Yoga is a very popular practice all over the world. Maybe you have already tried it. Are you looking for sustainable retreats and studios for your next vacation in Thailand? Find out more in this blog post.
So what is yoga actually?
Yoga is rooted in Hinduism and Buddhism. The philosophical teachings come from India and are over 5,000 years old. Did you know that Yoga means more than just physical exercises? Sustainable thinking and acting are an integral part of the teaching. Yoga was brought to Thailand by monks who recovered from hours of meditation through the exercises.
Later on, this led to the Thai-Yoga-Massage, which we have written about here.
The yoga teaching
More than 2,000 years ago, the Indian scholar Patanjali wrote an 8-step plan on how people can experience complete peace and relaxation through yoga exercises. The scholar understood yoga as “a state in which the mind comes to peace”. Today, Yoga is still taught all over the world according to Patanjali’s teachings.
The first three stages of his teaching are particularly interesting:
The first level Yama is about rules in dealing with nature and other people. Niyama, the second level, gives instructions for dealing with yourself. Only the third level, Asana, describes the body exercises that we commonly call Yoga.
The first two levels of teaching stand for non-violence and contentment. If you live according to these principles, you will experience mindfulness in your daily life. By living according to these principles, you will be mindful of other people and act sustainably.
Yoga today
Nowadays there are many different styles of yoga. In doing so you can attend a very physically oriented class or find your inner peace during meditative courses – there is a suitable offering for everyone! As you can see, yoga is more than just a current trend in leisure and sports. With the choice of a sustainable yoga studio or retreat, you are also doing something good for your environment and your own health during your vacations.
Sustainable yoga offers for your vacation in Thailand
Starting with the Museflower Retreat & Spa in Chiang Rai. Tania Ho, the founder, has been searching for inner healing after the sudden death of her father. She found it in the effects of flower essences and developed the idea for her sustainable spa. In this retreat, which is very environmentally conscious, you will find relaxation and mindfulness.
The yoga island
Be sure to travel to Koh Phangan. Because there are countless different studios here. You always wanted to teach Yoga yourself? Then you will surely find the right seminar for you on this island. The Orion Healing Centre, for example, is a large retreat in a beautiful location directly on the beach. If you are hungry after yoga, the retreat’s café offers a delicious, healthy, and vegan selection of food. If you want to get to know Thai cuisine, the café also offers a cooking class.
Yoga in the jungle
In the middle of the jungle of Paksong you will find the sustainable yoga retreat Eco-Logic Thailand. The retreat offers many different yoga classes throughout the year. And with your stay there you support the local Thai children. The profits of the family-friendly retreat go 100% to the Thai Child Development Foundation. The organization is committed to the medical care and education of Thai children.
Yoga on Koh Samui
Another extraordinary place for yoga you will find on the island of Koh Samui. In the Fisherman’s Village Bophut you will find the Yogarden with many offers for relaxation and deceleration. During the stay of several days in the fishing village you will experience the life of the local people very closely. Our Green Pearls® Hotel, the luxury resort The Tongsai Bay, is also located on the island. Plan your stay in this sustainable resort and book individual courses in the yogarden or in the hotel.
Addresses for booking
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