by Happy Buddha | Jan 8, 2019 | Retreat News
When people think of yoga, the first thing that comes to mind is impressive flexibility and body contorting postures. But did you know that stretching with a yoga practice can help you also push beyond your limiting beliefs? Stretching For Success If you’re like most... 
by Happy Buddha | Jan 8, 2019 | Retreat News
Ahhhh the new year has arrived and we’re all fired up and excited about our new year resolutions. This is going to be YOUR YEAR right?! At least that’s what you’re thinking right now I’m sure. But what if you could learn to stop in order to go, go, go? Because in... 
by Happy Buddha | Jan 8, 2019 | Retreat News
What if you could travel to a weekend getaway for 3 days and by the time you left for home, you’d gained a community of inspiration? Imagine walking away from your experience knowing you’ve connected with your own go-to group of high minded friends. With the hustle... 
by Happy Buddha | Jan 8, 2019 | Retreat News
How many mornings do you wake up feeling like you’ve been hit by a tidal wave of anxiety? For most, I’d guess that it happens far more than they’d like. And in this world of so much to do with too little time, how can you end the onslaught of anxiety using... 
by Nisha Prakash | Dec 18, 2018 | Retreat News
The highs of life mean that inevitably, there will also be lows. Though this fact alone usually doesn’t tend to bring us solace, darker times almost always lead us to a place of metamorphosis, depth and growth. They draw out our otherwise untested inner... 
by Happy Buddha | Dec 14, 2018 | Retreat News
What if you woke up tomorrow and the only thing on your agenda was… Nothing. Absolutely nothing. For most of us, that might be quite the shock to our system. In fact, we might even have ourselves a little breakdown from not being busy. But what if mastering the art... 
by Happy Buddha | Dec 14, 2018 | Retreat News
Go, go and go. We never seem to have even a moment to spare for ourselves… it’s all about striving and grinding for the next big win in our lives. And for most high achievers, that next big win never seems to be quite enough. But what if stepping back and slowing... 
by Happy Buddha | Dec 14, 2018 | Retreat News
Are you feeling sluggish as you return to work after lunch? Do you feel more aches and nagging pains then you have before? Or does your body feel like a tightly coiled spring of stress ready to burst? If so, it might be time to put your health puzzle back together... 
by Happy Buddha | Dec 14, 2018 | Retreat News
When you think of the benefits of yoga, the first thing that normally rushes to mind would be increasing your flexibility am I right? All those flowing stretches and extending and holding a variety of yoga postures awakening a vibrant elasticity to your body. But... 
by Happy Buddha | Dec 13, 2018 | Retreat News
Living well or living in wellness… is there a difference? In my mind, the words might sound quite similar but the difference is profound. I truly believe that realizing that difference could be one of the most vital realizations you’ll ever make. Is Living Well The... 
by Tatiana Apostolova | Dec 10, 2018 | Food & Recipes, Retreat News
Are you looking for culinary inspiration for your lunches and dinners during the holiday season? Do you want to serve something healthy, yet, tasty and colourful, a real treat and a decoration for the festive table? Look no further. Jeevi the Laughing Chef is sharing... 
by Happy Buddha | Dec 1, 2018 | Retreat News
Don’t you want to get away? I mean for real… like a weekend getaway where you do nothing but detach the stress ball in your brain. Where you disconnect from all your tech that seems to constantly wreck your creative flow. A location where “The Grind” is completely... 
by Happy Buddha | Dec 1, 2018 | Retreat News
As you read that shocking headline, I can already see you may have thought I’ve lost my mind. Yoga and Money? Working in harmony? My brain must’ve finally burnt to a crisp after just one too many hot yoga classes. But hold on for a second. There’s no reason that an... 
by Happy Buddha | Dec 1, 2018 | Retreat News
Choice. Control. You’ve always had both my friend. It’s just that you may have simply forgotten the truth. And one of the most important choices you can make to gain more control in your life is dedicating at least one weekend a quarter to a wellness retreat. Give... 
by Happy Buddha | Dec 1, 2018 | Retreat News
Do this, do that, now do even more. In our modern age, it seems that the ultimate goal is to never stand still for even one fleeting second. And yet with all this “doing”… what are we becoming? It’s a tough question that many of us are desperate to answer. But... 
