Looking for a renewing getaway where you can relax, re-group and feel more joyously alive? Let me extend a personal invitation to join one of our Sedona Spirit Yoga & Hiking weekend adventures-Nov. 9-11, Dec. 7-9 or Dec. 28-30.

A Sedona Spirit Yoga & Hiking Retreat is an opportunity for you to have a fun adventure, get more deeply in touch with your inner self, and listen to your own wisdom. Our weekend retreats are hosted by the popular Sedona Real Inn, with lodging in balcony suites with healthful continental breakfast. The Sedona Real Inn, located in the heart of Sedona, has a pool, hot tub, and exercise spa plus computer connection in each room.

Our Sedona Spirit Yoga & Hiking retreat program requires no prior yoga experience and is always adapted to the yoga experience level and preferred hiking pace of the participants at each retreat. I call it an "organic" schedule, for it flows in tune with the interests and needs of those present. Activities include: gentle, in-depth morning yoga classes, three vortex yoga hike experiences, a sacred Native American sweat lodge, and optional massage and psychic readings.

The retreat is designed to fully relax you, help you release the past, open up to receiving increased clarity and feel fully renewed. Our theme is Relax, Release, Receive and Renew! Through practice of Kripalu Yoga, you can heighten your sense of oneness and love as this is gentle Hatha Yoga of compassion and self-acceptance. It is not about putting your foot in your ear in challenging poses, but about gently stretching and bringing the peace of yoga into everyday life. During the retreat, you also learn mindfulness strategies for reducing stress and maximizing the joy of the present moment. My retreat team and I are committed to guiding you to a heart-opening transformation that will further you along your path.

Legend says that Sedona is one of the "power spots" of the world and a vortex of energy. Indians tell us that Sedona's "towering crimson peaks stimulate sensitivity and are the home of the Great Spirit." Amid red rock country, people come face to face with themselves and the potentials of their nature. Author Dick Sutphen says psychic vortex energy in Sedona is "greater than anywhere else in the country," and the increased energy rapidly expands higher consciousness. Join us for a fun vacation, and find out what this magical energy will open up for you.

Fall in east Texas is beautiful, the hardwoods turn all shades of red and gold and the pine trees stay green for a vivid contrast. Visit Yoga in the Pines Retreat Center for a Fall Yoga Retreat, November 9 to 11 or December 7 to 9.

Weekend yoga retreats are specifically designed for women to nurture body, mind and spirit through yoga practice and bonding and sharing with others. The retreat is a refuge from the "busyness" of life for all levels of yoga enthusiasts.

Yoga in the Pines Studio and Retreat Center is in east Texas, near Tyler, about a 2-hour drive from the Dallas area. With the completion of a brand new yoga studio and guest accommodations, Yoga in the Pines, will now be able to accommodate more guests (up to 12) each weekend.

The yoga studio, on the 2nd story of the guest house, is beautiful - imagine doing yoga in a serene space that looks out onto trees - imagine meditating on the deck, surrounded by the sights and sounds of nature...imagine simply relaxing in the front porch swing or the hammock.

The weekend will include 4 renewing classes to strengthen your commitment to your practice (including one challenging class to invigorate your body), plus meditation to cleanse your mind of worry and doubt, and free time to refresh and relax. $259/person includes four healthy and freshly prepared meals, shared accommodations (in a cozy log home, several bedroom/bathroom options available) and several yoga classes.

October 26- 28
In Your Write Mind: A Women's Writing Retreat
Maggie Butler, Maggie Butler, Certified Retreat Coach
US - Northeast

October 26-28
Living from Your Soul Retreat
Victoria FittsMilgrim, PCC, True LIfe Coaching
US - Southwest: Durango, CO

November 2-4
Serenity Spa & Relaxation
Holistic Healing, Jill McGrane, Holistic Healing
US - Northeast: Lincroft (near Red Bank), NJ

November 3-11
QuantumLicious Kauai - Spiritual Retreats for Gays
Cardell Smith, Alexander Smith MSW, LCSW, QuantumLicious Kauai
US - Hawaii: Kapaa, HI

