“Bhutan There is a small garden with lots of flowers,” explained our tour guide as we wind through the mountains on the way back to the country’s only international airport.
The analogy is apt – a small nation stuck in the middle Tibet and India Blooms beautifully. And, like a garden, Bhutan is good for the soul and spirit. My husband and I recently spent a revitalizing weekend there, exploring many Buddhist temples, hiking challenging trails at breathtaking heights, and being hooked. health and longevity treatment.
Photo courtesy of Himalayan Echo
We stayed at a five star Spirit sanctuary of Bhutanthe world’s only all-inclusive luxury resort with a wellness program rooted in traditional Bhutanese medicine, known as gSo-ba Rig-pa. “Health” is a broad term these days, but Bhutan relies on different definitional aspects. On the way to the sanctuary, as the locals call it, we talked to our guide about how Bhutanese de-emphasizes metrics like gross domestic product in favor of the Gross National Happiness Index, which measures residents’ satisfaction and spiritual well-being. GNH is why Bhutan is considered one of the happiest countries in the world.
Stepping through the castle-like wooden gates of the Bhutanese spirit sanctuary, I felt an instant sense of calm. In the spacious courtyard, we were greeted by staff dressed in traditional clothing. Women wear ankle-length woven skirts called short silk jackets Kiraand men wear knee-length dresses called gho. They did a welcome ceremony and then we walked through another set of doors into a space with a two-story wall of windows that bathed the room in light and became magnificent. Nefo Valley. We stayed overnight after our first flight Londonagain Delhiand finally mercuryso we welcome you to the peaceful setting of our rooftop suite.
After sunset we went down to the hall Health facility. The seating area was filled with pots of botanical herbs, many grown on site, that are used in the sanctuary’s treatments. We met with the resort really (Bhutanian Traditional Medicine Doctor) designed to advise on choosing wellness activities for our stay. He asked about our diet, fitness routine and pain points, as well as asked my astrological sign, checked my pulse and examined my tongue. We have booked one A good healing session Before ending the day by enjoying the fresh and bold flavors Bhutanese food Rich with spicy green chilies and creamy yak cheese.
The next morning, I attended a yoga session and then went for the ritual Tibetan massage With essential oils designed to balance internal energy flow. I have experienced many massages and different techniques all over the world – from Bali you Turkey – but never anything remarkable And the stars Massage in Bhutan. My little masseuse had a surprisingly strong touch, and when she crawled behind my legs for a good push, I gasped audibly. It was intense but incredible. My husband, meanwhile, was in another room undergoing a moxibustion treatment in which the therapist rubbed burning herbs on his skin.
We spent the rest of the day getting ready for the next morning’s visit to one of Bhutan’s biggest tourist attractions –Tiger’s Nest Monasteryalso known as Paro Taktsang, a Buddhist sanctuary in the Vajrayana Himalayas. I was worried before the seven hours of high altitude, but it ended up being incredible. It pushed me to the limit of my fitness, gave me a deep sense of accomplishment, and made the hot stone bath we’d need later.
I traveled halfway around the world to experience what a happy place Bhutan is, and once I got there I was able to center myself and slow down. In fact, the trip to Bhutan was good for my soul and spirit.
Read this article as it appears in the magazine.
#Experience #endless #natural #beauty #tranquility #Bhutan #Artist #Life #Magazine