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The Green Season, Growth for the Soul
Pathways to Wellness in Costa Rica
may 2009IN THIS ISSUE:
1. Goddess Workshop in Paradise: May 16-23, 2009
2. Spa Living Retreat: July 26 - August 1, 2009
3. Couples Retreat... for a CHANGE: August 12 -16
4. Summer Herbs for Cooling
Hola, Amigos!
Here in Central America, the rains have begun, and we are grateful after such a long hot dry season. Just like most of you in North America and Europe, we are planting, new birds are nesting and Growth is in the air! If you have not been to Costa Rica in the Green Season, you are in for a real treat! No crowds, lower prices and intense tropical green await you here.
How rainy is it? AmaTierra sits at around 1800 feet, where the sun shines all morning, cooling clouds come in the afternoon and gentle rain starts at around 3-4pm, just in time for siesta. So there is plenty of time for morning hikes after yoga and breakfast, or half-day excursions to nearby parks & waterfalls. Airfares are going DOWN, so shop around.
Come for the couples retreat in August to renew your relationship, or for pampering in July at our illuminating spa living workshop, or simply take advantage of our special green season offers.
See you soon!!!
--Jill & Bob
REJUVENATING RETREATS!
May 16-23
Goddesses in Paradise Women's Retreat
Shamanic healer & Reiki Master Andrea Mikana-Pinkham
Be guided through your own unique journey to access and strengthen your intuitive abilities in this 7 day relaxing retreat. Learn to reach the Divine Feminine aspects of your Self at a truly deep level as you commune with Nature and nourish your Spirit.
July 26- August 1
Spa Living Retreat with Mary Delleney & Catharina Pehrson
Pamper yourself and get back on track with this 6 night structured program which features daily fitness, lessons in organic living, massage and skin and body care, guided meditation and energy balancing. Plenty of individual downtime for relaxing and personal introspection.
Spend time at AmaTierra AND at Luna Nueva and nearby EcoThermales Hotsprings.
See AmaTierra's Menu of Wellness Services here
August 12-16
Bring your relationship into nature and recharge your emotional and spiritual batteries. Deepen your connection with new communication tools, accentuate the positives and see your partner in a new Light. Working in playful ways, learning couples massage and gaining insights during a horse reflection day will all be part of this enriching 4 days together in Paradise.
After the workshop, explore Costa Rica in one of the best vacations you've ever had together.
Cool off this summer with refreshing herbs and foods
Vegetables and fruits contain WATER, and when it's
hot outside, we need hydration. Increase your raw foods by having cucumbers, celery, carrots, raw beets, salad greens, berries, peaches and melon available in your fridge all summer.
Iced herbal teas can be made in the sun! Try hibiscus and mint teas with a hint of lemon for a refreshing drink. In fact, you can use the mints in many ways to stay cool...if you have a plant in a pot or in your yard, chew the leaves now and then, use to garnish salads, sorbet or stir-fried dishes. Use a cool mint tea to soothe a sunburn (with black tea in a bath you will turn to tan quickly), or put a sprig in your shoes to keep your feet cool. And remember, the mint family contains more than just peppermint and spearmint-- basil, lemon balm, rosemary, lavender, sage, monarda, oregano and motherwort are all varieties of mint.
Pack some watermelon for your hike, or after exercising outdoors and EAT THE SEEDS. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, these seeds are used for "summer heat" or heat stroke. Peach twigs and flowers made into a tea are also very cooling.
Do you know why people who live in tropical climates eat spicy food? Because it makes you perspire, and that cools you off. Mint is known as a "cooling diaphoretic" herb for this reason, as well.
Have a COOL summer!-- Jill
Hibiscus grows easily in Costa Rica, called "Rosa de Jamaica", the sour flavor of Red Zinger Tea
Your confidence in us helps us Grow! We thank you for forwarding this announcement to a few friends. You will be helping them too, as the special offers are only available to newsletter subscribers!
Former guests, remember, you can save 10% on your next stay for each party you send us who stays 3 nights or more. Save up to 50% off!
Cheaper by the Dozen! Have some fun and organize a group of your friends, family members, yoga buddies or students to come for some special R&R this summer. AmaTierra makes it easy and affordable!
We look forward to seeing you here in Costa Rica very soon!
NamasteJill & Bob and the staff at AmaTierra
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