The Alentejo region, one of Portugal's most untouched areas, has been gaining more and more attention in recent years. In particular, the small coastal village of Comporta has become a magnet for travelers seeking the antithesis of mass tourism. Nestled amidst rice fields, pine forests, and endless sandy beaches, a new form of tourism is emerging here—one centered on mindfulness, sustainability, and slow living.
Is your day-to-day life leaving you feeling overwhelmed? Join The Monroe Institute to rediscover the enchantment of existence. Dive into a soothing meditation revealing the magic of gratitude and wonder.
Explore the concept of emptiness as both a quantum phenomenon and a state of pure awareness. Journey through a visualization that dissolves your physical form into a realm of healing light, then reemerges you with renewed vitality. Experience the power of the mantra Sat Chit Ananda to anchor your journey and cultivate lasting well-being.
Imagine walking into a room full of building blocks, vivid colours and joyful music. What do you feel? A sense of lightness, perhaps a small tingle of anticipation? Or do you just think: Right, where shall I start with all this?
Maybe just allow your imagination to run wild and use them to build a house? After all, playing isn’t just for children. Play is also a valuable resource in our adult lives, but it’s so easily forgotten among all the pressure and stress.
Eckhart Tolle shares valuable insights on maintaining presence during verbal interactions. He explains how the practice of self-remembrance can help you avoid getting lost in the stream of words and contribute more meaningfully to conversations.
Jiddu Krishnamurti (1895-1986) was an Indian philosopher and spiritual teacher whose teachings were very different from traditional religious or esoteric approaches. Throughout his life, he urged people to pursue the search for truth independently of institutions, gurus or dogmas. He believed that true change could not be achieved through external influences, but through inner understanding and radical introspection.
The locations of the Mexican Kali Coffee Roasters turn drinking coffee into a holistic experience. Harmonious interior design and responsible farming included.
Perched in the hills of Los Angeles, the Flamingo Estate is a vibrant and eclectic retreat that combines lush gardens, organic farming, and a dedication to wellness. Once a glamorous Hollywood hideaway, it has been transformed into a sanctuary that celebrates nature, creativity, and sustainable living.
Forest bathing, or "Shinrin Yoku" in Japanese, literally means "taking a bath in the atmosphere of the forest." This nature therapy originated in Japan in the 1980s as a way to combat the rising stress levels of urban populations. It doesn't involve actual bathing, but rather immersing oneself in the forest and fully experiencing the surroundings with all the senses.
You don't need great adventures or well-known destinations to find yourself. It is often the tranquil places that lead to unexpected depths and give us inner peace. Take Scheggino, for example. The medieval village lies somewhere between Rome and Rimini in the centre of Italy in fairytale Umbria. Some of the stone houses belong to the Torre del Nera, an Albergo Diffuso. A visit to the breathtaking spa in the rock is a particularly good way of finding yourself.
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The walk into the forest is taken literally here. Thanks to floor-to-ceiling windows, the Hotel des Horlogers not only offers numerous panoramic views of the surrounding sea of spruce trees, you will also come across sculptures made of branches and oversized truffles. The Horloger's culinary table takes you a little deeper into the forest. Guests are even invited to take off their shoes to feel the moss and wood shavings on the ground with their bare feet.













