2009 — Year of the "Brain Retreat"?Source: shambhalasun.com
It would seem that way. Organizations across the US are hosting retreats and gatherings focusing not just on the "Big Mind," but on the brain. After the jump, a rundown of the ones we know about so far.
An Ancient Art for Young Bodies Source: Red Orbit
Ceiling fans churned above their heads. Yoga mats rested below their bare feet. Ahead of them, as they bent and stretched in unison like dancers, a young, ponytailed instructor reminded them to be mindful and graceful.
Marijuana Hotbed Retreats on Medicinal Use Source: The New York Times
There is probably no marijuana-friendlier place in the country than here in Mendocino County, where plants can grow more than 15 feet high, medical marijuana clubs adopt stretches of highway, and the sticky, sweet aroma of cannabis fills this city's streets during the autumn ha …
Jesus Weekend - Inside a 'Secret' Religious RetreatSource: articles.citypages.com
The more zealous students had all recently attended Teens Encountering Christ, TEC for short (pronounced "tech"). The three-day Christian gala was becoming the Jesus retreat for kids of all denominations.
Kerala Ayurveda Resource PageSource: keralaheritages.com
A fully comprehensive listing of some of the best ayurveda resorts, retreat centers and treatment hospitals in Kerala.
Galloway running retreats: Experiences of a lifetimeSource: thefinalsprint.com
What if you could follow in the footsteps of the ancient Athenian messenger Phidippides in Greece? Want to get back in touch with nature and spend your days trekking around beautiful Lake Tahoe? Thanks to world-famous coach and former Olympian Jeff Galloway, you can.