SEPTEMBER '07 NEWSLETTER

In this Issue:

Events At A Glance
Subscriber Specials
Retreat Review & Experiences
Retreats for Men & Women
Women's Retreats
Couple's Retreats
Custom Retreats

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

YOU SAVE BIG on California and Bali Retreats

For the first time ever enjoy exceptional savings simply by sharing your retreat with friends. You can save up to 50% on your retreat when you bring 4 friends with you!

For California and Bali Retreats only, you save 20% when you bring one friend. For every other friend you bring along, save an additional 10% up to 50% of the retreat cost. You can choose to enjoy all the savings off your own fee, or share the savings- you and each friend you bring enjoy 10% off the retreat fee.

Click here to view California 5-day Retreat

Click here to view California weekend Getaway

Click here to view Bali 10-day Retreat

Click here to view Bali Couples weekend Getaway

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WOMEN'S RETREATS Special Offer!

Receive a free signed print in a hand painted frame by Laila Ghattas when you bring a friend to a Women's Retreat in which you are registered.

Each print is a celebration of the beauty found in the mundane, richly captured with bold colours and texture. They make an ideal gift or keepsake of the retreat.

Enjoy $100 worth of a free print by Laila of your choice found on this link. Click here to view.

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THANK YOU TO ALL!

50% off Massages

AFFORDABLE SELF CARE IN TORONTO

If you need a massage, a bit of pampering and self care, please come and enjoy half price on 60 or 90 min massages from Centre of Balance Therapies.

Locations are in the Beach, Thornhill and North York.

Call 647-436-9080 to book your appointment and ask for the Aziza Special Treatment.

This is a limited time special offer!

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Amulets of the Goddess are here again!

Most of you have enjoyed the synchronicity, magic and wisdom of the Goddess Amulets available on Aziza women's retreats. Many have desired to own your own set to consult at home.

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 holiday present for you and a friend.

Order two sets by Sept. 30 and enjoy 20% off the cost plus get free shipping in Canada Please email if you are interested .

This is a limited time special offer! Ends Sept. 30.

Women's August Reclaim Your Passion & Verve! Retreat Vacation

The most extraordinary aspect of this weeklong retreat was the physical transformation of the participants. Each came with her own personal wound to heal, her own story to share, her own path to examine. Each wanted more from life, wanted to move through and past the fear that interferes with a passionate expression of spirit and joy. Each wanted to feel more like a woman, like herself, in all her glory and connection to others and the world.

Thirteen Moons owner, Louise, always suggests we take before and after photos, but I always forget at the start, being more focused on becoming informed of the process involved with each individual. However, as you see in the pictures along with the testimonials, the radiance smiling back at you speaks for itself.

A growing number of women seeking AHA retreats, workshops and individual therapy share a common pain; they have unknowingly drifted away from their feminine guidance system, stirring restless deep within and neglected as the masculine world of tasks and obligations become the norm as a way of moving through the world. We need the Masculine principle to get things done, and for focus and direction. The Feminine balances all that doing and focus with the sweet surrender to being, feeling, expressing and loving in this moment, right here and now.

If you seek a happier life, the Feminine needs equal expression on a daily basis and in all your relationships. You'll access this part simply by breathing consciously for a few moments and connecting to your body; becoming aware of your skin as water and lather mingle and detour along your curves in the shower; listening with your heart as a loved one speaks; slowing down enough smell the aromas of your cooking endeavours; arranging simple flowers in a bowl. Accessing your innate sensuality and creativity and giving it form is a wonderful awakening of a Feminine life. The men in your life will notice and respond positively to your relaxed and receptive presence. The women will wonder what's happened to you. How did you get that glow?

When you make room for simply being, room for feeling your emotions, and space for the natural world to delight you, you'll have so much energy to temper your reaction to things that would commonly annoy and frustrate you.

That's what these brave souls experimented with for 5 beautiful days, and they were well rewarded. The gift of a more fully expressed Feminine is the feeling of inner beauty and connection to self and the world; as relationships are aligned with compassion and acceptance, contentment previously unknown or long forgotten seeps into your soul and awareness. All is well. At least for a little longer than before.

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There are two more 5-day vacations scheduled this fall. October for women in Ontario, November for men and women in California. Register now to avoid disappointment! Details below.

