Wellness Practices to Embrace Before the Winter Months Begin
Autumn awakens the desire for rest and relaxation in many people – and a break away from the typical wellness weekend. Here are three ideas for real breaks from everyday life and encounters with yourself. But if you cannot really go out and afford to leave we recommend you to try out the Betlabel to relax yourself and have some quality time at home.
The year is drawing to a close. After the summer, when activity tends to be on the outside, autumn automatically brings phases of reflection, retreat – and sometimes a touch of loneliness – with cooler days and early twilight.
What’s more, many people have achieved a lot throughout the year and feel exhausted towards the end of the year. What can help: a time-out to recharge your batteries and a protected space to meet with yourself, others and current life issues.
Nothing against wellness – but many offers fall short. Massages, fitness, fasting cures or beauty treatments can certainly be good for the body and psyche. However, they often remain superficial and offer no real peace and time out.
The travel portal Anderswo also focuses on sustainability when it comes to relaxation. There you will find tips for time-outs that combine relaxation, exercise and retreat with holistic recreation offers – for example Ayurveda cures according to ancient Indian tradition, meditation courses or seminars that invite both rest and self-exploration. We have put together a few tips below:
Meditation and Monastery Retreats
If you are primarily looking for silence, a meditation retreat is the perfect place for you. Many monasteries – some of which are no longer run by the church – offer a wide range of options: from living in and working at a monastery to meditation and silent retreats and seminars on all major life topics. Here is an experience report from the Gerode monastery in the Harz Mountains.
In addition to the classic monasteries, there are many other (spiritual) centers. They offer seminars, which work seriously, with psychological depth and well-trained staff. This can also be an opportunity for non-religious people to experience spirituality in a different way.
Ayurveda and yoga
You don’t have to travel to India for a traditional Ayurveda retreat. That can support your mental well-being: There are numerous reputable offers in Germany and Austria.
Time for creativity
If the prospect of too much silence makes you feel restless, you can also take an active break – for example by dancing, painting, singing or hiking. Some providers accompany the activity program with suggestions for self-exploration or with balancing mindfulness exercises. In this way, peace and activity are balanced – an exercise that can also be helpful in everyday life.
We are somewhere else
The travel portal www.wirsindanderswo.de shows the best aspects of sustainable vacations. In addition to comprehensive travel information, the platform provides an overview of exceptional and sustainable accommodation throughout Europe and individual tour operators. That are certified for their commitment to sustainability.
The editorial team also publishes the travel magazine Anderswo with lots of travel stories and insider tips. It publishes a podcast with background information on sustainable travel in Europe.