The Return of Retreats

 


I'm thinking about the value of yoga retreats.
Places I've been to participate on retreats have been so magical. But not just because the actual area was beautiful but also the energy that was emanating from our practices was magical and deeply healing. The morning chorus of the birds outside my window, the waves of the ocean flowing up and down the shore or the wind blowing through the windows of the yoga room... all of it made my experiences more special.
There's something about being somewhere else and letting go of your daily routine that helps you immerse yourself into the experience.
Oh, and to discover new places and meet new like-minded people is deeply inspiring. That's the perfect mix for a whole new experience. Movement and meditation are more powerful when you are in the right mindset.
At the same time, if you manage to completely unplug from your electronic devices, you will be able to go deeper withing yourself; the realities of your life might come and confront you. You might even feel some discomfort or hard emotions coming up. Retreat can be a bit scary and you might feel some resistance, but I promise you that it's worth it. And we're all there to support each other.
I can't wait to travel with you again. We'll see each other very soon.

Marion

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