{"id":13042,"date":"2023-06-12T19:50:45","date_gmt":"2023-06-12T19:50:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/?p=13042"},"modified":"2023-06-18T07:02:27","modified_gmt":"2023-06-18T07:02:27","slug":"miraval-recap-my-new-favorite-meditation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/everything-else\/miraval-recap-my-new-favorite-meditation\/","title":{"rendered":"Miraval recap + my new favorite meditation"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hi friends! How are you? I hope you\u2019re having a wonderful weekend and enjoyed the week. Ours has been a blur, but filled with fun adventures and time with friends. The girls had sleepovers, I met up with a friend for Pilates, and it was Liv\u2019s recital weekend.<\/p>\n

In the background of all of the fun, I\u2019ve still been dealing with eye issues. I\u2019ve been to a few doctors (optometrists and urgent care) and finally got some answers after seeing an ophthalmologist. We have an action plan and I\u2019m really praying that things turn up before our upcoming trip. Please send all of the happy eye vibes my way! At this point, I don\u2019t care if I have to wear glasses the entire time; I just want to not think about about my eyes all day (and night. Blah).<\/p>\n

Our bathroom counter looks like the eye section at Walgreen\u2019s.<\/p>\n

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(I also wash a ton of washcloths and my pillow case every day, and my hands are cracked and scabbed from constant washing)<\/p>\n

Even though I\u2019ve been dealing with the eye saga, I got to enjoy a blissful four days at Miraval with some of my best work buddies: Natasha<\/a>, Giselle,<\/a> Kim<\/a> and Amber<\/a>! We have a minimind together and meet quarterly to discuss business goals, brainstorm, and strategize. With this most recent trip, we were at one of the most Zen and beautiful places, and got to enjoy amazing food, relaxation,<\/p>\n

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spa services, and activities. It\u2019s like a summer camp for health-minded adults \ud83d\ude09 (You can check out previous Miraval experiences here<\/a> and here<\/a>.)<\/p>\n

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Miraval recap + my new favorite meditation<\/h2>\n

I checked into my room and it was airy and gorgeous. The bed was like the fluffiest cloud, there was a pitcher of filtered water in the fridge, cozy robes, and a reading nook area.<\/p>\n

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Since the girls got in later in the afternoon, I hit up the gym, grabbed lunch from their healthy buffet, and lounged in the hot tub and sauna for a bit.<\/p>\n

Once the girls checked in, it was a mix of time at the pool,<\/a><\/p>\n

in the conference room working,<\/p>\n

working out,<\/p>\n

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eating delicious food, and enjoying extra activities and spa services.<\/p>\n

We enjoyed a five-course chef tasting with wine:<\/p>\n

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and attended a lecture on Manifestation, which was very interesting.<\/p>\n

For my extra activities, I decided to skip out on the spa services since I already have a local massage therapist and facialist that I love, and wanted to try some of the offerings that are unique to Miraval.<\/p>\n

The first one was a Purple Sage Equine Meditation. It ended up being a private session and was way more powerful and impactful than I was expecting.<\/p>\n

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Here\u2019s a little bit more about horse meditation:<\/h3>\n

Horses have a natural ability to sense and reflect the emotions and energy of those around them, making them ideal partners for meditation. Engaging in horse meditation involves creating a calm and serene environment in the presence of horses. This practice can take place in a pasture, stable, or even during a guided meditation session with horses nearby. The gentle presence and rhythmic movements of horses can help individuals enter a state of relaxation and mindfulness.<\/p>\n

During horse meditation, one can focus on observing the horses, their movements, and their interactions with each other. This observation promotes a sense of grounding and connection to the present moment. Horses are highly intuitive animals, and can provide valuable insights and serve as mirrors for our emotions and internal states.<\/p>\n

I was thinking I\u2019d get to wander around and pet some horses (already an A+ experience in my book), and call it good. Instead, I was lead through a full-body grounding exercise and had the opportunity to work on mindfulness, with the horses feeding off my energy. The guide didn\u2019t tell me anything about the horses, and it was interesting to see which ones gravitated towards me.<\/p>\n

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This was my favorite horse, Bodi, and turns out that even though he\u2019s on the smaller side, he\u2019s the leader of the entire pack. He stayed by my side the entire time, nuzzled me, and let me pet him. I loved every second. While I was with the horses, the guide took me through almost a mini therapy session, getting to some of the roots of my anxiety and emotions.<\/p>\n

Another new experience: floating meditation with crystal bowls<\/h3>\n

I\u2019ve taken one aerial yoga class and my favorite part, by far, was savasana, just floating in my little cocoon. So when I saw that this was an ENTIRE HOUR of that, I was like, \u201cSign me up.\u201d We floated in our hammocks and listened to crystal bowls. Many people fell asleep, and I felt completely relaxed and blissful when it was over. It was my last experience of this trip and was the perfect way to end it.<\/p>\n

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I have to say, it\u2019s been a little bit of a drag making food after this trip. It was such a gift to have a healthy buffet (and menu options) waiting for me when I woke up each morning.<\/p>\n

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Even so, I\u2019ve been trying to maintain this Miraval mindset, even with my current eye drama, after I\u2019ve been back home.<\/p>\n

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What\u2019s a bucket list trip for you? Have you been to any amazing all-inclusive wellness resorts? I want to know about all the good ones!<\/p>\n

I\u2019ve been to Canyon Ranch a few times (here in Tucson and in the Berkshires<\/a>), LOVED Mountain Trek Canada<\/a>, and while it\u2019s not a *wellness resort*, my new obsession is Twin Farms<\/a>. We will probably go there to celebrate when the Pilot is officially retired from the Air Force.<\/p>\n

Hope you\u2019re having a lovely Monday and I\u2019ll see ya soon!<\/p>\n

xo<\/p>\n

Gina<\/p>\n

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