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Yoga in the most magical place in Terra Nostra Gardens on the 1st week of our yoga retreat.

Exploring Sāo Miguel on the Nature & Wellness Yoga Retreat…beautiful day!

Wow! A day exploring the North East (Nordeste) area of Sāo Miguel. Our day began with yoga in the Terra Nostra Garden in a very special setting.

Another Nature-filled day in the Açorrs on our yoga retreat. We visited the Lagoa do Fogo (Lake of Fire) and the clouds and fog made it extra special. Then a stop on the hot springs, Caldeira Velha for a look, not a dip.

A perfect day of seeing the stunning landscape of Sāo Miguel Island, Açores on the Nature & Wellness Yoga Retreat.

First full day of the Nature & Wellness Yoga Retreat and we went on a wild ride seeking dolphins and whales and then up to Nossa Senhora da Paz. Beautiful weather!

I’ve been cloned! Up at the Nossa Senhora da Paz with amazing views.

The Tranquility Lodge is a lovely and peaceful room for me to relax before and during the retreats. It’s going to be an amazing week!

Arrived at for 2 weeks of Nature & Wellness in the Azores yoga retreats! Looking forward to exploring the beautiful island of Såo Miguel with my students.

Do you know about the meditation/reflection room at the San Diego airport at T2? It’s a lovely place to relax/stretch before a flight.

Good morning ☀️ how are you getting in your fitness today? Spending it in Nature strengthens your mindfulness muscles and improves your mood. Now go have fun! -fitness

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More US schools are taking breaks for meditation. Teachers say it helps students' mental health School districts across the U.S. are adopting mental health practices as a part of their daily schedules and curriculums. Yoga, meditation and mindfulness exercises are being implemented alongside traditional reading, math and science lessons.

Build Strength Mindfully 💪🏻 - https://mailchi.mp/552ee0e25075/build-strength-mindfully

What a legacy - have you been to Rancho La Puerta? It's quite beautiful and a wonderful place to retreat.

102-year-old still works 3 days a week at the resort she co-founded in 1940: Her best advice for a long, happy career Deborah Szekely, 102, founded Rancho La Puerta, a fitness resort and spa, with her husband during World War II.

A little at a time...add more veggies and reduce the meat. You don't have to switch overnight.

Certain vegetarian diets significantly reduce risk of cancer, heart disease and death, study says | CNN Being vegan or vegetarian dramatically reduces the risk of cancer, heart disease and early death, a new study found.

Your Presence is Required - https://mailchi.mp/3900e039dfba/your-presence-is-required

We're always happy to retreat with the locals 😺

We could all learn a thing or two from Tiger..🌸

🦚🤍 Peacock Pavilions Hotel + Retreat Center

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“We know even a single bout of exercise helps our body release immune cells in our circulation,” said Neil M. Iyengar, a medical oncologist and physician scientist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City who was not involved in the study. “It also helps to improve the population of immune cells in our tissues that fight cancer cells.”

He added: “In somebody who exercises, you see more immune cells that are really able to kill cancer cells. Whereas for someone more sedentary, especially someone who is obese, you see the opposite.”

Can regular exercise help prevent prostate cancer? New study finds a link One of the most provocative questions in cancer research has been whether a regular exercise habit can prevent certain cancers. The answer is complicated.

Happy New Year! - https://mailchi.mp/96a1c2f96204/happy-new-year

Be mindful of plastic wrapped foods also.

Bottled water contains thousands of nanoplastics so small they can invade and damage the body’s cells, study says | CNN Bottled water contains millions of small particles, thousands of which are nanoplastics so tiny they can invade the body’s cells, a new study finds.

Is Portugal on your travel bucket list? After last year's Porto & the Douro Valley Yoga Holiday, I've planned 3 retreats in 2024 in this beautiful country. The next one is June 9-15 in the Douro Valley. See link in comments.

Why travel to Portugal? – TourHero With so many things to see and do, Portugal inspires every avid traveler to make the journey. Come with us. We'd love to take you there!

Yuletide Greetings - https://mailchi.mp/ed3c83909c15/breatheintofall-15658268
Art by Jahna Vashti

Good explanations on how exercise reduces inflammation. How many of the 4 types of exercise are you doing?

4 Types of Exercise That Help Reduce Inflammation Here are some of the best ways to move and exercise, from yoga to strength training, to combat and reduce chronic inflammation—and all the science to back them up.

Morning yoga overlooking the Douro River and the stunning terraces of the Douro Valley was a magical experience. The wine and port tastings were delicious and a private rabelo boat cruise may have been the highlight of the week. This was such a phenomenal retreat that I'm offering it again next June!

June 9 - June 15, 2024
https://www.mindfulfitness.com/retreats/douro-valley-yoga-mindfulness-retreat/

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This is our gorgeous house, Casa Grande at Ventozelo for the Douro Valley Yoga & Mindfulness Retreat June 9 -15, 2024.
https://www.mindfulfitness.com/retreats/douro-valley-yoga-mindfulness-retreat/

How's this spot for a morning yoga practice?
https://www.mindfulfitness.com/retreats/douro-valley-yoga-mindfulness-retreat/

The Douro Valley in Portugal, a World Heritage UNESCO site and the oldest demarcated wine region in the world is the site of the next yoga & mindfulness retreat, June 9 - 15, 2024.
For more info, https://www.mindfulfitness.com/retreats/douro-valley-yoga-mindfulness-retreat/

No Douro o tempo parece passar de forma mais lenta, a paisagem é sempre arrebatadora, independentemente da época do ano.

Breathe into Fall 🍁 - https://mailchi.mp/c89b0e7aa0fd/breatheintofall