OCTOBER '09 NEWSLETTER

In this October 2009 Issue:

Laila's journal
Announcements
Upcoming Retreats
Aziza Networking

previous issues:08 Jan. Mar. April May June July Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. 09 Jan. Mar. April May June Aug. Sept.

In the spirit of our Canadian Thanksgiving, Aziza founder Laila Ghattas would like to mention that facilitating retreats would not be possible without the dependable, generous support received over the years from friends and neighbours willing to take care of her two boy cats while away from home.

Loving support for the felines helps Laila be present for her clients.

An ocean of heartfelt gratitude to Julie, Nancy, Carolyn, Candace, Cara, Linda, Heather, and Marie-Claire.

'Tis THE FAMILY SEASON

and all that comes with it. The holiday season is upon us - lasting till the New Year. Many of you are starting to brace for the impact of stressful family dynamics.

The best way to improve the quality of your life is to find helpful simple tools to get along with others, especially family members, and especially at this demanding time of year.

Find below many opportunities to explore, renew and heal your relationships before festivities get underway:

• Women's Getaways
• Couples Retreats
• Relationship Workshops
• Truly Madly Deeply Self- Discovery Workshops
• as well as private individual therapy sessions

NEW RETREAT DATES added to help with Family!

Couples Relationship Revelations Retreat at Viamede Resort, Ontario

November 7 - 8

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Women's Weekend Getaway at Thirteen Moons, Ontario

December 4 - 6

There are a few spots left for our wonderful upcoming

California Heart & Soul Care 5 - Day Retreat

October 26 - 30

Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort, San Luis Obispo

NEW FEATURE!

Introducing Aziza Networking.

In the last section of our newsletter you'll find alternative healing events in wonderful locations, just in case there is a better fit for your needs than what Aziza is currently offering.

Enjoy!

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Laila's Journal articles now includes exercises that reflect on the subject in the story, designed to help you increase your awareness and improve your life. The section expands our Home Alone intention to provide complimentary personal growth opportunities.

The list of thoughtful questions can be found in the MORE HOME ALONE box found in the story page. It's an easy and affordable way to deepen your self-knowledge.

Find the story link below.

Shedding Light: a 20 year journey encircling heart & home.

In the new year I promised myself that this would finally be the year I'd manage to afford my new shed. But with the unsettled economic climate I found ...

I've learned about resourcefulness, patience, frugality, courage, hope, commitment; It has taught me more about Trust; About risk taking beyond comprehension...

There was a dark day late August when I questioned my decision to...

Every morning I sat and breathed in the beauty of the new landscape, healing me with its lovely... full story and More Home Alone exercises

WOMEN'S WEEKEND Wellness Getaways

ME TIME beyond your imagination. Held at Thirteen Moons Women's Culinary Retreat Centre, Kawartha's, Ontario, Canada

• October 16 - 18 Space still available!
• November 13 - 15
• December 4 - 6

CALIFORNIA HEART & SOUL CARE RETREAT

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

Gorgeous deluxe suites, private deck with hot tub, Pacific coast sunsets, blissful spa treatments, wine tours and tasting, stellar organic cuisine, life enhancing personal growth...

• October 26 - 30 Space still available!

COUPLES Relationship Revelation Retreat. Viamede Resort, Ontario, Canada

For partners who are desiring deeper understanding and compassion, wanting to improve relating and communication styles, searching for true emotional intimacy and connection, or experiencing a relationship challenge. READ MORE...

• November 7 - 8 Space still available!

RELATIONSHIP PATTERNS Workshop 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. READ MORE...

• November 21 - 22 Space still available!

TRULY MADLY DEEPLY Self-Discovery Workshops Toronto, Ontario

Have the best fun ever finding out more about yourself. Saturday or Sunday 10:30 - 4:30

• October 10 Space still available!
• November 28
• December 12

BALI

Lightness Of Being : A 9-day Bliss Wellness Journey Retreat
Bali, Indonesia

Begin in the artisan town of Ubud with healers from Eat Pray Love, followed by High Priest Blessings, children’s traditional dance, soothing waterscapes and personal insight waiting at Gaia Oasis Resort on the Bali Sea.

• January 28 - February 5, 2010 Space still available!

BALI Bliss Exotic Wellness Journey
Bali, Indonesia

Surrender to a blissful week of Hindu blessings, local excursions, spa sessions, yoga, and creative reflection as the sun rises on your opening heart.

• February 16 - 22, 2010 Space still available!

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.

A NEW FEATURE TO ENHANCE YOUR HEALING JOURNEY.

Find alternative healing retreat options with retreat organizations who share cross promotion with Aziza Healing Adventures.

If you know of a group leader who might like to cross promote with Aziza Healing Adventures, please email.

FLORIDA

http://www.circle-of-life.net

Circle of Life

Ormond Beach, FL - 6 day Detox Retreat

November 9th-14th, 2009

Circle of Life Holistic Programs provide a very caring raw food, juice fasting and healthy lifestyle transformation program, where you will join with a few other women and learn how to prepare fresh organic raw foods, juices, broths, teas. Enjoy 2 massage therapy sessions, daily Restorative Yoga class, walk to the ocean, bike, kayak, swim, learn meditation and breathing exercises for relaxation, journal, watch instructional DVD's, share stories and chill, receive pre fast and post fast instruction by e-mail/phone, learn how to bring this experience home.

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MEXICO

www.islawomensretreat.com

Isla Women's Retreat creates a sacred circle of support, compassion, abundance and replenishment.

February 20 – 27, 2010
Creative Energies: Renewing our Relationship with the Divine
Laguna Bacalar, Mexico; the “lake of seven colors,” a natural sanctuary chosen by the sages of ancient Mayan people as a place of purification, healing and rebirth.

March 20 – 27, 2010
Portals to the Self: A Women's Circle by the Sea.
Isla Mujeres, Mexico; an island in the Caribbean, sacred to Ixchel, the Mayan Moon Goddess and historically a place for healing rituals among the Mayan people.

TORONTO

www.lightnup.ca

FREE Workshop with Comedienne, Jacquie Hermans
Location: LULULEMON, 130 Bloor Street, West.

October 13 7:30pm - 8:30pm Invite Your Inner Child to Play
Jacquie Hermans will take you through some hilarious, fun-filled activities that will allow your inner child to come out to play.

November 10 7:30pm – 8:30pm Do you Judge?
Learn the strategies to decrease illness and increase happiness.

December 1 7:30pm – 8:30pm Amazing Relationships
Learn why play and laughter are essential ingredients for an amazing relationship.

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.