Guests can participate in any of the services offered, and they
can customize their stay depending on their sleep issues (jet lag, inability to
sleep in unfamiliar surroundings, snoring, etc.) The result? A better quality of
life, at home or on the road. (www.foursea sons.com/westlakevillage)
Stretch and Meditate
"Let go of expectations, ego, preconceived ideas, outdated
beliefs, attachments, comparisons, competitiveness, force and other
self-limiting notions and beliefs, resulting in greater happiness and peace of
mind." Sounds good to us—and if this "Awakening Happiness" program takes place
in the mystical and exotic land of Bali, then so much the better.
A week-long exploration of relaxation techniques to enhance health
and well-being, this yoga and meditation retreat is geared to singles as well as
couples of all levels—from absolute beginner to advanced practitioners. Here the
healing component lies in the well-documented benefits of yoga and meditation:
greater movement and flexibility, reduced stress and tension, developing
awareness and improved concentration. Studies show that people who meditate are
often happier, more apt to be able to concentrate for long periods of time,
calmer, and have the ability to abandon negative thinking and replace it with
positive. Meditation helps with mental relaxation, clarity and contentment,
while yoga strengthens and tones the body, promoting proper breath control that,
in itself, soothes.
Offered by YogaBound, which hosts yoga and meditation retreats throughout the
world and throughout the year, the Awakening Happiness program is offered either
in the beach town of Kuta or Ubud, the artistic center of Bali. Guests may
choose from many levels of accommodations—comfortable basic to luxe resort. Each
day, geared for relaxation, begins with one hour of meditation followed by two
hours of yoga and then breakfast. The rest of the day is free until a two-hour
late-afternoon individualized yoga practice (postures targeting specific areas
of the body, like shoulders or hamstrings or hips, each day). There are also
afternoon walking meditations through the rice fields or near the sea. The
result? A trip that is both inward- as well as outward-bound.
(www.yogabound.com)
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