Vacation at Meditation Retreats- A Unique Getaway

Posted by dawson12 on December 19th, 2014

Meditation and Vacation

In 21^st century when the world is moving at a rapid pace, where there is so much competition all around, everyone needs to take stop and take some rest. Rest can be taken in various forms; one of the best way though is by taking a meditation vacation to retreat ideally designed for meditation. Though the idea may itself sound boring to many, yet the result of such a trip is very beneficial for all. Everyone takes a vacation at least a year with his or her family. Instead of one vacation this year take two, and in one of them visit a retreat to meditate as well as have fun. Relax and rejuvenate yourself so that you can prepare yourself another bout of fast forward life.

What is Meditation?

Meditation is a way of relaxing the body and the mind. It is a way of calming it and telling it to slow down and take breaths. According to the renowned research workers and scientists, meditation is a process of bringing the body and mind together. The process is to harmonize the all the different senses within to bring out the best of you. The basic posture and technique of meditation is very simple. Meditation requires your body to be relaxed and loose. Start by sitting in an erect position, your spine should remain straight and not slouched. Relax the shoulders and keep your head straight. Now close your eyes and focus on you, your body, your mind, and soul. Initially, this is very tough as the outside noise distracts, it is better to first focus only on your breathing. Note your inhaling and exhaling process. Once you can completely focus on your breath without distraction, you are ready for advanced and real meditation.

Benefits of Meditation and Meditation Retreats

Meditation offers several benefits, each one of different level; some are physical, while some are spiritual or emotional. Here are a few benefits that you can get by meditating:

• Meditation de-stresses the body and mind.
• It lowers the blood pressure.
• Increases energy level, as inner energy is restored through this process.
• Emotional stability improves
• The immune system in the human body increases.
• It increases the production of serotonin, which improves your mood and behavior.
• The mind becomes calmer, hence is it capable of focusing harder. The brain becomes sharp and is capable of keeping memory longer.

Mission San Luis Ray- A Nice Meditation Retreat

There are many meditation retreats located in California, one of the best known in the Mission San Luis Ray retreat. This retreat is also a church and retreat facilitating meditation and positive feeling. Mission San Luis Ray is a perfect place for family vacation where you and your family can advance and learn the science of meditation. The place is located in picturesque location, very close to nature. The calm and quiet area facilitates the mind to focus harder.

Visit http://www.sanluisrey.org/retreats/ and register for one of meditation retreats at Old Mission San Luis.