Hey, sweeties! I’m in an airport cafe right now waiting for my flight to Dumaguete. I’m all set for a 7-day Yoga Retreat at Atmosphere Resorts in Dauin.
I stayed up late last night packing my stuff and I could almost hear my mom’s voice in my head right now scolding me for doing it at the last minute. Well, I honestly always put it off because packing usually comes as a struggle to me. The usual 2-3 nights is fine, but anything beyond that, I always end up putting so much stuff in!
And because things always have a domino effect, I ended up oversleeping and not having the time to prepare a decent breakfast for Nic and myself. It’s NEVER easy to find a good vegan meal at the NAIA (the airport here in Manila) and so I really regret not coming prepared because I am always so hungry. I settled for a customized Garden Panini with Pesto (had cheese taken out) and a cup of Earl Grey Tea. Airport food in Manila sadly are migraine bombs that either drain you of energy or dehydrate you or both. And as I type, I cannot help but imagine how the Universe is surely going to make it up to me when I get to the retreat.
Great news is Atmosphere Resorts recently launched a Healthy Living menu. Something to celebrate about because when I checked it out, they actually have filling food that caters to specific dietary needs. Whether you’re vegan, on a gluten-free diet, raw diet, or if you’re just watching the amount of fat or adding more protein, they have something other than a salad to offer.
When I was invited to take this retreat the resort was just about to launch the healthy living menu. I missed the launch last June because of conflicts in the schedule but I’m excited to experience the vegan food offerings starting later today.
It still comes as a surprise to me when a resort actually offers vegan meals. It’s something so rare especially in the Philippines. So when I heard about the breakfast buffet, the two-course lunch and three-course vegan dinner that awaits me for the next seven days, I was ecstatic.
Yes, I believe a retreat must have healthy, nourishing, delicious food. I cannot wait to let you in on the details of my retreat at The Sanctuary in Atmosphere Resorts. Check back soon! x
