EP #1053: Integral Travel- Promote Health & Well-Being Through Self-Care, Physical, Psychological, and Spiritual Activities

Send us a text Lisa is joined by Jessica Van Antwerp, LMT, CPS the Owner of Integral Travel. Jessica is also a Retreat Leader. The word “unflappable” has been used to describe Jessica by more than one person. But she would absolutely not describe herself that way. Prone to anxiety, self-doubt was programmed into her psyche from a very young age.That anxiety was compounded by weight and body-image issues and low self-esteem, which led her to addiction.She’s done a lot of work to conquer these issues. She changed her diet and developed an exercise routine that helps her maintain a healthy body weight without it having to be a part-time job. She devoted herself to a daily practice of qigong and meditation that helps ease the worries in her heart and mind. She uses these practices on a daily basis to quell her anxiety. And based on the above perception of her, they must work! Jessica absolutely loves sharing the knowledge and wisdom she’s developed through her ordeals. Becoming a member of the Integral Travel team has given her the opportunity to take people out of their daily routines to expose them to new ways of being and seeing things, affecting personal growth and empowerment in their own wellbeing. And there is nothing more fulfilling to her than that.From teaching stretches that address pain patterns, meditation techniques to find peace in one’s heart, to sharing delicious, nutritious recipes, she loves being healthy – physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Because when we are healthy, we feel good. And when we feel good, we become beacons of light, inspiring everyone we come into contact with, making the world a better place. And we all know the world needs more of us. From https://integraltravel.com/about-us/what-is-integral-travel/ Integral Travel is a medium for individual and community transformation. Our wellness adventures promote health and well-being through physical, psychological, and spiritual activities. We combine outer exploration of other countries and cultures with an exploration of your inner landscape through daily mindfulness practices, journaling, and discussion. We carefully craft our programs to promote self-awareness, build interpersonal skills, and expand global perspectives. Our belief is that exploration brings you freedom and joy. Your health and happiness is a reflection of the quality of your relationship to yourself, your community and your natural environment. When these dynamic aspects become consciously engaged, integrated and balanced, you thrive. Our Passion is creating unique cross-cultural opportunities for travelers to test this hypothesis. Each Integral Travel itinerary blends Wellness, Immersion, and Adventure in a manner that naturally encourages interaction, observation, and dialogue. Each day of our adventures blends Mindfulness, Action, and Reflection. And each of our mindfulness sessions are a unique combination of yoga, qigong, and meditation to address your Mind, Body, and Spirit. Our Hope is that combining inner exploration with outer exploration on the other side of the world will actually bring you home…to yourself, cultivating optimal health and happiness to create positive changes in the world around you.