I just had the privileged experience of presenting and participating in The Women’s Wellness Retreat sponsored by the YMCA of the East Bay in San Fransisco http://arroyo.ymcaeastbay.org/events. It was a powerful and fulfilling way to spend my Mothers Day weekend and I was lucky enough to be sharing the time with my daughter as well. My excitement around sharing this is two fold. The concept of a retreat and especially one that combines relaxation,  life balance, physical challenge and fitness is a unique approach to most peoples experience of Mothers Day. The weekend revolved around great healthy food, class choices like Yoga, Zumba, the 40 foot high outdoor climbing wall, several ropes course options, a heated swimming pool, several hiking options just to name a few. There was also down time built into the schedule and no pressure to do any of the activities if you so choose. As the presenter for this event my time was not all play but as I consider presenting an honor it was certainly a high to be at this event and to contribute as well. In honor, support and appreciation of mom’s everywhere and if your looking for a way to celebrate this journey consider an opportunity to take care of yourself, relax and perhaps challenge yourself in a new way. The idea of a retreat whether

Mother's Day with Avriel

it is hosted or you create it yourself could be the magic your looking for.

Namaste,

Laurie