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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...