Sedona Spirit Yoga & Hiking: Recent Comments

Comment on Sharing Sedona Experiences

2009-02-21T04:02:45Z

I have been looking forward to an opportunity to write about my experiences with Johanna in California in July 2007. After having worked in two very stressful jobs and ending a friendship that I had outgrown, I was feeling tired, confused, and burnt out with life. I decided that before undertaking my next step that I needed to detox and focus on myself for a bit. I found Johanna on the Web and I felt that this was the place I should go and the person that I should work with on my journey. The first day on the retreat Johanna commented that I seemed stuck in negative thinking and labeling myself, my husband, and those around me. Johanna encouraged me to not get caught up in defining myself and those around me. To accept others for who they are and to not focus on defining myself (eg. a codependent, enabler), but to accept things are they are. Simply. Through meditations, conversations, and other treatments, I learned to release some of my tension and to accept myself and others. I can not say there was this one moment when it clicked, but by the time I left the retreat I had such a sense of inner peace and comfort that people who knew me well and people who had only met me a few times commented at how peaceful and serene I appeared. Over time the tensions have reoccurred but I remind myself that everything that happens in my life is a learning experience and to not try to control it, but to see where it leads me. Invariably, I have seen a pattern in my life where everything does happen for a reason and I am a better person for the experience.

However, the best thing to come out of the retreat was my baby Paige. My husband and I had tried to get pregnant for 5 years to no avail. We were in the process of beginning fertility treatments. During the retreat I had mentioned my inability to conceive, and Johanna and I talked about my stress around it as well as some facets of my relationship that led me to put my husband down. Johanna coached me to accept him as he was and to not label him due to his differing ways of handling conflict. After the retreat, in fact the day after, I conceived a baby. Unfortunately, that pregnancy ended in miscarriage 7 weeks later, however, in November 2007, I found out I was once again pregnant. On July 5, 2008, my sweet baby Paige was born.

I consider myself blessed that God led me to Johanna, and I look forward to continuing the journey in the near future.

Comment on Sharing Sedona Experiences

2008-11-16T15:19:45Z

I know how Doug feels. I have been to Sedona 5 times. Last year my husband and I bought a time-share in Sedona. Our last visit was on Oct. 18th. My intention for this visit was to buy a second home without knowing how I was going to finance this. I am very drawn to Bell Rock. As we were looking at houses, we found one. I wanted to go to Bell Rock to do a short meditation as to whether this was the house or not. As I meditated, I asked for a sign. I wanted a sign of a "Y" for yes. On our way back to the Hyatt, I didn't see any sign of a "Y". That night as I was flipping through the channels, I stopped at the channel regarding Sedona. Then, the announcer said "The Hyatt, turn at the "Y" in the road". Well, I jumped up and went screaming to my husband not knowing what it was all about. As I write this, we are in the process of purchasing this home with the view of the red rocks. I cannot wait to become a Sedonian. I just cannot get enough of Sedona. A beautiful place that God has created.

Comment on Sharing Sedona Experiences

2008-11-15T17:17:09Z

Johanna,
Thank you for an amazing journey!!! My heart is still "spinning".
I loved the retreat and feel like I walked away with some great tools to enhance my yoga practice and enrich my peace and relaxation.
It was fun to fly solo, I met some new friends and enjoyed some peaceful moments alone as well. It is nice to be comfortable in my own skin and explore.
I hope to see you again soon. I hope to share the experience with friends and my niece sometime soon.
Until we meet again, Peace and be well.
Love,
Cathy

Comment on Sharing Sedona Experiences

2008-11-07T02:36:52Z

I highly recommend this retreat to everyone. Johanna and her angels do an incredible job.

My husband died in June and I needed to get away just to heal. Someone suggested Sedona because of the healing energies there. I found this retreat in my research about Sedona.

There isn't one thing I can single out as the whole experience was remarkable. I met eight of the kindest fellow retreaters. Johanna has such a kind and sassy spirit. Roxanne is a gentle soul. Tara was a beacon of light for me. Ed and Mario were wonderful.

I had massages, reflexology, and a healing session. I met with Claudia for an intuitive reading. The days were busy, the scenery beautiful. I learned a lot about myself.

All I can say is the healing in my soul is more than I can express or convey.
To my friends on the journey, I can only say thank you for being there with me.

Johanna, thank you and I just need to say my most precious moment of all was the night under the stars with my sister stargazers.

Comment on Sharing Sedona Experiences

2008-11-05T04:33:40Z

What a joy to be a part of the Sedona Spirit Yoga team!
As a mother of two boys, and an Arizona resident for nearly 20 years, I so enjoy sharing the magic of this area with newcomers and seasoned visitors as well. There is always something new to discover in these red rock hills:)
To all of the wonderful people, who have gifted me with their presence, openess and wonder, I wish you the best of what life has to offer.
Sedona angels be with you...
In love and light,
Roxanne~ :)