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Meditation and Yoga for promoting Health

Much of our daily life is spent living in our heads, focused on what we are thinking, versus what we are feeling. With the demands of work and home, we are often required to mentally stay one step ahead just to get through our day. But if we navigate life led by our thoughts alone, we miss out on a world of information available to us through our bodies and spirits.  If we don’t quiet our minds they make us unhealthy and want to overeat or drink. Meditation can truly help us lose weight as it provides a feeling of being full that no cake will ever top. The ancient practice of meditation is as integral to yoga as the poses, with the same intention: not to tune out, but to tune in to a frequency long forgotten, or perhaps undiscovered. Meditation is about becoming acutely aware of what is going on within you, as well as learning to tame your mind so you can focus all your energy and awareness on the task at hand. The practice of meditation helps you stay centred regardless of...

9 Cardinal Rules to Responsible Trekking

Trekking has gained immense popularity as an adventure sport in recent years. Trekking is a rewarding as well as punishing adventurous activity that tests your physical endurance and guts. Certainly, there will be some challenges such as fatigue and dehydration (especially, if you are trekking in summers) that you may encounter on your trekking tour. But these problems are expected and manageable; the situation gets tricky when you encounter some unexpected difficulties. Heavy downpours, a lurking wildlife, a surprise whiteout, or a wobbly rock at the edge of a cliff may pose some serious trouble in front of you.  Follow these safety tips to escape any kind of danger on your next trekking tour: 1. Good shoes are a must! As basic as this might sound, it is very important to invest in a pair of comfortable shoes with a good grip. This will prevent slipping and falling. Certain brands offer shoes especially meant for trekking and rainwear that can withstand the monsoon ....

Places to visit in Idukki, Places to Stay near Idukki, Thekkady, Kumily

Ottakathalamedu  A Perfect Destination For Trekkers Ottakathalamedu has situated about 4 km from Thekkady at an altitude of 1300 msl, a vantage point atop a hill that provides an excellent panoramic view with the surrounding mountains, Kumily town, the Periyar National Park and even the plains in the neighbouring state of Tamil Nadu. A trip was best undertaken at dawn or in the evening to view a spectacular sunset. Ottakathalamedu View Don’t forget to pack your wide angle lens. It is a perfect place to chill out with your team while watching the sunset. There are no cafes/restaurants around and hence if you plan to hang out there for a while, better you carry your snacks. Since it is a newly discovered tourist spot, it is not maintained very well, and you should bring your food and plastic waste back with you. Way to Ottakathalamedu from kofiland resort Thekkady kumily Sure, It's a perfect destination for trekkers as well as nature lovers.  ...