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 couple¹s home or on the therapist¹s 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 person¹s lifestyle now being addressed by mainstream health and fitness organizations, men and women don¹t 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 town¹s music festival, folk dance festival and tennis tournament.  For 25 years, The Oaks¹ three-part philosophy of nutrition, exercise and alleviating "stresses" in one¹s 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 (Ojai¹s 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 resort¹s 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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