Retreats take many forms, but they have something in common with one another – a sense of temporary withdrawal from your normal day to day life. However, they differ from simply going on holiday or having a change of scene because there tends to be a particular focus that is associated with retreats. Sometimes, retreats are gone on in order to focus on a relationship, for example. Many retreats are run for spiritual reasons, such as seeking greater knowledge or enlightenment. However, some retreats are run to take part in an activity with like-minded people without the distractions of others. A yoga retreat would be a typical example, but there are many others. At the end of the retreat, normal life may start up once more but – if the retreat has been successful in any way – something that has been gained from the absence from everyday life will continue to have an ongoing effect.
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