Participant Experiences from Reclaim Your Passion & Verve! Retreat Vacation

" I feel a big part of me has been reunited and now I am whole. There was excitement and empowerment when Laila tapped into the one thing I know I was searching for but didn't know quite what it was. I have butterflies and tears of joy thinking of my new life ahead of me. I dance in my heart and in my mind all the great possibilities that are lying before me. I was committed from the beginning to taking this journey even though not easy and I am so grateful for the opportunity to find myself again and to leave here aware of and loving me."

" The retreat was the perfect place and way for me to experience a rite of passage for my 50th birthday".

" I learned so much from the other people and I know that I contributed to their positive experience as well. Laila's gentle touch and leadership gave me specific tools I can use at home. Her insight and guidance is invaluable and more than I ever hoped for."

" I am leaving here a woman who 'can'. ....Love heals all wounds. I have never felt so completely supported and loved, safe and capable."

" I will leave the retreat knowing that many avenues are open to me to be the best personal I can be. I loved being in the teepee for drumming, and experiencing the bloom/flower opening up to new challenges."

"The creative exercises were very surprising. I have not explored the artistic side of myself to any depth and was utterly amazed at the depth revealed in my limited work."

" The value I got from the group discussion was learning to stop doing and learning to LISTEN to the others without making comments, judging or thinking about what I'm going to say."

"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."

" If you are in a bad place in your life where it's not at all good and you want to feel empowered and feel loved this retreat is for you. Have the courage to do this for yourself. You will not regret it. Laila taps into issues you thought you have dealt with and realize you are not finished with. She will tell you like it is in a loving and respectful manner. Laila, I can't thank you enough."

There are two more 5-day vacations scheduled this fall. October for women in Ontario, November for men and women in California. Register now to avoid disappointment! Details below.

November 5 - 9 Yoga/Personal Growth Retreat

Located here are 120 forested acres with natural mineral springs on the rugged Pacific coast. You'll enjoy twice daily yoga, spa treatments like facials, massages and wraps. Locally you can enjoy wine tasting, sea kayaking, golfing and other relaxing activities. 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.

Click here for retreat details. Limited space left! See subscriber special above

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RELATIONSHIP REVELATIONS for Everyone!

NOVEMBER 9 - 11

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.

Click here for more information. See subscriber special above

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Rediscover Your Self In Bali Retreat

Jan. 29 - Feb. 7, 2008

This is Aziza's most intense, involved and fascinating retreat offering. Bali gives us the perfect tapestry from which to dive deeply into personal awareness, to reveal insight and inspire encouragement 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. We talk, listen, soak in a river, snorkel in the sea, pray in a temple, gaze through the clouds on the side of a volcano. We dine on fresh grilled fish and organically grown vegetables. We are serenaded by evening songs of insects, birds and temple chanting. We move to yoga, pause for meditation, walk along rice paddies, surrender to healing massage. We look deeply into the heart of healing.

Click here for details Limited space left! See subscriber special above

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The Ultimate Joy Of Awareness Retreat

February 16 - 22, 2008

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 immerse in your body, emotions and heart in one of the most beautiful sea side resorts in North Bali.

Please check this link . All retreat details are now available!

.See subscriber special above

Weekend Getaways and 5-Day Meaningful Vacations- 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."

September 28 - 30

Finding Your Inner Compass

Explore what your inner Wise One looks like. Guided meditation presents answers to your deepest questions. Reach in, be quiet and listen to what your body tells you. Reacquaint yourself with the Feminine Essence that is at your core. Reclaim the power of knowing what's right for you in any given moment. Refresh your understanding of the language of intuition. This weekend gives you invaluable tools to use for the rest of your life! ONLY 4 SPACES LEFT!

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October 15 - 19 NEW!

Living Your Best Life! NEW!

Manifesting your intentions is quickly becoming a familiar path towards self-empowerment. One way to attract your desires is to create a visual reminder of what you want. This unique retreat explores issues around worthiness and receptivity. Take the time to creatively explore the important often overlooked question: WHAT DO I WANT? Create a lifetime keepsake of your deepest dreams, wishes and intentions. Delight in the gorgeous Ontario Autumn colour's, the camaraderie of other visionaries and the crackling fire in the hearth as you unveil your best life to yourself.( register early, our 5-day summer vacations sold out!)

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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? 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. Come home to your self. ( register early, our 5-day version sold out!) Limited space left!

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RELATIONSHIP REVELATIONS for Everyone!

NOVEMBER 9 - 11

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.

Click here for more information. See subscriber special above

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NEW! Relationship Revelations for Couples in BALI

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.

Click here for all the Retreat details See subscriber special above

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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