Lots of people escape the doldrumsof everyday lifeby going on an islandvacation,but soaking up vitamin D and sipping on a fruity cocktail on the beachisn't the only way to de-stress. Here are some of ...

All-inclusive resorts and cruises are a fun way to spend a vacation, but meditation retreats are gaining popularity. An estimated 200 to 500 million people meditate, according to Mind Works. And it ...

More stressed-out Americans are seeking out spiritual retreats to decompress, unplug and reset, the Washington Post reports. Revenue for “wellness tourism” has increased by 14% in recent years, from ...

The walk down a hill at the St. Joseph Institute ends at the Forest Chapel, nestled in the woods between two streams. Only the sounds of chirping birds and a breeze blowing through leaves pierce the ...

Researchers at the University of California San Diego have found that an intensive retreat combining multiple mind-body ...

Researchers at UC San Diego have found that a weeklong meditation and healing retreat can produce measurable changes in brain ...

In a world where we are constantly bombarded by texts and disturbing news alerts, the thought of unplugging for a week-long meditative or spiritual retreat can be enticing. Taking into account the ...

The Bon Secours Spiritual Center in Marriottsville is best known as a quiet place, surrounded by more than 300 acres of farmland and forest, and featuring walking trails, a tranquil pond, a peace ...

Few people have guided me through mindfulness and meditation quite like Janet Solyntjes. As a longtime silent retreat leader, mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) instructor and co-owner of the ...

Set among some of Colorado's most beautiful vistas are its many welcoming and peaceful retreats, places to replenish and revive one's emotional, mental, and spiritual health. The following are among ...