Author Month at Miraval Featuring Janis Altman

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As the Traveling Mamas, one of our missions is reminding our fellow mamas about the importance of taking care of themselves on the inside and outside. If you read Traveling Mamas regularly you will see us occasionally talking up spas, pampering and finding time to rejuvenate – and for good reason. Being a mom is hard. Physically, the challenges start with pregnancy and continues as we pick up our infants (and chubby toddlers) from the crib, lifting them (and strollers) in and out of cars. Even when they get too big to be picked up we find ourselves swinging sports bags filled with bats and balls into the minivan or SUV. And don’t forget those sleep deprived nights when our children get sick. Emotionally, we worry constantly about their safety and well-being.

Parenthood is a full-time, and sometimes draining, job.

While a massage is absolutely heaven to a mother’s body, we mamas need to remember to take care of ourselves mentally and emotionally, too. When I visit a spa resort I love to look at the week’s programs and see what workshops or presenters are being featured and always try to stop in for a little soul nourishing.

February is Authors Month at Miraval here in Tucson. The resort is only a few miles from my home, which made it easy for me to sit in on Author Janis Altman’s workshop about her “personal philosophy on healing and heartfelt insights” taken from her best-selling book Being Naked – A nine week journey towards self-awareness.

As Janis pulled stories from Being Naked about her past clients (Janis is a practicing psychotherapist) and entertaining personal experiences, the attendees (all women) drew from her stories and related them to their own lives.  The ladies then shared their personal challenges and I saw how women have a need to share, relate and ultimately grow. Miraval just happens to be the perfect place to have such an experience (many of the ladies where at Miraval with their girlfriends and sisters for an entire week). By the end of the program, Janis (who is one of the warmest people I have ever met) had convinced each woman they are worthy and deserving of living a happy life – and she’s right.

Next time you’re at Miraval be sure to check the schedule – you may end up leaving with a lot more than you brought.

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February 24, 2009 | Filed Under Girlfriend Getaways, Luxury Travel, The Cookie Jar 

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7 Responses to “Author Month at Miraval Featuring Janis Altman”

  1. MountainMama says:
    February 24, 2009 at

    I agree with this! One of my favorite experiences at Rancho La Puerta was the lecture on “Sex after 40″! More to spa resorts than just massages.

  2. Prill Boyle says:
    February 26, 2009 at

    How true that we moms need to take care of ourselves inside and out. Parenting is hard work. As a former flight attendant, I’m sure you relate to the old adage, “First put on your own oxygen mask; then your child’s.”

  3. Allyn Evans says:
    February 28, 2009 at

    Self care is so important. Thanks for the reminder.

  4. marni muir says:
    March 3, 2009 at

    Hi Janis,
    You know I have sent you a couple of emails, tried to find you on FACEBOOK and Linked-In, saw someone who kindof sortof looked like you, sent a message to no avail, but apparently not, I am diligent and will NOT give up, especially because of how we met – just two people, no one else, walking on the footpath, you were about to “sign” my book, and I was feeling overwhelmed with joy as to what had occurred regarding my book, and there we met….. what an amazing ’serendipitous moment we had at MIRAVAL – but I am thinking you never received anything, which is unfortunate because the time I spent with you and the interchange we had was powerful and ‘not a mistake’ – SO, I so hope you get THIS message.

  5. Guam-Hotel.Net » Blog Archive » TODAY’S MOMS: Mary Ann Zoellner and Alicia Ybardo says:
    March 20, 2009 at

    [...] at the lovely Tucson Miraval Resort and Spa. Since Miraval is only a few miles from my home, I once again had the opportunity to cruise over for the last session featuring Mary Ann Zoellner and Alicia [...]

  6. Janis says:
    August 25, 2009 at

    To all my Traveling Mama Friends,
    Thank you for your messages that I’m first seeing now. I would love to reconnect with all the women who attented my Miraval Resort work-shop.
    If you have read my book Being Naked and have any questions…I’m here for you.
    My address is janisaltman@gmail.com

    And to Marni Muir,Hi!!!!!!
    Sorry you haven’t been able to find me.
    Best,
    Janis

  7. Marni Muir says:
    September 24, 2009 at

    Hi Janis,
    Finally. Sent you a regular email.
    Blessings!

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