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Benefits of a Retreat

Benefits of a Retreat

Now that you have learned the practice of Ascension, you may be wondering about the benefits of an Ascension retreat.  Thoughts like “what will it be like”, “what will I benefit from it”, etc.

What are the benefits of a retreat? An Ishayas’ Ascension Retreat is beyond any vacation – to unload stress, reset, fill up with the Ascendant.  This is the best treatment in Self-care!

An Ishayas’ Ascension retreat is an opportunity to set down all the responsibilities of life for a period of time (3 days, 10 days, even more, if you desire) to move inward and experience more of the Life you never knew was possible on the inside.  During the retreat period, no need to make decisions, no deadlines to attend to, or need to interact with technology.

You have an opportunity to strengthen your practice and get back to the basics.  I have always found that the best way to step up my practice is to return to the basics and simplicity of the Art of Ascension.  The simple basics of the practice provide the power.  If you have never audited the First Sphere, you may be surprised at how powerful it is to repeat the course, looking at the very basic bones of the practice and how potent they are.  Most retreats at The Ishaya Foundation even include the First Sphere! You review all of the basics of the First Sphere course, but then spend plenty of time ascending.

Benefits of a Spiritual Retreat

Ascension gives rest to the mind, the body, and returns the mind to its natural state.  It’s not just a vacation from stress! By dedicating a few days to your practice, your body can completely dissolve a lot of your stress. You can connect more to the Source of All energy, wisdom, and bliss.

Your willingness to set aside time specifically for your own spiritual retreat sends great signals to your mind, body, and to the universe. It’s a great time to unplug and give yourself the ability to “reset” priorities.  We can affirm our commitment to our practice, to finding our own Unbounded Nature Within. You can fill up with the Source of Creation – it’s energy, love, and wisdom.

Advanced topics at the retreat also provide inspiration and direction.  You have an opportunity to ask questions or delve more deeply into topics that directly impact your life.

Ishayas’ Ascension Retreats aid in accelerating your journey.  MSI said a 3-night retreat is equivalent to 6 months of daily ascending 20 minutes 2 or 3 times a day for 6 months.  It breaks up your pattern of life.  Many people say that time set aside renewed them! By releasing stress and helped them find a deep peace within. It provided a change in their perspective with their relationship to life as they knew it. Following a retreat, people report no longer being driven by their thoughts, but able to make more clear choices in their life.

Check out the retreat schedule options at www.theishayafoundation.org!

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