JUNE '07 NEWSLETTER

In this Issue:
Retreat Review
New Retreats
Announcements
Women's Retreats
Couple's Retreats
Relationship Workshops
Truly Madly Deeply Workshops
Meaningful Vacations

previous issues:06 Jan. Feb. Mar. April May June July Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. 07 Jan, Mar. April May

RELATIONSHIP REVELATIONS COUPLES RETREAT REVIEW

Aziza attracts Couples in all stages of marriage- Some in crisis, some happy and wanting to look at specific areas that need improving, some looking to reconcile separation, some just wanting to change unhealthy habits that don't add joy to their partnership.

The June weekend for our Couples Retreat at Viamede Resort was truly a healing experience for all. Spouses were able to express themselves in ways they hadn't tried before. They shared their childhoods with simple and poignant illustrations. Unexpected awareness into the common denominators spouses shared as children inspired new generosity to afford more compassion and patience for each other. This awareness took the edge out of the anger and hurt building over the years. They could use this shared experience to look at one another anew and be able to sincerely say, "I understand how you feel."

True Intimacy was better understood and redefined to include emotional transparency and availability. Hearing and knowing what the spouse was feeling, regardless of whether it was good or bad, made all the difference in feeling connected. Using courage to go past the comfort zone of privacy and silence by one spouse meant the other didn't have to guess. The disclosure clarified how attitude and actions were actually impacting the other. That useful information transformed one couples experience of connection and dissolved a barrier that neither wanted but had been helpless to remove before this weekend workshop.

" I’m doing great. I thank you for all your time and insights last weekend. I’m still amazed at all the light bulb moments that came to me. I feel rejuvenated and I believe this retreat might save our marriage. If we keep positive and work on it anything is possible. I am seriously thinking about another retreat for myself..."

" This was very insightful- especially drawing past events and feelings."

"It does work. I thought I knew myself. I was mistaken. I am an honest person but found I was not honest enough with my spouse on how I felt."

" What stands out is the patterns from our role models reflected in our relationships and marriage."

" 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."

UPCOMING:

Relationship Patterns Workshop June 23-24, Toronto

NEW! Relationship Revelations in California ( Nov. 10 -11) and Bali (Feb. 29 - Mar. 2, 2008).

If you have a follow up story on how your Aziza experience improved your life, we'd love to hear! Please email

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Our first AMERICAN destination! California

Mark November 5 - 9 for our 5 - Day Yoga/Personal Growth Retreat at a brand new location. This is our way of bringing to North America some of the components that make our annual Bali Retreat so special .

Located here are natural mineral springs in three beautiful pools. You'll enjoy twice daily yoga, spa treatments like facials, massages and wraps. You can take breathtaking tours of the surrounding area. And just like Bali, you'll experience the unique and highly successful Aziza brand of personal growth sessions that combine psychotherapy, creativity, body awareness and nature.

Be prepared to get reacquainted with your feelings, your desires, your body, your planet.

Be prepared to open up to self-compassion and understanding.

Be prepared to grow into your best self.

Be prepared to live your life more fully than you dared to dream was possible.

Click here for retreat details. Special Subscriber only early bird special on till July 15!

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RELATIONSHIP REVELATIONS for Everyone! NOVEMBER 9 - 11

Join us on our Weekend Relationship Revelations Getaway in California this Fall! You can come specifically for this great opportunity to improve your relating style, or extend the 5-day Personal Growth Retreat ( above) and include this weekend as a grand finale.

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 Getaway is made for you If you are:

• experiencing relationship challenges
• desiring deeper understanding and compassion
• wanting to improve relating and communication styles
• searching for true emotional intimacy and connection
  

Click here for more information. Special Subscriber only early bird special on till July 15!

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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 exquisite 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 Retreat Review for insight into our Couples retreats.

Click here for all the Retreat details

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NEW! February 16 - 22, 2008

The Ultimate Joy Of Awareness Retreat

Laila Ghattas and Gaia-Oasis Resident Yoga Teacher, Jaganath Hardy H.G. Arndt, have joined their skills to offer you a 7-day Ultimate Joy Of Awareness Retreat that includes yoga, ecstatic dance, breathwork, voice empowerment, psychotherapy and Expressive Art. There will be spa treatments and private therapy sessions and lots of free time to integrate your experiences.

It's an incredible opportunity to fully emerse in your body, emotions and heart in one of the most beauitiful sea side resorts in North Bali.

Please check this link . Later this month we'll have all the details.

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Details in the Listings below, or click on these links.

