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Is Your Body/Mind/Spirit crying out to stop?
Do you have nagging aches and pains? Or spend sleepless nights tossing and
turning as your mind agitates and spins over personal life events? Then a
retreat might be just what the doctor ordered!
Why spend thousands of $$'s chasing a cure for aches and pains--when
sometimes the pain is a cry to stop! Many times the body is crying out to
have personal quiet time to reflect and go within. Recent studies have shown
that millions of dollars are spent each year for medications that have no
real or lasting cure. Yet these medications have enormous side effects on
top of the current pain. Medications become a toxic chemical, which the
already stressed body must neutralize and release. This puts yet another
burden, on the weakened immune and nervous systems.
A health spa retreat allows you time to cleanse your body, and feed your
spirit. How do you plan a retreat? First determine your goals for your
retreat. Many of our retreat guests come to us seeking a spiritual
connection and more inner peace. Also, most guest come to us at a time when
they are in a transition and are seeking answers. It is hard to find these
answers during the hurried pace of everyday life.
Once you have determined what you are looking to accomplish during your
retreat the next step is easier. Then you can determine where you would like
to travel and begin to check out the retreats in that area. Some travel
logistics to consider are; what climate you enjoy, and what do you enjoy
doing when you are in nature? For many it is easier to get away during a
slower season if you have your own business and sometimes it is easier to
get time off from jobs during a slow season. Although, many of our guests
find themselves in a personal crisis, and perhaps at a breaking point before
they take their break. This usually means less time to plan and that you
must make quick decisions and last minute travel arrangements.
Now that you have determined your goals for your retreat, and have an idea
of where you would like to travel, research the venues available. As you
begin your search, it is important to make sure the retreat facilitators
have experience in the area of you special needs. Also, determine how easy
it is to travel to your destination. Often you will be able to find a
shuttle service to your destination from the airport. Make sure to set your
itinerary up so that you have plenty of down time for journaling and
introspection, and keep bringing yourself back to your goals for your
retreat. Once you are clear on your intentions it is easy to stay focused
and find the right health spa retreat facility.
Being away from the chaos of life and the demands of job, personal
relationships, and hectic schedules, brings clarity and inner peace.
Annie B Lawrence, PhD, CHT, is owner of Retreat and Heal located in Sedona,
Arizona. She is also author of Love’s Secret Live Your Life In Love. Retreat
and Heal offers personal healing retreats, and corporate day retreats, year
round in Sedona. Couples retreats and group retreats are also offered in
Warner Springs, CA and Hawaii. Call us at 928-282-5237 or EMAIL us at
info@RETRETANDHEAL.COM. We love
to chat with you and assist you to create a Life-Changing Retreat!
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