Since the economic slowdown, holistic retreats have reported a surge in popularity.
This trend has been underlined by the global success of autobiographical novel-turned-film Eat Pray Love, which charts American author Elizabeth Gilbert's post-divorce journey towards spiritual enlightenment as she meditates her back to happiness.
For a spot of holiday pampering as well as a jolly good stretch, a yoga holiday can take you to places you never knew you could reach, both physically and mentally.
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