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EVENTS AT A GLANCE
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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Truly
Madly Deeply Art & Therapy Workshops
Sunday September 21, Toronto
Women's
Wellness Weekend: September 26 - 28,
Thirteen Moons,
Ontario.
Truly
Madly Deeply Art & Therapy Workshops
Saturday October 4 & 11, Toronto
Women's
Wellness Weekend: October 15 - 17,
Thirteen Moons, Ontario.
NEW!!
Couples Relationship Revelations Getaway, October 24 -
26 , Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort, California
NEW
DATE!! California Bliss Wellness 5-day Vacation, October
27 - 31, Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort, California
Couples
Relationship Revelations Getaway, November 8 - 9,
Viamede Resort, Ontario
Relationship
Patterns & Behaviour Workshop
Sat./Sun. November 22 - 23, Toronto
PS if you
missed it, click here for Eckhardt
Tolle and Nature Article
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
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OF THE OFFICE |
We'll
be out of the office Aug 30 - Sept. 15. Email
will be picked up sporadically throughout.
Please
call Louise Racine at Thirteen Moons to register for any women's
retreats. (1) 705-652-9329 or email
For other
events please contact us at 416 696 0086 either this week
or after Sept. 15.
Thanks very much
for your patience
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| Bali
Wellness Journeys
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On
Sept. 1 current Bali Package prices expire.
Limited
Space left!!
Please book now
to get the best package price.
See retreat details
below.
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| NEW!
COUPLES GETAWAY: CALIFORNIA
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California
couples Getaway
This is a fantastic
opportunity to reconnect in a lasting way. Develop compassion
and understanding, deepen your love for each other.
Oct. 24
- 26
Click
here for details or keep reading below
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| 5-Day
Bliss Wellness Journey California:
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California Bliss Wellness Journey
Oct. 27
- 31 New Date!
If you
need a break, if you need to find balance, if you
need to realign your energy back to yourself, if you are curious
about local areas of interest, if you long for healing touch,
yearn to behold natural beauty, if you just want to
BE, come join us and find yourself again.
Click
here for details or keep reading below For Women and
Men
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The
Healthy Brain From Conception Through Aging
Sept.
27 - 28, 2008
Ontario
Science Centre, Toronto. |
Exploring
Evidence-Based Natural Approaches for Optimal Brain Function.
An educational event for the public and health professionals
presented by Holistic Health Research Foundation of Canada.
Over a day and
a half, hear from leading physicians, naturopathic doctors,
researchers and other natural health practitioners about:
Nutrition,
exercise and the brain , Maintaining memory, focus and productivity
, Natural therapies for depression, anxiety and ADHD, Stress
reduction techniques , Music and brain health and much more
EXCLUSIVE
OFFER FOR AZIZA SUBSCRIBERS – 10% OFF
WITH CODE THB08-OTHER. Tickets available for one
or both days. Early Bird Registration – to August
29 Book early – seating is limited!
Event details
and ticket information: http://www.holistichealthresearch.ca/healthybrain_mainpage.htm
or 416-778-4443
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Amulets
of the Goddess- a limited number are still available.
Aziza
is the only Canadian distributor for this out of print treasure
of reflections created by author Nancy Blair- amulets, pouch
and book sets. A great present for you and a friend.
Please email if you are interested . |
WOMEN'S
BLISS WELLNESS GETAWAYS
ONTARIO,
CANADA
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A
monthly offering of retreats held at Thirteen Moons Retreat
Centre in Norwood, Ontario, geared to women:
~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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The retreat in its 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."
Don't
be disappointed! Max. group size is 7. Book early.
We'll be
out of the office Sept. 1 - 15.
Please
call Louise Racine at Thirteen Moons to register for any women's
retreats. (1) 705-652-9329 or email
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September
26 - 28 |
Finding
Your Inner Compass Weekend Getaway
Explore what your
inner Wise One looks like. Through guided meditation you'll
ask and hear the answers presented to your deepest questions.
Reach in, be quiet and listen to what your body tells you.
Reclaim the power of knowing what's right for you in any given
moment. Reconnect to your body's inner wisdom. Refresh your
understanding of the language of intuition. This weekend gives
you invaluable tools to use for the rest of your life! |
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15 - 17 |
There's
No Place Like Home! Weekend
Getaway
This retreat is
ideal for women whose lives feel out of balance; Who spend
more time and energy doing, and less on being and feeling.
Women who feel a stirring deep within, a restlessness that
whispers something really important and 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, Explore your heart's
desire. Come home to yourself.
