Holidays change your perspective. And your life. They can even save your life.
I will forever be grateful for that Caribbean yoga retreat back in 2002. With yoga twice a day on a breezy pavilion, my personal practice of 8 years expanded exponentially. I did my first headstand, my first forearm balance and my first backbend. Amazingly! And I became addicted to meditation as I realized its magical power. I discovered healthy food can be very tasty and immersed myself in Ayurvedic treatments that helped me deeply rest.
Every morning, I woke inside the canopy of white curtains to the rhythmic sound of the waves, and I grew to love my green juices that were daily delivered to my room. And the ginger tea which I’ve made at home ever since. Even the peaceful zen of that room shifted what I valued in home design.
You see, when I went on that trip, I’d been very ill and been trying different cocktails of drugs for over two years, scrambling to get my vitality back. All to no avail.
I’d been working hard in my dream job as anPBS attorney with colleagues likewise committed to learning; I’d bought a house and was looking for a partner to build a life and family with. Then, all of that was gone because my body broke down.
I’m a Vassar grad and have a masters in creative writing from Johns Hopkins, in addition to a law degree. I (obviously!) value the life of the mind but my mind couldn’t figure out what the f*ck was going on! And neither could many of the doctors I saw, including a team at the Mayo Clinic. I had never felt so lost and at a loss.
a new mindset and new priorities
But that trip changed everything – my habits, my diet, my mindset, my aesthetics, my skills, my priorities, and my ability to cope. And best of all, I felt excited about my life again and remembered what hope felt like. I still get emotional talking about it because that was trip saved my life.
And hey, I even permanently switched my vice from milk chocolate to dark!
Those 10 remarkable days moved me to become a yoga therapist, so I could share yoga’s power to befriend our bodies and to live everyday with more ease, alertness and agility.
And now, I love to design trips that further transform in a deeper, accelerated way.
here’s what is possible
In the past, business travel and vacations gave us an excuse to indulge in our worst behaviors. Healthy options on the road or abroad were like looking for needles in a haystack.
Happily, no more. I applaud the growing awareness among hotels and other suppliers to offer enticing exercise, delicious healthy meals, and opportunities to learn. And who prioritize sustainability. And I know who they are.
Travel is hard; change is hard. But it doesn’t have to be.
my promise to you
You will have a life-changing experience. I combine my 20 years in the wellness industry and my 30+ years of travel adventures to create custom escapes and transformational holidays.
Let me remove the stress and save you precious time and energy, while I attend to every detail and make sure you enjoy exactly the vacation you need right now in your life.
I love nothing more than to help my clients get healthy through travel or to stay healthy despite travel.
And I pamper them every step of the way.
I’ll use my access and extensive networks to match you with exactly what you need.
And you’ll feel more empowered, vital and delighted – not just during your trip but after too.
how i can help
Are you needing an immersive wellness retreat? To up-level new lifestyle skills? Or are you craving a spacious downshift for rest and restoration? Or to thrive while you see the sites on your bucket list?
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And if you’re ready to explore what’s possible for you, then let’s chat on a complimentary consultation call. I’d love to meet you.
Travel different :: travel well. Cassandra
