Have you thought about going on an yoga retreat, but aren’t convinced that it’s worth your time and your money?
You’re not the only one – it took me a while to take the leap of faith! After having witnessed it for myself I’m glad to say that it’s definitely an experience worth having.
No matter if you’re just beginning or an experienced practitioner there are many benefits you’ll reap from an yoga retreat.
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Are you curious to know the benefits they offer? Here’s a list of most important benefits of an in-person yoga class that will make you pack your bags within a matter of minutes!
Reconnect and think
In the technological age, the majority of us are hooked to our screens for hours on end. The bustle and craziness of our modern lives which comes with a list of responsibilities and tasks is also making it difficult for us to make time for some time to our own needs. In the end, a lot of us feel exhausted and stressed.
Although you’re not required to take your devices off on retreats however, it’s much simpler for you to do it. In my recent weekend yoga class in Bali I noticed that the entire group including myself would only pull out their phones occasionally to browse through messages and snap photos.
The tranquil atmosphere at the resort made it easier to be in the present moment and remain present throughout the journey.
The free time was spent taking an enjoyable stroll on the sea, or reading a great book, taking a relaxing nap, or having great conversations, and connecting with other participants on a more personal level.
Except for a yoga teacher’s course or a yoga teacher training, in which case you have to follow a strict program Most retreats are flexible and you’ll be in a position to choose one or two activities for more relaxation and reflection.
Intensify your yoga practice and know-how
This may be an obvious thing to do, but attending an adventure in yoga will take your knowledge and practice to new levels.
The majority of yoga retreats such as Ayurveda retreat Sri Lanka will offer at minimum a yoga class per day lasting anywhere from one to several hours.
If you’re just starting your journey to yoga A yoga retreat could assist you in creating an established routine, which will make it easier to keep your practice going following the retreat.
Yoga retreats also provide numerous opportunities to inquire about your instructor, and receive the additional help you require in case there are specific asanas you’d like to try but aren’t confident about doing it by yourself. Headstands, anyone?
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Elevating your yoga practice
Are you a long way into your practice but you have yet to go on an event? For advanced and intermediate practitioners Yoga retreats can provide a chance to improve your knowledge of yoga and its numerous aspects, including pranayama, ayurveda and many more.
It is possible that you are thinking of the possibility of teaching yoga and are wondering if it’s the best option for you. Yoga retreats provide an opportunity to discuss this option with your instructor, but it can also demonstrate the truth for yourself, whether you’re a yoga instructor is what you’re meant to be!
Get out of your comfortable zone
One of the great things about an Yoga retreat is the fact that it enables you step outside of your familiar zone. Are you shy and have trouble to meet new people? Never traveled solo before? You’ll be glad to hear that, while there are plenty of people who would prefer retreats with their spouse or sibiling many prefer to travel by themselves!
Although there are a variety of motives behind their choice typically they’re trying to prove that they are able to travel by themselves or try something new and have a blast. In doing something they’ve never attempted previously, they gain confidence and become more open to meeting new people and new experiences.
Alongside the daily yoga classes, your retreat could include a variety of options such as surfing, meditation or even martial art. My recent retreat was a blast. we learned everything from the process of making coconut (cooking) oil from scratch to taking an aerial swing over the lush paddy fields of Bali!
So, if you’ve got something you’ve always wanting to do, make sure to schedule a retreat which includes it as part of the package. You’ll surely be thankful for it.
Improve your overall health
Whatever the length of the retreat lasts, you’ll be able to utilize it to enhance your mental and physical well-being.
If you live a active lifestyle it is possible to go on a yoga retreat. It will surely be refreshing in the sense that you’ll be more physically active than at home. A minimum of a every day yoga session can provide a steady amount of exercise your body requires.
Furthermore, it’s probable that food items you’ll eat during a yoga retreat is likely to be more balanced and healthy than what you typically consume every day.
Mental health is as vital just as physical wellness. Many people don’t realize that mental health isn’t always something we can measure.
Yoga & Meditation Retreats
A yoga retreat will typically is held in a serene and a distraction-free setting and helps you take a moment to slow down and be more attentive when you are going through your day. It gives you the chance to pause your daily routine and let your burdens and worries in the past for just an hour or so.
Meditation, which typically wraps the yoga practice can be a great method to calm the mind and allow you deal with difficulties or problems in a more mindful more relaxed approach.
If you do this you can reduce stress and anxiety that could be harmful to the physical and mental health of your body and mind.
Meet like-minded people
One of my memorable experiences of going to a yoga retreat is the people I got to meet and become friends with.
Although we all came from different parts of the world and were raised with various views and beliefs but we all were attracted to the same factor that brought us all together and that was that of yoga. It is magnets to bring like-minded minds together. In just a few days we were able enjoy a relaxing time and meet each better than many of our home-based friends!
Following our retreats, we’ve been in contact and even agreed that we’d keep one another up-to-date of our travel plans in order to determine whether we’ll cross paths at some point in the future.
If you’ve always wanted to meet new people who could may become your friends for the rest of your life I can assure you that the yoga retreat is an excellent opportunity to make new friends!