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November
14 - 16 |
Authentic
Living Weekend Getaway
Ever feel like
you are living someone else's life? Someone else's agenda,
values, schedule? It's never too late to waken and begin small
steps towards living Your life. Never. On this Women's weekend
dare to dust off some of your long forgotten dreams and have
a peek at what you really want. Imagine a more fulfilling
life, and explore ways to achieve it. It's the new start you've
been waiting for. Please note this weekend includes Full Moon
Drumming Circle on Saturday night!
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MEANINGFUL
BLISS VACATIONS
CALIFORNIA
October
27 - 31
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5- DAY Bliss
Wellness Journey, San Luis Obispo, California
Aziza's BLISS Wellness
Journeys are the perfect antidote to a busy life of schedules,
obligations and restlessness.
If you
need a break, if you need to find balance, if you
need to realign your energy back to yourself, if you are curious
about local areas of interest, if you long for healing touch,
yearn to behold natural beauty, if you just want to
BE, come join us and find yourself again.
NEW
DATE: October 27 - 31
Click
here for details For Women and Men
"
All tired mothers struggling with life balance should attend
this retreat. Not only will you rest and pamper yourself,
you will bring back valuable tools that will improve your
happiness as well as your partner and children's happiness."
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LIGHTNESS OF BEING BLISS JOURNEY 9-DAYS in BALI
Jan. 29
- Feb. 6, 2009 in UBUD & TEJAKULA
This is Aziza's
most fascinating retreat offering. Bali gives us the perfect
tapestry from which to dive deeply towards wholeness.
We are supported
on this path with extraordinary natural beauty, inventive
creativity in use of everyday objects, by culture and religion
that are integrated into daily life.
Visit the
healers and places mentioned in EAT PRAY LOVE!
We move to yoga,
pause for meditation, walk along rice paddies, surrender to
healing massage. We look deeply into the heart of healing.
ONLY 4
SPACES LEFT! Price goes up Sept. 1
Click
here for details For Women and Men
" Thank
you very much Laila for the amazing experience and for taking
such good care of us. You have created a miracle in Bali."
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BALI
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BALI
BLISS
A 7-Day
Exotic Wellness Journey
February
16 - 22, 2009
Open to pampering,
self-care and relaxation. Balanced with culture and insight
and a new way of being. Stay in the intimate Villa Boreh Resort
in North Bali near the Bali Sea.
Exotic Children's
Balinese dance performance, reflective sessions, kindred spirits
and the spell of Bali beauty complete the experience.
Be prepared to
live your life more fully than you dared to dream was possible.
Please Click
here for details. For Women and Men Limited Space Left!
"Really
getting away from it all in a beautiful place like Bali, surrounded
by a very mindful, intentional, and peaceful culture inspired
me to find new abilities to live a more mindful life back
at home."
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COUPLES
BLISS 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
and Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort in California.
"
I recommend this Couples Retreat for everyone!
Everyone needs to better know their spouse on this level.
Laila makes it all make more sense and she helps with communication."
October
24 - 26, Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort, California Click
here for details
November
8 - 9, Viamede Resort, Ontario Click
here for details
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SELF-DISCOVERY
WORKSHOPS
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Truly
Madly Deeply Self- Discovery Workshops,Toronto,
Ontario
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. 10:30 - 4:30
Sunday
Sept. 21
Saturday Oct. 4 & Oct. 11
Click
here for details
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Relationship
Patterns & Behaviour, Toronto Ontario
Creatively
explore what holds you back from having the kind of relationship
you desire.
Singles,
family members and couples find this workshop simply
life-altering. Relationships are literally transformed with
the insights and awareness that emerge from the program.
Solo participants discover what's holding them back from
finding a healthy relationship, Couples reconnect with exceptional
understanding and compassion, Mothers and Daughters and
other family members find clarity and new ways to effectively
communicate. 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.
"
What stands out is the patterns from our role models reflected
in our relationships and marriage."
November
22 - 23
Click here
for details
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PRIVATE
& CUSTOMIZED RETREATS & WORKSHOPS
Have private group
of FRIENDS with a special occasion coming
up? Does your CORPORATE team need to creatively address
interpersonal dynamics?
Aziza Healing
Adventures will design an event to meet your specific wish
list and facilitate it at any international or local destination
your heart desires.
Please visit www.aziza.ca/group
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AHA in a nutshell
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Aziza
Healing Adventures programs are held in breathtaking Canadian,
US & international destinations offering optimal comfort
and superior cuisine. Retreats for women, couples and singles
effectively combine creativity, journal writing and reflection
with yoga, hiking, Spa treatments and free time. Come
remember who you are.
Relax, replenish and reconnect to what matters.
Explore your life amongst kindred spirits.
Engage in creativity, fun, nature and gentle adventure.
Delight your spirit. Enlighten your being.
Improve your life.
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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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