AUGUST 2012 NEWSLETTER

In this 2012 AUGUST Issue:

• Announcements
• Helpful Tips
• Scheduled Programs at a Glance
• Private Custom Workshops & Retreats
• Just in Case You Missed It
  

Women's PERSONAL GROWTH Getaway Retreat

SPACE STILL LEFT!

AUGUST 3 - 5

Click here Women's Wellness Retreats

" If you are a willing spirit, embracing every part of your experience, there will be monumental AHA moments. I reclaimed myself and felt relief, and pure JOY!! I enjoyed all of it so very much!"

FREE INFORMATION NIGHT for our 10 YEAR Anniversary Retreats In BALI

Come to Toronto, Canada and join us in the garden to discuss all the details about our 2013 Bali Retreats

• Thursday, AUGUST 30, 2012
• 7 PM

click here for details and directions

2013 marks our 10th anniversary in Bali!! See below or Click here

"I’d love to partake in learning more about your Bali retreats. Your retreat is NEVER coming off my bucket list until I actually participate!"

HONOUR YOUR ANGER

The wailing wall at Thirteen Moons Retreat is used with great success to support women to express their REAL feelings.

Many women bottle up pain, hurt, frustration and anger. On retreat you are invited and encouraged to take it all out on this wall. It works!!

"I gave myself permission to lash out appropriately to get rid of the pain and anger. Just to have this whole release was profound. To feel grounded and letting go while tossing rocks was so freeing of all that pent up garbage."

Read the illustrated article of a new widow's profoundly healing journey into self-empowerment.

In her helpful book ' Lies At the Alter', Dr. Robin Smith tells the story about a wonderful little girl who while spending time with her grandparents experiences words from her grandfather that deeply hurt her. She tells her mother.

Her mother, in front of the grandparents, explains that her grandfather had been mean, that her grandmother should have stopped him from hurting her, and that it will never happen again. Overt cruelty and silent collusion were unacceptable.

The next day in school when the teacher asked the abnormally quiet girl if anything was wrong, responded to the recounted story with " old people are grouchy and cranky sometimes."

The girl responded, "No, my mommy told me he was mean and it was not OK to speak to me like that again."

The teacher recognized that the mother had invaluably taught her daughter to identify abusive behaviour, no matter its source, and that she had a right to protect herself from anyone who attempted to harm her including her grandparents. Paraphrased from page 155.

Please share this inspiring story with parents you know!

Here's the personal story of a woman who had an accident, and during her long and discouraging recovery, created a way to help herself heal. It's wonderfully told, entertaining, moving and insightful.

She tells you a scientific way to add TEN years to your life!

Please cut and paste this link into your browser.

Enjoy!

http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/en/jane_mcgonigal_the_game_that_can_give_you_10_extra_years_of_life.html

NEW DATE!

OCTOBER 12 -14

WOMEN'S WEEKEND Wellness Getaways

Come for a tune up! Tweak your personal growth up a notch. Get some support. Enjoy delicious downtime and memorable meals. Come remember who you are!

Held at Thirteen Moons Culinary Retreat Centre, Kawartha's, Ontario, Canada

Space still available

" If you are a willing spirit, embracing every part of your experience, there will be monumental AHA moments. I reclaimed myself and felt relief, and pure JOY!! I enjoyed all of it so very much!"

CALIFORNIA PERSONAL GROWTH & SPA RETREAT

A 5-Day Spa & Wellness Journey, Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort, San Luis Obispo, CA

• October 22 - 26 Space still available!

"Every day since I’ve finished the retreat, I’ve thought about what I learned. I have noticed things changing & many things I look at differently & will still continue to learn & grow… "

This California retreat is so well loved, one client who has been on 10 AHA retreats is returning for the FOURTH TIME!

BRAND NEW RETREAT LOCATION AND ITINERARY

BALI BALANCE: 7 - day Bliss Wellness Retreat, Tabanan Region & Pemuteran

February 10- 17, 2013

Space still available!

To celebrate this miraculous occasion a brand new luxury retreat has been created called BALI BALANCE.

Deluxe new resorts feature stunning architecture, sprawling grounds and private pools.

Experience rare healing rituals with local traditional Shaman.

Explore new regions of Bali for the first time on AHA retreats.

" Thank you very much Laila for the amazing experience and for taking such good care of us. You have created a miracle in Bali."

Early bird special packages expire September 1, 2012.

BALI BLISS: 7 - day Bliss Wellness Retreat, Tejakula, North Bali

February 23 - 28, 2013

Space still available!

" A wonderful retreat with comfortable, relaxing accommodations and tasty nutritious food. Excellent suggestions for pre-retreat stays and outings. I got to experience things I would never have come across in Bali- prayers in the family temple, blessings with the High Priest, walking in the rice paddy fields, discovering Gaia-Oasis...the list goes on."

Early bird special packages expire September 1, 2012.

COUPLES Relationship Revelation Workshops Toronto, Ontario, Canada

For partners who desire deeper understanding and compassion, want to improve relating and communication styles, search for true emotional intimacy and connection, or are experiencing a relationship challenge.

Private workshops now available to schedule.

