Flower of Life Retreats

13/11/2019

Happy World Kindness Day!

13/02/2019

Happy Tuesday! Seek out your people!

31/01/2019

Flower of Life Retreats founder, Kristina Rhoades, was interviewed for United Spinal Association's podcast! Listen below!

Check out our first podcast for 2019 on healthy living for wheelchair users. Thanks to our two amazing guests- Joanne Smith @ Fruitful Elements, a certified nutritionist and Kristina Rhoades, a holistic life coach.

Listen here: http://unitedonwheels.blubrry.net/healthy-living/

24/01/2019

There are so many reasons that Truth or Consequences and Sierra County, New Mexico, is the perfect place for a healing retreat. But, the abundant natural hot springs are definitely a major part of the magic. The minerals offer so many amazing benefits, but how about also burning a few calories while you soak in the warm waters?! 💦🔥🧘🏻‍♀️🛀🏾

You still need to exercise though!

19/01/2019

Looking forward to the super “blood moon” tomorrow!
🌕🌌🔭💙🌟

Not only will the moon be particularly close to Earth, but it will also be bathed in a reddish light just before midnight Eastern time.

14/11/2018

It has already been a month since the very first Flower of Life event - and I'm still thinking of the beautiful ladies that attended our women's retreat last month! It was a truly magical, healing experience for all who were there.

Guests experienced group meditations and spiritual ceremonies, adaptive yoga, a drum circle, massage, hot spring soaks, reiki, crystal bowl toning, art therapy, local cuisine and so much more!

My most heartfelt thanks to so many local healers, venues and groups that helped make this experience what it was! It couldn't have happened like this anywhere in the world! Special shout outs to Charles Motel and Hot Springs Spa, Emergence - Healing & Expressive Arts Center, Studio de La Luz for providing space and Latitude 33, Passion Pie Cafe, Truth or Consequences Brewing and Old Brick Cafe for discounts!

15/10/2018

Today is the day! The very first Flower of Life Retreat guest will be arriving this afternoon! Local friends, we’ll be hanging out at Truth or Consequences Brewing tonight playing games and listening to some mellow tunes, so stop by if you’re so inclined! And, Kamryn will be on-hand with her spirit and animal card decks!

26/09/2018

Why is Truth or Consequences the ideal place for our retreats? Here are some great reasons!

A new commercial for Truth or Consequences' downtown shops & restaurants, and of course its wonderful downtown hot spring spas.

08/08/2018

Flower of Life Retreats founder, Kristina Rhoades, was interviewed for Do The Next Good Thing! What an amazing movement - check out their mission!

"A dream is what convinced me I needed to make a drastic change and do something different. Literally a dream."

There are inspiring people. And then there are people like Kristina.

In a wheelchair since she was 10-months old, it takes just 5 minutes for you to understand it certainly is not something that defines her. Never has, never will.

Her and her husband Jacob- they first met when they were ten years old- had a good life in Georgia, good jobs- the "American Dream"- when Kristina woke up one day with a vivid understanding of what she was going to do with her life.

"I was looking at my boss one day and just knew that was where I didn't want to end up." she says. "Jacob and I decided why don't we build a place where people can come and be empowered, inspired and find out that there are other ways to be well. You don't need to be defined by anything."

The comment comes on the heals of another that struck a chord.

"It's hard to have a diagnosis like this- where the doctors know what it is- and the solution is to just hand you pills."

And so her dream? To move out west and start a retreat that focuses on people with disabilities. They moved to Truth or Consequences, New Mexico to set out and chase that goal. And now it's becoming a reality with Flower of Life Retreat.

"It's come together really fast and the response from people wanting to help is incredible," she said. "We have 15 healers so far that are willing to give their time to everything you can imagine."

Kristina focuses on mediation for her practice, particularly warding off anxiety, which I often contemplate. I make a mental note to ask her a few more things after this is published. She's built a solid community in Truth or Consequences. Their first retreat is taking place this October with 15 women flying in from around the country to take part. All of them are in wheelchairs.

She talks with pride at the beginnings of an achieved dream. There is no doubt in her mind it will work. There is no doubt that what she's doing is needed this world. And there's no doubt in my mind she will succeed.

As I start talking to her about Do The Next Good Thing I can't help but feel like I'm talking to an angel. Someone who was dealt a bad hand, completely out of her control, and turned it into an experience that will help everyone she ever comes in contact with. I'm blown away.

When I hand her the $100, she smiles gently. Talks a little more about her relationship with Jacob, and bids me adieu with a hug and an understanding that we are all surrounded by incredible people. This is just Wednesday's reminder.

28/06/2018

We're looking forward to our first retreat in October - the Women on Wheels Empowerment Retreat, created in partnership with Push Living. Over three days, attendees will experience educational workshops, adaptive yoga and other alternative wellness therapies, a self-defense and art class, live music, a drum circle, traditional New Mexican cuisine and so much more.

And, just wait 'til you see the sunsets. 🏜️🙌🏼🌌

Thanks to all the awesome ladies that have already booked! Space is limited, so be sure to reserve your spot if you're interested!

21/05/2018

In the news! Thanks, New Mobility Magazine! 🙌

Quite literally following a vivid dream she had one night, Kristina Rhoades and her husband quit their jobs, sold their Georgia home and moved to a little canyon about 20 miles from Truth or Consequences, New Mexico. After a career as a seasoned sales professional,

02/04/2018

Interested in meditation, but not sure where to start? Meditation is a cornerstone of Flower of Life Retreats, but this article can help you on your way until you pay us a visit. :)

Busting Your Meditation Myths with Easy Tips to Get Started Meditation is one of the most ancient practices in the history of the human race, with evidence dati...