In December 2012 I escaped. I’m not a big fan of Xmas and I don’t much like winter so I took my savings, skipped town, and went to Mexico for a 7 day New Year’s Yoga Retreat. What a treat: 6am mornings, vegetarian meals, and 3.5 hours of yoga a day. Ok, I know it sounds like a nightmare for many people but for me it sounded INCREDIBLY delicious. And listen, I’m no saint: I like my late nights, my live music, and my Irish whiskey. But this retreat sounded like just what I needed. Plus it was being led by Kathryn Budig and I knew that practicing with her would leave me dripping with inspiration.
And it was great. Truly. What a brilliant way to end one year and start a new one. Instead of starting the year feeling bloated and hung-over from holiday indulgences I felt motivated, refreshed, and renewed (and really, really clean. Fresh fruit, vegetables, and fish for a week? Wicked). It was a really amazing way to give back to myself: a great boost for my body and mind.
I realized, then, how important it is to give yourself that treat, you know, to refuel, to recharge, to show yourself some LOVE. And it doesn’t have to be a crack-of-dawn-veggie-yoga-fest. What floats your love boat? Find out what that is and indulge in it; give back to yourself and you will have so much more to offer those around you.
Fancy an adventure with me? Check out www.melaniecaines.com/retreats to escape.
Happy exploring!
-melanie-
xo