10 Great Reasons why you should go on a Yoga Retreat

November 11, 2008

Many people today are continuously running around endlessly( including me sometimes) doing this, and finishing that TO DO list.  We are just operating on a sub-conscious level and routine- based life. But when you DO get a glimpse of the present moment ( I do when I practice or teach yoga especially), we realize that it is time to take a good break and breathe. It makes us happier.  While you don’t need any reason to take a good break, like going on a yoga retreat, I’ve compiled 10 reasons why you should.  Here goes:

1-     Recharge your Batteries: Sometimes we just need to relax and recharge our batteries. Get away and just lounge around by pool, relax and do nothing. The result is that you will feel better when you return and probably more efficient.

2-     Relax from daily routine: Break the routine, get out ! Do something new, see places, take a yoga class. It will make you appreciate life better when you break out of that boring day to day routine. A change of ideas brings new ideas.

3-     Do Yoga:  A little yoga can not hurt, especially if you are always sitting on a desk. This will help your body’s flexibility and breathing, and it’s a great mental healer too. Most Retreats have yoga and daily meditation classes that are somewhat easy and for all levels.

4-     Re-focus on your future: Notice how motivated you are after a vacation with fresh new ideas? It helps you focus on what is important to you and your life and assess your strategies better if you got off track along the way.

5-     Be happy, change of Attitude: A change of attitude is always good. If you’re happy the people around you will probably be happy too.

6-     Eat well (organic): Most retreat centers offer organic and healthy meals which are just very good for you, overall. Your body will de-stress and heal better with the healthy, good foods you give it.

7-     Tranquility : Get some mental Peace and Quiet. Finally, the only thing you need to hear is nature, beautiful ocean or rivers, trees, AH !!!!  Reconnect with the essence of you, the spiritual.

8-     Connect with Nature: It is beautiful to connect with nature because you connect with yourself, and your soul. It is truly rewarding when you take time to breathe and relax  with nature   

9-     Get to Know Yourself Better:  A retreat is the perfect time to get to feel your true self and get to realize what is important to you, and how you’ve changed throughout the years. Things that mattered to you before probably don’t matter anymore. It’s good to realize the change within us and celebrate this.

10- Plan your next retreat: By the end of your retreat week, you’ll want to plan your next yoga retreat because you enjoyed it so much. You will feel refreshed and youthful.

 

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Comments

[Brian]

Great reasons! Do you know about these yoga books?

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