MAY
'07 NEWSLETTER
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In
this Issue:
Did You Know?
In Case You Missed It
Announcements
Women's Retreats
Couple's Retreats
Relationship Workshops
Truly Madly Deeply Workshops
Meaningful Vacations
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DID
YOU KNOW?
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WHAT
MAKES US DIFFERENT: Aziza uniquely utilizes creative
materials to explore relationship issues. Partners can SEE
what their loved one honestly believes, can SEE behind the
words that have lost meaning over the years of repetition,
can SEE clearly into the source of misunderstandings and disappointments.
It's simply amazing. Even reluctant partners who participate
come round in the end because creative self-expression
opens the heart, illuminates the truth, inspires a clarity
both poignant and practical, and delivers the gift of compassion
on which to build anew.
Consistent feedback
states that this weekend workshop is more effective and helpful
than months of marriage counseling.
Viamede Resort
in Ontario's stunning Kawartha County is the spacious
setting for our Couples Retreats providing a fantastic opportunity
to refresh and revive your most intimate relationship.
May 26 - 27
For more information click
here. Get a 30 minutes complimentary private therapy
session when you register by May 5!
"We are doing
great! We got so much insight into our selves, each other
and our communication from attending the workshop! It's made
a real difference in how we feel in general and relating to
each other. Thanks so much for your guidance!" ( 8 months
later)
Look for this retreat
offered in Bali in 2008! Click here
for details.
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AZIZA RETREATS
IMPROVE YOUR LIFE
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WHAT
MAKES US DIFFERENT: We deliver lasting life
improvement tools.
"The
2005 Flying Solo retreat with Laila Ghattas was the
first retreat I had even been on, and I wasn't sure what to
expect. Let me just say that it was intense and wonderful
at the same time and ultimately proved to be the beginning
of a wonderful journey for me. Laila's direct but compassionate
and loving nature allowed me to recognize and face my fears
and ultimately to move beyond them. My life now (2007) is
filled with joy, and I truly see that my journey to where
I am now started on that weekend with her. Thanks Laila!"
FLYING SOLO WOMEN'S
RETREAT JUNE 15 - 17 Click
here
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"So much has
happened since we last saw each other( 4 years). In a nutshell,
I've been living a lot closer to my heart. And I can credit
the work we
did together, that I did with your guidance and insistence,
as a vital
factor in the reasons why I'm so much happier and in touch
with my
feelings. Here's a thumbnail sketch:
- producing radio again and loving it
- bought a house
- getting married! "
PRIVATE THERAPY
with Laila Ghattas is available in person in Toronto or by
phone. email to book your
appointment.
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"I want to
tell you that the blessings and learning's of our time together
in Bali are still very much with me, and I'm continuing to
be aware of and work on the issues around standing up for
myself and saying what I need - being pregnant is a huge teacher
for that!! I have these "small" (read: big) experiences
all the time now, and feel more empowered and confident in
my skin than ever before. It requires vigilance on my part,
but I'm happy to be this soldier and I want to thank you again
for, well, you." (6
months later)
REDISCOVER YOUR
SELF IN BALI 2008 retreat click
here
If you also have
a follow up story on how your Aziza experience improved your
life, we'd love to hear! Please
email
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Events at
a Glance
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Details in the Listings below, or click on these links.
Truly
Madly Deeply Art & Therapy Workshops
THIS SATURDAY May 5Toronto
Retreat Day
In The City, with an intro TMD workshop
Sunday. May 6, Joy of Dance Studio, Toronto
Couples
Relationship Revelations Retreat,
Sat./Sun. May 26 - 27, Viamede Resort, Ontario
Women's
5 - Day Wellness Vacation: Surrendering to Pleasure,
Joy and Contentment!June 4 - 8, Thirteen Moons, Ontario
ONLY 3 SPACES LEFT!
Women's
Wellness Retreat: Flying Solo
June 15 - 17 , Thirteen Moons, Ontario Only
3 spaces left!
COMING IN OUR JUNE
ISSUE:
NEW Retreats
in Phoenix, Arizona this fall and Thailand in January!
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RETREAT DAY
IN THE CITY
This Sunday
May 6
Joy of Dance
Studio
95 Danforth Ave.
Toronto, Ontario
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The
Holistic Research Foundation of Canada presents a fun-raiser
for natural health education and research.
The day
includes:
- Laila
Ghattas:
Truly Madly Deeply Therapeutic Art Workshop
- Jennifer
Hough: Law of Attraction
- Dr.
