(SPOT.ph) Life in the Metro can be pretty stressful, and every now and then, people need an avenue to relax and de-stress. Giving yourself a time off can be quite fruitful, but we don't always get the luxury of going on a week-long vacation. The good thing is that there are many ways for you to unwind, and a day might be enough if you join the Living Mindfully Workshop at Anya Resort Tagaytay on May 18, a one-day retreat designed to help you de-stress.

With 7.2 acres of lush greenery, Anya Resort Tagaytay offers an escape from the fast-paced city lifestyle. It's the perfect place for you to relax and take on a new meditative practice: The art of Yu Hezu, or the art of the bamboo wand, to be led by Mawi Fojas de Ocampo. which makes use of slow, gentle, and low-impact movements utilizing two ends of a bamboo wand. It's said to develop strength, breathing, balance, and control while letting you meditate to give your mind a rest.Â
Aside from the Yu Hezu Bamboo Wand class, the one-day retreat will also hold a class on the medicinal magic of botanicals, teaching you how to make the most of eating mindfully by learning to grow and prepare your own food.
The Living Mindfully Workshop is on May 18 at Anya Resorts & Residences, Tagaytay, Buenavista Hills, Barangay Mag-Asawang Ilat, Tagaytay. To join, contact 0917-701-7593. Workshop fee is at P2,850 per person.