Skyterra Young Adult

Capturing each moment at SYA! 😚✌️

Last pic is the best pic! 😝

Looking to get outside your comfort zone and build confidence by pushing yourself i ways you never have before? The wellness program at SYA offers plenty of adventure opportunities to keep you on your toes (and to ensure you're having fun!) 💦

Participating in the recreation piece of our program is a great way to move your body and invigorate your mind in ways you don't often get the opportunity to... which can only lead to growth! 🌱✨

Together, we'll tackle each challenge! 💪

Our partner in crime, Skyterra Wellness Retreat, nestled in the Land of Waterfalls has been nominated for USA Today's Best Wellness Retreat in the Country! 🤩💛✨ We are so grateful to have been recognized!

Skyterra needs your help and your VOTE! Here's the link... it's also always in our Instagram bio! 👉 https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/travel/best-wellness-retreat-center-2024/skyterra-wellness-retreat-pisgah-forest-north-carolina/

Thank you for your continued support throughout the month of June! 😊

Before 🌳🌾🌦 ...and after! 🤩💦💪

Summer nights at SYA call for community building and conversation around campfires! ✨🔥 And don't forget the s'mores!

Spend your summer in the Blue Ridge Mountains with young adults just like you! Step away for self-care, tackle adventures that are sure to boost your confidence, and develop independence and more clarity surrounding your future.

We are here for you whenever you're ready for us! 💛

Skyterra Young Adult’s weight loss program, LoseSmart, shifts the focus from the scale to overall body composition and how our guests feel. 💛

We utilize the latest information in nutrition, psychology and exercise science to create personalized plans that cater to individual needs, preferences and lifestyles... and we'll never ask you to restrict yourself!

Join the LoseSmart program and improve their metabolism. This will lead to more energy throughout the day and results that are sustainable upon leaving the program!

Visit Skyterra Young Adult this summer and work with us to nurture your inner child. 🤸‍♂️✨ Exploring your independence and focusing on your well-being doesn't have to feel like a chore!

At SYA, we offer an individualized therapeutic program that takes place within a wellness-based community. Work on yourself, for yourself, alongside other like-minded young adults. 💪 Join us!

Now is the time to show your love for Skyterra! 😍

We are excited to announce that for the seventh year in a row in our eight-year history, our older sister Skyterra Wellness has been nominated for BEST WELLNESS RETREAT IN THE COUNTRY by USA Today! 🎊

Because of you, our guests from both locations, Skyterra has placed in the top three five years in a row and was USA Today's #1 Wellness Retreat in 2018 and last year in 2023.

Needless to say, they hope to repeat the honor this year. 😊

The winner of this USA Today’s annual Readers’ Choice award will be determined by YOUR vote. Here's where we need your help: we ask that you cast your vote for Skyterra Wellness, today and everyday, up until Monday, July 1. You can vote online, once each day from any device you have!

Your votes would mean the world to us. 🙏 Please invite your family and friends to vote as well. The more the merrier!

HERE is the link to vote! It will also be in our Instagram bio throughout the month, as well as on the Skyterra Wellness website.

https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/travel/best-wellness-retreat-center-2024/skyterra-wellness-retreat-pisgah-forest-north-carolina/

Finally, we kindly ask that you sign up to receive a daily reminder to vote for Skyterra. HERE is the link to sign up to receive a daily reminder via email.

https://share.hsforms.com/1cu3r6E6dQc2mt4dp3B1Jjg1jx0a

Thank you in advance for all of your love and continued support. 💛

We have something incredible to share with you in 24 hours exactly! 🤭 We can hardly contain our excitement... can you guess what our secret is? 👀

Take a walk on the wild side. 🦎🌾🪵🌳🐾🐿

At the end of their stay, 100 percent of Skyterra Young Adult guests report increased willingness to challenge themselves and growth in confidence when it comes to adventure activities. 😱

Allow us to be your guide! https://skyterraya.com/wellness-retreat/recreation-adventure/

Ready to feel inspired, challenged, and exhilarated during exercise? 🥳

With overwhelming responsibilities and constant distractions, it can be difficult to find time to take care of your body. You may feel stuck, out of shape, or like you’re letting yourself down. ❤️‍🩹

At Skyterra Young Adult, we believe fitness is meant for everyone. 🤝

It’s not about how much you exercise, it’s about how you move your body. And we’ll prove it to you! 😊

Learn more about SYA's fitness and mobility program, an essential pillar of your well-being and our retreat: https://skyterraya.com/wellness-retreat/fitness/

When it comes to food and nutrition, have you ever felt like you are living inside a never-ending, ever-exhausting hamster wheel? 😓 Maybe you feel like you are constantly changing what you eat, constantly fluctuating in weight, never enough energy to be as active as you’d like?

