Enjoy a Meditation Retreat to
Find Your €œInner Zen€
Instead of journeying outward, a
meditation retreat allows you to journey inwards €“ offering a
more meaningful holiday which refreshes and revives not only the body, but
also the soul. Where better to do this than in the places of origin on the
Asian continent itself.
The stunningly beautiful
Himalayas region offers many meditation and yoga retreats in lovely
surroundings, with sweeping views and total peace. Just a few of the
wonderful retreats on offer for the best meditation holidays in the scenic Himalayas
are included in this article.
Ananda Spa Meditation Retreat
One such meditation retreat is
Ananda in Uttaranchal, India, nestled on a 100-acre estate overlooking the
Ganges River and the temple villages of Rishikesh and Haridwa. Ananda
attracts quite the mix of clientele including both jetsetters and the more
serious meditation practitioner and includes one-on-one guided sessions, tailored
to each visitor€™s needs, whether outdoors or indoors and
lasting an hour or the whole afternoon to suit everyone.
The surroundings are pretty nice
too with yoga and meditation pavilions dotted throughout the lush gardens
and the chance to visit the former maharajah€™s palace. On site
there is a spa, antique billiards room and a tea lounge as well as
attractive and comfortable guest rooms.
Learn
more about meditation at Ananda in the video included below.
Blue Mango Spiritual Retreat
Staying in India and the
Himalayas, Blue
Mango is the highest spiritual retreat in the world, right in the heart
of the Trans Himalayan Range bordering on Tibet. The site was particularly
chosen for its peace, solitude and seclusion, allowing visitors the chance
to visit their inner self and enjoy a life-changing experience through
meditation.
The
program at Blue Mango has been carefully created to combine a combination
of ancient and modern practices and healing techniques. The retreats span
around 6 days, leaving participants completely relaxed, renewed and
spiritually revitalized.
The
cuisine at Blue Mango combines various local, tribal recipes along with
south Indian fare, using fresh farm produce, organic vegetables and fruits.
Accommodation is offered in cozy, clean and comfortable rooms with all mod
cons.
Staying in the Himalayas, but
heading to Nepal this time, Kopan Meditation Retreat offers meditation and
yoga retreats, giving the opportunity to learn about Tibetist Buddhism and
how it helps us to understand the root causes of our problems and offering
remedies that help us to change and lead a happier more meaningful life. In
between the meditation courses, Daily Dharma talks are given, offering a
taste of the Buddhist viewpoint and teaching visitors how to experience the
joys of meditation. Alternatively, enjoy a ayahuasca healing retreat
Peru.
There is
a wide range of rooms available for guests at Kopan Meditation Retreat to
suit all budgets and the Monastery kitchen provides all meals. Dining is
enjoyed in the guest dining room and on the verandah, with magnificent
views over the Kathmandu Valley and mountain range. All meals served are vegetarian,
nutritious and delicious, made from fresh local produce and are included in
the price.
A video
showing scenes at Kopan Monastery is included below.
