Have you ever wondered what a yoga retreat is like? Maybe it’s something you’ve always quite fancied but haven’t got round to? Perhaps you’re curious, but with so many to choose from unsure where to start? Or if you’re new to yoga, you might find yourself a little intimidated even though you think it sounds fun!? In this episode of The Happier Life Project we are peeling back the curtain and taking you to India, the holy land of yoga, to go inside Trish Whelan’s 'Soul Medicine' kundalini yoga retreat. 

A yoga retreat is a mind, body, soul vacation where you get to connect with nature, disconnect from technology, have time to reflect on your circumstances, connect with yourself and deeply nourish your body through meditation, workshops, yoga, breathwork, good food and deep sleep. 

Kundalini yoga is a combination of breath, movement, and sound aimed to raise your kundalini energy. The term “Kundalini” comes from the Sanskrit word “kundal,” which means “circular.” It also refers to a coiled snake. As Kundalini energy rises, it’s believed to help balance the chakras and contribute to your spiritual wellness.

Soul Adventure’s Trish Whelan is a renowned kundalini yoga teacher, shamanic healer, reiki practitioner and sound healing therapist, who leads healing retreats and programs around the world. Generously opening up the doors to her popular annual Soul Medicine retreat in Southern Goa, Trish sat down with host Gabby to teach her all about kundalini yoga. Trish share's golden advice on how to make sure you pick the right retreat for you, with an experienced teacher at the helm and they reflect on Gabby's personal journey that week. Also in the episode, Gabby speaks to other retreat goers about why they find a yoga retreat to be such a therapeutic and transformational experience. Plus, to close the episode Trish offers some healing vibrations by playing the gong, under a starlit Indian sky.

To find out more about Soul Adventures, retreats, online workshops and free classes: https://www.souladventures.co.uk/

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