March 2011 Caring for Caregivers Month at The Expanding Light Many ideal programs for Caregivers – no matter how you define “care giver.”

The Expanding Light Retreat in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains in northern California is just the place for you to get away to take care of yourself. When you are giving out energy constantly – at the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual levels – it is critical that you devote some time to replenishing that energy within yourself. If you don’t do that, your own health becomes jeopardized, and your ability to act lovingly can be depleted. Come take a little healing time for yourself, and join us during the month of Caring for the Caregivers.

For the love of those you care for, be sure to take care of yourself.

The Expanding Light teachers and staff regularly deliver just what caregivers need to stay healthy themselves, and to support the well being of those in their care. Many on our staff have had direct experience as health providers and caregivers themselves. And all have dedicated their lives to supporting the well being of those who come to rejuvenate at The Expanding Light.

We have several programs that you can choose from. In all of them, you will learn specific techniques of meditation and very simple and gentle Ananda Yoga ® postures that you can use regularly to quiet and center yourself. You will learn a 12-minute program called Energization Exercises that quickly recharges your body and helps you stay calmly active. Through these, you will be able to calm your mind and emotions and focus your energies. You can take these simple and effective methods home with you to help you stay centered, and to consistently give care in the loving way you intend.

Some of the programs you can choose from: