Ayurveda; from the Sanskrit meaning "The knowledge for long life", is an ancient Hindu holistic approach to health that acts as an all-encompassing system of mental, physical and spiritual care. Based on the ‘Tri Dosha’ theory, the tradition teaches that each person is made up of five elements; fire, air, water, earth and space. According to the principles of Ayurveda, the elements of fire, air and water are associated with the doshas of Pitta, Vata and Kapha, while the elements of earth and space remain constant.
With so many luxury yoga retreats to choose from world-wide, we have reduced the scope and compiled a succinct list of 4 of the best yoga retreats in India, the birthplace of yoga. Surrounded by sublime scenery from the Himalayan mountain ranges to the golden sandy shores of the East Coast, our luxury yoga retreats in India will leave you revitalised, with a new lease of life and appreciation of the world around you.
Have you decided what to do on Valentine's Day yet? We've got some great ideas for healthy holidays for couples and it's not too late to book a breakaway for a truly romantic getaway. These five holidays are designed to ensure you board the plane home not only relaxed but rejuvenated too and include all sorts of vitality-boosting activities, menus, and treatments for the ultimate health and fitness romantic experience.
The 21st century sees the majority of the people in the UK leading hectic lifestyles, that are not conducive to fitting in time to go the gym or arranging sports matches with your friends. However, do not despair, as Health and Fitness Travel has 8 sneaky ways to fit in some mini-bursts of exercise into your busy schedule.
TheBodyHoliday gave me the ultimate health and fitness experience
What a fantastic way to kick off the year by flying to the beautiful island of St Lucia and staying at The BodyHoliday to get healthy and fit. On arrival I was given my schedule of spa treatments at the health and wellness centre and my BodyAware program for the week. I had just enough time to watch the beautiful sunset go down with a fruit punch on the beach.
We are living in a time where life expectancy in the UK is continuously improving, and reaching 100 years in age will become more common. Being 50 can hardly be considered old; it will soon mark the halfway point in many of our lives. But why are we all going to live longer?
First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes your dream healthy honeymoon set in the most idyllic wellness destinations in the world. After the stresses of wedding planning, unwind with our favourite luxury spa honeymoon escapes for a rejuvenating celebration of your love and commitment. Indulge in luxury as you re-balance your minds in preparation for the whirlwind of married life with reviving spa therapies and wellness activities such as yoga. Explore your stunning surroundings on a mountain bike or a scenic hike, strengthening your bond whilst improving your health and fitness.
Enjoy the perfect tennis holiday week at Aphrodite Hills in Cyprus, hosted by former British No.1 Annabel Croft.
Multi-tasking mums around the world will know that juggling the demands of motherhood is not always conducive to connecting with your inner-calm. This Mother’s Day, give mum the break she deserves as we shine the spotlight on our best holistic escapes for mummy mindfulness. From a mountain escape in Switzerland to a beach retreat in Morocco, these mindful spa breaks offer practical techniques for staying present, balanced and calm, when tackling toddler tantrums or teenage dramas. Whether she is a yoga guru, outdoor aficionado or spa worshipper, she’ll find everything she needs to cultivate calm and channel a more balanced motherhood mindset.
For couples looking to avoid cliché ideas of romance this Valentine’s Day, we share 5 of the best cultural wellness adventures for couples holidays that are far from ordinary. Combining cultural tour discovery with wellness retreat recovery, these healthy Discover Recover holidays offer everything from city tours and cooking classes, to zip-lining and volcano hikes. Showing couples different ways of celebrating the day with their partner, discover sites from the cities of Italy to the rainforests of Costa Rica, and set hearts racing with the ultimate Valentine’s Day experiences.
Read more: 5 Cultural Adventure Holidays for Valentine's Getaways
Ever been on holiday and lamented that you can’t cook such tasty, healthy dishes at home? Discover the secrets to healthy cooking on our wellness holidays and learn to create delicious and nutritious dishes packed full of well-being benefits. Served with a side order of fitness classes, spa therapies and educational seminars these healthy learning holidays will boost your overall wellness as well as your culinary prowess. Here, we present our favourite healthy cooking holidays to achieve all-round wellness.
Interviews from leading health and fitness professionals from around the world to explore a wealth of knowledge in their areas of expertise.
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