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THE INDONESIA’S Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy encourages the development of health tourism (wellness tourism) in Indonesia to revive the tourism sector and creative economy in the archipelago.
According to the Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy, Sandiaga Uno, said the government wants to make health tourism a flagship program that targets the empowerment of domestic tourists. Health tourism is a tourism activity that prioritizes improving health and physical fitness as well as restoring the spiritual and mental health of tourists.
Research from Frontiers in Psychiatry notes that people who regularly do yoga and meditation can help ease the burden on their minds due to the pandemic, reduce stress, and increase peace of mind, and has even been shown to help boost the body’s immune system.
Then, based on the COVID Health Assessment Scale (CHAS) survey conducted in May 2020 on 23,900 respondents worldwide, there were 17,782 (74.4 percent) people who regularly practiced yoga during the pandemic. Then as many as 82.8% of those who regularly do yoga and meditation, have lower stress levels, even undetected, and have better adaptability in pandemic situations.
Meanwhile Aprishi Allita, Yoga & Meditation Expert, agreed to the survey. She said in an official statement, in yoga activities, the rhythm of breathing is the main focus. We also become more aware of the condition of the body, room, and environment (mindful). Yoga and meditation are one of the most effective ways to find peace and balance (mindfulness and balance).
Here are three tourist destinations that can be visited if you want to take a “mindfulness” journey in the country:
Plataran Komodo Resort & Spa
A place in East Nusa Tenggara is a dream tourist destination that is one of the right options to optimize the experience of yoga, meditation, and spa with a sensation in the wild. Tourists can enjoy the beautiful coastal scenery in Labuan Bajo. Plataran Komodo also provides professional instructors who are ready to provide guidance.
Ubud Yoga Center, Bali
This place is a yoga destination that has been established since 2004. Founded by a yogini named Mony Suriany, this yoga center carries the concept of a green getaway and is very suitable for people who want to escape for a moment from the hustle and bustle of the city. There are various classes ranging from Kundalini Yoga & Meditation Class, Bikran Yoga Class, Hot Barre, to special yoga programs for families and children. Surrounded by the serene and calming greenery of Ubud, this zen aura can help to find clarity of thought and mindfulness of life.
The Beginning of Yoga & Pilates Studio, South Jakarta
The capital city also has a famous yoga studio located in the Pondok Indah area. This downtown studio can be a destination choice for yoga and meditation with a calm atmosphere that will not eliminate the mindfulness you want to achieve. This studio has a variety of classes for beginners to experienced ones, ranging from Bikram Yoga, Hatha Yoga, Vinyasa Flow, Hot Vinyasa, Barre, and Inferno Hot Pilates. [antaranews/photo special]
