Mindful Travel Practices

Feb 9, 2016 | Uncategorized

As our students (and teachers) prepare for the end of our recient Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy Foundation course in Thailand – we embark on the long and sometimes stressful journey back home. Ayurveda teaches us that the very act of travel – while amazing and adventourous – tends to aggravate Vata Dosha. Long delays and canceled flights… traffic jams… inclement weather… crowds… wrangling little ones…. all these factors and more can make traveling during the holiday season stressful. Yet, getting together with friends and family is a big part of what makes the season so special. Is it possible to travel stress-free? Once we understand what imbalances are caused by travel, we can take steps to protect ourselves and prevent them from developing. Learn all the tools, tips and tricks to travel 100% Stress Free!

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