As I was planning a trip to Manila over a month ago, I felt a desire to know more about how one goes through a "detox." Detox as I know, was all about how one can cleanse internally to feel better, healthier and stronger.
I googled and found two available options in the Philippines. One was The Farm at San Benito in Batangas and the other Bahay Kalipay (BK), located at Puerto Princesa in Palawan. Reviewed both sites and decided to go to BK as I liked the overall Deep Nature Cleanse (DNC) program offered. Plus, BK had heartfelt reviews written by their visitors at the TripAdvisor site.
I sent an email inquiry, and got a prompt reply from Daniw, one of the co-founders of BK. She gave me more information about the DNC program and explained that BK allows one to go "back-to-basics." It may seem odd for an individual so used to city-life where 'everything works' to want to go back-to-basics. Truth is, back-to-basics is a luxury that a lot of us do not have. We are so caught up in our hectic day to day lives, and often do not even have time to "just BE."
Arrived in BK on Tuesday morning, and was happily received by Loloy in his unique sawali roofed trike. He was a good natured young man who had so much happiness to offer. His warm welcome was an excellent way to start my Detox journey.
As I entered BK, I felt a strong positive vibe or "good juju" around me. Milena, the visiting yoga teacher from Canada (of Chilean descent) quickly gave me a tour of BK and mentioned that we would be going to Maia after lunch. Maia is a 7.2 hectare Eco-Village that demonstrates practical sustainable living. http://mai-aearthvillage.weebly.com
Maia Earth Village was truly inspiring! We met a couple of Maia residents, Em and Richie, from the Philippines, Nils from Germany and a lady from Finland who was busy tending the lettuce bed. They gave us insights on how they had helped in making the beautiful hand-made mud houses, homemade skylights made from recycled bottles and also shared snippets on how the universe worked in their favor and brought them to Maia.
We were able visit the homes around Maia and was offered a breathtaking view from Maia's yoga shala.
Nils, a filmmaker, who has made Maia home for several months, then asked us to board the van as we had to make our way to the nearby Nagtabon Beach. We were fortunate that we had the beach to ourselves and that it was not super hot on that particular day.
We then made our way back to Maia after the relaxing Nagtabon visit. In Maia, we were greeted by an amazing bonfire under the moonlit sky. Shant, a musician who lives in Maia part of the year and the other part in Baguio, played soothing music as we took the time to soak in the Maia-energy that surrounded us.
To be continued...
I googled and found two available options in the Philippines. One was The Farm at San Benito in Batangas and the other Bahay Kalipay (BK), located at Puerto Princesa in Palawan. Reviewed both sites and decided to go to BK as I liked the overall Deep Nature Cleanse (DNC) program offered. Plus, BK had heartfelt reviews written by their visitors at the TripAdvisor site.
I sent an email inquiry, and got a prompt reply from Daniw, one of the co-founders of BK. She gave me more information about the DNC program and explained that BK allows one to go "back-to-basics." It may seem odd for an individual so used to city-life where 'everything works' to want to go back-to-basics. Truth is, back-to-basics is a luxury that a lot of us do not have. We are so caught up in our hectic day to day lives, and often do not even have time to "just BE."
Arrived in BK on Tuesday morning, and was happily received by Loloy in his unique sawali roofed trike. He was a good natured young man who had so much happiness to offer. His warm welcome was an excellent way to start my Detox journey.
As I entered BK, I felt a strong positive vibe or "good juju" around me. Milena, the visiting yoga teacher from Canada (of Chilean descent) quickly gave me a tour of BK and mentioned that we would be going to Maia after lunch. Maia is a 7.2 hectare Eco-Village that demonstrates practical sustainable living. http://mai-aearthvillage.weebly.com
Maia Earth Village was truly inspiring! We met a couple of Maia residents, Em and Richie, from the Philippines, Nils from Germany and a lady from Finland who was busy tending the lettuce bed. They gave us insights on how they had helped in making the beautiful hand-made mud houses, homemade skylights made from recycled bottles and also shared snippets on how the universe worked in their favor and brought them to Maia.
We were able visit the homes around Maia and was offered a breathtaking view from Maia's yoga shala.
Nils, a filmmaker, who has made Maia home for several months, then asked us to board the van as we had to make our way to the nearby Nagtabon Beach. We were fortunate that we had the beach to ourselves and that it was not super hot on that particular day.
We then made our way back to Maia after the relaxing Nagtabon visit. In Maia, we were greeted by an amazing bonfire under the moonlit sky. Shant, a musician who lives in Maia part of the year and the other part in Baguio, played soothing music as we took the time to soak in the Maia-energy that surrounded us.
To be continued...
