In today’s fast paced world we often need time to just pause, put away the clutter and the worry, just block out all the “noise” and focus on finding the balance. One of the best ways to do this is by engaging in yoga. Based on an Indian philosophy from days of old, yoga was recently included by UNESCO on its Intangible World Heritage list. Of course, to truly practice yoga and all the different poses, the setting is really important.
That’s where the idyllic coastal town of Negombo comes in. Tucked away along Sri Lanka’s West Coast, this popular getaway by the sea offers the perfect backdrop in which to experience a yoga retreat. You can find Sri Lanka Ayurveda hotel options here if you are looking to also experience some traditional Ayurveda treatments that are the perfect complement to yoga. Jetwing Ayurveda Pavilions is one such place you can stay at which offers yoga and meditation too.
Many resorts and hotels also have yoga classes which are great for beginners looking to learn more about it. It is important you get proper guidance not only on the various poses but also on the breathing techniques which are an integral part of enjoying the many benefits it offers for mind, body and soul. Couple this with enjoying Ayurvedic cuisine, fun outdoor activities in Negombo like jogging on the beach, or swimming in the ocean and you have the ideal coastal escape.
Negombo also offers some wonderful settings in which to practice yoga; find your quiet space amidst the shore at dawn and feel the warm and radiance of the sun as you greet the day with an all new purpose and passion for life. Come evening, take in the magical vistas of the sunset as you try your newly learned yoga poses and bid adieu to the day that was.
Roland Lefevre is a travel writer who specializes in creating features on leisure as well as business travel destinations across the globe.
