With the turn of the century, the practice of Yoga has become a rage. What began as a form of fitness in the Eastern part of the world, has now taken the whole world by storm. Yoga has been doing rounds in the Hollywood circuit for quite some time now. Popular Hollywood stars swear by Yoga to keep their body in shape. Doctors all over the world recommend it to their patients and many sports persons complement their training with Yoga. The roots of yoga can be traced back to ancient India, where they remain strongly rooted even to this day. Maharshi Patanjali was the first to compile the ancient practice of Yoga into his work "The Yoga Sutras". However, the art of yoga was known to people since Vedic age and so says Upanishads. The system of Yoga has not undergone much change since then, but is becoming immensely popular all over the world. Yoga is more than just a form of exercise; it is a way of life. Beyond its obvious physical aspect, yoga has a spiritual side to it that aims at uniting the body, mind and emotions of the person. It is for this reason that the practice of yoga is far superior than other forms of fitness. Read more about The Yogic route to health and wellness
Medical Tourism in the Asia-Pacific region is not all about surgeries, physical therapies and other western medical procedures. It's also about tapping into the potential of alternative medical practices and wellness principles. Medical tourists from all across the US and Europe come to countries in Asia for a touch of old world healing and rejuvenating. India and Thailand top the list of favorite medical spa destinations in Asia. Read more about Medical Spa Resorts - An affordable haven in Asian countries!
Spa treatments are often seen as a stress-buster and a rejuvenating experience. But there is more to it than just that. Several Spas have adopted ancient Ayurvedic concepts as a part of their Spa regime which not only rejuvenates the body and also treats bodily ailments effectively. They adopt therapeutic methodology that encompasses non-invasive herbal infusion and Abhyangam (massage) therapies. Ayurvedic Spas have become internationally acclaimed forms of healing owing to the positive outcomes of its techniques. Read more about Ayurvedic Spas
