We all know how easy it is to fall off the wagon with spiritual practices when we go on vacation. There is a certain mindset that many people adopt when they go off on what should be a relaxing vacation. I, for one, got pretty sick of returning from vacation … feeling sick! When you indulge in alcohol, late nights, unhealthy foods and all the other markers of “the good life”, you can set yourself up for major disaster and a long recovery!

To me, there is something a little off when people say “I need a vacation from my vacation!”. It shouldn’t be this way. It doesn’t have to be this way.

Did you know that there are some simple ways that you can continue to bring a feeling of peace and balance into your vacation? All it takes is a bit of planning, thought and some willpower. You will still be able to have your cake, eat it too, and come home from your vacay with energy, passion and vigour!

Here are some simple tricks we have up our sleeves when it comes to a restful vacation:

• Eat healthy meals, with one indulgence
• Enjoy the local produce! Fresh fruits and veggies taste SO delicious when you eat them in the country they grew in!
• Sneak in some exercise – an early morning run/walk, a bike ride around the resort, or even a workout in the gym (PS: 10 minutes of bad yoga in the sand does NOT count as exercise)
• Bring a few spiritual items from home and set them up in your sleeping quarters. Crystals, incense, a small travel candle, or even a small statue or figurine will bring good energy into your space.
• Take some time and be alone. If you have a family or a partner that you travel with, of course you love them. But a few moments of alone time is always good for the soul. Take time to place your hands over your heart and say thank you.

I hope these few small tips help you the next time you are heading out on a vacation! Bon Voyage!