How to Go on a Macrobiotic Retreat

Macrobiotic retreats can be found in most regions of the United States. Most of these events revolve around a theme, such as a women's healing retreat or a spiritual renewal for couples. These retreats can last a weekend or as long as a month. They represent a great way to meet like-minded people, acquire new skills and restore balance to your life.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Attend a macrobiotic retreat offered by the Kushi Institute in Becket, Massachusetts. The Kushi Institute is one of the foremost macrobiotic personal development centers in the world. It offers a variety of programs, including retreats, such as its popular Hands-On Health & Wellness Getaway.

2. Check out Macrobiotics Canada, a health, education and healing retreat center that has offered programs at its center in Almonte, Ontario for more than 30 years to individuals trying to regain their health and wellness through macrobiotics.

3. Visit Karin Stephan's website to book a yoga macrobiotic retreat on Sanibel Island in Florida, on Fripp Island in North Carolina or on the Cape in Massachusetts. Ms. Stephan has worked closely with Michio and Aveline Kushi to organize macrobiotic retreats for nearly 40 years.

4. Find information on macrobiotic retreats in "The International Macrobiotic Directory" compiled by Robert Mattson. The directory includes macrobiotic resources, including information on macrobiotic education centers that offer retreats, workshops and conferences. You can order a copy of the directory by calling [phone].

Resources

• The Kushi Institute
• Macrobiotics Canada
• Karin Stephan's Yoga Macrobiotic Vacations