Spiritual Retreats

A Spiritual Retreat Can Rejuvenate Body And Soul

Human race is perennially caught in a hectic life schedule today. Earlier, they had not lost on the fine art of doing nothing, stoking away the leisure hours without any guilt on mind. Today, they have brought a tense structure of personal life over themselves and this makes them overtly stressed out at times. Often, people seek relief in over-the-counter medication and at other times, they keep slipping into yards of anxiety disorders. However, if they show the prudence of taking a spiritual retreat, things can be nicely turned around at any given moment.

A spiritual retreat or a yoga vacations is essentially located at an idyllic place full of natural beauty, charm and quietude. Such places can boost your connection with nature and decrease stress on you. Ashram, as these places of spiritual retreats are called, look to mellow down the stress of clock-hours and bring the effect of constellation-hours to the forefront.

What this means is that people begin to incorporate the essence of days and nights and start looking at the gifts of small happiness. With peace and a calm atmosphere, they inculcate the discipline of yoga and meditation within them. A yoga instructor or a meditation instructor looks to bring you closer to your higher-self. According to them, each human has the potential to live one layer above problems. It’s a virtue many forget because of the hectic and often purposeless lives they lead.

In closeness with nature and within the confines of an ashram space, the bridge lost between the conscious and the subconscious is regained. Meditation teaches poise and yoga teaches control on breath. The combination of these two gifts can make a man soar above any panic situation. A yoga teacher can also effectively examine any medical condition that you might have and provide a balanced yogic remedy for it. Examining your improvement over your period of stay, they can also ask you to prolong your stay by a few months or let you go with the promise of practicing those disciplines.

A high number of testimonials suggest that such ashrams have been more than brilliant in rejuvenating the tired body and mind. It also brings out the soul from its dark dungeons and allows a man to go back to his routine life with new vigor. Many ashrams are sprouting of late and this largely means that you can access one of them within your geographical territory easily. Namaste.

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Last Days of Left Eye (DVD) $12.86 Edited from footage recorded by Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes while on a spiritual retreat in Honduras, this documentary offers a firsthand account of the TLC singer`s final days on Earth. Moving and provocative, the film captures Lopes struggling with fame an…

A Place for God: A Guide to Spiritual Retreats and Retreat Centers $23 “These days more and more people are scheduling getaways to retreat centers for their spiritual well-being–over 1.2 million Catholics alone during 1997. Located throughout the United States and Canada, these centers cater to the needs of people seeking quiet time, regardless of religious affiliation. Retreat possibilities range from one day of solitude surrounded by nature, to a few days of quiet time under the guidance of a resident spiritual director, to a week experiencing the rigorous rhythms of community monastery life. >In A PLACE FOR GOD, Timothy Jones shares the wisdom of his pilgrimages to retreat centers as diverse as a mountaintop hermitage overlooking the Pacific and a monastic oasis on Chicago’s South Side. First he explains everything about retreats: what they are, why people go, how to prepare, what to pack, and what to do while there. Then he provides an extensive directory of over 250 retreat centers in all fifty states and Canada, complete with all the information readers need to contact the retreat center that is right for them. A PLACE FOR GOD is the perfect resource for anyone who wants to find spiritual fulfillment or simply a place to get away.”

Soul Care: How to Plan and Guide Inspirational Retreats $19.99 “The retreats featured here have been gathered from spiritual mentors with years of experience. The retreats are richly varied, covering topics from prayer and leadership to finances and marriage and are geared for families, small groups, and individual solitude.”

Simple Retreats for a Woman’s Soul $11.99 “Author of “Turn Your Dreams into Realities” Sue Augustine helps women find new ways to add meaning to the ordinary moments of everyday life. Each short chapter helps readers brighten their day, renew their spirits, and experience simple pleasures such as: savoring the unique smell of favorite foods, crayons, flowers, freshly turned soil creating an inspirational tape of music, voices of loved ones, gentle poems basking in the pleasure of complete silence gazing at the stars and delighting in the majesty of Goda (TM)s creation >As women integrate these low-cost, uplifting activities into their daily lives, they’ll discover increased energy, spiritual renewal, and a deeper, stronger faith. >Rerelease of “5-Minute Retreats for Women.”"