PRIVATE Women's Retreat in Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Come to Toronto and dive deeply into your inner life. Explore, discover, enlighten your self while enjoying all the wonderful sights this city has to offer.

Private workshops now available to schedule.

RELATIONSHIP PATTERNS Workshops Toronto Ontario

Creatively explore what holds you back from having the healthy, thriving, loving relationship you desire. Designed for solo individuals, siblings, parents/children and couples.

Private workshops now available to schedule.

TRULY MADLY DEEPLY Self-Discovery Workshops Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Have the best fun ever finding out more about yourself in our enchanted garden.

Private 3 hour introductory workshops available as well as one and two day intensive personal growth programs.

CUSTOM WOMEN'S GROUP Retreats

If you have a group of women who would like to gather for a fantastic few days to explore common themes like; milestone birthdays, relationships, body image, making dreams come true, motherhood/family, getting more of your needs met and anything else you might be interested in, dates have been set aside all year long just for you!!

Held at Thirteen Moons Women's Culinary Retreat Centre, Kawartha's, Ontario, Canada, and in Toronto, Ontario.

Laila Ghattas is the Traveling Therapist!! Custom retreats can also be held in your own area, anywhere in North America.

Groups of 4 - 7 and up welcome. Please email for details

FREE TELECLASS LINK

Do You......

• want to change something about your life
• feel bored, stuck, curious, restless, scared, empty, or just plain tired
• need time to remember who you are away from your everyday roles, obligations and stress.

Click here to listen to our FREE Teleclass helpful tips

"Thanks for the excellent tips. I especially love the "take off your pants when you get home" idea as a way to reconnect to the feminine!"

"Great to talk to you tonight and to hear your voices!! You two mean so much to me! How nice of you to mention my transformation with the clothes...Still so true, whenever I put on a flowing skirt I always feel so much better!

Your breathing exercises are a big help and being creative is so important for me. Thanks also for the good reminder to take off my pants! I love that one and will enjoy sharing it with my man!"

Geneen Roth is one of Laila's favourite authors and teachers.

Her insightful video on her new book, Lost and Found, about losing her life savings and finding her centre, can be viewed when you cut and paste this link.

http://www.geneenroth.com/lost-and-found-book.php

REFLECTIONS ON LIFE and CONNECTION

I AM, by Tom Shadyac, who created Ace Ventura, is a wonderful and life altering, thought provoking and so worth sharing film!

For the You Tube free experience please cut and paste this link.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpVEH-Bpdes

"Finally I found some time to treat my self and watch your video :)
Thank you so much for sending it, it has a beautiful message and a great story!!"

NEW BALI PHOTO GALLERY

Laila spent seven glorious weeks in Bali scouting around for a brand new retreat experience to create for the 2013 TEN year anniversary.

These inspiring moments were captured just for you!

Click here to view 3 pages of brand new images focusing on Hindu temple ceremonies, the new retreat resorts and gorgeous rice field panoramas.

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TOP FIVE REGRETS BEFORE DYING

From an article written by Bronnie Ware, The Huffington Post, January 21, 2012

"For many years I worked in palliative care. My patients were those who had gone home to die. Some incredibly special times were shared. I was with them for the last 3 to 12 weeks of their lives.

Excellent Teleclass Question

"My question is why do we continue to repeat patterns in our life , and especially patterns that are not good for us , and are harmful?"

Relationship Patterns Private Workshop for couples and solos

Listen to our Teleclass question answer

SUMMER SOUP RECIPE

Recently Laila has been entertaining guests in her Toronto garden haven as a way to celebrate the end of renovations to her home and new workshop space.

After finding too many veggie leftovers in the fridge, Laila decided to create one of her most favorite summer dishes, a cold soup.

With some helpful tips and encouragement from Louise Racine, Nutritional consultant and owner of our beloved Thirteen Moons Culinary Retreat, Laila flowed with creative juices and invented this yummy and filling summer soup.

It's dairy, gluten and sugar free!!

Click here for the recipe.

CUSTOMIZED RETREATS & WORKSHOPS

Aziza Healing Adventures designs events to meet your specific vision.

We'll facilitate at any international or local destination your heart desires.

For Corporate, private social groups, or special gatherings of friends.

Some companies and organizations we've facilitated for:

• Accenture
• Adecco
• Catholic School Board
• Crea Conference for Creativity and Innovation
• Evergreen Seniors Community
• Holistic Research Foundation of Canada
• IAAP: International Association of Administrative Professionals
• Insight Information: Executive Assistants Forum
• IrisWellness
• MindCamp International Creativity Conference
• Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation
• National Ovarian Cancer Association
• Provision Centre- Holistic World Expo
• Renascent
• Young Presidents Assistants Association

Laila Ghattas is an artist, Gestalt therapist and Reiki practitioner. She is an author, public speaker and the founder of Aziza Healing Adventures.

Laila combines creative self-expression with psychotherapy in programs designed to heighten awareness, inspire personal insight and improve the life of those who participate.

Laila holds therapeutic workshops in Toronto, and draws on her worldwide outdoor adventure experience to facilitate international healing retreats for women, couples, mixed groups and corporations.

This picture was taken at a traditional Balinese Hindu Blessing Ceremony