Very few things go together as well as the peaceful nature of a camping outing, and the serene feeling of an involved yoga lifestyle. Many locations lend themselves well to such a trip, from the wide-open Alma desert retreats to the complex ecosystems of the Bergesh Forest. Reconnecting with nature can increase your sense of relaxation, and daily outdoor activity has even been associated with longer human lifespans.
Nature Can Make The Yoga Experience More Intimate
A study of yoga practitioners in the United States showed that parks were among the top five most common places to practice yoga. It’s no surprise since getting more involved with nature can make you feel healthier, no matter what corner of the world you’re in. Natural sounds such as bird calls can have a calming effect on the mind and combined with the stress-reducing effects of yoga; it’s no wonder why many are choosing to pack up their travel gear and explore. Not to mention, yogi enthusiasts say that practicing yoga in nature can create a truly serene experience.
Yoga With Nothing But Nature
Ras al-Khaimah has become well known for its yoga-centric retreats as of late. One desert camp, for example, Alma, aims to allow foreigners from the United Kingdoms and the world over to experience a peaceful retreat amid the sterile desert. The rustic setting comes with yoga instructors willing to participate in one on one sessions, but it also includes the ability to go on desert walks, and truly appreciate the nature in the United Arab Emirate’s countryside.
An Overwhelmingly Green Retreat
The Bergesh Forest in Jordan provides a similar camping experience for yoga enthusiasts looking to touch nature, but the environment is very different. It includes over one hundred unique plant species, and because it’s a natural preserve, it attracts many avid campers. While a getaway like Alma helps you to appreciate the absence of modern distractions, being surrounded by the trees and animals of a forest like this can make yoga practice that much more impactful.
Embrace Nature
Yoga camping combines the meditative essence of yoga with the characteristic, calming embrace of nature. Locations like the Bergesh Forest can allow you to release your energy amidst the vibrant wildlife and business of nature while camping retreats like Alma can allow you to enjoy the absence of the busy, technological lifestyles of modern living. Studies show yoga and outdoors activities lead to longer lives, so combining the two going hand in hand is only natural.
About the author:
SALLY PERKINS is a professional freelance writer with many years’ experience across many different areas. She made the move to freelancing from a stressful corporate job and loves the work-life balance it offers her. When not at work, Sally enjoys reading, hiking, spending time with her family and travelling as much as possible.