Practicing the Art of Mindfulness in Nelspruit

Practicing the Art of Mindfulness in Nelspruit

Feb 16, 2020 | Nelspruit Accommodation

Living in the moment, being content with life, mediating daily, being aware of how you feel and what you are doing with your time, being fully attentive. This is what it means to be mindful and while it might seem like just another passing internet trend, it is capturing the attention of many South Africans looking for a more meaningful life experience.

Being fully attentive and aware is one way to not only consciously live life to the fullest but it also helps to control stress, emotions and how we react to certain situations. It also helps to completely focus when we need to. The moment the mind starts to drift, the practice of mindfulness can bring us right back again.

What does this have to do with Nelspruit Lodge?

As Nelspruit’s foremost lodge, we try to create an oasis of peace and calm for all of our guests. From taking a walk around the gardens to enjoying the bliss of staying in one of our stylish and fully kitted out rooms, there are ways that you can be mindful when staying in Nelspruit.

We are also situated close to a few places where the people of Nelspruit are embracing this popular practice, so if you are from out of town and wish to recharge, you can quickly find your tribe.

  • Yoga in the Gardens
    The second Saturday of every month sees yoga enthusiasts come together for a free session in the Lowveld Botanical Gardens. Yoga and mindfulness go hand in hand, as both practices focus a lot on being aware of the body and mind.The session in the garden incorporates basic yoga and ancient breathing techniques known to sooth the mind and calm the body. If you are in town during this time of the month, or if you are a local looking for something new, this is the perfect excuse to get outdoors and stretch your soul.
  • Secret Sunrise
    Another fantastic way to come back to yourself is to dance it out as the sun rises. Secret Sunrise is by no means a South African thing, but we have sure fallen in love with the concept and become huge fans. Secret Sunrise is all about wellness and the group is on a global mission to connect people through music and movement.Participants each wear headphones and are guided through the session by a facilitator. The songs played are perfect for practicing and enhancing mindfulness, medication, and breath work, while these is also an element of insatiable playfulness that well leave you enlivened for days afterwards.

    Secret Sunrise Lowveld takes place once a month and to find the exact dates follow this link.

    Mindfulness is an evidence-based activity and it has been proven to have positive effects on health, happiness, relationships and careers. It is also the one practice that can spark creativity and unleash your inner self.

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Take full advantage of our comfortable Nelspruit accommodation by booking your stay at our lodge today. You can look forward to the best hospitality and the most comfortable rooms.

Celebrate your love this Valentine’s Day

Celebrate your love this Valentine’s Day

Feb 2, 2020 | Nelspruit Accommodation

Although it is super trendy these days to completely disown Valentine’s Day and pretend that it is only marked by loved up losers, you couldn’t be more wrong.

Life is fast paced and expensive these days, so for many, those romantic weekends away are becoming less and less convenient. If you set aside one special day in your month (or year), to treat yourself and that romantic person in your life to an evening of love, Valentine’s Day should be it. Besides, who cares what anyone else thinks! If celebrating Valentine’s Day is your thing, you should do what makes you happy and spend some time simply enjoying yourself.

Valentine’s Day has interesting origins which date back to the Roman times, and the festival of Lupercalia. The festival was originally a celebration of the coming spring, fertility and in some cases, it was used to pair up partners.

The rise of Christianity saw Lupercalia become St Valentine’s Day as at the end of the 5th century, Pope Gelasius I saw the changes through.

Traditionally, the day fell in the middle of February, and over the years, the 14th was adopted as the official day to celebrate love.

What to do this Valentine’s Day?

Trying to think up a few ideas about how you can treat the love of your life this year? We’ve got you covered!

There is no right or wrong way to mark this day, but if you are short on planning time or if you are looking for a few ideas to make the day even more memorable, it doesn’t hurt to read those online lists. Dinners, gift ideas, picnics or simply a special gesture, a little can go a long way.

For Valentine’s Day 2020, Nelspruit Lodge is running a Nelspruit accommodation special, so you can spend the weekend with us where we will set you up in the best accommodation while treating you and your partner to a romantic evening meal and some fun outdoor activities over the weekend.

Not keen on making a whole weekend out of Valentine’s Day? Then why not just make a night of it with an evening meal at one of Nelspruit’s popular restaurants?

Salsa Mexican Grill, Adega Nelspruit, and a few places in White River such as Picasso’s, Gin & Co, Habana 64, and Da Loose Mongoose are all offering specials on the day.

You could also treat your special someone to a memorable gift? Violet & Rose, Ilanga Mall, Riverside Mall and Coral Blooms all have specials running for Valentine’s Day.

For more information and to get few more ideas, you can check out Show Me Nelspruit’s extensive and super helpful guide.