Intimacy Workshops
No Longer Taboo
Two Southern California Retreats Now Offer Intimacy and
Sexuality Workshops to Provide Guidance and Techniques for Fulfilling
Relationships
Once considered taboo subjects only to be discussed in
the privacy of a couplešs home or on the therapistšs couch, intimacy and
sexuality are gaining new popularity. Individuals and couples across
America are searching for treatments, workshops and seminars in mainstream
locations to help them realize and better understand the sensual facets of
their lives, and two popular Southern California destinations are providing
programming to accommodate this demand.
One Southern Californian fitness spa, The Oaks at Ojai,
and a renowned Laguna Beach resort, Surf & Sand Resort, offer the latest in
intimacy and sexuality workshops designed to help individuals and couples
better understand these topics. Intimacy and sexuality workshops at both
properties have seminars, demonstrations and hands-on classes that provide
guests insight for more fulfilling intimate relationships, awareness of
oneself and each other and harmony in committed relationships.
"Many of our guests are interested in learning more
about how they can maintain or increase their sexuality throughout their
lives, or how they can better understand and please their partner. With all
aspects of a personšs lifestyle now being addressed by mainstream health and
fitness organizations, men and women donšt need to hide behind closed doors
anymore," says Sheila Cluff, founder of two Southern California fitness
spas, including The Oaks at Ojai. "Intimacy and sexuality are universal
human characteristics and I am excited that programs like the sexuality
secrets workshop are gaining in popularity and demand."
The Oaks at Ojai provides a comfortable environment for
women of all ages to discuss intimacy and sexuality issues and learn
techniques for improving the health of their mind, body and spirit. All
seminars and activities are informative and casual and are complimentary
with a stay at The Oaks. Nightly room rates begin at $165 per night, per
person and include overnight accommodations, all meals, beverages, snacks
and choice of 16 daily fitness classes.
"For years couples have retreated to Surf & Sand Resort
to spend quality time relaxing and reconnecting," says General Manager
Blaise Bartell. "This is a unique opportunity for couples to not only
relax, but learn more about philosophies and techniques that can benefit and
improve their relationship."
Many relationship and sexuality experts caution that as
life becomes more stressful and career demands increase for men and women in
the workforce, sexuality, intimacy and relationships are all too often
pushed aside. Sexuality and intimacy workshops, like those offered at The
Oaks and Surf & Sand Resort, are designed to be a starting point for
individuals and couples who look to improve and better understand their
sexual being. These programs, however, are not designed to be a one-time
fix all. Sexuality experts reinforce that spas and resorts are a safe and
comfortable place to gain a better understanding about oneself or one
another and to learn new teaching and techniques, but it is important that
participants are willing to make time for one another and initiate changes
at home.
ABOUT THE OAKS AT OJAI
A charming 46-room (including three suites) 1920s
hotel-turned spa in the peaceful town of Ojai, The Oaks offers a variety of
activities from hiking and biking to the townšs music festival, folk dance
festival and tennis tournament. For 25 years, The Oaksš three-part
philosophy of nutrition, exercise and alleviating "stresses" in onešs life
has helped guests create healthy habits and positive lifestyle changes that
they can continue at home. The spa is located at 122 East Ojai Avenue
(Ojaišs main street). For a current calendar of evening entertainment and
seminars visit The Oaks online at
www.oaksspa.com or call 800.753.OAKS (6257).
ABOUT SURF & SAND RESORT
A member of Preferred Resorts Worldwide, Surf & Sand
Resort is a casually elegant resort featuring the award-winning Splashes
Restaurant and Bar, Aquaterra Spa, 10,000 square feet of conference and
meeting space, and 165 oceanfront guest rooms (including 13 suites).
Located along 500 feet of ocean front in Laguna Beach, all of the resortšs
spacious rooms provide an intimate atmosphere with private balconies and
ocean views. Surf & Sand Resort is owned by JC Resorts whose other
properties include: Rancho Bernardo Inn, Temecula Creek Inn and JC Golf.
For reservations and additional information, contact Surf & Sand Resort,
1555 South Coast Highway (on the beach), Laguna Beach, CA 92651; call (800)
267-4177 toll-free; or visit their Web site at
www.surfandsandresort.com.
Edited by Dave Shultz
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