Because sometimes a crowded beach is not the best place to disconnect from tensions, more and more people join the journey inland and use their vacations to go to a spiritual retreat and let themselves be guided by the teachings of a shaman
Others, however, find peace practicing some kind of sport, like the actress Cameron Diazwho enjoyed crashing the Pacific waves on his surfboard, which he describes as a “completely spiritual and healing” experience.
Celebrities who went on spiritual retreat
Numerous famous artists and personalities escape every year from their stressful lives. Tired of the flashes and the persecution of the paparazzi, they surrender to meditation, even if they have to travel thousands of kilometers to do so.
The favorite destination for these retreats is the India. The pioneers in traveling to the mecca of yoga were the components of the British group the Beatleswho lived with the guru Maharishi Mahesh Yogi in Rishikesh until a sexual scandal made them abandon the path marked out by this teacher.
The band’s relationship with Hinduism led many artists to visit this “ashram” (retreat place) and that meditation spread throughout the West, giving rise to a kind of “gurumania” at the end of the 60s.
A) Yes, the rolling stones Y the Beach Boys continued the path taken by the authors of “Help!” and they joined this movement of spiritual regeneration although with little success.
“That seemed more like a circus than a religious event,” said the rock singer at the time Mike jagger who branded Maharishi a fraud during his stay in bangor, Welsh. Despite this, the musician has not cut off his religious roots and, in 2010, he retired alone to Laos to pray accompanied by Buddhist monks.
The actress Julia roberts also converted to Hinduism, information that jumped into the media after the participation of the American in the filming of Eat Pray Love (2010) when the artist deepened her knowledge of this Eastern religion.
From journalist to political lady, Augustine Kämpfer decided to disconnect from the busy Argentine media life and retired in January to pune, Indiawhere the Osho Meditation Resort is located, a Zen master known as the “sex guru”, and which combines nature and meditation with the comforts and luxury of a hotel.
Another political figure who decided to regain energy in India was the duchess of cornwall who stayed at the splendid Souza International Holistic Health Center in Bengaluru.
But the truth can also be found in the words of the Buddha and there are many Hollywood artists who recognize themselves as ardent admirers of the Dalai Lama such as Orlando Bloom, Uma Thurman either Richard Gere.
The latter can boast of being a close friend of the Dalai Lama for three decades, as he is a regular attendee of seminars in North India and is a well-known supporter of the Tibetan cause.
Celebrities who retired spiritually “by force”
However, sometimes there is no choice but to withdraw. This was the case of the Mexican artist Glory fountain who, during the five years he spent in prison, recovered his spirituality and decided to take refuge in Tabasco, Mexico where, guided by an evangelical pastor, “she met God”.
Other actors who also joined the fever of spiritual retreats were From my Moore Y Ashton kutcher. Although the pair of performers broke off their sentimental relationship, in 2012 both decided to participate in a spiritual retreat, led by the instructor of Kabbalah Yehuda Berg to stabilize their emotions through meditation and regain their friendship.
On many occasions, bad lifestyle habits have forced their victims to find themselves through meditation and spirituality, either on their own or in detoxification clinics.
That’s what happened to Juan Luis Warwho converted to Christianity in 2004 after suffering a long period of addictions and proclaimed himself a spokesman for the word of God.
Why do celebrities go on spiritual retreats?
“A spiritual retreat is a place where people can momentarily forget about everyday life,” he defined Stafford Whiteakerauthor of “The good retirement guide”, a book that proudly competes with famous travel guides.
Attracted by the hobbies of their favorite artists, many citizens have decided to retire to these spiritual complexes in which, curiously, the religious factor is secondary.
It is about abandoning the routine and putting aside the stress of big cities, abandoning everyday life. A spiritual holiday that is very popular among Britons and Americans, who seek to reflect “on the reality of the contemporary world.”
In Kentucky, state Joinedthe Abbey of Gethsemane offers retreats for anyone who wants to live like a Trappist monk, an activity “not suitable for the lazy”, according to natalie Smithmember of the monastic order.
Also in Rio de Janeiro During the days of Carnival, trips to spiritual retreats are made for those who wish to get away from the crowd and the party and participate in moments of spiritual growth.
Whether in search of answers or simply to disconnect from the overwhelming daily stress, spiritual retreats are an option that does not discriminate by ideology and that offers that desired inner healing although, with prices that can reach 5 thousand dollars per night, it may be an affordable option for a few pockets.
Celebrities who went on a spiritual retreat to discover themselves