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Pranayama is the 'Science of Breath', the control of the vital force (prana) in the air we breathe. It is a meditation technique that consists of slow, regulated deep breathing, which helps to calm the mind, balance the emotions and reduce stress and anxiety. It can be practised anywhere but it is advised that you meditate in a clean, peaceful place. It is most beneficial to do pranayama in the early morning or evening hours and playing appropriate soft music will also enhance your experience.

Read more: Pranayama Breathing: An Introductory Guide

Whether you’re a fitness fanatic, yoga guru, spa enthusiast or in need of a body overhaul, we launch our new 3 night BodyBreaks™ available in 23 fantastic destinations across Europe from Greece and Italy to Spain and Portugal. From now you’re finally able to give your body the break it deserves on a luxury healthy break when you’re short on time.

Read more: New Health & Fitness Breaks for Body Reboot

 

Set your horizons beyond the norm and ask yourself, “Have I got what it takes to go on an adventure holiday?” Offering so much more than the traditional fly and flop getaway, adventure holidays can encompass a huge range of sports; outdoor activities, cultural experiences, tours and excursions meaning choice is only limited by your imagination and appetite for adventure. So what can you expect from an adventure holiday? Intrigue, cultural discoveries, mystery and excitement are all on the cards as you plunge into the unknown.

Read more: 8 Reasons to Choose an Adventure Holiday

Last night, Health and Fitness Travel attended the annual Condé Nast Traveller Spa Awards in London. At this prestigious event at the Four Seasons Hotel in Park Lane, Como Shambhala Estate in Bali was awarded the honour of the Best Destination Spa 2013 in the world! Condé Nast Traveller was clearly impressed with this luxury wellness resort's amazing range of daily spa treatments, holistic activities and world-class facilities.

Read more: Como Shambhala win Conde Nast Traveller's Best Destination Spa Award 2013

It may sound daunting heading abroad for a holiday on your own but singles holidays are becoming more popular through the opportunity to personalise your break to your own individual requirements; leaving you free to take things at your own pace. Our hand-picked singles spa holidays provide a great way to meet new people with the same passions and interests, whilst being able to fully unwind in an idyllic setting.

Read more: Top 5 Singles Spa Holidays

 

The perfect healthy break for sports and spa enthusiasts, Porto Elounda Golf & Spa Resort in Crete is a five-star luxury spa holiday with outstanding facilities and open from April till October. On arrival to Elounda, the first view from the hilltop is a panorama of the Bay of Mirabello; after checking into my deluxe sea view room and a light supper, I went straight to sleep as it was late.

Read more: Paul’s Review of Porto Elounda Golf & Spa Resort

Health and Fitness Travel attended the annual Condé Nast Traveller Spa Awards in London last night at the luxurious Four Seasons Hotel in Park Lane. These prestigious awards are renowned for recognising the best spa holidays from all over the world and we were delighted to see three of our healthy holidays receive awards.

Read more: Condé Nast Traveller the Spa Awards Best Winners 2014

Rejuvenate the body, calm the mind, heal the spirit and restore your body’s natural balance on our yoga and Pilates holidays. Whether you’re a beginner or an expert you can be sure to find the perfect yoga and Pilates retreat that suits you from our hand-picked list of destinations.Take in views of the stunning snow-capped mountains of Austria on a revitalising yoga holiday or escape to the beautiful sun-kissed island of Ibiza instead; wherever you wish to travel take inspiration from our 10 best yoga and Pilates holidays.

Read more: Yoga & Pilates Holidays: Top 10 Retreats

Working out is a key step in the quest to get fit and healthy, but which style is best suited for you? Whether you want to tone up, slim down or get fit mentally and physically, we take you through five of the best fitness workouts, so you can find the best method to achieve your goals. We also round up five of our handpicked luxury fitness holidays where you can enjoy all five of these workouts on one amazing healthy holiday!

Read more: 5 of the Best Fitness Holiday Workouts

 

Paul Joseph, co-founder of Health and Fitness Travel talks about how he found yoga and why it's changed his life for the better.

 

Ten years ago I had a car accident which sent me down a path of holistic health to discover yoga through rehabilitation. I had damaged my lower back and was trying to avoid a back operation by having weekly osteopathy which really helped. I was unable to stand for long periods of time without being in pain and had to give up my favourite sports as well as regular gym sessions.

Read more: How Yoga Has Changed My Life

Have you caught the triathlon bug? When Olympic fever hit our shores last summer, we watched mesmerised as the athletes of Great Britain surpassed all expectations and truly 'inspired a generation'. The 'Summer of Sport' helped contribute to a huge increase of adults taking up a weekly healthy activity in an attempt to get fit. Over 750,000 new people put on their running shoes, dusted off their cycling helmets and made early New Year's resolutions to get in shape. With Great Britain taking 2 of the podium positions in the men's Triathlon event, the Brownlee brothers proved that you don't need expensive equipment, a specialised track or a 4-minute mile to be fit and successful; you just need to give it everything you've got and have fun whilst you do it.

Read more: Where to Go for Triathlon Training?

Wellness Experts

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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