10 Reasons Why You Should Go On A Retreat For Your Soul

by Amanda Monteiro
Collective Evolution

This year I decided that instead of going to an all inclusive resort where I could bask in the sun and enjoy endless fruity cocktails, I wanted something more. I wanted a deeper spiritual experience. I knew a typical vacation wouldn’t satisfy this intense desire I had to nourish my soul, and let’s face it, an all inclusive trip is almost sure to be hard on the body, and I knew I had some healing to do.

For 10 days I was in beautiful Hilo, Hawaii with Aloha Healing Women on a retreat facilitated by the lovely founder, Keala Vai Noel. I really didn’t know what to expect but from past experience, I knew that having high expectations (or any expectations at all) could potentially leave me feeling disappointed and unsatisfied. I had heard about this retreat from a close friend of mine who said she always wanted to go, so I decided to do my own research — something I would highly recommend before embarking into any unknown territory — and take the plunge.

Here are some very practical reasons to make the commitment to yourself, mind, body, and soul.
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