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Women's Adventure Magazine
Going Deep - Looking to get away and come back not only feeling rejuvenated but with a new perspective? There are a whole slew of adventures out there designed to leave you with more than just a tan.
by Lucy Burningham
March/April 2008
*See print edition for full article. Please note the price for the five day retreat is incorrectly stated in the print edition.
Big Sky Yoga Retreats
Bozeman, Montana
Yoga retreats at a luxury lodge include skiing, horseback riding, or hiking, depending on the season. Both co-ed and women-only trips occur year-round and are scheduled in advance, so check the website for dates. Prices range from $795 for a three-day yoga weekend to $2,750 for a five-day women-only yoga and horseback-riding retreat.
Ten Ways to Make the Most of Your Getaway
- Leave the laptop at home.
- Tell friends and family you'll be unreachable during your stay.
- Take a journal and a few pens.
- Bring something that reminds you of home - a candle for the bedside table or a photo of your sweetie.
- Pack something comfortable. During your downtime, you'll want to be supremely comfy, so consider fleece pants, your favorite sweater, and slippers.
- Pack something that makes you feel beautiful. Just because you're on a journey of self-improvement doesn't mean you won't want to feel special.
- Arrive with an open mind. Although it's impossible to forgo all expectations for your trip, be open to the fact that anything can happen.
- Try everything. This is your chance to stretch yourself, whether tasting new foods, getting a body scrub, or conquering a mountain peak.
- Be prepared for a challenge. Any journey of self-exploration involves facing uncomfortable truths, so accept that some type of unease will be part of the process.
- Schedule a day or two at the end of the trip for decompression. Easing back into normal life will allow you extra time to process what you've experienced.