Mindfulness in daily life

Waiting at the bank or while in line at a store are perfect moments to practice mindfulness meditation. It's easy and no one knows, but the stress reduction benefits are measurable and significant. Even ten minutes a day can really make a difference in one's health and mental wellbeing. Check this article out at Harvard Health Publishing online

Nine Core Principles of Longevity

According to National Geographic and author Dan Buettner, the Nicoya Peninsula in Costa Rica is one of the few blue zones on the planet where people live longer, happier lives..

when looking for a retirement home, we decided living a longer happier life sounded good, so we invested in a home and retreat center in one of the few blue zones and began to embrace the blue zone principles. there are nine core principles that people in blue zones live by:

1) Move naturally
2) Cut calories by 20 percent
3) Plant-based diet
4) Drink red wine
5) Plan de Vida: determine your life purpose
6) Down shift -- take time to relieve stress
7) Belong / participate in a spiritual community
8) Put loved ones first / make family a priority
9) Pick the right tribe, the people around you influence your health

Come to visit us at Casa Bellavista to enbrace these principles and create lasting habits you can bring back with you when you return to your own home.

Pura vida,
Justine Smythe
www.bellavistamontezuma.com

WELLNESS RETREATS

January 11-18, 2016-
Reclaim Your Health Wellness Adventure
with Susun Weed

January 19-26, 2016
Divine Love Spiritual Intensive
with Suzy Meszoly
February 15-21, 2016- 
Qigong Exercise and Meditation Retreatwith Paul Bloom

retreats are limited to 8-12 participants...

Surrounded by lush jungles, with panoramic mountain and ocean views, Casa Bellavista was chosen for its ideal location for wellness retreats. As you sit by the spa pool, watching the grazing arabian horses, you will find deep peace and relaxation, tropical birds and howler monkeys call this home and you will too. Come to visit for a few days, a week, or longer... register for a retreat for complete nourishment and revitalization of your spirit.