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april 2019yogajournal.com.auWant to chill out, sunbake on stunning beaches, eat divine vegan food and do
yoga every day? Check out Thailand's hidden yoga havens.
THAILAND, AKA ‘THE LAND OF SMILES’, is
a place that appeals to all of the senses,
what with its stunning scenery, fabulous
food and fascinating culture. It’s a place
to chill, explore, eat and be awed. A
destination where almost anything is
possible, from hanging out with
monkeys in the jungle to doing yoga on
the beach. There are luxury hotels,
cheap bamboo bungalows and hole-in-
the-wall hostels. Thailand also happens
to be the most travelled country in all of
South East Asia. Despite this, it has kept
much of its Thai-ness intact, with the
culture still being seen even in some of
the most visited spots.
As a tourist, it’s easy to stay on the
beaten-path and not really experience
the real culture of the country. Luckily,Yoga Havens
THAILAND'S
it’s also possible to stray away from the
masses and become totally engulfed in
the Thai-ness that makes the country
so great. Thailand is still quite a
traditional country, where politeness
and demeanour go a long way.
Anger is shunned, while smiling
goes a long way. There’s a great respect
for elders, a strong sense of hospitality
and a social hierarchy. Still, the people
have evolved and taken on more
westernisation, but at the core, the
Thais are very Thai. This makes visiting
the Kingdom that much more
appealing, and makes people often
decide to extend their holiday and stay
longer than planned; doing yoga,
eating and chilling out. Especially
when visiting one of these places.