Spring 2012 NEWSLETTER

In this 2012 Spring Issue:

Announcements
Subscriber Savings
2012 Programs at a Glance
Custom Retreats

HAPPY SPRING!!!

Those of you who have been long time subscribers may have noticed the lack of regularity of our usual monthly newsletters.

Aziza Founder, Laila Ghattas, has shared some personal stories over the last few years about the all consuming journey around her dying mother and the aftermath of her mother's passing. This was followed by the natural shift to emotionally support her father, and then the inevitable emptying, renovating and selling of the family home. Finally this spring, the last obligation of moving and settling in her father into his new and welcome seniors apartment.

Each demanding task wove through the grieving process and absorbed huge amounts of energy that would normally have been available for Aziza tasks.

Seven glorious weeks in Bali last winter helped to restore Laila's deep exhaustion in a lull before the last projects had to be completed.

With the storm of duties now finally over, Laila looks forward to having delicious, balancing, undistracted time to write articles of interest- just for you! These will be included in future, more frequently posted newsletter issues.

Many article ideas are flowing and July's issue will hold lots of summer reading reflections.

The web site is also getting a major overhaul this year. Your thoughts, ideas and concerns are MOST WELCOME!

Thank you for your patience, support and loyalty during these past 4 difficult years.

2012 feels like a most blessed and timely fresh new start.

Please join our complimentary Teleclass with Laila Ghattas, founder of Aziza Healing Adventures.

On Tuesday, June 26th, Louise Racine, owner of Thirteen Moons Culinary Retreat is pleased to host a complimentary teleclass with Laila Ghattas.

During this call, Laila will share some practical advice, tools and techniques to live your best life and will be offering special bonuses.

Even if you can't participate live, all registrants will receive a link for the recording immediately after the call. All at no charge!

To register and get more information, please click on this link.

Hope you can join us!

We've now got our very own page on FACEBOOK!!

It's exciting to finally become active in social networking.

Please do have a peek by typing in Aziza Healing Adventures in the search page, and if you enjoy it, please do click the LIKE button.

Have a look through our photo albums.

Feel free to leave comments on the wall about how Aziza has helped you in any way.

Thanks very much for your support!!

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As soon as we've set it up, you can subscribe to our BLOG!!

10 YEARS IN BALI

2013 marks our 10th anniversary in Bali!!

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.

See below or Click here

February 10 - 17, 2013.

BALI BLISS never has been more affordable!!!

To celebrate 10 years in Bali, the Bliss retreat has been reconfigured to be as affordable as possible for all of you who've kept the Bali images on your vision board.

Early bird packages now start at $1,995 US!

Make 2013 the year for making your Bali dreams come true.

February 23 - 28, 2013.

See details below or click here.

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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California Heart & Soul Care 5-Day Retreat

October 22 - 26

Held in the happiest city in the USA, San Luis Obispo!

Subscribers get a complimentary room upgrade when you register with deposit by June 30. Click here for retreat details.

Bali Balance 7 days and 7 nights Retreat

February 10 - 17, 2013.

Early Bird packages expire June 30.

Click here for retreat details

Bali Bliss 6 days and 6 nights Retreat

February 23 - 28, 2013.

Incredibly affordable Early Bird packages start at $1995 US and expire June 30.

Click here for retreat details

WOMEN'S WEEKEND Wellness Getaways

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

June 15 - 17

Only one space left!!

ME TIME beyond your imagination. Rest, grow, reflect, dine, dream, linger, remember who you are.

"Laila's artistic vision and intuition of her clients' needs resounds in all of the art activities. You think you know yourself until you get your hands on a piece of clay and your world is opened to you."

WOMEN'S 5-Day WELLNESS Vacation Retreats

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

• July 23 - 27
• August 6 - 10 NEW DATE!!!

5 Perfect Self-Discovery days just for YOU! This is an extraordinary opportunity to learn and experience the art of self-care by allowing and receiving support.

"My needs were met beyond my expectations.. I experienced more than what I expected. I learned so much. The benefits of this retreat were underestimated on my part."

CALIFORNIA HEART & SOUL CARE RETREAT

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

• October 22 - 26

"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 TEN AHA retreats is returning for the FOURTH TIME!

Subscribers get a complimentary room upgrade when you register with deposit by June 30!

BRAND NEW RETREAT LOCATION AND ITINERARY

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

February 23 - 28, 2013

" 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 June 30, 2012.

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

February 23 - 28, 2013

" 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 June 30, 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.

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

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

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.

LAILA'S JOURNAL

FULL CIRCLES

An astonishing and marvelous AHA moment happened.

This batik hanging was out in the AHA workshop studio. It was then that Laila discovered a photo on the wall that spoke of the mysterious manifestations that happen regardless of my awareness.

Laila spied an identical image on the wall, taken in Nepal, wearing her red knapsack while overlooking the Himalayan town of Namche Bazaar and the river valley below, from winter of 1991.

See images and story HERE

Please click on the images to see enlarged pictures.

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