You are not alone. 💛

Many people are affected by this seemingly perpetual cycle. You may find yourself stuck in a loop with good intentions of improving your health while still being bombarded by society’s unrealistic and so-called ideal body images. 😵‍💫

At Skyterra Young Adult, we believe that unrealistic lifelong dieting endeavors are not the answer and offer instead ways to change your thinking surrounding food and body image. We want you to feel confident in your ability to escape the dieting hamster wheel, stop fighting your body’s physiological needs, and begin to work with your body, not against it. 🫶

We offer a research-based, effective approach to nutrition, health, and wellness that contradicts what much of society pushes on you.

For more information on our culinary and nutrition philosophy, visit the link:

https://skyterraya.com/wellness-retreat/food-nutrition/

Discover how to go from *shying away* to ✨ shining bright ✨!

If social anxiety is getting in the way of living the life you want to live, we invite you to listen in to this epsideo of the Inspired Intentions podcast as we explore a range of therapeutic approaches on how to make connections with confidence.

Our conversation offers practical advice for listeners like you seeking to:

👊 Confront their social anxieties
👊 Build social stamina and
👊 Reclaim their lives in the process.

Tune in for a heartfelt and enlightening discussion that promises hope and guidance for those navigating the complexities of social anxiety. 💛

LINK: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/181-conquering-social-anxiety-strategies-for-connection/id1493578188?i=1000651736363

In tribute to the many, in honor of all, we offer our gratitude. ❤️💙🤍

Wishing our Skyterra family a wonderful Memorial Day! 🌤

YAY or NEIGH: Horseback riding in the rain! 🐴 Rain or shine, we're always down for an afternoon of adventure.

Spring and summer at Skyterra Young Adult means healing and resetting in the lush, green Blue Ridge Mountains while making memories and building community with other young adults looking to grow. 🌱🐛

Ready to stirrup some fun? 😉 We'd love for you to join us for a summer of self-care! 🌤✨

*mini* golf, MAJOR fun! 😉⛳️ And we're only missing one thing... YOU!

At Skyterra Young Adult, the summer fun is just beginning! 🌤 We're spending our time outdoors exploring nature, making unforgettable memories with friends, and dipping our toes into every adventure and fun activity we can find.

Want to join in on all the fun? 🥰 We would love to hear from you! Contact us OR schedule a free consultation today using the link below.

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Swipe to see the stunning oasis we popped out into after our hike... It was well worth it if you ask us! 🌾🍄🪵🌤

Are you ready to spend a purposeful summer at Skyterra Young Adult centered around your wellness?

The therapeutic wellness program at SYA is designed to help young adults who might be feeling stuck. Here you'll receive personalized guidance and attention in a safe, welcoming community as you embark on your wellness journey. 🫶✨

Informed by the latest research, SYA focuses on building and sustaining healthy habits like consistent movement, healthy nutrition and restorative stress management.

During your stay you'll receive:

💛 Lodging and meals on our private mountain-top campus
💛 80+ class and experience offerings each week
💛 Expert-led groups focused on nutrition, fitness, life skills and stress management.

You'll also receive individualized programming each week to help you meet your goals:

💛 Weekly 60-minute private therapy session
💛 Weekly 30-minute personal training session
💛 Weekly 30-minute nutrition consultation session.

Ready to dive in and make a splash? 💦

🎶 The hills are alive with resources from our Fitness Specialist, Mirra! 🎶

We're spotlighting our team members' favorite tips and tricks to help you continue to find success throughout your wellness journey after your stay at Skyterra Young Adult.

If you haven't already, make sure you're following us so that you don't miss out on the rest of our team's favorite things! 🫶

Without further ado, here are Mira's fitness faves!

✨ Download the Tabata Timer app! Mirra says, "This is a great way to keep you on track within your workouts, and is especially useful if you only have a certain amount of time to work out and need to plan ahead."

