How Yoga Retreats Can Help Heal Pandemic Anxiety
23 Dec 2021 HYN Himalayan Yoga Academy
Due to the corona virus pandemic, depression and anxiety are most prevalent among both men and women across the world. The whole planet has experienced unbearable loss and stress levels due to pandemic. We all have been affected directly or indirectly. Most of the people suffered from virus, got sick, lost a loved one. Even if you don`t get sick or lost a loved one, you still had to deal with month of isolation which has been affecting your physical, mental and spiritual health. So if anyone suffers with mental health like anxiety and depression or if you have to deal with emotional issues, Yoga retreats can be best option for you to heal your mental health and physical health. Going on Yoga Retreats can help you to escape your hectic life, deeply connect with yourself.
Now it`s time that we are all waiting for. Pandemic is in control right now. Almost all the borders are opened. People have started coming back to their life, you can finally join your favorite yoga classes and also think about going on yoga retreats and meditation that will embrace your mind and body. When choosing Yoga Retreats, Firstly, you have to consider the location because you are joining retreats for peace and to escape from your hectic life so the yoga retreats place should be surrounded with nature, quiet and peaceful environment so that your mind become calm and refresh. By joining Yoga retreats, you will be surrounded by the minded people and gurus. You will find yourself enjoying the yoga asana and pranayama practice. You will follow healthy mindful eating habit.You will realize your inner self and inner peace in your everyday life. So, all these healthy habits change your life drastically bringing tremendous physical, mental and spiritual health benefits.
Yoga retreats also defined as the temporary breaks from daily routine that typically lasts from weekend to week or more. While travelling or planning for a trip has deep healing effects in our body. It brings us sense of joy and happiness and makes us connect with ourselves and the world too. Slowly, Due to the exposure of surroundings, nature and experiences, you can slowly alleviate anxiety and depression. Also, when travelling you interact with diversity of people which can expand your awareness, social and personal growth. You will able to realize the meaning of life by witnessing the struggling life of the most of the people out there.
It is also said that yoga can reduce stress as yoga is a physical and mindful practice that brings out positive outcome in our body by focusing overall wellbeing of the body. When you practice yoga daily, it can change your thoughts. It supports positive thoughts so decreases the possibility of anxiety and depression. It makes us realize who you really are by connecting you with your inner self and divine world. Overall, yoga is the practice to balance your physical, mental, spiritual functions at the same time.
Make sure you think about combining benefits of travelling and yoga by going on a yoga retreat. It`s going to be the best option for you. Apart from the fact that most probably you will have opportunity to visit and explore new unique destinations, natural beauties , landmarks and diversity of people. You will surround yourself with mindful people and focus on finding relaxation, joy, serenity in a safe and peaceful place that is being held by healers and caring teachers. You will be able to connect with people in a ways you can`t achieve through a screen. Also, your fear and insecurities over a past month will be drained over and will restore the positive energy within yourself and wherever you go.
Yoga retreats elevate yourself, elevate self-discovery and self care while restoring your balance. Yoga retreats are the first choice to relieve stress and post- pandemic trauma. It helps you to rediscover body-mind connection. Now I am sure you are familiar with yoga retreats so take advantage of these gifts, in order to balance your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual body with positive energy. And also it connects with your inner self.