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Winter Retreat 2018, lean into yourself

Our winter retreats are our most popular event of the entire year – last year we had over 20 people register and participate in the online daily practices and in-person special events. This year, our retreat lasts for seven days…

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Gentle Yoga, Joyful Cleansing

If you haven’t guessed by now, self-love, cleansing as self-care and sound preventative medicine go hand-in-hand. In addition to considering these general guidelines, and trying this daily tonic, the gentle yoga outlined below improves circulation and digestion during your spring…

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Winter Retreat Day 1: Surrendering to LOVE

How to begin a nine day retreat centered on LOVE? Where to start with our collective exploration of such a vast topic as LOVE? Let Rumi’s words point the way: surrender. Surrender is not failure, giving in is not giving…

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Ten reasons to join us for Winter Retreat 2015

Some folks are asking, “why spiritual practice? I thought this was a health blog – not a religious blog!” You’re right – The Holistic Homestead is all about DIY holistic living which includes a healthy body, mind and spirit. Traditional…

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Winter Retreat Day 2: Chi Gong in your PJs

Winter Retreat 2014: Monday, February 24  Okay, the pajamas are not really necessary, but I usually have more time to myself first thing in the morning, plus Chi Gong is a little easier with loose fitting and free flowing clothes….

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