Guides, reflections and practical advice for your journey: Sufi whirling and Rumi’s Konya, desert yoga in Tunisia, Bali’s sacred temples, the quiet corners of Andalusia, and how to choose the retreat that is right for you.
Bali’s Sacred Temples: A Respectful Guide for Yoga and Spiritual Travellers
Temple etiquette in Bali and the sacred places worth experiencing, from Tirta Empul to Besakih, for travellers on a yoga or spiritual retreat.
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Níjar and Cabo de Gata: Andalusia’s Quiet Corner for Yoga and Slow Travel
Discover Níjar and the Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park in Almería: white villages, volcanic beaches and a landscape made for yoga and rest.
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How to Choose a Spiritual Retreat: 9 Questions to Ask Before You Book
Nine honest questions to help you choose the right yoga or spiritual retreat, plus tips for preparing for your first retreat.
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Desert Yoga in Tunisia: What to Expect on a Sahara Retreat (and What to Pack)
What a yoga and meditation retreat in the Tunisian Sahara feels like, the best time to go, and a practical packing list for the desert.
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Konya and Rumi: A Traveller’s Guide to the Mevlana Museum and Şeb-i Arus
Plan a visit to Konya, the city of Rumi: the Mevlana Museum, the tomb of Shams, whirling ceremonies, Şeb-i Arus in December and how to combine…
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What Is Sufi Whirling? A Beginner’s Guide to the Turning Meditation
Where Sufi whirling comes from, what it feels like, and how beginners can try this moving meditation inspired by Rumi and the Mevlevi tradition.
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