{"id":4943,"date":"2020-08-27T21:07:59","date_gmt":"2020-08-27T21:07:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/?p=4943"},"modified":"2024-05-29T09:12:56","modified_gmt":"2024-05-29T09:12:56","slug":"perfect-destinations-for-yoga-and-meditation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/general-info\/perfect-destinations-for-yoga-and-meditation.html","title":{"rendered":"Perfect Destinations for Yoga and Meditation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

I am sure you feel refreshed\nafter your daily morning yoga or meditation session at the local wellness\ncentre but just imagine the levels of Zen-like relaxation you would experience\nfrom performing your Sun salutation poses overlooking Bali\u2019s rice fields or\npracticing spiritual meditation in an ancient Buddhist temple or fragrant\napricot orchard amongst the mountains and valleys of Ladakh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And guess what, Yoga retreats and\nwellness getaways are becoming increasingly popular among not only long-time\nYoga practitioners, but also people who have never set foot inside a Yoga\nstudio before. A Wellness Holiday will do more than simply help you unwind from\nthe stresses of everyday life, it will also help you stay active while on\nvacation, deepen your practice and learn more about Yoga and meditation while\nenjoying your holiday. Free yourself from your modern-life\u2019s daily routine, mix\na beautiful cocktail of yoga and meditation with travel, then lay down your exercise-mat\namidst some of Asian\u2019s most beautiful scenery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In today\u2019s issue of Secret\u2019s Out,\nwe have collated seven of Asia\u2019s best destinations for a wellness holiday.\nThese are places you can unwind, hone your wellness skills and enjoy a myriad\nof restorative activities to channel your chi between classes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, light a few incense sticks,\npour yourself a glass of your favourite libation, strike a pose and meditate on\nour offering of the best destinations for yoga and meditation in Asia. Om\nShanti!<\/p>\n\n\n

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Supanniga Home<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Khonkhaen, Thailand<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This mainly Buddhist country has a vibrant culture, the kindest\npeople on earth, 100s of fascinating festivals, majestic temples, quaint\nvillages, and one of the best cuisines in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you choose this jewel of South East Asia to be the next\nstop for your wellness vacation, November and January are the two most popular\nmonths for yoga and meditation practitioners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Supanniga Home is located in Khon Kaen in \u2018Isaan\u2019, the North\nEast of Thailand, a region famed for stunning rural landscapes and its\ndistinctive culture and cuisine. Supanniga Home\u2019s 3 villas are perfectly\nincorporated into 6 hectares of mature gardens. Set under large trees it is\neasy to dive deep into your meditation while listening to the gentle ringing of\nchime bells and birdsong from the elegant and mature trees above. Each of the\nvillas\u2019 luxurious interiors feature contemporary design with a local touch\u2014from\nmodern furnishings to antique pottery and porcelain tea ware, and lush Isan\nsilk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

[DISCOVER SUPANNIGA HOME NOW]<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sanak Retreat<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bali, Indonesia<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Set amidst beautiful tropical landscapes with scenic\nmountain views, Sanak Retreat Bali offers a relaxing getaway. Surrounded by\nlush rice fields, the resort is off the beaten path in North Bali, far from the\ncrowds. Here, Sanak\u2019s Yoga expert is dedicated to share his wisdom and skills\nwith you, and adapts seamlessly to your personal yoga style preferences, or\nchooses the one for you for maximum physical and emotional balance. Yoga and\nmeditation will give you peace of mind, a path to personal fulfillment and\ngreater self\u2013awareness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The team at the Sanak Heal Spa also offer a combination of\nancient Balinese Meditation and Japanese Reiki, which promotes wellness by\ndrawing out negative energy from your body and replacing it with positive\nenergies to promote the body\u2019s natural healing process. Serenity for the soul\nfrom the incredible natural beauty that surrounds Sanak Retreat, timeless\nscenes from the rural life of the neighbouring villagers, nourishment for the\nspirit, body and mind from farm to table dining on the freshest produce to a\nchoice of activities getting you close to the local people to learn about their\nspiritual and their practical lifestyles. A stay at Sanak Retreat is a wellness\nstay on every level. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

[DISCOVER SANAK RETREAT NOW]<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Brijrama Palace Heritage Hotel<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Varanasi, India<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A magical blend of nature\u2019s wonder and the meaning of human\nexistence, does contemplation get any deeper than this? Well, this is all\nperfectly blended at Brijrama Palace located as it is on the banks of one of\nthe world\u2019s holiest rivers, the River Ganges, and set in the heart of Varanasi,\none of the holiest cities too. The early morning\u2019s Golden Ganges and illuminated\nGhats have inspired men to chant, sing and conjure body peace through yoga for\n1,000s of years. A life changing experience for many, a pilgrimage for\nmillions, this magical scene truly touches the soul. Sunrise Yoga is performed\ndaily at Assi Ghat on the banks of the Ganges. A morning at Varanasi is though\nfull of life, as dawn breaks the city is alive with the sounds of devotees,\npilgrims, vedic chanting and music. The full circle of life is played out daily\non the banks of the Mother Ganges and makes the perfect backdrop for your yoga\npractice. Start the day with new hopes, aspirations and internal strength with\nvibrant soulful Indian music and powerful yoga at the incredible Brijrama\nPalace, one of Varanasi\u2019s oldest landmarks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

