Comments on: Listen To Your Body Healing Retreat

By: JINI

JINI — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 19:38:23 +0000

Thanks to all of you who expressed interest in the Listen To Your Body Healing Retreat in May. We had a really positive response. Unfortunately, it seems that May is just too soon for people to get time off work, make arrangements, book flights, etc.

Many of you also wrote in to say that you would LOVE to come, but simply cannot afford it. I hear you. Even if we made the Retreat itself free, the cost of flights, accommodation, meals, would still be prohibitive to many in these economic times.

Annabel and I are thinking about ways we could make the Retreat content “virtual” – so that you could get the same results/shift/healing, without having to travel anywhere. I’m wondering if there are ways we can deliver the content to you in your home via video, teleclasses, CD recorded meditations, etc. hmmmmm….

We would only want to do this if we were convinced you could get the same level of healing and transformation. So leave it sit with us a while longer. I have some ideas, but I need time to explore them further. I’ll contact you if we come up with anything.

Thanks again for your enthusiasm and support,

Jini
p.s. If you have any feedback or ideas, please leave them here below.

By: Liz

Liz — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 07:58:11 +0000

I think it all sounds really wonderful and I really like this idea. I could be nearly tempted to come along but as I live in Australia travel would cost waaay too much. But one in Australia would be ace!

By: Patricia

Patricia — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 02:39:39 +0000

I read the description of this wonderful retreat with much anticipation, an open mind and heart. I was so relieved and pleased with what you have to offer – the teachings, the tools, helping me take hold of my healing power, all in a peaceful environment. The venue sounds absolutely perfect and conducive to the goals of the retreat. My heart sank when I saw the cost. I have no doubt that it is reasonable for what is being offered. I simply do not have the funds. I am disappointed because NOW is when I need something like this retreat. I do hope that others will be able to take advantage of this. Thank you, Jini and Annabel for taking the time to put this together.

By: Adina

Adina — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 21:48:29 +0000

I have not decided if I can attend yet since I actually live in Canada. I do appreciate the attention to the extras. When I am able to travel I usually need access to a kitchen because eating out everyday is not an option for me. I liked the specifics on the menu so I could feel comfortable about maybe getting a break from cooking. I also appreciated the later start time. Often if I have had a bad night being able to sleep more can be a saving grace. Thank-you for the extra info about the area and even other hotel options. It is funny how small everyday things can be stressful when you have a chronic condition.

By: Jeanne Akin

Jeanne Akin — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 19:30:49 +0000

Since I will be attending a conference held later this year, I could not really afford to go to your “retreat” as well. I wish I could attend, but since I am retired, it is not possible. However, I need to let you know that I have started working out in my local YMCA, I am feeling so much better. I have reduced my need for pain meds which is a huge plus. That will be my motivation to keep going to the gym.
Jeanne Akin

By: Carol Friendly

Carol Friendly — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 21:07:44 +0000

I am currently unemployed and so I couldn’t afford to come unless it is free. Keep on helping people. God Bless you.

By: Ashley

Ashley — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 09:50:33 +0000

Sounds like it will be both a fun and instructive retreat. It would make sense to allow people to choose which type of experience/package they want with different price grades – all inclusive is the full experience as you’ve described and at the other end it could be just the bare minimum for those who would like to have the 8 hours of healing instruction with Jini but for whom finding their own accommodation and food would be preferable due to the fact the price tag of the full meal deal would be a personal sacrifice they simply can’t make at this time. This would be the fairest – but probably would result in some loss for Jini and company as they have invested both time and money in organizing the retreat.

By: Annabel

Annabel — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 01:13:02 +0000

Hi Jini,

Thanks for this blog. It has raised some really important points, and I wanted to add a few of my own.

Our weekend event is a retreat, and not a regular two day workshop, where people go home after each day, or stay in a motel. It’s a complete experience which we want people to be talking about afterwards, and that includes their enjoyment of the venue. The way the retreat is being organised, the attendees will not have to worry about where to eat, or if the food will be suitable for their diet, etc. I believe we’ve thought carefully about covering all eventualities.

Admittedly, there are many kinds of retreats out there, but we don’t know what the end results are, or if attendees learned tools they could take home and use.

In planning our retreat, one of the main criteria has always been “will the participants be able to use this information when they get home?” We don’t want people returning home on a real high, and then feeling they can’t continue the healing afterwards. We will be giving each participant tools so they feel confident enough to continue working on their healing on their own. In that way, our retreat is unique.

Pricing an event is often contentious. As I’ve built my skills as an EFT Practitioner and business owner, I’ve attended more workshops and conferences than I care to remember! Many business conferences I’ve been to have been in the region of $1,000-$2,000 for a two day event. I looked at the value over the cost and considered how the information would benefit my business, and the results I’d receive afterwards.

I’m always interested that many people are willingly pay those sorts of prices when it comes to business development, or indeed in other areas of life paying for professional services, yet possibly their health is not given the same considerations and commitments.

Anyway, these are just some thoughts I’ve had.
Warm wishes,
Annabel