August Welcome – Live Well, Travel Well, and Breathe Hatteras Island
Let yourself go for slow travel
Appreciate simply being in the moment, and learn how to slow down and relax your mind. Take time to enjoy the fruits of summer, bask in the warm sun, listen to the sound of the waves, and allow your thoughts to wander. There are so many different ways to meditate—sitting in a beach chair included!
It’s no a secret that ‘the Hatteras Island experience’ is an excellent example of how the ‘slow travel movement’ can be done. Where less truly does mean so much more, it’s the reason why so many people return each year. Unlike conventional tourism with busy schedules and action-packed tours, it offers a simplicity and unhurried pace where you can kick back on vacation, minimize your travel footprint, and enjoy island life without fear of missing out.
If you struggle to let go and need to quieten your monkey mind, many wellness practices include breathwork and meditation to help you relax and regain focus. If you are visiting, you can also connect with the Hatteras Island Wellness Community for listings of local drop-in yoga classes and qigong (tai chi), or have practitioners come to you for a private session either at your vacation home or the beach. You will be guided firsthand through different techniques and how to harness healing energies. If you are just exploring this area or prefer to learn at your own pace, you can find many free relaxation, meditation, breathwork, and energy work guides through online tools, phone apps, podcasts, websites, and YouTube videos.
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