Lee Janelle: Extreme Freedom
- Jill
Hewlett: MC
- Nia
movement sessions
- silent
auction
- buffet
lunch
First 4
subscribers to call get complimentary tickets! Next
6 subscribers to call get student rate of $50 416-778-4443
www.HolisticHealthResearch.ca
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BALI RETREAT
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Our Rediscover Your Self In Bali Retreat Review
and picture gallery is here!
This year, more
pictures and fewer words for your viewing pleasure. Two
great pages of an illustrated 10 day itinerary and a bonus
page of participant testimonials. Click
here to view.
Don't forget the
early bird special for Bali 2008 runs till June 1. Click
here to read about the 2008 Retreat. |
LOVE
IN PARADISE
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NEW!!!! BALI FOR COUPLES
A brand new location
for an already life enhancing retreat. Relationship Revelations
Couples Retreat comes to south Bali in the seaside town of
Seminyak.
Our amazing hotel
is pure Bali with thatched roofs and lush gardens, a spectacular
pool and with all the western conveniences that make it a
perfect place to reconnect.
The Indian Ocean
is a short walk away, with soft white endless sandy beaches
to walk.
See above under
DID YOU KNOW for insight into our Couples retreats.
Click
here for all the details
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BALI
DREAMING 
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One
of the best ways to get what you want is to have a picture
of what you desire for you to focus on. It's one of the ways
to use the Law Of Attraction. In an effort to help you make
your Bali dreams come true here is a stunning BALI
DREAMING BOOKMARK compiled from the best images chosen from
over 2000 pictures taken by Laila Ghattas over the course
of 4 annual retreats. There will be another bookmark version
offered in the June newsletter.
Click
here to download your free bookmark.
Two other great
ways to make your Bali Dreams come true:
- Take advantage
of our amazing early bird special
- Use the easy
monthly installment plan starting at $200/month
Click
here for 2008 Bali Retreat details
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WOMEN'S
WELLNESS GETAWAYS
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A
monthly offering of retreats geared to women at Thirteen
Moons, Norwood, Ontario
~dreaming
of a relaxing respite from family/work obligations
~needing time to reflect and find clarity
~longing to be nurtured and restore their depleted spirit
~seeking the camaraderie of kindred souls
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June 15 -
17
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Flying
Solo ONLY 3 SPACES LEFT!
Explore how you
are in intimate relationships- How your past relationships
repeat certain patterns, how your family influenced your
idea of what intimacy and relating look like; what you really
believe to be true; what's appropriate to keep and what
you're ready to leave behind. Whether you are solo or involved,
with this awareness you'll have a clearer understanding
of what you expect and want from a relationship.
see testimonial
above under DID YOU KNOW
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September
28 - 30
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Intuition
& Knowing
Through mask
making explore what your inner Wise One looks like.
Guided meditation presents answers to your deepest questions.
Reach in, be quiet and listen to what your body tells you.
Reacquaint yourself with the Feminine Essence that is at
your core. Reclaim the power of knowing what's right for
you in any given moment. Refresh your understanding of the
language of intuition. This weekend gives you invaluable
tools to use for the rest of your life! Early
Bird special on now!
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WOMEN'S
SUMMER RETREATS
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5 Perfect Days
just for YOU! This is an extraordinary opportunity to
learn and experience the art of self-care by allowing and
receiving support. Click below for details.
Held at Thirteen
Moons, Norwood, Ontario
" The retreat
in it's entirety will change your life. With an open mind
and a willingness to become a better you, Laila can help you
turn your life into an exciting journey and an experience
you can savour. Louise's food is the icing on the cake."
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JUNE 4 - 8
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Surrendering
to Pleasure, Joy & Contentment!
Seeking greater
familiarity with the gifts available in each moment? This
week is for women with room for more pleasure and joy. Mavericks
who dare to drink deeply from the well of contentment. Dust
off your creative energy with expressive art, move your weary
stiff muscles through the cedar groves and labyrinth path,
nourish your soul with organic meals, replenish your spirit
in a hammock by the march. ONLY
3 SPACES LEFT!
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July 23 -
27 
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Awaken
& Embrace Your Feminine Essence!
Feeling out of
balance, spending more time and energy doing, and less on
being and feeling? This retreat is for women who feel a stirring
and restlessness deep within that whispers something essential
is missing- in life, in relationships, in work. Whether you
are a mom, career woman, or a woman in transition with questions,
take time out to focus on your inner life, awaken your Feminine
essence and consciously experience expressing that neglected
part of you.
