Amidst the pressures of the everyday obligations, the modern traveler seeks not only a break away from reality with an exotic vacation but to achieve a sense of spiritual healing. Among the most popular relaxation techniques, yoga and meditation is one such activity that is bound to sweep away the cobwebs of the ever fluid modern world. Those who prefers to achieve a balance between the sunny holidays by the beach and become more attune with their inner self, are able to do so by selecting Sri Lanka as a travel destination.
Sri Lanka is a haven for those who seek adventure, respite and comfortable solitude, which is ever present in the very surroundings of the island. It is apparent to those who embark on Sri Lanka tours with some of the prestigious travel agencies like Jetwing Travels that within the deep rooted culture, prominence has always been given to the act of achieving mental purity by practicing indigenous meditation and yoga techniques. Even Buddhism, the predominant religion practiced in Sri Lanka, involves meditation techniques and mentions its benefits to achieving enhanced state of mental well-being in its doctrines.
One of the religious meditation techniques popular in Sri Lanka is, ‘anapanasathi’ where one concentrates solely on the act of inhaling and exhaling while remaining motionless. Similarly, the ‘Hatha Yoga’ is the act of utilizing the mind and body to achieve perfect physical balance that is said to lead to inner peace.
By touring the central Sri Lanka, one can observe some of the well hidden yet well-known caves and stone rooms, often called ‘gal len’ by locals that served as meditation chambers to monks in ancient times. Since then, mediation and yoga resorts like the ‘Rockhill Hermitage’ and Vipassana Meditation Center’ have been established for those who travel to the island seeking a spiritual awakening. Even some of the luxury hotels, eco retreats and holiday villas have introduced the practice of yoga along with guided meditation and Ayurveda therapy sessions to holiday goers in Sri Lanka.
Pushpitha Wijesinghe is an experienced independent freelance writer. He specializes in providing a wide variety of content and articles related to the travel hospitality industry.Google+
