Inspired by unbridled retreats
Women are choosing to attend women’s retreats more and more as a way to find inspiration, purpose and community, while engaging in fun activities and exploring new, beautiful locations like the island of Kona, Hawaii.
According to Pamela Madsen, author of Shameless, “Women are on a mission to find something bigger in their own lives. And though retreats can be an investment, for many women, taking a retreat is not considered a luxury item. Instead, retreat taking has become a part of their ritual self-care; carefully scheduled into their yearly calendar.”
Here are 8 top reasons to attend the AWG’s Retreat and Be Well - an All Women’s Retreat for Women:
1. Self-Care
Many women are so busy taking care of others (parents, children, partner, business, the dog and cat) that they don’t take the time to take care of themselves. Retreats are restorative — you are able to recharge and reset your internal compass to take better care of YOU, so you can be there for others without feeling drained. Planning a yearly women’s retreat is a great way to ensure you stay connected with you — mind, body and soul.
2. To Find Purpose
There are times in our lives that we feel unaligned or lost in our purpose. As life transitions take place, it is easy to lose sight of what our purpose is or how to meaningfully achieve a new purpose. You may have thought that you were fulfilling it for the past decade, but now you’re feeling an inner nudge that it’s time for a change. Staying aligned to our true authentic selves through the consistent practice of yoga, grounding techniques, and eating nutritiously well is an approach that AWG studio takes to empower women to gain clarity about their purpose and it also provides the tools to design a positive future. Shannon Cain, a member at Aligned With Green Studio, recently put into words how profound and transformational a lifestyle change can have on your wellbeing. “I'm so glad I found Aligned With Green Wellness. Stress and feeling generally unhealthy led me to start going in late January, and Krista made me feel welcome right away. I wasn't very flexible and I had been bothered off and on by sciatica pain. I've been going usually twice a week since I joined, and I can tell I'm gaining flexibility and strength, and I've barely had any sciatica flare-ups in the past four months. I'm hooked on yoga and Pilates in general, and Aligned With Green specifically! The atmosphere is welcoming and supportive, and it's become a community I really cherish.”
3. Time in Nature
Nature gifted teachers and guides. These gentle beings are loving and intuitive and also reflect back to you the truth about who you are and how you operate in the world. During each day at the retreat, you’ll connect with nature by staying in a private home with expansive ocean views with trails nearby, surrounded by both the beauty of wide open spaces while nestled between an ancient 'ohi'a forest and coffee, mango, and avocado groves. If it has rained recently the jungle sounds will fill the air leaving you speechless.
If you doubt the power of medicine through traveling, nature, community, and culture of this island, you will come away with a new appreciation for everything this Hawaiian island has to offer.
4. Spiritual Renewal
By deepening and exploring your relationship to yourself, nature, and your chosen spiritual source, you’ll experience much-needed inner peace. Time in nature is a powerful catalyst to reconnect with your true nature, and unplug from the distractions and stresses of daily life. Pair that with a daily devotional to inspire and motivate you and a daily meditation to keep you calm and to bring you clarity. As Albert Einstein once said, “Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.”
5. Healing
Attending a retreat can support you in beginning to heal from a difficult personal experience like a death or divorce. and provide you with the opportunity to process your emotions in a safe, non-judgmental environment. The Retreat and Be Well in Kona retreat offers a beautiful and supportive space to work through pain from the past with the healing power of nature, a sound bath, yoga on the beach, hiking immersions, waterfalls, and more.
6. Female Camaraderie
Even if you regularly connect with your girlfriends, women’s retreats offer a unique opportunity to meet other growth-minded women, specifically women who are drawn to horses. For many participating in these retreats, the activities are outside the norm, which encourages faster bonding and deeper conversations. Many retreat attendees may like to keep in touch with their “Hawaiian sisters” long after the retreat ends and become lifelong friends!
A very powerful, transformative, and life-changing retreat designed for women! Now is the time to find the time. To connect with other like-minded women while spending beautiful days outdoors in nature is epic. Being forever grateful to all of the women who decide to attend this retreat.
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