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August 6 -
10
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Reclaim
Your Passion & Verve!
This week beckons
to any woman who wants MORE: More fun, more relaxation, more
insight, more clarity, more time off, more support, more good
company, more wholesome food, more time in nature, more self-expression,
more meaning in her life. Give yourself the time and space
to re-ignite the parts of you that got neglected or forgotten
along the way. Leave with a renewed passion for your life,
vision and dreams.
ONLY 3 SPACES
LEFT!
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WOMEN'S SEA
KAYAKING GETAWAYS
Gliding along Canada's
Georgian Bay archipelago is one of life's sweetest pleasures.
Self-empowerment through self-propulsion while floating peacefully
in moving water, glancing at the tapestry of shoreline wildlife,
chatting casually alongside a kindred spirit, feeling strength
in long forgotten muscles, silence broken by drops dripping
from your paddle, who wouldn't want that experience at least
once in her life?
Sea
Kayaking and Creativity Georgian Bay, Ontario
July 4- 6
August 1 - 3
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COUPLES
RETREATS
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Couples
Relationship Revelation Retreat. For partners who are:
~experiencing
a relationship challenge
~desiring deeper understanding and compassion
~wanting to improve relating and communication styles
~searching for true emotional intimacy and connection
Held
at the beautiful Viamede Resort near Lakefield, Ontario.
Packages start with inclusion of Relationship Patterns &
Behaviour Workshop, one night accommodation and breakfast.
Some packages include private therapy sessions. Space for
six couples only. Click
here for details
May
26 - 27
NEW!
2008 Couples retreat in Bali. Click
here
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RELATIONSHIP
WORKSHOPS
Relationship
Patterns & Behaviour
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Creatively explore what holds you back from having the kind
of relationship you desire. Designed for solo individuals,
siblings, parents/children and couples. This is a life altering
two-day workshop held in Toronto 10:30 - 4:30. Some packages
include private therapy sessions. Space for 8 participants.
Click here for details
June 23- 24
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WORKSHOPS
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Truly Madly Deeply
Art & Therapy Workshops
Imagine
abandoning yourself to nonverbal communication through colour,
shape, and texture. We'll explore the jewels of insight you've
just uncovered through your creation and unveil new ways of
looking at yourself and your way of being. Some
packages include private therapy sessions. Held in Toronto,
Ontario Click here
for details Saturday 10:30 - 4:30
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WINTER
VACATIONS
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Rediscover
Yourself in MEXICO
Wellness Retreat, Tulum
For
Women and Men, December 10 - 16
Click here for details
Special
package pricing ends June 1.
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Rediscover
Yourself in BALI
Wellness Retreat
Indonesia
For
Women and Men, Winter 2008
Amazing package pricing till June 1. Click
here for details
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Relationship
Revelations Couples
Retreat
Bali, Indonesia
For
Women and Men, Winter 2008
Amazing package pricing till June 1. Click
here for details
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JUST IN CASE YOU
MISSED IT
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THIS
WEEK ONLY! 30
minutes of complimentary private Gestalt therapy, Expressive
Art or Usui Reiki with Laila Ghattas when you register for
any Aziza program by May 5!
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ART PRINT
INCLUDED 
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ART
FOR YOUR HEART You can choose one from 5 different
prints by Laila Ghattas to include in your upgraded retreat
package. Click
here to have a peek at the prints. Click
here to have a look at retreat package options.
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BALI
DREAMING
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BALI
DREAMING BOOKMARK
Click
here to download your free bookmark.
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"What
do we actually do on a retreat or workshop?".Each
retreat & workshop page now links to an Aziza Personal
Growth Session elaboration.
Excerpt:
"Personal Growth is a commitment to going past your comfort
zones ..."
click here to read more.
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CUSTOMIZED
RETREATS & WORKSHOPS
Have a corporate
or private group with a special focus? Aziza Healing Adventures
will design a retreat to meet your specific needs and facilitate
it at any international or local destination your heart
desires. Please visit www.aziza.ca/group
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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. She 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.
Photo by Mark Trusz |
For more information
please email laila@aziza.ca
or call 416-696-0086
If you have friends who
might be interested, please forward this newsletter,
with our thanks!
sincerely yours,
Laila Ghattas
Aziza Healing Adventures
www.aziza.ca
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