[DISCOVER BRIJRAMA NOW]<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Muang La Lodge<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Muang La, Laos<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hidden in the small village of Muang-La on the banks of the\nNam Phak river, this lodge features 5 wooden villas and 9 traditionally\ndesigned guestrooms. If peace and tranquility were personified, they would call\nMuang La their home for sure. Natures paintbrush has blessed the canvas here,\nfrom the mountains to the river, the views alone will promote wellness even in\nthe hardest and most tired of souls. Not to be missed is the natural hot\nspring, set within the river itself. The volcanically heated water bubbles up\nwithin the flow of the river and has eased the aches and pains of the local\npeople for centuries. A place to relax after a hard day cultivating crops, a\nplace to meet and chat, swap stories and dreams, a place to simply be at one\nwith the surrounding nature. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Muang La Lodge is the perfect base to explore and really\nstart to understand Northern Laos. The team here have created experiences to\nhelp you connect with and meet the local hill tribes and learn about lifestyles\nand their animist beliefs. Spiritual wellness, and physical wellness, you can\nalso take guided treks, learn the art of Lao cuisine, raft the river or\nmountain bike the forest trails. Then return to the resort and unwind by taking\ntime out to meditate, enjoy a hot-spring bath in one of the 4m elevated baths\noverlooking the river and the mountains, and personify peace and serenity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

[DISCOVER MUANG LA LODGE NOW]<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Neeleshwar Hermitage<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kerala, India<\/p>\n\n\n\n

India offers a mystical atmosphere that will allow you to\ndeeply connect with yourself and further your spiritual journey through\npractice and guidance from the greatest gurus and renowned yoga instructors.\nAnd if you\u2019re already a seasoned practitioner, there really isn\u2019t a better\nplace in the world to practice and enjoy your yoga amongst India\u2019s incredible\nand iconic scenes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Neeleshwar Hermitage is located in Northern Kerala, South\nWest India and looks out across a beautiful beach to the Arabian Sea. Also\nknown as Malabar, this region is one of the world\u2019s main centres of Yoga and\nmeditation. The Hermitage takes spiritual wellbeing and wellness very\nseriously, with the architecture of the property designed according to the\nprinciples of Kerala Vastu. The property is oriented to the east to capture the\nrising sun, with the delightful traditional bungalows radiating out across the\nproperty along the 4 cardinal points. With an Ayurvedic clinic at the property wellness\nis promoted from the inside out, starting with a consultation with the doctor\nto the possibility to enjoy Ayurvedic dining too. As one of the most popular\nplaces in the world for yoga, yoga of all levels is taught and practiced here. But\nsimple relaxation is also taken seriously, whether enjoying the beautiful white\nsand beach at the front of the property or taking a lazy cruise on their\nhouseboat to enjoy the unique wildlife in the Malabar Backwaters, one thing you\nwon\u2019t be at Neeleshwar Hermitage is a Hermit!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

[DISCOVER NEELESHWAR HERMITAGE NOW]<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Slow Private Pool Villas<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lombok, Indonesia<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Set in the middle of beautiful Gili Air, a short boat ride\nfrom Lombok, Slow Villas features 10 contemporary, Balinese style luxury\nvillas, each with its own private swimming pool. Gili Air is a paradisiacal\ntropical island, small enough to walk around in 2.5hrs, there are no cars on\nthe island and one really isn\u2019t needed as no-one here ever feels the need to\nrush. Slow\u2019s concept is based on the slow spirit (slow cooking, slow moving,\nslow stretching) complemented by a range of wellness promoting activities\nincluding diving, snorkeling, kitesurfing, swimming with the turtles, yoga,\npilates, zumba lessons, golf, and trekking. Known also as the Turtle Capital of\nthe World, Gili Air is a fantastic place to enjoy nature and the underwater\nworld and really, is there anything more rejuvenating and relaxing than\nenjoying nature?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Private yoga classes are available on demand at Slow Spa or\nin the comfort of your private coconut garden, from morning Vinyasa to evening\nYin. You\u2019ll be free to spend the day enjoying the spoils of Gili Air! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

[DISCOVER SLOW VILLAS NOW]<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Nimmu House,<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ladakh, India<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Located in the ancient Ladakhi village of Nimmu, Nimmu House\nis a 130year old restored heritage house. Once the home of a cousin of the King\nof Ladakh, the property is near the confluence of the sacred river of the\nIndus, which rises in Tibet, and the Zanskar River. Treks here offer\nspellbinding views of the rushing waters of the valley with the majestic\nbackdrop of the golden mountains of Ladakh. Nimmu House is the perfect place to\nstay before or after trekking in Ladakh thanks to its relatively low altitude\nof 3100m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ideal for families, a stay here offers the perfect\nplayground for your kids to get in touch with nature while you enjoy meditation\nand yoga. Yoga classes are given morning and evening of every day with private\nsessions on-request. Practice meditation at one of the nearby ancient Buddhist\nmonasteries, or try your hand at timeless arts such as pottery with a local\nvillager and learning to cook Ladakhi cuisine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With only 7 Ladakhi comfortable tents scattered throughout\nthe fragrant apricot orchard and 5 charming rooms within the house, Nimmu House\nwill be your home away from home in the heart of the Himalayas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

[DISCOVER NIMMU HOUSE NOW]<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Relaxation starts early with every Secret Retreats\nReservation, let our Concierge take the stress and strain of planning and\nbooking your travels from you, and prepare to relax and pamper yourself with\nour pick of the best places in Asia to start or continue your wellness journey.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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