A host of resorts nationwide offer unique, in-depth programs to alleviate the stress and intensity of daily life. The Miraval Resort in Catalina, Arizona, near Tucson, is one that has mastered the luxurious art of relaxation. On a typical Sunday morning near Miraval, the sun has just begun to cross the valley and chase away the chill of night. Breaking into the silence, the leader reminds his followers the goal here is not to work up a sweat, but to allow the light and peace that fill the valley to touch them. The desert-oasis resort strives to invoke a different perspective and way of thinking in the minds of its guests.
Many visitors come here to take a break from the demands of highly-stressful careers.
Something they have to rush and get done. For a lot of people, it means they've let all the stressors in their environment overwhelm them and their lives are out of balance. The people who run Miraval say theirs is the world's first luxury resort to address this peculiar human need. And, many guests say a visit here is the most therapeutic thing they've ever done. A stay is structured so guests can do as little, or as much, as they please.