Best Yoga Destinations To Revive Body, Mind and Soul
6 Best Yoga Destinations to Revive Your Body, Mind, and Soul
Yoga is one of the most valued practices in the world to revive body, mind, and soul at the same time. The overly chaotic urban life has created another form of tourism where people purposefully choose yoga destinations as their vacation points. If you are interested in this sort of tourism, here are some of the most respectable yoga destinations in the world that will fulfill this need.
Pune, India
Osho Meditation Resort is a yoga destination located in Pune, the second largest city after Mumbai in Maharashtra state. Thousands of people visit this resort every year looking to reconnect with themselves among Zen gardens, sauna and swimming pool. This is a perfect place to meditate through several forms, from vocalizing to meditative dancing.
However, Pune is also a home to one of the most popular yoga schools in the world BKS Iyengar’s School. The school is dedicated to teaching the eight aspects of yoga through the spiritual practices of Yogacharya B.K.S. Iyengar known as the Iyengar Yoga. The practitioners use props like belts, ropes, and wooden gadgets in order to reach perfection and integrate body and mind.
Dingle, Ireland
Ireland is famous for many things but being the yoga destination is a new one. Dingle Peninsula in the south is considered as one of the most beautiful places in the world. So, it’s no surprise that the famous Kalyana Centre for Mindfulness is located here.
It offers classes dedicated to stress reduction through meditation and Kum Nye which is a Tibetan healing yoga. The retreat offers modest accommodations and can take up to 10 participants who will practice in silence and meditate while standing, walking, sitting and lying down. This whole retreat is dedicated to respecting life so the meals will be vegetarian and served three times a day.
KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
KwaZulu-Natal is a province in South Africa located right on the Indian Ocean. This is the place where white rhino was saved from extinction by finding its habitat in the Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park. And also this is the home of the Buddhist Retreat Center which has been teaching people to get in touch with themselves for two decades.
HOHM Yoga & Wellness Sanctuary is a picturesque studio with glass walls where you will learn different types of yoga. GuruCat is one of the most popular yoga studios in Umhlanga with practitioners having classes in the heated room. They teach styles like Hot Hatha, Akhanda, and Sivananda which is an intense traditional Hatha with advanced postures.
Bali, Indonesia
Bali is one of the top places in the world people go to for peace and relaxation. However, in the recent years, this has also become a yoga destination thanks to the more and more popular active holiday demand. From private yoga lessons at luxurious bali villas to group classes in the famous Yoga Barn, you will certainly revive your body as well as your soul.
A bit more private than the Yoga Barn, Radiantly Alive is a small studio which can tailor its classes to fit anyone’s preferences. On the other hand, Deni Sana village offers eco-friendly accommodations and studio in its center so you will really enjoy the untethered environment.
Assisi, Italy
Assisi is an ancient city in the Umbria region most famous for Calendimaggio Festival dedicated to a re-enactment of Renaissance life. Also, once there, you will be able to witness some amazing artworks and join Simple Peace retreat to revive your mind and soul. It is located on the hills view with on the breathtaking olive groves and the owners, Bruce and Ruth Davis lead week long meditation sessions.
The Ananda Center, on the other hand, has full programs dedicated to self-realization and practice of Kriya Yoga. These are based on the teachings by Paramhansa Yogananda which are spread around the world by his disciple Swami Kriyananda. The retreat masterfully intertwines Eastern and Western philosophies and teaches spiritual principles to overcome stress and achieve harmony in everyday life.
Halibut Cove, Alaska
Alaska is secluded enough to be a perfect place for meditation and yoga. Stillpoint Lodge in Halibut Cove offers guidance for yoga and meditation classes paired up with walks in the wilderness. Poustinia – a silent meditation space is available 24 hours a day with a perfect environment to reach inner peace.
Whales, sea otters and other animals of the wildlife make the experience richer by allowing practitioners to connect to nature. Organic garden and fresh seafood are the perfect way to keep the body healthy while hiking and paddling while surrounded by icebergs will rejuvenate the soul.
Lastly
Choose a yoga destination that will suit best to your personalities and emotions. That way you can achieve inner peace and revive body, mind, and soul in the most efficient way. Going to places that offer a unique bonding with nature is a plus and will certainly help you reach nirvana.
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