Initiation in the Seychelles
As I put my bag down in my 330-square-metre spa villa at the Constance Ephélia Resort, I can hardly suppress a cry of joy at the beautifully designed interior, the spectacular private pool and the massage room with sauna that promises pure well-being. But I still have no idea what treasures I will discover here!
I want to pamper myself in the U-Spa, one of the largest spas in the Indian Ocean, with first-class Shiseido facials and sophisticated body treatments. But then I suddenly find so much more there: unforgettable moments in lavishly beautiful nature and a new love for life - yoga! Because the Constance Ephélia seduces me, a complete beginner at the time, into daily yoga sessions and sunset meditations that fill me with new life energy and inner harmony. The beautifully designed yoga pavilion at the heart of the complex seems to float like an island in the middle of the magnificent infinity pool and offers a fantastic panoramic view of the lush, blooming flora. The resort's extensive grounds also offer adventurous exploration tours outside the spa village. A jungle path leads me through a palm grove up to a massive granite rock plateau - and I have already found my secret place of power: This is where I want to practise my first yoga sun salutations the next morning with a magnificent view of the offshore islands of Port Launay Marine Park. Perfect! My day in paradise ends with a sunset meditation accompanied by the pleasant voice of my yoga teacher, the peaceful splashing of countless pools of water and exotic sounds emanating from the rainforest. A magical atmosphere carries me far away to a place of complete relaxation and deepest well-being. When I leave the Seychelles and the Ephélia again, I feel like an explorer who has entered a new (spiritual) world.
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