Are you at a Crossroads?
Invest in a little ‘me time’ and set yourself on a new path to health and wellbeing
Thursday, July 1st, 2010
Being on a retreat is part of our inner and outer journey in which we need time, space, a little silence and, just occasionally, someone to listen.
Search the internet and you will find a whole array of ideas from luxury spas offering retreat experiences to religious centres such as monastries and centres offering support and counselling. If you find yourself at a Crossroads or just want to take time out for yourself why not invest in some “me time” and see if it can help set you on the right path.
Crossroads Retreat
Crossroads Retreats helps individuals at their personal “crossroads” to be better placed to take decisions that lead to a more fulfilling life. Through a guided process you will be encouraged to reflect, identify your own uniqueness and what you really want and create a plan to move forward, in a secure and peaceful environment. Their hope is that you will be able to make the right choices at your current crossroads and have more confidence in your ability to handle such situations in the future.
A Crossroads Retreat is a 2-day structured retreat, for groups of no more than 10 people, which gives you space and support to focus on the key questions that will help you determine your best way forwards.
“The retreat has become like a stake in the ground which helps me to remember who I really am. Even now it keeps me wanting to move forward. I am much happier and my confidence is back again. My time away encourages me now to take time out from the fast pace of life to reflect on what is happening to me, enabling me to be more effective in what I am doing.” Hannah Bowring . The retreats are run at Turvey Abbey, Turvey, Bedford, MK43 8DE.
www.crossroadsretreats.co.uk
In today’s fast moving world, it is more important than ever to slow down, let your spirit breathe and reawaken your whole being. The Personal Retreat at Anantara Si Kao, Thailand has been designed to help you embrace relaxation and create a healthier lifestyle. They will assess your fitness and together with their Naturopathic doctor you will be guided on a journey to spiritual, mental and physical wellness. Each personalised programme includes outdoor activities such as kayaking in their Mangroves and power walks in the National park as well as yoga, tai chi and pampering spa therapies.
Retreat includes:
- All three daily meals personally planned by Dr Gopal and Chef Bernhard to suit your body type, tastes and goals.
- A Personal Programme
- Pre and post-retreat fitness test
- Consultations with Resident Naturopath
- Consultation with our Resident Ayurvedic Doctor
- Five specially selected spa therapies
- Ten personal Wellness Discovery activities
Retreat until 31 Oct 2010
Prices from £1565.00 per person including six nights stay, all meals, treatments and activities. www.anantara.com
Penninghame Foundation is an international learning and training centre focused on deep personal growth and self-awareness. A not-for-profit organization, the Foundation offers a variety of courses in personal development, business evolution and health for individuals, companies and organisations. Their Vision is to “create the space for individuals to learn how to consciously and intentionally create the life they want.”
A serene and tranquil environment, an ideal place to relax, learn, enjoy and share, Penninghame House is situated on the river Cree and offers 90 acres of mature gardens with centuries old trees and rhododendrons. Situated on powerful ley lines in an area of outstanding natural beauty, Penninghame provides a perfect setting for healing and personal transformation.
Penninghame Health Week offers a one week intensive of transformational learning for your whole being. You will be immersed in revised western and oriental teachings of health and longevity, learning the true affects of different foods on the body.
Next dates Sept 11th - 17th
Newton Stewart, Dumfries & Galloway, SW Scotland
www.penninghame.org
Burrswood is a country mansion set in over 100 acres of woodlands, including 10 acres of landscaped gardens and ponds. Alongside the hospital at Burrswood is a guest house where the newly refurbished bedrooms have retained the early Victorian features where possible. The six bedrooms offer a mixture of single or twin accommodation and can be booked on a full, half-board, or bed and breakfast basis. Breakfast is served in your room, while other meals, including morning coffee and afternoon tea are available in the main dining room or drawing room. As a guest at Burrswood you can experience the tearoom, regular Healing Services in the beautiful Church and the well-stocked book shop and Gift shop. Appointments for physiotherapy, massage or with the manicurist or hairdresser may be arranged as well as requests to meet with a member of the Chaplaincy team.
Ideally situated for visiting National Trust and English Heritage properties, sight-seeing in London and trips to the coast. Enjoy a choice of walks and idyllic hideaways to catch the summer sun or simply enjoy peace, solitude or a personal retreat. www.burrswood.org.uk
Recuperating Retreat
Burnt out and in need of a cure? Recuperate in the heart of Germany!
Simply relax. Breathe deeply, tune out and become reinvigorated. Indulge your body and mind in quiet and relaxation. Escape the hectic pace and stress of everyday life and allow yourself to indulge in something truly special in the heart of Germany. For those who seek professional medical treatment, which includes not only classic medicine but also natural medicinal methods and oriental therapy, need look no further than the unrivalled Regena Health Resort in the Bavarian Rhön Nature Park, Germany.
Boasting the best air quality in Germany, an on-site blackthorn saline, ‘water-cure’ courses and water-treading facilities, the Regena Health Resort is both a first class hotel and medicinal competence centre, where traditional Chinese medicine, naturopathic treatment and classical medicine have been united in one place. Further information can be found on the website: www.regena.de
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