| When was the last time you went on a holiday and | | | | every day or go for walks and practice yoga alone |
| came back refreshed, energised, and full of life and | | | | under the stars, then check before you book to see |
| totally rested? | | | | if you can do this. |
| Have you ever spent ages planning and deciding | | | | 4. Remember you are what you eat. Most retreats |
| where to go for your annual holiday only to return | | | | cook and prepare raw, vegan or vegetarian dishes. If |
| home bloated, overweight, stressed and tired from | | | | you are a staunch meat eater, you will be surprised |
| rushing after the children, eating heavy lunches and | | | | at how light and energised you feel after a few days |
| staying up late drinking in the bar. A vacation is | | | | of not eating meat. However, if the thought of not |
| supposed to be a time of enjoyment, however, how | | | | having any meat as part of your daily diet freaks |
| many times have you returned home totalled | | | | you out, then make sure you find out when you |
| de-stressed and revitalised? | | | | book if meat dishes are included. |
| If you are looking for a chance to unwind, let go of | | | | 5. Decide whether to go alone or with friends or |
| stress and feel energised, then a yoga holiday may | | | | family. Like any other holiday, the people you travel |
| be just what you are looking for. To ensure you | | | | with or even meet whilst there can make or break |
| have the best time ever, here are seven tips to | | | | your holiday. If you know you are going on a retreat |
| consider so your yoga holiday goes smoothly. | | | | for a quiet relaxing time, then make sure, if you are |
| Five useful tips to a stress free yoga holiday | | | | going with a travelling companion, that you share |
| 1. Take your time and do your research to make | | | | similar values and ideas of what to expect and how |
| sure you choose the right sort of retreat. The | | | | you will spend your time. There is nothing more |
| beauty of a yoga holiday is that it gives you the | | | | irritating when you want to sit quietly and mediate in |
| chance to have a relaxing holiday whilst doing more | | | | the morning than to be constantly interrupted by |
| of an activity you love. | | | | questions and comments from your friend. |
| 2. Take your time to relax and savour the energy of | | | | A yoga vacation is the ideal way to relax and |
| the retreat. The whole idea of going on a retreat is | | | | re-energise your mind, body and spirit. To get the |
| to give you space to rest, relax and unwind. | | | | most out of your yoga holiday and return home |
| 3. Don't feel pressurised to join in. Naturally, on a | | | | stress free and refreshed then book a place which |
| retreat there will be plenty of opportunities for you | | | | suits your desires for a stress free time. I would love |
| to take part in formal and informal yoga classes. It | | | | to receive a postcard of you resting whilst on your |
| would be nice to try out a class or two, however, if | | | | yoga trip. |
| you just want to go and sit quietly and meditate | | | | |