Well-being

Walking, a time for oneself.
You wish to take advantage of the high altitude to take a break, to resource your body and mind. Stop dreaming, the mountain resorts allow you to recharge your batteries outdoors, in the nature.

Yoga, relaxation, stretching
Press on the “pause” button. Often mishandled by every day life, we all want to have that break at least once in the day. You should know that a break in the mountains is in perfect adequacy with this need for “fresh air”, to take a breath. It is the ideal place to take a bit of time off, to revive the body and have some time to oneself. In addition to the obvious benefits of nature, open spaces and altitude, most resorts offer free access, or at a very reasonable price, to activities devoted to your well being. Why not take advantage of a yoga class in a group just after breakfast. The classes are open to all, whatever your age or your physical condition.

Relaxation, exercises, calm postures or more dynamic moments. Your are certain to just let yourself go and feel the benefits of the activity. Also accessible to anyone, stretching is like gentle gymnastics, and helps supple up and relax. But for those who would rather a more introspective approach, sophrology is also proposed. More tactile and relaxing, the massage and the bodily care are all accessible to everyone with the same objective: your personal development and well being.

Walking becomes relaxation
Do you know it is possible to practise all these activities and have the same approach as you walk? Naturally, walking is a time for inwardness, and time to oneself. The breathing follows the rhythm of the steps, the landscapes occupy your eyesight and imagination. Several mountain guides use this basis and alternate for example walking and yoga or sophrology sessions outdoors to help you feel better and relax. Newly come are the afghan walks or conscious walks which go along with the same approach.

The first is based on simple breathing exercises, a natural super-oxygenation created by the synchronisation of the breathing and walking rhythm. Smoothly, the breath becomes more and more regular and then appears that fantastic sensation of filling the lungs completely with no effort whatsoever. The concept of pleasure, of well being without any effort is the basis of conscious walking also. This meditative “art of walking”, is an opening towards the outside and the environment. Get your breathing steady, walk, smile, and take advantage of the present moment.
Maybe this simply is the definition of happiness?