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At Qisati we offer an all in expert programme to motivate you to achieve your fitness, health and address your lifestyle changes to aid weight loss goals, along with learning how your behaviour and thoughts dictate your actions. You will be able to see and feel the benefits of our programme when you leave.
Whether your with us for one or two weeks, are desperate to lose weight, tone up, get fitter, have a fun holiday or just love making the most of your time off to feel good by eating clean, you will have a huge, fun, life changing experience with our action packed programme, whilst enjoying the sunshine and beautiful surroundings of where we are. We aim to teach people to address lifestyle issues by creating healthy eating habits and exercising for optimum health.
We are NOT a rapid weight loss retreat focusing on starvation diets and over training – if this is your goal then we are not the place for you. We teach a good healthy lifestyle to put into your daily life, we are not a fast track way to be weight obsessed but how to be happy and in control yourself to make small changes and live the life you have dreamed of.
We are also NOT a rehab facility for alcohol, drugs or any other addiction. If you think you have an addiction issue, then we advise that you seek professional help from medical practitioners.
If you suffer from depression then you will know exercise and good diet help no end and a good mind training program will help you identify where you struggle and help empower you, however we are not a facility trained or equipped in anyway to help people with serious mental illness or suicidal thoughts.
We attract people from a wide range of ages, sizes, backgrounds and nationalities, typically from 18 to 60. Everybody is welcome.
Yes and these are very effective in team building and are amazing experiences for groups of friends and family. Please contact the office for information and quotes.
Yes, though we suggest keeping phone use to a minimum and try a bit of a device detox while you’re here. Our locations are rural, so Wifi reception can be intermittent.
Fifty percent of our guests come alone and make great friends. If you are worried about sharing with strangers we have single rooms available.
We are here to guide and mentor you and provide you with the support to participate at the right level for you. Whilst we cater for all abilities of fitness, guests with serious long term issues such as back problems or spinal injuries might find the programme very difficult and prefer to opt to relax instead
This varies from person to person, depending on how much weight you need to lose. We have had results ranging from 1lb to 12lbs in 1 week. The beauty of the programme is that you will go home having changed your habits and should continue to lose weight if you follow our guidelines. This always depends on your size, age, weight and the effort you put in when you are here.
Yes, you will need to disclose all medication that you are taking. If you are on strong medication you MUST have a Doctor’s Note to say that you are able to participate in Our programme and have clear advice from your doctor before you attend if you are worried or sick.
Check in time at Qisati is from 2pm – 8pm on your arrival day and check out is 11am, the following week. Anyone arriving late after 10pm cannot arrive until the following morning.
Once you have booked your flights, please forward us your flight details. If you want to arrange a private transfer let us know and we will send you the information so that you can book it yourself.
If you arrive earlier than our check in time, we can suggest things for you to do.
We will send you directions with your booking confirmation. When you collect your hire car, make sure that you ask for a map or satnav. If you do get lost, you can phone us and we will come and meet you in the nearest village to guide you in.
We start our Retreat at 4pm. This is when everyone will meet each other, do some goal setting, paperwork, all body stats and evening yoga. Arriving late means you will miss this important part of the introductions. If you, cannot arrive at this time then the cut off time for arrivals is strictly 10pm that night, NO LATER or you must book a B&B and join us at 7am the next morning.
If you arrive at Qisati under the influence of drink or drugs or take them during your stay, you will be asked to leave immediately and will not be able to participate in our programme for health and safety reasons. No refund will be given under these circumstances. This stands throughout the program at anytime if the team feel you have been drinking or not fully participating in the program to the detriment of our teachings then this is not the place for you, you will be asked to kindly leave site.
We advise that you don’t go out in the evening. The reason you have come to Qisati is to establish new habits and going out can lead to temptation and does not always support your goals. We have a zero tolerance for alcohol policy in place, so if you did request special permission to go out, we would ask that you please refrain from drinking and be mindful of affecting other guests enjoyment. You are also expected on attend all meal times. We cannot reiterate that this is an “All In” transformational retreat not a half effort “fitness” holiday.
All rooms, bathrooms and shared areas are cleaned daily and rooms Friday and Monday.
Yes bath and hand towels are provided and changed whenever needed or on a mid week change. Pool towels & Sport towels are not available However they are available to buy.
Generally the main meals of the day are enjoyed at the following times:
09:00 Breakfast
13:00 Lunch
18:00 Dinner with 2 snack times.
This may vary on cookery demo days.
You will be given a calorie restricted, mixed, clean menu which is 100% Plant based. By clean we mean no processed sugar, wheat, gluten, additives or chemicals will be used – just honest, fresh, locally sourced food in season. No animal products, meat or fish.
Yes we can cater for food allergies. Our menu is 100% plant-based, so does not include meat, fish or dairy. Please let us know before you come if you have any food allergies. Whilst our food is gluten-free, our food is prepared in a kitchen where nuts are prepared and there is air-bourne gluten. We don’t cater for serious food allergies that require medical supervision, or medical conditions that require a specialise diet.
If you suffer any kind of injury whilst at the Retreat, you are asked to report it immediately to a member of staff who can assess the injury, document it and assess your next plan of action.
If you need medical assistance and it is recommended that you stop exercising, you are welcome to stay and follow the diet or you may choose to leave. We recommend that you cover this on your holiday insurance, as no partial refunds will be given for weeks here, but we are happy to provide information you may need to claim on insurance.
We have a fabulous range of beauty treatments to de-stress you and make you look and feel amazing. We will give you our treatment menu on arrival so that you can book for the week ahead and anytime you wish to book more in the week, just speak with one of our team.
There are masseurs and beauty therapists Available with prior bookings. It is recommended to book when you arrive, your manager will book around the program and advise who is available and when in the first day. More can be booked through the week.
Yes, the cost is £25 per basket, washed and dried in onsite.
The Packing list is available as a download on our website