DEBRA STANGL: TRANSFORMING LIVES THROUGH CUSTOMIZED WELLNESS RETREATS IN SEDONA

Imagine taking some time off from your hectic, lifestyle to relax and recharge. You embark on an enlightening getaway that gives refuge to allow a deeper physical and emotional withdrawal from the demands and strains of regular life, as opposed to a basic holiday, which is simply a time away from your daily routine. The one-of-a-kind experience allows you to unplug and synchronize your body and mind by bringing you back into connection on all levels – physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. This is just one of the endless benefits a wellness retreat can bring to your life. To be honest, it leads you on a transformational journey to reconnect and reclaim your zest for life, joy, and clarity in making important decisions. Sedona Soul Adventures is an excellent choice for custom-designed life-changing retreats for individuals and couples.

Sedona Soul Adventures is the brainchild of Debra Stangl, a former divorce attorney. And, as odd as it may seem, Sedona Soul Adventures resulted from her personal metamorphosis. The following excerpt describes how she found her calling and how her venture is “Transforming lives, one soul at a time.”

IT BEGAN FROM SELF-ACTUALIZATION

In 1999, Debra came to Sedona to get away from the chaotic life she was living: She was in her 20th year as a divorce lawyer, a job she despised, with an unhappy marriage, a 40-pound weight gain, and a $50,000 debt. Fortunately, she had a session with an incredible practitioner, who transformed this simple retreat into a catalyst for change. She got the message that she needed to leave her law practice and change her life. She returned home, and two weeks later, $50,000 appeared out of nowhere; 6 months later, she left her law practice and spent the next 3 years traveling to Sedona for personal healing with various practitioners. 

Two weeks before 9/11, she returned to Sedona again and received the message to move there. For the next six months, she was blank, with no direction or thread to follow. But then something unexpected started happening! Debra explains, “I started having dreams where I saw how working one-on-one in private sessions with these incredible practitioners had transformed my entire life, because they are such masters at utilizing energy and taking you from where you are to where you want to be.  She saw how she could provide the same experience for others, condensing into 3 to 4 days, what had taken her 3 years. That is how the seeds of Sedona Soul Adventures were planted. Starting in 2002, it’s helping individuals and couples reconnect with their essential, spiritual nature.

HELPING PEOPLE TURN A NEW LEAF

Retreats are a unique opportunity to reclaim one’s life, but Sedona Soul Adventures goes above and beyond. Unlike group retreats or conferences with a single theme, Sedona Soul Adventures creates custom-designed retreats for each individual or couple to achieve the specific transformations they seek. To put it another way, if you’re lost in life, your relationship is breaking apart, you’re in despair, or you want to refresh your life but don’t know how, Sedona Soul Adventures is the place to go. Each retreat consists of completely private sessions, one-on-one or two-on-one (for couples), not in groups, with the retreat having a beginning, a middle, and an end, and is transformational, taking you from where you are to where you want to be. “We work with a network of over 50 of Sedona’s Master Practitioners,” relays Debra.

In addition to their soulful retreats, at “The most beautiful place on earth,” Sedona Soul Adventures organizes sacred travels. “If you’re drawn to Ancient Egypt’s charm and mystery or fantasize of performing a holy ritual at Machu Picchu on the Solstice, we’d love to have you join us for a once-in-a-lifetime adventure,” says Debra. Participants will travel with a band of like-minded adventurers on a spiritual journey to the heart. 

The successes seen through the retreats, combined with the practitioners’ efforts, have rewarded them with referrals and helped them thrive. Sedona Soul Adventures has assisted many people, mostly individuals and couples from the United States, in achieving lasting happiness. Truth be told, it’s not just a business initiative but a mission to help people reshape their lives.

SHOULDERED BY HARMONIOUS PEOPLE 

While this mission began with one woman and her unwavering commitment, it has since grown to a group of like-minded people. They nurture their spiritual side in the same way they provide ethereal sanctuaries for those in need. The team begins their day with a special prayer harmonizing their body and mind. They also participate in healing sessions regularly to keep a fresh and active mindset. “I even meet online with my practitioners at each New Moon to bring our energies together to expand our work,” adds Debra.

The cohesive bonding keeps everyone dedicated to their motto, “Transforming lives one soul at a time.” Achieving the benefits they want to see in others helps in creating one-of-a-kind getaways.

FLEXIBLE AGAINST COVID-19 

The pandemic took the world by storm, blocking all the travel routes. But with determination and a creative mindset, Debra and her team surmounted this blockade. Within 2 weeks, they were doing virtual retreats and have had astounding results. Debra explains, “Energy is energy, and what we are doing is moving out the old energy and bringing in new energy.” She further adds, “My practitioners are masters at utilizing this energy and bringing it to the people with whom they’re working, so it doesn’t matter whether you’re in their healing space in Sedona or your living room, you’re going to feel it and be transformed by it.” Sedona Soul Adventures is back in action to assist people in attaining calm amid the ongoing disturbances now that the pandemic has slowed down, offering both At Home Retreats for those who don’t prefer to travel as well as retreats in beautiful Sedona.

MANY FEATHERS ON THE CAP

“I feel like I was divorcing people for over 20 years and I’ve been helping them stay together for almost 20 years now, so my karma is almost balanced out,” explains Debra. Her efforts have drawn the attention of notable media houses. Forbes, USA Today, Yoga Journal, The Today Show and The Washington Post, amongst others, have featured Debra and her brainchild. “We’ve been named “Best of Sedona” Retreats three years in a row (2020, 2021, and 2022) and “Best Marriage Retreats in the US” 5 years in a row,” adds Debra. She has also authored a book, “The Journey To Happy – How Embracing The Concept That Nothing Is Wrong Can Transform Your Life.” The book was a #1 International Best Seller when it came out in 2016. She and her team are focusing on expanding virtual retreats to reach and assist more people because of their accomplishments. Her book is also getting an audio version and a new edition.

A NOTE FROM THE FOUNDER 

“Real and lasting change is possible, it’s what we do every day.”

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