Great Yoga Retreats $31.95 Beautiful locations, acclaimed Yoga masters, restorative retreats Looking for a tranquil vacation that leaves you relaxed, restored and uplifted? Then try a Yoga retreat. Even if enlightenment is not your aim, you’ll definitely achieve a luminous glow. Yogis understand the positive influence of natural surroundings and feng shui on the body, mind and soul, while the healthy organic food (almost always vegetarian) served at most retreats leaves you feeling lighter and purified. Whether you go by yourself, with a friend or partner, or even in a group, you will always find friendly company. Angelika Taschen has found the most exquisite and inspirational Yoga retreats around the world: choose from an exotic luxury hotel in Bhutan, a spiritual ashram in India, a farmhouse in Tuscany or a beach resort in Mexico. But be warned, Yoga can easily become a way of life. You might find yourself planning your days and even holidays around Yoga practice. Highlights include the Parmarth Niketan Ashram in Rishikesh, the birthplace of Yoga, one of the holy cities of the Ganges and a renowned pilgrimage site, where the Beatles attended the Maharishi’s ashram in 1968; Yogamagic, an eco-retreat in Goa on the gentle Indian Ocean. Italy is not just a destination for the cultural and culinary traveller but also for the dedicated Yogi: Il Convento in Tuscany and Santa Maria del Sole in Puglia strike a balance between Yoga and the sensual Italian lifestyle. The Esalen Institute in Big Sur is a legendary New Age destination, offering Yoga and much more, with over 500 spiritual and physical workshops; while Amansala’s Bikini Boot Camp in Tulum, Mexico, combines beach life with Yoga classes. Finally, Jungle Bay Resort & Spa on the Caribbean Island of Dominica offers wild rainforest surroundings with Yoga teachers from all over the world.

The 2012 Spiritual Shift: 12 Lessons from the Etheric Retreats $17.9 This breakthrough book presents twelve recollections from the etheric retreats in the heaven-world, where masters and angels tutor souls of light. It covers everything we need to know about the years leading up to-and following-the global spiritual shift that will take place on December 21, 2012. This shift was seen by Brian Emmanuel Grey as a giant wave of light called 6-4-2, that will sweep over the planet. This wave of light will pass over Earth as it aligns with our sun and with the star Sirius-the Great Central Sun of our Milky Way galaxy. Whether the shift is entirely spiritual or carries with it cataclysmic side effects depends upon the spiritual balance that we hold, individually and collectively.

Resting Place: A Personal Guide to Spiritual Retreats $16.51 A personal retreat. We’ve never needed it more. We run from one place to the next–from meetings and appointments to our kid’s soccer practice, from class to work to choir rehearsal, from the grocery store to small group–and then drop into bed later than we hoped, exhausted and dreading the morning. We want to slow down but don’t know how and don’t really believe that we can. And often, the idea of a personal retreat–time for solitude and silence–makes us feel as anxious as all our frenzied rushing. What in the world would we do with an hour, an afternoon or (gulp ) a whole day of solitude with God? But what is the cost of our frantic pace? What are we missing by not slowing down for reflection and meditation on Scripture? What kind of toll does our anxious running take on those around us–and, even more deeply, on our own soul? In Resting Place, retreat speaker Jane Rubietta addresses soul matters with retreat topics such as dealing with our fear of abandonment, wrestling with discontent, overcoming our attempts to control others and fulfilling our deep desire to be loved. These retreats help us enter Psalm 23 rest, a place of true rest and trust in our loving, gentle Shepherd. Full of quotes to contemplate, Scripture to meditate on, questions, prayer and journaling ideas, and ideas for creativity, Jane Rubietta leads us to and through times of silence and solitude that will follow us into our everyday world as we learn to allow Jesus to guide, comfort and restore us. Come to the Shepherd, and find the true rest your soul is longing for.

