Summer '10 NEWSLETTER

In this Summer Issue:

Did You Know?
Summer at a Glance
Fall/Winter at a Glance
Subscriber Specials
Just in case You Missed It
Custom Retreats

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Using creative self-expression as the primary method to gain insight is what sets us apart from other personal growth companies.

Without needing any skills whatsoever, from your simple creations you quickly gain clarity and understanding about your self and your life patterns.

The visual dimension of SEEING what you are FEELING is the key ingredient to our ongoing success in supporting people in their endeavour to improve their lives and relationships.

Seeing how you feel helps you integrate your experience. Your personal insights are more available to use in life - for months and years after the workshop ends.

Here's what one couple recently said about using creativity as a means to healing.

"The images seemed to be more honest expressions of my perceptions and allowed me to see reasons for some of my behaviours and behaviour patterns.

"My partner’s images also allowed me to feel her story much more deeply than I had heard it and I felt her emotions very easily and empathically through her images. We saw how each other has felt and feels at a more visceral level..."

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One of the most delightful aspects of our Toronto self-discovery programs is the garden in which they take place.

Our East End studio has an enchanted garden in which to creatively explore your inner life.

Sit overlooking the lush sanctuary from the deck, from the patio stones below beneath the pear tree, or in the shady corner cocooned in the willow nest.

People love spending the day outdoors as the natural peaceful surroundings weave its healing magic.

Robins, Cardinals, Blue Jays, Sparrows and Chickadees sing along as you discover your true self.

Colourful flowers sway in the breezes, Japanese iris, fragrant peony, roses, forget-me-not, bamboo and other grasses cheer your courage and curiosity.

Original sculptures by Canadian artists lovingly collected for years provide sweet inspiration for creativity.

Truly Madly Deeply Self Discovery Workshops and Relationship Patterns Workshops take place in the garden, both scheduled in June. See below for details or click here.

ONTARIO WOMEN'S WEEKEND Getaways

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

• June 11- 13
• July 9 - 11
• August 13 - 15

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.

• June 26 - 27

WOMEN'S 5-Day Vacation Retreats ONTARIO

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

• July 19 - 23
• August 9 - 13

Women's Weekend Getaway Ontario

Come enjoy a weekend of self-care, reflection, nature and unparalleled vegetarian cuisine.

• October 1 - 3
• November 12 - 14
• December 3 - 5

TRULY MADLY DEEPLY Self-Discovery Workshops Toronto, Ontario

Have the best fun ever finding out more about yourself in the garden studio! Saturday 10:30 - 4:30

• October 9

California Heart & Soul Care 5-Day Retreat

Held at the luxurious Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort, San Luis Obispo, California. Spa, daily yoga and pilates classes, private hot tub, delicious gourmet cuisine, wine country, Pacific ocean sunset...

• October 25 - 29

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.

• November 27 - 28

BALI Balance 7-Day Retreat, Bali Indonesia

Discover Ubud- from Eat Pray Love, then north to the Bali Sea. Experience Hindu ceremonies, dolphins at play, divine organic cuisine, ocean breezes, sublime spa, sunrise spilling into your bungalow with private verandah....

• January 31 - February 6, 2011

Bali Bliss : 7 - day Retreat, Bali Indonesia

" Laila's thoughtful planning and attention to detail brought a dimension to my Balinese experience that I wouldn't have been able to find myself in such a brief visit. Doing the deep therapeutic work against the Bali backdrop was magical."

• Feb. 24 - March 2, 2011

California Heart & Soul Care 5-Day Retreat

• October 25 - 29

Subscribers get one complimentary private individual session when you register by July 1! A $200 value!

BALI Balance 7-Day Retreat

• January 31 - February 6, 2011

Subscribers save $200 on any package when you register by July 1! Installment plans available.

BALI Bliss 7-Day Retreat

• February 24 - March 2, 2011

Subscribers save $200 on any package when you register by July 1! Installment plans available.

BALI DREAMING BOOKMARK

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PERSONAL GROWTH SESSIONS

"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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TRAVEL TIPS

Click here for some helpful and proven packing and prep tips that ensure a fantastic, low stress travel experience.

SPICE UP YOUR MARRIAGE

Read about ways to re-ignite life in the bedroom in Bride and Groom Magazine in Canada.

Read the interview with Gestalt therapist, Laila Ghattas.

ARMCHAIR TRAVELER

Bali photo album...sunrise, children dancing, Holy Priest ceremonies, shaman, gardens, waterscapes, full moon....

Click here to view Bali photos

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.

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.