Miami Retreat
Standard Spa Miami Retreat and Meditation Course
4th - 8th March
In this four-day/four-night retreat in beautiful Miami Beach you will practise the natural, effortless and profound technique of Vedic Meditation and enjoy settling the mind and body to the deepest of levels. In addition you will have time to relax, be pampered and enjoy the gorgeous surroundings of The Standard Spa Miami Beach. You will leave refreshed, renewed and armed with powerful tools to maintain balance and deal with the demands of life.
The retreat starts on Thursday 4th March in the evening and wraps up on Monday 8th March in the afternoon.
The Meditation Programme
For those new to Vedic Meditation, over four days you will learn the technique of Vedic Meditation – the oldest practice of meditation in the world. Within these few days you will become self-sufficient in an easy yet powerful practice that delivers rest much deeper than sleep. This is not merely a weekend experience - you will go home with a lifetime tool for coping with the demands of everyday life.
Those already experienced in Vedic Meditation will learn and practise ’rounding’. Rounding involves a simple sequence of yoga positions, or Asanas, that are easy to learn and can be practised by anyone, followed by a specific breathing technique called Pranayama. When this combination is added to your meditation the result is an ‘industrial-strength’ multiple-meditation programme designed to enhance the restfulness of meditation and release the deepest stresses - delivering the benefits of many months of regular twice a day meditation.
The Spa and Amenities
Many ancient cultures viewed baths as a gathering place for social activity, healthy play, mental and physical exercise and dining. Bathing, in its many forms throughout history, has been shown to enliven both mind and spirit. The Standard Spa encourages communal, shared rituals of traditional bathhouses and a do-it-yourself menu of hydrotherapy.
Explore the curative effects of water, steam or mud in the Hamam, Aroma Steam Room, Cedar Sauna, Sound Pool, Roman Waterfall Hot Tub and Mud Lounge. For a more private experience, unwind in the spa or choose from an array of in-room treatments including therapeutic massage, acupuncture, Chinese herbal baths and restorative mind-body therapies.
The Venue
“…on the site of the Lido Spa Hotel in the lush residential enclave of Belle Isle, along Biscayne Bay. With its pristine views, communal water-based treatment areas, and holistic vision, the spa is the antithesis of the party scene located just a few blocks away.” -American Spa Magazine
The Meals
The Lido restaurant and bayside grill at The Standard Miami are inspired by the traditional Mediterranean diet and lifestyle; healthy, sun-kissed, wholesome and natural. The philosophy of living and eating well is an integral part of Mediterranean culture and the same philosophy forms the foundation of the menu. Whether seeking to be health- conscious or to simply enjoy delicious cuisines, The Standard Miami offers a perfect balance.
Location:
The Standard Spa
Miami Beach, Florida
www.standardhotels.com
Course Fee:
US$1,930pp for a private room
US$1,618pp for a shared room
Course fee is inclusive of meditation instruction, room, breakfast and lunch, and $175 spa voucher
(fee does not include transport and sales tax)
Dates:
Thursday evening to Monday noon, 4th - 8th March, 2010
Registration Deadline:
Please contact us for availability
