Stress is known to cause an emotional imbalance in someone who would commonly be a level-headed person.

Dealing daily with uptight and offensive people, handling unwanted responsibilities, the anxiety and road rage experienced while driving are just a few of the situations that can wear us down.

The emotional benefits of a Yoga retreat are huge because they offer a break from all this tension and distress! Just imagine the feeling of peace and being reconnected to the earth and all things natural, while harmonizing your mind, body, and emotions through yoga asana and breathing.

But what exactly is a yoga retreat?

A Yoga retreat is a time and space where you can find a little peace and silence.

It is a place to disconnect from noises, work, demands, and routines, to reconnect with ourselves. Yoga allows us to enjoy the experience and takes us to that state where we can listen and look inside ourselves.

You can have adventurous activities on a Yoga retreat, like hiking through beautiful landscapes while observing in silence and doing cooperative communal service.  You can also try new dietary experiences to taste and enjoy & learn to practice “Ahimsa” (non-injury to others) while enjoying plant-based foods, both raw and cooked.

There may be some time for cleansing and giving the body a break from unhealthy habits. Surrounded by beautiful settings, you might experience pleasures like massages, energetic healing, or bodywork.

However, a Yoga retreat might have early morning meditations to stop the constant chatter from the mind. Also, there’s an insight meditation “Vipassana”, for those who are interested in self-reflection or looking for a more spiritual experience. There might be an instruction to help you learn Pranayama and other advanced breathing methods.

What are the benefits of attending a Yoga Retreat?

Here are many reasons why people go on a yoga retreat:

• It heals well-being and restores your natural balance.
• It gives you physical, mental and emotional serenity, by providing you a marvelous and peaceful space to be with yourself, in silence with contact with nature.
• Meeting new and exciting people.
• Helps to regain your natural fullness and joy.
• You meet new people who have the same concerns with whom to share.
• Find a new direction in life.
• Deepening on your personal practice.
• If you’re new to Yoga, you can try a new discipline.
• Many doctors today recommend yoga retreats to lessen stress or any type of stress-related illness.

What kind of people goes on a Yoga retreat?

• Some people are young, others are elderly.
• Some are loose and flexible, while others are stiff.
• Others might be exhausted or at a crossroads in their life.
• Some just want a chance to get away from it all.
• Others just want to take care of themselves to make a change in their lives.

Finally, it’s always recommended that the retreat you select, should be guided by certified yoga instructors who are prepared to work with you depending on your skills level.

Spending intimate time with an experienced yoga teacher is one of the best opportunities to change your mindset. With a mix of instruction and inspiration, a well-prepared yoga teacher will guide you to be a more authentic and powerful human being. If you attend retreats with a yoga master, you might experience a silent, inward revolution. One that produces a conscious growth and outward “evolution” of their body, and mind.

If you are considering to go on a yoga retreat, remember that all the daily obstacles and hassles will disappear. You will return rejuvenated, recharged, and with a whole new attitude.

Tip: Knowing what kind of experience you’re looking for before signing up a yoga retreat, will help ensure you pick the perfect one for your needs. It’s also necessary to select this activity with a time framework suited to your schedule. Whether it’s a day retreat, a few days, a week, or even longer.