The Mind Pillar
The Mind is one of the Four Pillars of JOALI BEING — our unique approach to wellbeing. Unfortunately, this vital pillar often gets overlooked because it is largely invisible and intangible.
Given that it controls so much of our physical and mental reality, the brain can make or break our quality of life. As the World Health Organization has correctly stated: “Mental health is an integral part of health; indeed, there is no health without mental health.”
The Mind is responsible for thinking, feeling and making choices, as well as directing our emotional, psychological and social wellbeing. By nurturing the Mind, we can enhance how we express ourselves, handle stress and relate to others. We can also build trust in our intuition, which elevates the spirit and deepens its connection with our Higher Self.
At our wellbeing island, we see the Mind as a pathway to the Joy of Weightlessness — a sense of freedom, lightness and wonder.
Mind Matters at JOALI BEING
JOALI BEING offers a variety of experiences to nurture the brain and protect its wellbeing. Our expert team creates an apt environment for guests to understand, support and reset their Mind Pillar through a personalised journey.
In general, spending time in nature is a wonderful way to nourish and uplift the Mind. Designed according to biophilic principles, our island retreat centres the gifts of Mother Earth. Come, dance under the palms, talk to the ocean, and find your place in the sunshine.
You can also cultivate contentment and inner peace through meditation, mindful movement, yogic breathwork and sound therapy.
Here are five unique Mind-supportive experiences at JOALI BEING.
- Abhyanga & Shirodhara. A potent combination of two beloved Ayurvedic therapies. Start with a full-body massage using warm medicated oils, followed by a gentle stream of herbarized Ayurvedic oil poured continuously over the forehead. A deeply nurturing treatment to bolster overall mental wellbeing.
- Drift into tranquillity with this aquatic bodywork therapy, soft as a lullaby. Being rocked by warm water, supported by the healing hands of your therapist, unlocks relaxation at multiple levels. By connecting body, mind and spirit, Watsu opens the door to weightlessness.
- Sound Healing. With sound healing restore mental and emotional balance through a healing harmony of music and vibration. Using 14 carefully designed therapeutic instruments, our practitioners help you access higher planes of the Mind.
- Wellbeing Wisdom of Yoga. At this interactive session with our specialist, you can explore several Mind Pillar practices, including breathwork, meditation, body alignment, energy work and mind training.
- Activities & Workshops. Attend Mind wellbeing sessions through the year by visiting practitioners. In January 2024, Dr Tara Swart introduces the power of neuroscience and guides guests towards optimising brain performance. In February 2024, Toru Ogasawara unlocks the meditative benefits of Watsu therapy for our sojourners.
Strengthening the Mind Pillar is helpful for those struggling with anxiety, facing challenging situations, battling sleep issues, experiencing mental health problems, or feeling emotionally vulnerable.
The above experiences are also good for anyone who simply wants to disconnect from the stresses of modern life and devote some quality time to relaxing, rejuvenating and evolving.
Mind is a Path to Weightlessness
Negative thoughts carry their own weight, burdening you with feelings like stress, sadness, anger or resentment. By healing and strengthening your Mind Pillar, you can free yourself of such burdens and experience the Joy of Weightlessness.
A healthy Mind is resilient. It is better equipped to navigate the challenges of life. It prepares you to handle the unpredictable and come out on the other side, still standing. With this newfound confidence and acceptance, you discover a remarkable weightlessness. Feeling light, free and inspired, you are perfectly poised to embrace the adventure ahead of you.
