Living a busy Westerner life can be tough sometimes. It is, therefore, no wonder that everyone from the burn-out high-achievers, to those looking for some inner peace retreat to India to explore the ancient practices of Ayurveda or yoga.
Whether you want to avoid the troubles of having to plan the trip all by yourself, or if you want to rub shoulders with some new people – there are plenty of comprehensive itineraries that you can book online such as A&K luxury holidays to India or some established spiritual resorts, that not only provide you with a comfortable accommodation, but also compulsory head – clearing and soul-searching classes.
Read below to find how you can take the most of India to return from the crossroads of life and feel like newborn! For more details on the trips to India, it might be also worth visiting A-Z of India guide.
Warm your soul at the Andaman Islands
We might sometimes feel utterly down, but once the sun is out, we realize that what was missing from our life was in fact, just a bit of warmth on the face.
It might sound trivial, but there is extensive research looking at the link between weather and depression, concluding that sunlight, indeed, has a profound impact on our mental health. The numbers show, that the shorter the amount of time between the sunrise and sunset, the greater the chance for emotional distress. And as you might suspect, spending all your days in the office during the winter period, certainly doesn’t help to catch the daylight that is necessary to keep you going.
The Andaman Islands have everything to calm your nerves, with balmy beaches at the backdrop of tropical rainforest and, crystal – clear waters waiting for you to take a refreshing plunge. Surrounded by the amazing, authentic wildlife, you can feel like on a desert island, yet with an access to all the comfort and amenities, you need to fully charge your batteries.
Walk it out on the past in the Himalayas
You might have realized that paradoxically, the best way to still your mind is to put your body in motion. It is so, because thinking clearly does not only involve our cognitive prowess (although to a large extent it is crucial) but also the ability to keep your emotions at bay. The walking thoughts are therefore different from the restless, always racing thoughts generated by the worried mind.
The northern part of India is a perfect destination if you consider trekking or hiking as a part of your mind- clearing project. From mid- April to mid – May, the Gaumukh Tapovan trek to the source of the river Ganga, is everyone’s favourite spring hike destination, that many compare to a religious experience. But if you are looking for more spectacular, and warmer scenery, head to Buran Ghati in June, with its grand, picturesque visuals that if captured with a camera, could easily be your next desktop picture.
Get over the relationship in Mumbai
It’s easy to turn your back on love when you are licking your wounds from the breakup, but just because you got your feelings hurt, doesn’t mean your heart has to remain broken forever. If the post- break up songs seem to be losing its power, and your friends have run out of arguments to make you feel better, it might be the time to think of an alternative…
Bollywood is a celebration of romance and dance, that can provide you with a very refreshing take on love or what it means to be truly loved! The vibrancy and brightness of Holi dances that you can learn during various workshops, preceded by visits at filming sets, is the perfect cure for a broken heart, that hopefully will help you to snap out of the past, and look with hope into the future!
Seek guidance at spiritual centers
If you suspect, that simply finding solitude on your own might be beyond your abilities, then the spiritual resorts where you could calm your mind under the watchful eye of experienced mentors and yoga practitioners might be your next destination. Depending on where you go, you can expect different types of “spiritual resuscitation” and of course different comfort. Some resorts will let you to fully indulge in their five-star accommodation, others will offer only basic dwellings and require a vow of silence in exchange.
At the Yoga Institute in Mumbai, students will learn how to get smoothly of the ups and downs of life by learning meditation and attitude – building. In the Art of Living International Centre in Bengaluru on the other hand, you will discover how to manage a life of stress, overcome personal barriers, and live a life with no expectations.