November 8-13
6 Day Juice Fast
Abundant Life Wellness Centre
Canada: Lavoy, Alberta

November 9-11
Shambhala Training Level 1: The Art of Being
Shambhala Mountain Center
US - Southwest: Red Feather Lakes, CO

November 9-11
Kirtan: The Heart of Bhakti Yoga
David Durga Das Newman, Satchidananda Ashram- Yogaville
US - MidAtlantic: Buckingham, VA

November13-22
10 Day Whole Body Cleanse
Abundant Life Wellness Centre
Canada: Lavoy, Alberta

November 15-18
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
Janet Solyntjes, Shambhala Mountain Center
US - Southwest: Red Feather Lakes, CO

November 30- December 2
Yoga Tune-Up for the Holidays
Jai Luster, Satchidananda Ashram- Yogaville
US - MidAtlantic: Buckingham, VA

Costa Rica
Join us in a sacred women's circle in Costa Rica where we will be staying at the Samasati Nature Retreat in the Talamanca region, situated on 250 acres of virgin tropical forest overlooking the Caribbean Sea. We will gather for circle time each day in the beautiful palapa that will hold our sacred selves and stories.

Canada: Lavoy, Alberta
Complete body cleansing retreat near Edmonton, Canada. Many US and overseas clients have benefited from the Abundant Life Wellness Centre full body cleansing program. "I highly recommend it to those with serious health problems. But I even more highly recommend it to those who consider themselves healthy but would like to improve their health." Dr. Leroy A. Moore, PhD, Truth or Consequences, N.M., USA

Canada: Lavoy, Alberta
Advanced Whole Body Cleanse of all body systems through herbal preparations, juices, and specialty drinks: -Liver-gallbladder flush -Kidney flush -Purging of lungs -Skin purification -Blood cleanse -Parasite cleanse -And a whole lot more

Marshall, NC
Take time just for you by joining us on an adventure into self-care. All the right ingredients come together for an incredible weekend of rest, renewal and fun: A beautiful spot in nature, a supportive and inspiring retreat community of women, deep discussions and hearty laughter, yummy food, and powerful facilitation for you to redefine extraordinary self-care.

Buckingham, VA
"If your mind is unsteady and wandering, many-branched and endless are the thoughts and choices. When your mind is clear and one-pointed, there is only one decision." -The Bhagavad Gita

New York, NY
Individualized, private retreats designed and facilitated with love by a professional psychologist, Holistic Nutrition Consultants and a Board Certified Holistic Nurse, Healer and Coach. Empowering programs created to inspire balance between body, mind and spirit. Choose from several different Healing Retreats.

New Waverly, TX
Located on 100 acres & nestled in the Sam Houston National Forest, 60 miles N of Houston, TX, 10 minutes off I-45. The only skyscrapers here are tall Texas pines. A quiet ranch, turned into a retreat center, offers 4 dwellings that sleep a total of 35 people.

Rosendale, NY
Nestled in a forest of cedar and white pine on the northern crest of the Shawangunk Mountains, Sky Lake is a contemplative center for meditation, arts and community. Just two hours north of Manhattan in the Mid-Hudson River Valley, you can enjoy extraordinary hiking trails in the Mohonk Preserve, scale the Gunks or take a stroll around our spring-fed pond.

Trinity Center, CA
Tucked back amidst the majestic Trinity Alps and surrounded by towering pine trees, Trinity Lake Resorts and Marinas at Cedar Stock offer an escape from the rest of the world. Experience the serenity of the lake hidden away in one of the many tree-laden coves.

Charles Town, WV
Claymont is a year-round 350-acre retreat center nestled in the Shenandoah Valley of West Virginia. We're located just 50 minutes from Dulles Airport. Our country lanes, fresh water springs, and winding paths create a tranquil setting for study, relaxation and contemplation. We welcome many diverse groups to our Mansion and Great Barn facilities. We hope that your group will join us soon.