Relax, Breathe… And Consider These 5 Reasons To Plan A Yoga Retreat!
By: Claire Mendoza
Tags: Yoga Benefits, Yoga Retreat, Mexico, Connecting With Nature, Relaxation

We’re all a little rushed lately. Life in recent times has been demanding, hectic, and sometimes even a little scary. Maybe it’s time to take a little break, maybe for the whole family or office.

If you’re ready to get away from the world for a bit, but you’re not sure how best to do so, consider a yoga retreat. You can do more than just get away — you can return a calmer, fresher, more relaxed person, ready to take on whatever life can throw at you.

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Here are 5 calming reasons to consider a relaxing yoga retreat.

Return Refreshed

There are a lot of options for vacations and getaways, but to be honest, most of them are exhausting. It’s becoming increasingly common that people come home from a vacation feeling as if they need a second vacation to relax from the first one.

If you’re looking to relax and come back home refreshed, instead of exhausted, take a truly calming vacation and return home in better condition than when you left.

2. Amazing Venues and Views

Just because a retreat is focused on Yoga doesn’t mean you need to be closed up in a studio all day. Some of the venues are absolutely amazing, with fantastic ocean views, and beautiful scenery in every direction.

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One example is this fantastic place in Oaxaca, Mexico. The Zazil Retreat may be the best venue in Mexico, with a fully equipped studio for up to 16 people.

3. Disconnect From Technology

While you certainly don’t have to disconnect your devices while on a retreat, it can be incredibly refreshing to step away for a while. Many types of vacations or retreats still require you to stay connected, but a Yoga retreat is perfect for anyone wanting to get away from all that mobile madness for a little while.

4. Improve Your Health

We all know what usually happens on any kind of getaway: our wallets shrink and our bellies grow. A yoga vacation doesn’t have to be that way, though. Your wallet may not grow, but it won’t shrink that much either. It’s a much more affordable option than most of the alternatives.

Your belly may shrink too — and even if it doesn’t, you’ll certainly be a bit more limber than you were before. Yoga can be as strenuous or as relaxing as you choose to make it, and may be one of the very few types of vacation where you return healthier than when you left.

5. Connect With Nature

While most nature-oriented retreats would have you hiking through questionable weather, or camping in whatever mother nature decides to throw at you, a well-placed Yoga venue can give you the best of both worlds.

Spend your time surrounded by nature — but not at its mercy.

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Whether you’re looking to disconnect from the world, improve your health, or just relax, I hope this list has helped you decide to take a little time to do all three.

Whatever your reasons are for wanting to get away from it all, you can’t do better than a relaxing Yoga oriented retreat at a beautiful oceanside studio.

Wherever your journey takes you — breathe, relax, and enjoy the moment!