The Vikasa lifestyle help you to learn how to distinguish better between positive and negative influences. Spirituality is a wonderful basis for the pursuit of long-term peace with ourselves, providing a platform for us to process life’s challenges. It imbues a sense of tranquility in even the most stressful situations, enabling you to project positivity to those around you. This leads to enhanced decision-making, empathy and self-love. By acknowledging our innermost feelings honestly and without external interference, we can truly understand our true selves and our genuine feelings. Nutrition can also help, with ‘junk food’ and sugar withdrawal, as well as certain types of digestive bacteria linked to a range of mental health issues, from depression and insomnia to dementia. You are what you eat, but this doesn’t mean denying yourself to the point of misery. You can enjoy a healthy diet and the benefits of eating well at the same time! Mental wellbeing is intrinsically linked to regular exercise – the benefits to hormonal balance as well as improved cardio-vascular and respiratory health. If you have been going through a tough time, this will help you feel a renewed sense of self-worth and control. Yoga is accessible and you can do it anywhere. No equipment (besides a simple mat) is required and you can do it by yourself in the privacy of your own home or in a class with others. Routine is a great way to move forward in life, with a daily yoga being a cornerstone. We also encourage Rise attendees to embrace creative pursuits. You don’t have to be a talented artist or musician. Simply focusing on giving life to an idea can be an incredible experience, a positive way to channel emotion and energy. The feeling of accomplishment and optimism it brings is great for emotional growth and transformation. Everyone that comes to Vikasa for the Rise program does so for a different reason. We will help you find a new approach best-fitted to your specific personality and circumstances. We can’t promise that you will have a life without challenges and set-backs, but we can give you the blueprint to a lifestyle that will leave you better prepared.