Spa & Self-Compassion Retreat

What is it?

Spa & Self Compassion is a three hour interactive retreat integrating the benefits of sauna and cold plunge (also known as the nordic cycle or contrast therapy) process and learning principles and practices of self-compassion based on the work of Dr. Kristin Neff, the foundational researcher on Self-Compassion.

We are notoriously hard on ourselves

Interestingly, the tendency to be less compassionate with ourselves than anyone else is a universal human experience. It can also be a fairly detrimental one. Our physical and mental health suffer, relationships with others are impacted, and a sense of peace and happiness are hard to come by when we treat ourselves poorly.

what will we learn?

You will learn and practice exercises to promote a compassionate relationship with yourself. Between sauna and cold plunge/cold shower cycles, attendees will participate in discussion and journaling exercises to promote and integrate self-compassion exercises. These exercises will be easy to replicate in your daily life to move toward healing and peace in your inner life.

Why should we do it?

Self-compassionate people are more likely to*

• Feel happy, optimistic and satisfied with their lives

• Have a stable and unconditional sense of self-worth

• Be appreciative of and satisfied with their bodies

• Demonstrate higher levels of emotional intelligence

• Be forgiving and compassionate toward others

• Be strong and resilient when faced with hardship

• Be conscientious and take personal responsibility

• Show grit, motivation and determination to meet important goals

• Focus on learning and personal growth

• Cope with work challenges and feel more competent and effective at their jobs

Self-compassionate people are less likely to*

• Experience intense shame and self-loathing

• Base their self-worth on social approval, perceived attractiveness or success

• Have negative body image or engage in disordered eating

• Ruminate on negative thoughts and emotions or become emotionally dysregulated

• Develop anxiety or depressive disorders or engage in suicidal ideation

• Get overwhelmed by stress or develop PTSD

• Abuse drugs and alcohol as a way to escape emotional pain

• Feel lonely and isolated

*Source: self-compassion.org

What will it cost?

$125/person** covers three-hour admission to Rejuuv-n Contrast Therapy Retreat, including tea, water, and light snacks, spa sandals, a towel for seating in the sauna and a microfiber towel for drying off between sessions (please bring your own towel for after the retreat). Handouts with space for journaling (feel free to bring your own journal if desired) and journaling prompts in advance of the retreat.

**Register by October 10th and save $25

Where and When?

Saturday, October 18th, 10am-1pm at Rejuuv-n Contrast Therapy Retreat, 1155 W. 4th Street in Reno.