{"id":212,"date":"2019-01-31T07:02:28","date_gmt":"2019-01-31T07:02:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost\/wp\/?p=212"},"modified":"2019-01-31T07:02:28","modified_gmt":"2019-01-31T07:02:28","slug":"meditation-retreat-woo-woo-or-way-cool","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lisajohnsonfitness.com\/meditation-retreat-woo-woo-or-way-cool\/","title":{"rendered":"Meditation Retreat: Woo Woo or Way Cool?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t\t\t\t\n

Meditation is one of the most studied \u201cwoo woo\u201d lifestyle choices you can make.  But it can be hard to start a practice so the idea of a meditation retreat might sound appealing to you as a way to jump start or further immerse yourself. Here are some ideas if you decide to  take the plunge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Types of Meditation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of different ways to meditate; some are quite strict, sitting lotus position, even with specific clothing and hairstyles (bald monk in orange robes ringing a bell?).  Some meditation is just simply sitting and breathing<\/a>and being aware of your surroundings. When you\u2019re researching meditation retreats, make sure the type you\u2019re signing up for actually appeals to you or it\u2019s gonna be a long trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meditation Really Works<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

While there are a lot of different types of meditation, almost every study that looked at the benefits of the practice found them; everything from lower stress levels to lower blood pressure. Cancer patients have less symptoms during treatments, CEOs can focus better at their jobs, creative types are more creative.  It\u2019s actually pretty darned cool what meditation can do.  The question isn\u2019t is it too woo woo, the question is why haven\u2019t you tried it yet?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let the Teacher Guide You<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ve signed up for your meditation retreat, now let the experts do their job. Even if it seems silly or \u201cdumb,\u201d just go with the flow. You might be surprised at what you tap into. I do find I have a hard time dropping into the vibe of meditation some times, so having someone guiding me there certainly has helped in the past.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unplug if You\u2019re Serious<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You can\u2019t expect to spend the day getting in touch with your inner self and then plop onto a wifi network and begin checking email and social media.  Give yourself time to be away from life and let the teaching that you\u2019re getting sink in.  It\u2019ll be so much more likely to stay with you when you return home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Find a Meditation Retreat<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re new to mediation research, try different types of meditation first. Once you come up with a style that appeals to you, check Google for retreats geared to this type of practice and see what pops up. By all means pick a place for its gorgeous setting, but remember to look at the leaders of the program too. Make sure they jibe with what you\u2019d like to accomplish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While I\u2019ve done a fitness retreat<\/a>, a hiking retreat<\/a>, and quite a few weekends at a spa, I\u2019ve never done a meditation retreat, but I\u2019m eyeing one at Kripalu<\/a> in a few weeks and I can\u2019t wait to give it a go. How about you?  Have you ever done a heavy chunk of meditation work?  I\u2019d love to here how you did.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheers,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lisa<\/p>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Meditation is one of the most studied \u201cwoo woo\u201d lifestyle choices you can make.  But it can be hard to start a practice so the idea of a meditation retreat might sound appealing to you as a way to jump start or further immerse yourself. Here are some ideas if you decide to  take the …<\/p>\n

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