relaxation

India’s known for being colourful and chaotic, but Lee Atkinson discovers it is possible to chill out in meditation hotspot Pune.

From mettle-testing mountain climbs to Ayurvedic massages, Lord Howe Island offers something to suit all tastes. It may even hold the secret to longevity, according to one visitor.

Yoga nidra is extremely beneficial… Just make sure you stay awake long enough to experience it.

Heat and vapour have been key components in purifying rituals around the world since ancient times. Since then, the art of the sauna has been refined, modernised and technologised, bringing even greater benefits

Relaxation detoxification is essential for the body as only following a rested and well nourished can we clear stored toxins.

If someone asked you how your life could be described what would you say? Would you use words such as peaceful, contented, satisfying, relaxing, passionate? Or would you use words such as busy, stressed, chaos, anxiety, non stop, exhausted?

Pure essential oils are extracts from flowers, roots, leaves, fruits, grasses or woods and are so therapeutic they can affect your mood as they naturally scent your home or workplace.

On the weekend I did something that you’d assume would be relatively drama free. I went bush walking. I think the combination of my lankiness and tendency to trip over my own feet combined with a rouge stone or branch caused me to slip over. Now, I am resting, icing, compressing and elevating my foot due to a sprained ankle.

Sitting in a sauna for a little “thermal therapy” is believed to help break down fats and detox the body.

Gone are the days of sleek, minimalist and functional spa rooms; these days people crave the soulful experience of natural therapy rejuvenation at a good quality health spa.

Moment Meditation helps us to break free from our preoccupation from the present, offering practical ways to experience the perfection of now.

Slow it down a little and take the tedium and stress out of your regular holiday for the ultimately rewarding and uplifting travel experience.