Retreats
Available in Milton and Arizona.
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Qigong, Yoga (Kundalini), Mundras, and/or Meditation
Learn how to achieve physical, emotional and spiritual balance
This retreat has been especially designed to suit any woman who is interested in discovering more about the Self and enjoys being with other like-minded women. The event will be held outside in the huge picturesque gardens of Casa de Barbara Varanelli who happens to back on to the breath taking Escarpment. The fact that the event will be outdoors will allow us to work with the natural elements surrounding us in nature, and will guarantee to amplify all the senses and experiences within us. Included in this retreat is a fabulous lunch and two breaks (snacks will be provided). All that you are asked to bring is your own water, yoga mats or blanket, a meditation pillow if you have it, and of course a garden chair. This is truly and event not to be missed so put yourself first today and register. We are so looking forward to seeing you there.
Itinerary
9:00am-9:30am | Introductions to the Facilitators
Facilitator: Barbara Varanelli
Description: Setting intentions for the day
9:30am-10:45am | Yoga, Mundras & Demonstration of Bio-energy Healing
Facilitator: TBD
Description: Yoga an ancient holistic practice that unites the mind, body and spirit in a series of asthanas and mudras to help unify the whole person. The Yoga session will consist of a brief history of yoga's origins, a gentle introduction to the core poses for maintaining overall flexibility, balance and building of core strength. Included in the set will be the use of yoga mudras (healing hand gestures) to unify the intention.
Healing with bio-energy, has been around for thousands of years. The therapy is based on balancing the energy body, which is our matrix, and which is capable of reflecting an imbalance long before the physical body shows any signs of illness or disease. This matrix, our Aura, our defense, or immune system, has all the information about our sickness or health.
10:45-11:00am | Break
Snacks & beverages will be provided
11:00am-12:00pm | Meditation Session
Facilitator: TBD
Description: This session will focus on grounding oneself as you go within to discover the beauty of deep seated peace and internal fulfillment
12:00pm-1:00pm | Lunch
Lunch & Beverages will be provided ( Lasagna, salads, vegetables & dip, fruit and dessert. For anyone with dietary restriction or is a vegetarian please let us know at registration and a separate meal will be provided. Lasagna will be made with whole grain fed ground chicken or turkey, with homemade noodles.
1:00pm-2:15pm | Qigong
Facilitator: Barbara Varanelli
Description: Daily Practice of simple easy energy Qigong Exercises that anyone can do will help speed up recovery from many diseases and illness. Qigong helps to clear out the dense blockages in the body that are the source of pain, trauma, and disease. Documented evidence demonstrates that doing Qigong exercise helps to switch off the mental mind. It also restores harmony and wellness to the body.
2:15pm-3:00pm | Break
Snacks & beverages will be provided
3:00pm-4:00pm | Seminar: Living Life with Balance
Facilitator: TBD
Description: Seminar: Living Life with Balance (Facilitated by Lisbeth Fregonese) – This seminar will focus on listening to your body, mind, and spirit and recognizing when you are out of balance. It will give you tools and techniques on how to regain balance and control of your life again.
4:00pm-4:15 | Break
Description: Snacks & beverages will be provided
4:15pm-5:00pm | Qigong & Close Space
Facilitators: Barbara Varanelli, Description: Qigong group healing and ending the day to recap & sharing.
Background on Facilitators:
Barbara Varanelli
Registered Energy Health Practitioner (Spiritual Healing & Energy Psychology) and a Reiki Master. Barbara also offers weekly Qigong Practices in Milton from her home. Being a Breast Cancer survivor has led her to find the strength to re-invent herself, leading her to study many different healing modalities which she now uses to help and educate others.
Under the Healing Arizona Sun Spiritual Land Journey
Contact Transformational Counseling for cost and details
An opportunity to re-connect with all aspects of yourself; with the guidance of spiritual teachers, visiting sacred places and communing with like minded people.
Arizona group ready to depart to Sedona in front the Goodyear home
“Susan and I would like to Thank you for the week we spent with Transformational Life Counseling in Arizona. The program was spiritually enhancing both from the healers we attended and the interactions among the participants. We were made to feel very much at home, welcomed, and part of the group. We found your house to be energetically charged and in combination with the warm Arizona sun physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually uplifting. We look forward to participating in another of your Arizona excursions soon.” Frank Vircillo
Accommodations:
In Goodyear Arizona, a privately owned home is turned into a hide-away for healing and relaxation. It contains 2 private bedrooms, and 2 shared bedrooms.
Itinerary will vary with Option A or Option B
Day 1: Arrive in Good Year
Welcome and Introductions
Daily QiGong and Meditation sessions
Day 2: Optional Sightseeing to several of these sites will be determined with consensus of the group:
The Dolly Steamboat 90 minute Day Boat cruise www.dollysteamboat.com
Shopping at Scottsdale Old Towne
Evening Free
Option A & B: Visit three power spots Holy Cross, Bell Rock & Budda Stuppa
setting intention for healing- led by Barb & Amy
Option A: Soul Talk with Clay a Shaman
leading into individual Soul Journey experience and held by the group
Afternoon will be Integration Time on the land with Amy (Budda Stuppa or Labyrinth walk) to be determined in the moment by Spirit)
Option B: Sacred Spiritual Land Journey Lead by Clint
Cathedral rock Fertility/healing site, Shamans's Cave, The Notch at Sycamore Canyon or
Medicine Wheel Teaching
Evening Free time (recommended doing a quiet activity to integrate healing)
Option A: Soul Talk with Clay a Shaman
leading into individual Soul Journey experience and held by the group
Afternoon Integration Time on the land or Sightseeing with Barb (Oak Canyon Creek, Beaver Creek, Meditation at Budda Stuppa) to be determined in the moment by Spirit
Evening a Flute concert with Jesse Kalu to aid in integration
Option B: Sacred Spiritual Water Journey Lead by Clint
Sacred land journey with Clay
Option B: Grand Canyon Lead by Clint
Grand Canyon Village and Trim Walk,Walk down Grandview Trail,East Rim Sites,Tusayan Ruins, Desert View Meditation site
Day 7: Good Year home or Flagstaff
Optional B: Flagstaff Optional Sites
Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument, Walnut Canyon National Monument & Lowell Observatory
Day 8: Depart to Airport
PLEASE NOTE:
All cost quoted is for shared accommodations. Majority of all meals will be provided while in residents at Good Year. People will have an option to eat out or cook meals at the Cottage in Sedona to be determined with consensus of the group. The meals will be a family environment setting where everyone participates with the cooking and sharing recipes of their favorite foods. All transportation will be provided except to and from Airport will be extra and will be coordinated for you.