Spa is offering a weekend wellness retreat from 17-19 April, surrounded by Oman's "Green Mountain."
The retreat, limited to 12 participants, combines canyon-view yoga, sound healing sessions, and relaxation in a breathtaking setting.
The retreat is structured around four wellness pillars: physical movement, mental clarity, emotional balance, and spiritual connection. Participants wake up with Canyon View yoga, followed by restorative Yin Yoga and crystal singing bowl therapy.
Guests can enjoy nutrient-rich cuisine and immerse themselves in heated vitality pools. The retreat is guided by yoga instructor Gabriela Ubidia and Jala's resident yogi Arora, who offer a nurturing space for both novice and seasoned practitioners to deepen their practice.
The remote mountain setting offers genuine disconnection, with pristine mountain air, boundless horizon views, and profound silence creating a natural haven for renewal.
The Wellness Retreat package costs OMR 240 ($623)++ per person (single occupancy) or OMR 320++ for two people (double occupancy) sharing a room, including:
Two nights' accommodation with full board healthy set menu
Two morning yoga classes overlooking the canyons
Two evening Yin Yoga and sound healing sessions
Early check-in and late check-out, subject to availability
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