Saddle Mountain Ranch Self-Healing Centre
Customized retreats at the Saddle Mountain Ranch Self-Healing Centre in southwest Alberta are a blend of hands-on modalities and spiritual pursuits. Within the natural beauty of meadows and slopes at the base of the Canadian Rockies, the staff of Saddle Mountain facilitates personal wellness journeys designed to reconnect guests with their authentic selves. Gail Simmons, a Reiki Master, hypnotherapist, and biofeedback coach, leads the programs. Healing sessions include learning to make healthy lifestyle choices, taking responsibility for creating your own optimal life, stress reduction, accessing your body’s own innate healing energy, detoxification, relaxation, and learning to create harmony in your daily life by balancing yourself spiritually, mentally, emotionally, and physically. Individual programs can include a variety of sessions, including a personalized diet, nutrition, and lifestyle consultation that will also explore herbal and homeopathic options to maximize health. Retreats and packages range from one to seven days, and can include healing with dance, drumming ceremonies, meditation, shamanic journeying, and labyrinth walks. Depending upon the time of year, you can also enjoy solo activities on the 105-acre property such as hiking, bird watching, wildlife viewing, fishing, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing. There are plenty of spots perfect for meditation and self-reflection, and the Provincial Crowsnest Forest is located less than a mile away. Accommodations are provided by area B&Bs, hotels, and motels, with the ranch providing transportation to and from the healing centre each day. For more information call (888) 229-6422 or visit www.self-healing-centre.com.
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