Mindfulness
Nine Things “Nine Perfect Strangers” Gets Wrong About Wellness Retreats
Have you seen the new Hulu Original drama that everyone’s buzzing about? Based on The New York Times’ bestselling book by author Liane Moriarty, Nine Perfect Strangers takes place at Tranquillum, an award-winning wellness retreat that promises healing and transformation. If you haven’t watched it yet, don’t worry; we won’t spoil it too much. When…
Read MoreLoseSmart: ‘Game-Changing’ Nutrition Education
LoseSmart guests arrive at Skyterra with varying past nutrition education. Some guests are anxious about eating and others have practiced destructive dieting behaviors for decades. A recent LoseSmart guest shared that she has changed her relationship with food and no longer experiences shame when having a meal out. Another recent LoseSmart guest said that one…
Read MoreLoseSmart works like ‘nun’ other
When Diane Brown first arrived at Skyterra Wellness Retreat for her LoseSmart stay, she did not know what to expect. What she did know was that she was ready to make some changes in her life. “When the handwriting is on the wall in big flaming letters, you tend to pay attention,” she says. For…
Read MoreFive Healthy Tips to Kick Off Spring
Skyterra experts have crafted five helpful tips that you can practice now to kick off a healthy spring. Read the tips below and incorporate as many as you can into your day. You’ll feel better heading into the beautiful spring season. Tip 1: Incorporate protein at breakfast Studies support that those who get adequate amounts…
Read MoreFour weeks in: Skyterra leadership takes on LoseSmart
Skyterra’s fearless leaders are tackling eight weeks in the LoseSmart program after spending years focused on crafting the world-class retreat guests experience today. Skyterra Owner Sue Crowell and General Manager Teresa Ostler decided to join the program starting in February to focus on taking care of themselves and adding consistent movement throughout the day. Like…
Read MoreThe Three Things That Are Preventing You From Losing Fat
How you lose weight matters. People believe a lot of incorrect information about weight loss and fat loss. We want you to lose weight in a healthy and smart way so that you can stop yo-yo dieting for good. The idea that weight loss only happens when people eat less and move more is not…
Read MoreSix Ways to Always Be Kind
The world these days is different from what we’re all used to, but that doesn’t mean we should isolate from our community. Finding ways to reach out to those in our communities is a powerful way to relieve the loneliness associated with isolation. Sharing ourselves, our means, and our kindness is a powerful tool and…
Read MoreImprove Your Focus in 15 Minutes
Connect is Skyterra’s signature quick morning practice combining yoga, meditation, stretching and movement to connect with your body and breath. This yoga practice includes gentle stretching and breathing practice in a chair. Accessible for those who don’t want to get on the floor and great for those who want a moment to reset in their…
Read MoreFeeling Stressed? Try this Tactic used by U.S. Special Forces to Find Relief
Over the past couple weeks, the entire world has experienced massive change which has affected each individual, family and community very uniquely. It is undeniably a tender time. It is more important than ever that we take the time to take care of ourselves and each other as the world moves through the COVID-19 pandemic.…
Read MoreHow to Use Meals to Nourish Your Body and Soul
Today we are all living through the unknown. We are all wondering what is happening, and what will happen. Nobody seems to have answers and we are all being impacted by COVID-19. It’s heavy stuff, no matter our age, situation or where we live. As much as we can stay positive, we are recognizing the…
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