Escape

India’s known for being colourful and chaotic, but Lee Atkinson discovers it is possible to chill out in meditation hotspot Pune.

5am starts, chanting, karma yoga and silence days are all part of the teaching methods used to turn yoga students into yoga teachers.

From mettle-testing mountain climbs to Ayurvedic massages, Lord Howe Island offers something to suit all tastes. It may even hold the secret to longevity, according to one visitor.

It is entirely possibly to canoe across Canada, albeit in a rather circuitous manner, according to one adventurer.

Serene backwaters, Ayurveda at every turn, a palpable spice trading and regal heritage.

Panchakarma is a branch of Ayurvedic medicine concerned with cleansing the body of toxins. Read about one woman’s expereince here.

Cycling in Vietnam is a gentle, fun and intimate way to experience the landscape, the people and daily life of a country that encourages a slow approach.

The most memorable spas not only honour the healing wisdoms of their heritage, they draw on their natural surroundings for inspiration. Influences from the East are increasingly seen in the world’s most beautiful spas.

Is a Vipassana detox right for you? One writer shares her cleansing, renewing, life-changing Vipassana detox journey.

With life becoming more stressful, Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat offers a luxurious detox program that will alleviate our minds and bodies of harmful impurities and kickstart a healthier, happier life.

Gone are the days of sleek, minimalist and functional spa rooms; these days people crave the soulful experience of natural therapy rejuvenation at a good quality health spa.

The ancient practice of well dressing has links to the time of the plague and brings together pagan and Christian beliefs. Today, it allows the modern traveller in England direct participation in a centuries-old tradition.