Wonder and Other Life Skills: Spiritual Life Retreats for Young Adults Using the Creative Arts $4.16 Wonder and Other Life Skills explores the human need for community, non-threatening ways to create community in multi-faith environments, the implications of the statement that people are created in the image of God, connections among Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, and the use of creative arts as tools to open the minds of young adults to ingenuity, innovation and imagination to help them connect with the Divine. Subsequent chapters provide detailed outlines for eight spiritual retreats for young adults, itemized instructions for including creative arts activities, and recommendations for use of this material by campus ministers, youth pastors, and the church at large. This combination of the theoretical and the practical makes this volume a necessity for those in youth ministry and for seminarians and students of pastoral theology.

McClellan Retreats $39.99 McClellan Retreats – Giclee Print

The Retreat Leader’s Manual: A Complete Guide to Organizing Meaningful Christian Retreats $9.99 Four out of ten church members and a majority of pastors report having a significant spiritual experience through a church camp or retreat time. Unfortunately, most pastors have little training in the art of planning or leading retreats. Very few resources develop the practical aspects of retreat planning, and while some resources offer theme ideas they tend to lack any serious biblical or theological underpinning. Now, The Retreat Leader’s Manual offers a practical guidebook for those leading retreats, including the nuts and bolts of how to plan a budget, the right questions to ask about a potential retreat site, and ideas for making Bible study and worship memorable for persons of many ages. Written by veterans in the development of camp programs and the operations of camps and conferences, this resource offers the perfect blend of the theoretical and the practical – the how and the why of leading meaningful retreat experiences.

Attending Parishioners’ Spiritual Growth $4.19 Discover how to assist parishioners in their prayer and spiritual life. Learn how individual spiritual growth can flow back into the congregation’s growth as a community. Explore new ideas and practical approaches to using Christian education, worship, retreats, devotional guides, and church meetings as tools to achieve spiritual growth. Learn about spirituality gender differences; the importance of your own spiritual life; spiritually grounding lay leaders; encouraging spiritual friendships and study groups.

The Color of Gratitude: And Other Spiritual Surprises $16 “Robert Morneau helps us to glimpse God in the Things of God through the eye of our soul. He is the master of a new form of spiritual poetry called Anima, now being introduced in books and at weekend retreats.”

The Way to Christ: Spiritual Exercises $11.95 “>The Writings of One of the World’s Greatest Religious Leaders on the Most Important Spiritual Issues of Our Time. >The Way to Christ offers a unique opportunity to experience inspiring sermons Pope John Paul II preached during spiritual retreats he led while he was still a cardinal. In them he addresses the pressing spiritual issues of our day: the miracle and dignity of each human life, the need for a community that nurtures humanity, the necessity of cultivating the inner spiritual life, and the power of Christ to transform our present and future realities. These deeply scriptural, very personal talks celebrate the reality and the immediacy of Christ, offering rich insights and solid guidance for Christians living in today’s world.”

Montrose Retreats to the Highlands $49.99 George Cattermole Montrose Retreats to the Highlands – Giclee Print

Weekend Retreats $38.75 Weekend Retreats is a celebration of the intimate narratives of retreat and relaxation–from charming coastal New England houses to restive woodland retreats. Lifestyle meets design know-how and inspiration in this thoughtful collection of design influences and singular approaches to well-lived style that will inspire all those wishing to style their country homes. Whether your idea of serenity abounds in rustic antiques or a plethora of well-curated oil paintings and designer throw pillows, the homes featured are distinctively enjoyed and the histories of design decisions are unraveled in savvy detail. This collection features not only beautifully styled rooms but also playful gardenscapes where the owners entertain and enjoy their retreats away from the inconveniences of modern life. Every space is a playground for the owners, and their tastes and whimsies are reflected in their unique colors, textures, and designs. The book includes modern country style interiors with glimpses of vintage antiques and casual elegance. From objects collected from travels abroad to artifacts of the good life, Weekend Retreats will provide escape from the ordinary.

