We all know about meditation and its impact on the human body. More and more successful people talk about having a clear mind before starting the day and ending it with a sense of gratitude for everything that has happened throughout the day. Meditation is a recommended way to train your mind and keep it focused on the things that really matter, without being distracted by random thoughts that can easily ruin your concentration.
There are many places where you can meditate, like a comfortable room in your home or in the middle of the nature or at the seaside or even on a porch at the countryside. It’s all about finding a place where you feel calm, relaxed and at peace. Here are some popular places in France that have gained the attention of people from around the world.
Plum Village
This is one of the most popular meditation places in France, due to the powerful tradition and culture that has been developed by Thich Nhat Hanh (Thây), a Vietnamese Buddhist monk, a poet, a scholar, and a peace activist. He is the one that founded Plum Village, a monastery for monks and nuns and a Buddhist practice center for lay people, that now welcomes hundreds people from all over the world.
This particular meditation and mindfulness retreat has an incredible positive influence on the ones that want to practice meditation on daily routine. Due to the Buddhist influences of this place, people have managed to integrate meditation in their daily activities: eating, walking, working and even while you are drinking a cup of coffee in the morning.
Les Passeroses
This particular location near Angoulême in south-west France has become a popular destination for people who are enthusiasts for yoga techniques, meditation and recreational activities. The setup is pretty rustic, with houses that have lush fabrics, fireplaces made out of stone and wooden floors. Basically, it teaches the inhabitants that they find peace and discover new things about yourself in a simple environment without any distractions.
Aveyron
The meditation resort is situated in a small hamlet surrounded by a beautiful countryside landscape that creates the perfect context for meditation and relaxation. People talk about the energies and the good vibes that they feel during their stay in this particular place, due to the fact that they disconnect themselves from the craziness of the city and connect with their inner self. Additionally, the programs of the retreat here is developed around the idea of spending time with yourself in the middle of nature and connecting with that particular need that you urge for.
To conclude, the world is filled with wondrous places where you can easily connect with nature, yourself and reach a certain balance both inside and outside. Meditation is much more than a simple exercise that helps you focus or reduces the stress level. Meditation is a way of living and many people who have practice it for a longer period of time can easily distinguish the relevance of these exercises.