Yoga Holidays & Retreats - Passport to Personal Growth

In addition to all the physiological, pyschological and biochemical benefits that yoga brings, going on a yoga holiday or retreat is a major opportunity for personal growth. It offers you a chance to explore the world outside of the ordinary boundaries of your daily life. It takes you out of the familiarity of your home, work and social environments so that you can see the world through fresh eyes. This stimulates your brain and helps you to learn ways of behaving outside the “well-worn paths” of your daily routine.....a great way to keep the brain cells firing! There's also the “uncertainty factor” that allows your brain to grow as new neural pathways are created and the body's sense of space in relation to self (proprioception) increases. Research has shown that travelling to a new place is a great way to increase your brain power. It also develops your sense of self-reliance and responsibility as well as helping you overcome boundaries. As you learn to successfully negotiate new situations (like bargaining in a bazaar or chanting with people you've never met before), you will begin to trust whatever comes your way. Your power of perception also increases. As you explore the sights, sounds and smells of your new environment, there's the opportunity to expand your awareness of the subtle things around you. Why not make a yoga holiday or retreat your passport to growth and exploration this year?