by Happy Buddha | Dec 1, 2018 | Retreat News
We all wish to succeed in life… that’s a given. But why is it that we continue to seek the latest life hack, productivity app or think that sacrificing sleep is the fast track answer? When in fact, one of the most affordable activities with the highest ROI is all... 
by Happy Buddha | Dec 1, 2018 | Retreat News
Have you ever heard of a “sound therapy?” If not, no worries at all because most people never have either. Plus I’ll admit it does sound a bit… shall we say… goofy? And yet for hundreds, even thousands of years, sound has been used as a way to calm the mind,... 
by Happy Buddha | Dec 1, 2018 | Retreat News
Look we get it… you’ve never meditated before in your life. And it seems everyone and their third cousin is raving about it on their social media, during their green tea breaks (coffee just isn’t enlightened enough right) or at your last family barbecue. So at this... 
by Happy Buddha | Dec 1, 2018 | Retreat News
When you think of reducing your ever heightening levels of anxiety, attending a high quality health retreat would seem to be just what the doctor ordered. But for most, leveraging the techniques of meditation for stress would not top their list of solutions. It’s way... 
by Happy Buddha | Nov 30, 2018 | Retreat News
Can you really have the best of both worlds? Is it possible for you to skip town off to a wellness retreat and simultaneously sink into a world of relaxation while rejuvenating your spirit? Thankfully the answer is an unequivocal yes! Where do you start? These days... 
by Nisha Prakash | Nov 29, 2018 | Retreat News
In this day and age we’re exposed to news, entertainment and a constant stream of communication, like never before. Added with the busyness of juggling work, relationships and family, it’s no wonder that we sometimes feel overwhelmed. All too often, our personal sense... 
by Happy Buddha | Nov 29, 2018 | Retreat News
Whether you’re a raw beginner or an advanced practitioner, Happy Buddha Retreats is the perfect destination to enjoy a wide variety of yoga styles. As you’ll find with everything regarding Happy Buddha, they strive to maintain a harmony of balance for all who partake... 
by Tatiana Apostolova | Nov 1, 2018 | Retreat News
Money was just a way to exchange value in the beginning. Over time, we have assigned multiple meanings and feelings to it, mostly negative. We stress about it, we want more of it and we feel resentful towards people who seem to have it. Yet, its initial functions are... 
by Nisha Prakash | Oct 23, 2018 | Retreat News
More often than not, placing your regular life on hold to go on retreat means gaining a life-changing experience. When embarking on a journey of personal discovery, there’s something powerful in reading the stories of others who’ve done the same before you. By... 
by Tatiana Apostolova | Oct 11, 2018 | Retreat News
What are the first images that come to mind when you hear the word ‘hippie’? Possibly, colourful clothes, long hair with flowers in it, slightly absent gaze and big gatherings full of music, dance and free love. Many of us focus on the stereotypical outward... 
by Tatiana Apostolova | Aug 28, 2018 | Retreat News
Most adults need 7-9 hours of sleep and we have to create that much time for sleep each night to feel at our best, even though this can be challenging with our always-on lifestyles. It’s equally important to get enough restful, deep sleep rather than toss, turn and... 
by Michelle Taffe | Aug 24, 2018 | Retreat News
Have you heard of Vipassana? Those ten-day silent retreats? I once heard it described by an acquaintance as a ‘bunch of zombies walking in straight lines very slowly and not looking at each other and then sitting starring into space for a few hours before eating... 
by Tatiana Apostolova | Aug 9, 2018 | Retreat News
You don’t need to add anything to your already busy schedule to experience the benefits of mindfulness. Instead, simply choose to approach the activities you’re already doing in a more mindful way. Here are seven ways to take mindful breaks throughout your day.... 
by Tatiana Apostolova | Jul 5, 2018 | Retreat News, Rhythm
Your journey back to yourself doesn’t have to be travelled in silence and solitude. In fact, our retreat participants often choose our drumming circles as their favourite activity. Drumming circles are fun, noisy, full of rhythm, laughter and unexpected discoveries... 
by Tatiana Apostolova | Jun 14, 2018 | Retreat News, Seasons
Seasons once used to determine how our ancestors lived their lives. People were active and spent a lot of time outside in spring, summer and early autumn. As the weather got cooler in winter, activity slowed down. Families gathered around the fire, telling stories,... 
