Holistic healing is a thorough approach to handling a host of health problems and ailments. Instead of only focusing on the scientific treating a diagnosis, alternative healing focuses on the 'whole self', which comprises mind, body and spirit.

Healing

The entire process of recovery or spiritual upliftment can be as easy as spending time in the beauty and bounty of nature in which the sweet smell of roses or the warmth of the sun elicits a general sensation of well-being.

Academic research conducted to calculate the healing results of nature all consent that clean, clear air, scenic beauty and the curative abilities of wild plants and herbs are remarkable elixirs to a range of problems.

The Karoo

An example of an ideal healing environment can be found in the heart of South Africa. The Karoo is a semi-desert environment characterised by spectacular surroundings, dramatic sunsets and a lengthy history of recovery.

Endowed with a natural apothecary of vegetation, herbs and plants famous for their curative capabilities, with fresh, dry air that motivated the introduction of a Victorian sanatorium to treat tuberculosis and other respiratory illnesses, the Karoo is renowned for its healing characteristics.

Relaxing activities

Physical exercise is an effective way of de-stressing. In addition to the enjoyable feelings made from the secretion of endorphins, being active is frequently valuable 'me-time' in a world dictated by time pressures.

Your brain has the chance to clear itself of clutter and, as is so eloquently expressed by the legendary US President, JF Kennedy: "Physical fitness is not only one of the most important keys to a healthy body, it is the basis of dynamic and creative intellectual activity".

Introspection, a process of quietening your brain so that you can achieve a state of heightened awareness, is a common means of relaxing and a good alternate therapy. You can use it to lessen hypertension as well as reducing sleep apnea - both side effects of high stress levels.

The healing process is also boosted by more subtle nuances where individuals are encouraged to reflect on the comparative security, joy and ease of life compared to those less fortunate; the mental 'appreciation' of all the things that enhance life.

Book a tour and experience the healing efficacy of the Karoo

Experience the timeless wonder of the Karoo on a spiritual wellness journey. Enjoy walks in beautiful natural surroundings, captivating glimpses into the use of medicinal plants, and limitless rest and relaxation, all designed to revitalise and refresh mind, body and spirit.