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Take time for yourself to relax and enjoy nature

Feeling overwhelmed? It's time to take care of yourself and tune in to your body. Rediscover the harmony between your mind and body and let nature be your guide.

Slow down! 

Is your constant rushing around and stressing out taking its toll? Take a moment to pause, turn inwards and breathe deeply. Come to Slovenia for a 'selfness' experience that will help you reconnect with yourself. Switch off your electronic devices and tune in to the sounds of nature and your own heartbeat. Clear your mind with yoga and meditation, and recharge your batteries at natural energy points. Go with the flow and enjoy the symphony of nature through relaxing water activities.

Two people hike down a lush, sunlit hillside towards a rustic village with wooden huts.

Unplug your electronic devices and open your heart

The first step towards a personal reset is to turn off all distractions, such as phones, tablets and screens. Some places are designed with this very purpose in mind, offering only what you truly need. When the only sounds you hear are those of nature and your own heartbeat, you can look inside yourself, clear-away the stress-induced clutter, and rediscover your best self.

Disconnect

Four people in robes relax on lounge chairs, eyes closed, in a serene spa setting. A large gong is being struck nearby.

Selfness – staying true to yourself

Take time to focus on yourself. With a holistic approach to 'selfness', you'll feel revitalised and better equipped to face everyday challenges. Slovenia's natural spas and health resorts offer exceptional 'selfness' programmes, guiding you to achieve lasting harmony between body and mind in your daily life.

Reconnect with yourself through transformative selfness experiences

Forest melody: a woodland adventure for inner balance

Step into the heart of the Bohinj forests, where time moves at a different pace. Feel the strength of the trees and discover their sound. Listen to their whispers, turn inward and be embraced by their calming presence. Feel the forest floor beneath your feet and literally ground yourself in nature. Taste what the forest has to offer. For a few magical hours, become part of the forest's beautiful story.

Listen to the melody of the forest

A person practices yoga outdoors, seated cross-legged on a wooden platform.

Find inner harmony through yoga

When daily stresses take their toll, relaxation techniques such as yoga can be powerful tools. This experience becomes even more profound when practised amidst green forests, open meadows or beside crystal-clear waters. Take time to reflect while listening to the sound of ocean waves, the resonance of healing gongs or the gentle breeze rustling through the trees. Choose from one of Slovenia's many scenic outdoor yoga locations. 

Outdoor yoga: breathe with nature

Woman gently hugging a tree in a lush green forest, eyes closed, expressing calmness and connection with nature.

The positive power of energy spots

Nature offers countless outdoor spots where you can relax and recharge your batteries. In some places, the earth gives way to miraculous springs of beneficial energy that can improve your health and general well-being. Slovenia is home to countless energy points and centres where you can feel the positive effects and enjoy a fresh surge of life energy.

Feel the energy of the earth

Three kayaks glide on a tranquil river at sunrise, surrounded by misty trees.

Be active and relaxed in Slovenia's secret corners!

Sometimes, all it takes is to immerse yourself in the calming sounds of nature. Take the time to truly listen to your breath, your movements and your inner self. Return to your core and reconnect with the natural world. Paddle through Slovenia's tranquil, off-the-beaten-track corners, where peaceful silence still reigns. Go with the flow and let your worries drift away with the current.

Join us on a soothing water adventure!

"Water is my element", says Alenka Artnik Burghardt. "Everything slows down beneath the surface."

The world-record-holding freediver Alenka Artnik Burghardt feels like a mermaid in the water. To her, water is a source of inspiration, relaxation and life itself. Whether diving into the depths of the ocean or unwinding in Slovenia's thermal pools, she finds profound peace in the embrace of water.

Discover Slovenia's waters through the eyes of Alenka Artnik Burghardt

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