Chi of Life Retreats
Chi of Life
About
Chi of Life is Australia's longest-serving dedicated weight loss and wellness retreat, specialising in obesity and individuals weighing over 100kg. They use a holistic approach combining metabolic typing, mindset coaching, live and dry blood analysis, and personalised exercise programs. Groups are limited to a maximum of 12 participants to ensure individualised attention.
“Australias longest serving dedicated WEIGHT LOSS AND WELLNESS retreat”
Programs Offered
7 to 28 Day Weight Loss and Wellness Retreat Program
Fully inclusive live-in 7 to 28 day retreat program designed to help you understand your body and what diet works for you. Combines exercise, nutrition education, mindset workshops, metabolic typing, and live/dry blood analysis.
all genders, all shapes, sizes and fitness levels, specialises in individuals weighing over 100kg
Home Weight Loss Programme
A home-based program for those who are time poor and unable to attend the retreat, designed to help you succeed at home.
A Typical Day
Minimum 4 hours group exercise Monday to Saturday. Morning and afternoon exercise sessions. Daily seminars on nutrition and wellbeing. Group relaxing meditation sessions.
Activities & Fitness
Daily fitness: minimum 4 hours
Meals & Nutrition
Metabolic typing-based approach using fresh, locally sourced organic produce. Healthy well-balanced meals designed for weight loss that can be replicated at home. Not a one-size-fits-all diet.
Dietary accommodations:
The Team
Led by founder Gwen Stewart, who has over 25 years of experience in the health and fitness industry specialising in weight loss, obesity, and metabolic typing.
Gwen Stewart
Founder, Weight Loss and Wellness Expert, Program Leader
Weight management coach (Matt O'Neill SmartShape program), Fat Loss certification (Dr Gary Eggar), Certified Holistic lifestyle Coach (Paul Chek), Live and Dry blood analyst (Maria Waldock Dip.App.Sc – Pathology)
Guest Experiences
“It has been 5 years since attending Chi of Life and everything is going really well for me now, I am still losing weight, still going to the gym and the diet is going great! I now weigh 117kg and I feel so much fitter and happier than I have in a long time, I have lost 3 dress sizes and nearly another dress size all my clothes I used to wear are now far too big for me so vie had to buy some new clothes now! but I am not buying too many just yet as I know I'll lose more! I have had some stuff ups with food but then I just go back to how I normally eat and I'm still having the green smoothies it makes a huge difference without them I would never feel the same they give me so much energy for the day. I just want to say again thank you so much for everything you have taught me and it's been great.”
“It's been 8 years since I did the weight loss retreat and I wanted to say thank you for helping me through the three weeks it was a memorable time for me. The health retreat has made me more aware of the stuff I put in my mouth and what eventually goes into my body. Since then, I have lost another 19 kilos and kept it off, but not just that, I feel amazing! I am not tired as I used to be, I have a better outlook on life, I enjoy every moment I am blessed with and all because you have this wonderful program, that if embraced, gives you the fundamental tools to make anything happen. Thank you again for the learnings of the retreat 🙂 xoxoxo”
Pricing
From $2,690AUD
Included:
Fully flexible dates. No change fees.
Quick Facts
Facilities
Tranquil subtropical location on Queensland's Sunshine Coast with beach and lakeside access, close proximity to waterways including rivers, canals and lakes
Medical & Safety
After the Retreat
Guests receive an Exit Plan Consultation, Chi Of Life Journal, Handouts, Exercise Plan and Recipe Folder to take home, Chi Of Life healthy living E book, after retreat recipe book and advice emails.
Results
Average weight loss
guests who followed a high fat nutritional plan lost over 5 kilos in two weeks
Years operating
25 years
Guests served
thousands of people
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