After a successful stint in Bali last year, this year, PYC has organised a wellness-centric vacation in the Himalayan nation of Nepal. Master trainer Banu Malek, who will lead this trip, gives her top reasons to grab the opportunity of getting away to focus on your wellbeing.
1. Time Out for Yourself
Taking time out to go on such an unusual break is the most special and beautiful gift you can give yourself. A regular holiday is more about ‘doing’, while a retreat is simply about ‘being’. There is no compromising on where to go and what to do, but this is all about yourself and focusing on your own needs.
This kind of escape lets you leave the outside world behind and step away from all stress to feel renewed, re-inspired, and deeply rested. Watch how you gain clarity, introspect, and possibly even find the answers you’ve been long looking for.
2. Deepen Your Practice
It is a great way to take your abilities to the next level. Whether you’ve been practising this exercise form for a while, or have just got bitten by the yoga bug, a retreat will help you achieve greater strength, flexibility and self-awareness. You will be taken out of your comfort zone – a new teacher, environment and companions – the perfect time to explore new things and see what you are capable of.
3. Make Like-Minded Friends
Don’t worry about going alone; you already share a common interest and passion with everyone else. You are all going to learn, deepen, expand and grow in some way and, along the short journey, strangers become friends for life.
4. Learn Something New
You can combine mastering your asanas with learning all about ayurveda, its sister science, or how to develop a lasting meditation or mindfulness habit. Find out about the benefits of nutrition, superfoods and juicing. Discover the beautiful ancient wisdom and philosophy of the yogis, or even nurture your love for walking or writing. You will be enabled to expand your mind and body, and take a new skill or interest home with you.
5. Detox Your Life
If you are looking to cleanse your body, mind, heart and soul, then look no further than a yoga retreat. The delicious, healthy food offered will help nourish and cleanse your body from the inside-out, with some wellness holidays offering juicing or the option of a full body cleanse.
Your thoughts and emotions will benefit from your daily practice, meditation and mindfulness, different workshops, or even time in silence. You may even get to speak to your soul during your time-out in a nurturing environment, helping you to find a new direction, if need be.
No matter what your initial reasons for going, such a break can help you to feel your best. You’ll come away with heaps of new inspiration and ideas that you can incorporate into your daily life to help keep the magic of your retreat alive.
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