Why Yoga Holidays/Retreats in Spain?

Why Yoga Holidays/Retreats in Spain?

Why Yoga Holidays/Retreats in Spain?

Whatever job you do, there will be stresses and strains and using yoga to relax has become increasingly more popular over the last few years.And what better way to unwind than with a yoga holiday or retreat in the warm sunshine of a siesta-filled country like Spain?But others would ask why one would want to trek abroad when yoga retreats are readily available within a relatively short car ride. Well, just as Bikram or hot yoga is thought to help the body sweat out toxins and allow the practitioner to safely come deeper into the poses or stretches, practising in a warm climate can have similar benefits.Whatever yogic style you favour, it is always more energising to perform a Sun Saluation in the face of that orange glow than the haze of clouds we usually see here in the UK.In the single digit night time temperatures of the British Isles, yoga under the stars can be a less than enchanting experience. However, add in the residual warmth of a Mediterranean evening and the audible backdrop of waves splashing on a nearby shore and the whole thing becomes much more appealing.The climatic consequences of yoga retreats in this country tend to necessitate that most aspects of the break are conducted indoors. When you don't have to worry about whether it's warm enough, you can work on your postures and experience relaxing therapies in sheltered spots outside. But, even more importantly for the diet, you can indulge in detox meals without the need for additional carbs to maintain body heat.Many retreats focus on aspects of yoga that don't tend to be addressed during regular classes - particular those involving breathing and its effects on circulation and improved fitness levels through the production of internal heat that encourages the lymphatic system to detoxify the body.Being slightly more costly than their UK-based counterparts, luxury retreats in the sun tend to have a smaller ratio of students to teachers, allowing for a much more personal tuition experience and promoting the social side of yoga as students compare and contrast experiences and the teachers share their own solutions.The exotic scenery and sun-drenched patios overlooking the bluest of seas promotes a 'holiday' frame of mind, which combines with the yogic calm to produce an energising and revitalising feeling that is much harder to achieve within the familiar surroundings of the UK.The chance to be led through a meditation by candlelight prior to going to sleep is always welcome but it is even more readily appreciated when the ensuing state of euphoria will not be interrupted by the need to do household chores before falling into bed and drifting off to the buzz of the cicadas.There's no doubt about it, suddenly the prospect of a yoga holiday in Spain sounds very attractive.

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