“What do you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” - Mary Oliver

Join Us at Haramara Retreat in the New Year

The Essential Act of Self-Love Workshop & Daily Yoga Classes
With Dr. Zan E Nix
January 25th to 30th, 2009

$1,395.00 All-Inclusive
$495 - Day participation welcome
(both prices include Spa Treatment)

The Essential Act of Self Love
Tools for Creating a Balanced & Meaningful New Year

The most generous act of self love is the one we give ourselves, a commitment to our own power to manifest the life we want.

Scheduled at the beginning of the New Year, a fertile time for change, rebirth and momentum, this workshop is a self loving opportunity to be fully present with what it is that gives our lives their individual meaning, purpose, balance, joy and inspiration.

We will explore the elements that set in motion our intentions, visions, ways of belonging and innate creative expression. We will learn how to set the stage for our most precious dreams to unfold, how to gain a deeper awareness of the self-limiting mechanisms that have tripped us up in the past, and what the powerful tools and rituals are that set us up for success and keep us on track throughout the year.

Join us on this soul nurturing adventure that gets even better when you leave!

Awaken your senses in the rustic elegance of Haramara Retreat over the pristine untouched beaches of the Pacific Ocean near the sleepy village of Sayulita in Nayarit, Mexico, just 45 minutes north of Puerto Vallarta.

Enjoy your private spacious open-air cabana in the seclusion of tropical jungles with private bath and outdoor shower and breathtaking ocean and mountain views. Indulge in luscious healthful vegetarian and seafood cuisine in our renowned open-air restaurant. Haramara is an idyllic retreat offering outstanding serenity, stunning beaches and awe-inspiring scenery.


Dr. Zan E. Nix approaches personal growth from a Psychospiritual perspective. Having recently returned from teaching in Athens, Greece, her classes and workshops are deeply rooted in the historic Greek meaning of the word Psychology, “The Study of the Soul”. Zan teaches psychology at Southern Oregon University, has a private practice as an Individual and Relationship Coach, has consulted with businesses on team building, employee leadership and diversity, and currently works for the Dex Media Corporation. As both a published poet and singer/song-writer, she is an intuitive guide in assisting others in approaching their individual lives and relationships with deep intention, authentic expression, gratitude and humor!

What do you plan to do with your one wild and precious year? Start it off right with Zan’s Workshop, Daily Yoga, fabulous Spa Treatments, Hiking, Snorkeling Adventures and meeting wonderful new like-minded friends. Join us on this soul-nurturing adventure that gets even better when you leave!

For more information or to register, visit renewalretreats.org,
email info@renewalretreats.org or call: 1-888-494-3689.

Workshops:
These courses are offered through Southern Oregon University's Psychology Department

For enrollment information, call the SOU Psychology Department at 541-552-6206


Workshop taught by Dr. Zan E. Nix
Living Creatively

With the help of artists, psychologists, theologians, naturalists and children we look at our own lives as each being a "work of art in progress". We explore the key elements of a creative life and how our deepest values, strongest desires, and innate talents serve as it's foundation. We also look at the obstacles we can encounter in living creatively, how to overcome them, and the impact we have on the world when we are being voluptuously creative in our own unique ways!


Workshop, taught by Dr. Zan E. Nix
Playful Living

Anthropologists have found "galumphing" to be one of the prime talents that characterizes higher life forms. "Galumphing" is the rambunctious and seemingly inexhaustible play-energy apparent in puppies, kittens, children and baby baboons. With the help of children, performing artists, spiritualists, poets, animals and youthful individuals of all ages, this class will explore how maintaining a spirit of play in our lives regenerates our energy levels, keeps us consciously evolving and adds voluptuous joy to our lives and relationships.


Workshop taught by Dr. Zan E. Nix
Women and the Wild

This workshop explores the spiritual relationship women have with the natural world and how spending time in nature informs our physical, psychological, and emotional well being. With the help of psychologists, naturalists, poets, artists, theologians, philosophers and participants' own life experiences, we will explore the various ways nature and animals communicate with us through energy, reflection, and beauty. We will look at how adventures in the wild and encounters with other sentient creatures may serve as a wellspring of inspiration, renewal, and meaning in life.


Workshop taught by Dr. Zan E. Nix
Women and Passion

We are inspired greatly and directed wisely by our own authentic passion. Through poetry, music, stories and visual portraits of passionate women in action, and participants' own life experiences, this 2 day Women's Studies Course will explore the "fire of passion" and how keeping a strong connection to that fire within positively affects our relationships, work life, health, spirituality, creativity and a deeper sense of meaning. This class will also look at the important regenerative role passion plays in our lives during times of loss and transition.


Workshop taught by Dr. Zan E. Nix
Sex and Spirituality

"Your body is the harp of your soul, and it is yours to bring forth sweet music", wrote poet Kahil Gibran. In this class, we will explore the connection between body and soul, Spirituality and sexuality. We'll look at the role anger release, conflict and forgiveness play in soulful lovemaking, the core of communication in sexual bonding and the healing properties of bliss. We will explore how emotional and spiritual connection can improve with age and what that means to our evolving sexuality.


Here are some comments from past students:

"Zan encouraged us to share personal experiences and develop spiritual thinking. She was very enthusiastic and understanding, and I would love to take a class with her again."

"Never have I taken a class in my college career that was as meaningful in the classroom as well as in real life. All courses should be so wonderful!"

"There was a great balance between academics and being real. I grew not only as a student but also as a person."

"Zan teaches with experience, sophistication and compassion. She teaches the academics while honoring the diversity of the human spirit & incorprating both into her lectures."

"This class was inspirational and life-changing! Wonderful teaching style and energy. This is one of the few classes I will never forget."

"This was the best class I've ever taken yet at SOU! The instructor was organized, effective, efficient, loving, kind. The subject was fabulous and relevant."

"Zan is a gift. She has changed all of our lives in two classes. I've really appreciated the exercises to leave with."

"Fabulous course! Zan's passion and exuberance was incredible. Made learning fun!"

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