Relationship Patterns Workshop,
Sat./Sun. June 23 - 24, Toronto, Ontario

Women's 5 - Day Wellness Vacation: Surrendering to Pleasure, Joy and Contentment! June 4 - 8, Thirteen Moons, Ontario FULL!

Women's Wellness Retreat: Flying Solo
June 15 - 17 , Thirteen Moons, Ontario Only 2 spaces left!

Women's Sea Kayaking Retreat
July 4 - 6 , Georgian Bay, Ontario

Women's 5 - Day Wellness Vacation: There's No Place Like Home! July 23 - 28, Thirteen Moons, Ontario Limited Space left!

Women's 5 - Day Wellness Vacation: Reclaim Your Passion and Verve! August 6 - 10, Thirteen Moons, Ontario 2 Spaces left!

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Early Bird Special continues till June 15 only to our newsletter Subscribers for Rediscover Your Self In Bali Retreat 2008

Hurry to enjoy Bali starting at only $199 per month when you register with deposit by June 15.

Don't take our word for it. Here is what Globetrotting Magazine says about Bali:" Everyone's dream of a tropical Eden. Scenery that looks as if it were painted by an artist, green rice paddies tripping down hillsides like giant steps, dense tropical jungle, volcanoes soaring through the clouds, long inviting beaches and perhaps the friendliest people in the world. If you yearn to combine sightseeing, cultural exploration and a little sun worshipping- this is the place for you." Spring/Summer 07 Issue

. Click here to read about the 2008 Retreat.

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LAW OF ATTRACTION VISION BOARD

Picture what you desire so that you can successfully focus on attracting it. 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 are stunning BALI DREAMING BOOKMARKS compiled from the best images chosen from over 2000 pictures taken by Laila Ghattas over the course of 4 annual retreats.

Click here to download your free bookmark version 1 ( May Issue)

Click here to download your free bookmark version 2 ( NEW! )

Two other great ways to make your Bali Dreams come true:

• Take advantage of our amazing early bird special extended till June 15
• Use the easy monthly installment plan starting at $199/month

Click here for 2008 Bali Retreat details

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Our Home page now has a list of free stuff for you that have been offered in other newsletter issues.

You can view the current newsletter, find our Bali bookmarks, and try out some delicious recipes like Laila's Love Soup and Chocolate Orange Rapture, both from the Thirteen Moons Cookbook.

You'll also find articles of interest that you can print out.

So please do have a look and tell your friends!

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Aziza Healing Adventures will be offering free introductory workshops later this summer and fall.

Anyone wanting to learn how to really listen to their partner won't want to miss this opportunity.

Anyone wanting to gain an insight to help stop a painful pattern in their lives will want to register!

Anyone wanting to improve the quality of their life will come for sure.

Stay tuned for upcoming dates announced in future newsletters.

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SUMMER READING My friend Alan Elsner has a new book 'The Nazi Hunter'. Alan's 30 years experience in journalism has been marked by unquestioned integrity, and a willingness to confront the powerful, the complacent and the evasive.

In ‘The Nazi Hunter’ he turns his formidable political knowledge and expertise towards a gripping thriller weaving together fierce partisan politics, the search for ex-Nazi war criminals, romance, music and a crazed far-right militia intent on bringing down the government.

Publishers' Weekly called it "a gripping debut novel" and a "compelling tale." It has been nominated for the Sophie Brody Medal of the American Library Association.

Alan has also written 'Gates of Injustice' and 'Guarded By Angels'. All are available on Amazon.com

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

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."

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. FULL!

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There's No Place Like Home!

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. Limited space left!

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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 2 SPACES LEFT!

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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

Personal Growth & Yoga Retreat
California, USA

For Women and Men, November 5 - 9
Amazing package pricing till July 1. Click here for details

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Relationship Revelations For Everyone Retreat
California, USA

For Women and Men, November 9 - 11
Amazing package pricing till July 1. Click here for details

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Rediscover Yourself in BALI Wellness Retreat
Indonesia ONLY 4 SPACES LEFT!

For Women and Men, Jan. 29 - Feb. 8, 2008
Amazing package pricing for subscribers till June 15. Click here for details

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The Ultimate Joy Of Awareness Retreat a creative yoga Intensive
Bali, Indonesia

For Women and Men, Feb. 16 - 22, 2008
Amazing package pricing till June 15. Click here for details

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Relationship Revelations Couples Retreat
Bali, Indonesia

For Women and Men, Feb. 29 - Mar. 2, 2008
Amazing package pricing till June 15. Click here for details

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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 BOOKMARK

Click here to download your free bookmark.

Click here to download your free bookmark version 2 ( NEW! )

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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