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Why an Active Vacation beats Lounging and Partying

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  For years, summer vacation has been portrayed the same way - A frozen drink in hand, music in the air, and sunbathing near the beach, while sleeping or socializing to pass time. The phrasing is monotonous: “relax, unwind, and let go”. Sometimes, those moments are nice. However, an alarming number of travelers are beginning to contemplate if spending summer in a fog of decadence and idleness is as refreshing as is claimed. What if instead of putting life on pause, summer is the time to hit “reset”, to get active, boost our mind, and reconnect with what genuinely makes us feel alive? This marks the arrival of active summer vacations. The Pitfalls of Passive Vacations There is no harm in resting. Actually, rest is fundamental in maintaining a healthy, balanced lifestyle. The problem arises when you mix rest with stagnation. Stagnation is what lies in every vacation that involves lazing around or partying all night. You’re bound to feel more tired than if you were to restore your ...
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From Coffee to Calm

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It is almost magical how beautifully a relaxing café experience brings together all the elements of a warm environment—the aroma of freshly brewed coffee, a gentle hum of conversation, and the inviting warmth of a comfortable chair. While cafés may function as great places to grab a cup of coffee, they have a much wider purpose. They offer an escape from the daily hustle and bustle of life. In today's world, where everything is work twenty-four seven, these places allow breathing space where people can practice self-care, connect with others,  or simply catch their breath. The Mindful Coffee Experience Mindfulness, the state of paying full attention to the present moment, has undeniably proven to be beneficial for people's mental state. Unlike most places, cafés truly understand the value of this headspace. Take the entire process of consuming coffee, for example: Preceding a sip, one is engulfed indeep, rich aromatic scents. The steamy cup of coffee comforts one's palms, a...
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Recovery Fitness

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The fitness industry has always focused on serious workouts, breaking barriers, and achieving personal goals. But as we have learned more about the human body, our focus has shifted to what happens after exercising. Recovery fitness is the newest addition to the post workout arsenal that needs to be emphasized. It completely shifts the objective of exercise into further healing and nurturing of the body during and post recovery. This does not mean it has developed overnight. For a long time, recovery was largely considered passive and left to a person’s rest period. As professional athletes and sports scientists began to promote the idea of active recovery, the general fitness community adopted this notion. What was an elite practice soon became ubiquitous to fitness regimes offered in fitness studios, wellness resorts, and basic personal training sessions.  Recovery fitness focuses on restoring one’s body after a workout, minimizing soreness, averting injuries, and setting up for ...
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