Today episode includes our first guest, which is also one of my best friends, Dr. Laura Foster. Dr. Laura has been an inspired Chiropractor for over 20 years and along the way she has coached and led retreats, workshops and group gatherings that have allowed her to tap into her gift of helping others find their truth and greatest sense of self.

During this episode Dr. Laura engages into a thoughtful conversation about retreats. The experience of going away and encountering yourself, getting in touch with your health and shifting perspectives. The special aspect of a retreat is that everything is taken care of, leaving time for your personal growth.

From being a participant to becoming a leader…

This process happened gradually for Dr. Laura, she went from hosting a couple hour workshop to a 7 days retreat. She trusted in her capabilities and in her knowledge, faced her fears and doubts, and kept doing wonderful retreats where people have a chance to grow and find themselves.

What's unique about Dr. Laura's retreats?

Dr. Laura offers retreats and an opportunity to BE more than you can DO, the location is beautiful. A place that really nourishes who you are, where your level of yoga will be met by the Yogi Instructors and you will be connected to your soul spark. This retreat is a journey within yourself and a permission to let go the things that are not serving you.

You can create this in your everyday life

Create time and space in each day. For Dr. Laura this space is created by getting up earlier, connecting to your purpose and asking yourself the right questions about how you want to feel. This shouldn't be a job. Say "Yes" to yourself more often than you say "No". Put yourself first.

If you think you don't deserve it, but you know you need it...

Listen to the first voice that comes to your mind when you are asking the question. Listen to the Yes, that is your soul voice, the other judgements and preoccupations are secondary, this second one is your mind talking.

The ultimate goal

For people to walk away from the retreat with a greater sense and appreciation of who they truly are.

Get in touch with Dr. Laura Foster and participate in her awesome retreats in Costa Rica and in the Rocky mountains.

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"Be more than you can do."

"Start your day with your intention."

"It is not either/or, you are really wonderful at teaching people they can coexist and that your self care and your self love is actually part of how you give back to caring for and loving the other people in your life."

Additional Information About Jenn:

Jenn studied and graduated with honors in Human Anatomy and Physiology with such a passion that it propelled her to continue her education over many years. Jenn is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, Medical Exercise Specialist, Registered Yoga Instructor and Faculty of the Toronto Yoga Conference, Pre & Post Natal Yoga Expert, STOTT Pilates trained instructor, Twist Sport Conditioning Coach, Spin Instructor Crossfit Level 1 Coaching, among other certifications she got along the way. She is also a guest Holistic Expert for Breakfast Television, Global, CHCH, Rogers Tv and writes columns for STRONG Fitness Magazine, iRun magazine, Savvy Mom and contributes to Inside Fitness Magazine, The Toronto Star and Sun. She is also a proud educator and ambassador to Genuine Health, Nature's Emporium and Juice Plus.

Jenn is a proud mama to two beautiful souls and her best teachers of life. She resides on Lake Simcoe in Keswick with her husband and two children.