Title: Planning Your Yoga Retreat in Cambodia
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2Cambodia for Yoga
- Yoga is a source of serenity, health, and renewed
focus. You might describe your ideal vacation the
same way. - Why not combine the two and build your next
vacation around a yoga retreat? Increasing
numbers of travelers are choosing Cambodia as the
ultimate yoga location, especially given the
beauty of the land and its monuments. - Combine a yoga retreat with a relaxing,
awe-inspiring Mekong river cruise through Vietnam
and Cambodia, to experience the areas ancient
cultures.
3Yoga Old and New
- Siem Reap is the epicenter of Cambodias yoga
movement, part of a national effort to become a
top destination for traveling yoga enthusiasts. - Cambodia-based yogis differ from Thailand and
Balis high-end, exclusive resort culture. Yoga
practice in Cambodia is influenced by Vedic
cultural tradition that international
practitioners are helping to preserve. - The local Hariharalaya Yoga Retreat and
Meditation Centers authentic yoga experience
offers multi-day retreats, all-vegan meals, and
no wifi.
4Siem Reap and Angkor
- Siem Reap juxtaposes old and new, with hip hotels
and world-class food in the central city. Explore
the surrounding province to enjoy the natural
wonders of Cambodia. - The name of Angkor, capital of the Khmer empire
from 9th to 15th centuries, resonates with
ancient mystery. Today it encompasses the vast
Angkor Archaeological Park. - The Temple of Angkor Wat and others are timeless.
The site remains active, with occupied villages
and beautiful examples of rice cultivation.
5Vagabond Temple Yoga
- The Vagabond Temple yoga retreat in Sihanoukville
Province is located along the southwest coast,
just two minutes from the beach, among the most
spectacular coastlines in Southeast Asia. - Yoga is taught here as a way to raise
consciousness and create inner harmony,
countering prevailing trends in Western yoga,
which can be more competitive. - Week-long or month-long retreats include
meditation, Dharma talks, yoga practice, and
more. Find time to visit the local fishing
villages, or take boat trips to surrounding
tropical islands.
6Angkor Bodhi Tree
Angkor Bodhi Tree Yoga Retreat near Siem Reap
offers a 4-day package, for a deep retreat with a
less demanding time commitment than some
programs. Combine daily meditation, yoga,
stretching, and more as you settle into a quiet,
calming space with the best combination of
courses and services for your personal
rejuvenation. Multiple yoga styles are
available. Use free personal time to visit
stunning area sites, like the Angkor Wat Temple
and Temple complex, a short tuk-tuk ride away.
7The Meaning of Namaste
- A common greeting at start or end of a yoga
class, Namaste literally means I bow to you.
It conveys the deeper meaning behind most
traditional yoga. - Combined with the gesture of hands pressed
together in front of the heart, it recognizes a
divine element in each of us, centered in the
heart chakra, and amounts to one soul greeting
the other. - Offered with a slight head bow, it helps the
individual surrender the mind to the heart.
8A Conscious Travel Choice
- The AmaWaterways Vietnam and Cambodia River
Cruise unites you with the serenity of the
waters flow. - See for yourself the Mekong River Deltas deep
connection to area culture and history. Along the
way, visit one of the most famous sites of
historic Cambodian culture, the Angkor
Archaeological Park. - A special highlight follows with a visit to an
English-language school sponsored by AmaWaterways
in a nearby village. Youll be inspired to learn
more about the daily challenges faced by many in
todays Cambodia.
9Benefits of Health and Wellness Travel
- Plan your trip to balance the relaxation of a
yoga retreat with a little pampering on board
your river cruise. - Start with yoga and reward yourself after with
one of AmaWaterways exotic river tours, or start
by unwinding on board to prepare for deeper
relaxation through yoga. - Either way, youll finish with a feeling of
renewed harmony and peacethe aim of yogis
everywhere. Find the best souvenir of all,
improved health and happiness.
10Contact Us
- AmaWaterways is an award-winning river cruise
operator, providing exceptional excursions that
open cultural doors along the great waterways of
Europe, Africa, Myanmar, Vietnam and Cambodia.
Their fleet of custom-designed ships leads
travelers to life-changing experiences that
always exceed expectations. - For more information, please visit
www.amawaterways.com.
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