As Hell Retreats $13.99 “>As Hell Retreats have proven themselves to be one of the most progressive young metal acts in the Christian community. They have a sound that is not easily duplicated. The creativity on >>Volition> is awe-inspiring. >>In it’s entirety, >Volition >tells a chapter by chapter story that defines what an individual goes through in the deepest depressions of life only to ultimately end up in the loving arms of Christ. The story is incredibly personal and profound. It serves as a great example of how even in the darkest of times, God’s love is still evident and prevailing. >>>”

Christ Retreats to the Mountain at Night $44.99 James Jacques Joseph Tissot Christ Retreats to the Mountain at Night – Giclee Print

The Masters and Their Retreats $20.11 Mark L.Prophet and Elizabeth Clare Prophet reveal the lives of the ascended masters and their cities of light in the heaven-world. In the many mansions of the Father’s kingdom there are many masters–wayshowers, guides and teachers who have come to show us the way home. Some are the great avatars and prophets of history–Jesus, Gautama, Elijah, Confucius. Some are the unknown saints who have kept the flame through dark eras of earth’s history. Some are great cosmic beings–Elohim, archangels and others–come to help the planet in a time of transition. They are known as the ascended masters of the Great White Brotherhood–the saints of all races and religions who have found that point of the white light from which all the rays of God emerge. In The Masters and Their Retreats, you will read the stories of their lives and the special message that each one brings. Learn about their retreats–temples and cities of light in the heaven-world where the unfed flame yet burns as it did in ancient golden ages. From Afra to Zarathustra, each one has a unique offering of the Christ consciousness that they have realized.

Sanctuaries, the Complete United States: A Guide to Lodgings in Monasteries, Abbeys, and Retreats $24.23 The quiet and seclusion of a monastery, abbey, or retreat center provide the time, space, and conditions for the mind to come to stillness. This volume features 127 such places from many spiritual paths: Catholic, Protestant, Buddhist, Jewish, Hindu, Sufi, Quaker. The places themselves are often beautiful, overlooking the sea, or high in the mountains. Some are mansions given to religious orders, with lovely gardens, some are spare Zen temples, some are simple cabins in the woods. All offer a warm welcome to guests seeking a place apart. Molly O’Neil in the New York Times said "The book…is becoming the Michelin guide of the retreat set."

Girls’ Ministry 101: Ideas For Retreats Small Groups And Everyday Life With Teenage Girls $9.89 For Girls Only! Fact #1–Chances are that girls make up half or more of your youth group. Fact #2–Ministering to girls presents unique challenges and opportunities. Fact #3–Because of facts #1 and 2 you need Girls’ Ministry 101. This handbook on meeting your girls’ all-important spiritual needs will take you from zero to full speed as you: * Discover secrets of building relationships with teenage girls. * Explore your girls’ worlds. * Recruit and empower volunteers. * Create opportunities for young women to grow. Packed with insights and wisdom from youth ministers experienced in working with teenage girls Girls’ Ministry 101 also offers ideas for finding and training the right woman for the job events and retreats questions to spark conversation and much much more. Whether you’re a man or a woman a vet or a volunteer Girls’ Ministry 101 will provide you with the tools to make sure that the love of Christ is effectively conveyed to the girls in your group. Regardless of whether you were called to it or simply told to do it ministry to girls presents a unique set of challenges and opportunities. Drawn from the experiences around the country of those who minister to girls Girls Ministry 101 is the catch-all resource you need to get your feet under you and start moving toward a ministry tailored to the needs of girls.