In the popular imagination, meditation retreats can be uncomfortable and silent places. Meditating for hours on hard floors and not exchanging two words with anyone is certainly the experience some retreats offer, but this isn’t the whole story. If you simply want a boost to your wellbeing rather than dedicate a week to intense spiritual advancement, there’s plenty of retreats…
Yoga is holistic approach to exercise that encompasses mind, body and soul. Since it's beginnings in the 19th century, Yoga has been been introduced from India to the Western hemisphere. There are a variety of styles for all levels. Whether you are an expert Yogi or novice, you can benefit from the many styles and variations. Each style of Yoga…
During her journey and training to become a yoga instructor, Erin Larsen’s teacher for three years told her that she must go to India. “I was devoted to the practice, therefore I must go to the birthplace of yoga,” she says. Larsen saved money for two years to fund the five months she would spend in India and the month…
If you're looking for a way to combine a fit body with a fit mind, you might want to learn more about stand up paddling (SUP). The team at Stand Up Paddle Tenerife prepared this post to share with the balance-seeking, wellness chasing readers of Healthy Travel Blog. What do you think of when you hear stand up paddling? Many would…
Some say it’s not the destination; it’s the journey that matters. However, for air travelers, that’s rarely the case these days, particularly when you take into consideration the fact that we seem to be living in an era of The Incredible Shrinking Legroom. These days, many view air travel as a necessary evil; they just want to get to their destination as soon as possible.
We are constantly running – rushing to get the kids to school on time, sitting in traffic to get to the office, stressing out over bottom lines and deadlines at work, racing home to get kids to all of their extracurricular activities and putting dinner on the table. Once you finally get into bed at night, you pass out as…
Sometimes it’s fun to take the kind of vacation that you’ll need a vacation from—think a whirlwind tour of Europe, traveling from city to city to see the sights. But if a spiritual journey is more your speed, you might want to try a meditation retreat. People have been practicing meditation for thousands of years, seeking inner peace and a…
Yoga is no longer considered just a trendy form of exercise the celebrities are doing. It seems like just about everybody is doing it – and the odds are they’re going to keep on doing it, largely because it’s a) easy to find a yoga studio and b) provides endless health benefits. The stretching and breathing associated with yoga have…
Learning about other cultures isn’t only a great way to discover more about the world; it’s also a great opportunity to introduce yourself to new foods, beliefs, and practices that can better your life. Meditation, for example, is an ancient practice that originates from Eastern cultures, but has been embraced by people all over the world. In the most general…
There’s more to yoga than cool workout clothes and having a reason to drink those trendy green smoothies. Through stretching, deep breathing, and relaxation techniques, yoga can help you relax, manage stress, boost your health, and increase your flexibility and strength. Fortunately, resorts from around the world are well aware of these incredible benefits and offer relaxing yoga retreats for…
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