✨ Another app! Download the Insight Timer app for guided meditations, sound baths, etc. Mirra says, "Recovery is so important when it comes to your physical and mental fitness. This is an amazing resource for integrating some calm and peace into your day."

✨ Everyone knows that a workout isn't complete without a great playlist to hype you up! While everyone has their favorites, Mirra recommends the Big Bo**ie mixes to accompany your strength training and cardio based workouts. "Spotify also has some amazing pre-curated playlists for working out," Mira says. "Whether you prefer, 80's, 90's, hard rock, or hits of today, they have you covered."

✨ Finally, follow on Instagram! Rachael Henley is an online fitness coach that has made it her mission to help folks feel confident in the gym with daily workout tips and "a healthy dose of foul language". 😋 Mirra loves Rachael, her many helpful videos, and her free workout programs!

What are your favorite resources, tips, or tricks that help keep you productive, focused, and achieving your goals? 😋 We'd love to hear!

We know spring to be a time of renewal and growth. 🪻🌷🌻 It's also the perfect time to reflect on our habits to make positive changes in our lives!

Just like we spring clean our homes, we can declutter our mental and physical health routines as well. A spring habit reset can be just what you need to kickstart your goals and feel your best. ✨

Join us for an all-new episode of the Inspired Intentions podcast where we discuss practical tips on decluttering your physical and digital spaces, forming lasting habits, and addressing mental health as the new season begins. 😊

LISTEN HERE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inspired-intentions-podcast/id1493578188

Spend a summer of ✨ adventure ✨ in Waterfall Wonderland!

Did you know...Skyterra Young Adult is located in Transylvania County, also known as the Land of Waterfalls! Half of the county is made up of DuPont State Forest and Pisgah National Forest, making it an ideal location for a summer of recreation.

Our approach to wellness always includes an element of adventure and guests take full advantage during their stay, especially during the summer. 🌤💪✨

Skyterra Young Adult is a safe space to discover new habits and life skills this summer in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. Develop independence with the guidance of Skyterra Young Adult's professional team of therapists, wellness experts and dietitians.

Become part of a lifelong community that will help you live the life you want to live! 👊

Quick post-hike dip! There's no better feeling after some mindful movement in the mountains. 🏔✨💧

A summer of fun awaits you in the Blue Ridge Mountains for North Carolina. 🌤

Be prepared to redirect the focus to you, building your independence, and cultivating your well-being, while celebrating every win along the way alongside a team of supporters and community of newfound friends. 💪✨

Ready to take the leap? Contact us today to learn more about what Skyterra Young Adult can do for you! 🫵

Explore the intersection of vulnerability and bravery in this episode with special guest Kerrie Seymour. 💜🪻

On our latest episode of the Inspired Intentions podcast, we delve into the unique challenges and rewards of vulnerability in art and life, drawing insights from Brene Brown's research and personal experiences in acting and teaching.

Learn how embracing uncertainty can lead to personal growth, and discover practical ways to step into your courage while finding joy.

Join us as we redefine vulnerability and reclaim the pleasures of living authentically.

LISTEN HERE 💜 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inspired-intentions-podcast/id1493578188

In the chaos of modern life, anxiety often hovers as a constant companion. 😵‍💫

Engaging all of our senses can be a powerful strategy for managing anxiety, and we at Skyterra Young Adult believe gardening offers an unparalleled space for this sensory journey! 🌻🪻🌷

Together, let’s explore the many ways in which gardens can reduce anxiety. Discover the therapeutic value of gardening as a mental health tool, learn how to utilize the 5-4-3-2-1 mindfulness method in gardens, and how these outdoor spaces can become sanctuaries for mindfulness. 🧠✨

Click to read further: https://skyterrawellness.com/gardening/engaging-the-senses-gardens-as-sanctuaries-for-stress-relief/

At the core of Skyterra Young Adult's LoseSmart program is the understanding that true transformation comes from within 👊 – from nourishing the body with the right foods and cultivating vitality through enjoyable and purposeful movement. 🍳

✨ Wellness is about seeking a deeper understanding and awareness of how your body and mind work together. ✨

LoseSmart challenges the conventional narrative that equates “thinness” with health and beauty, offering instead a path that celebrates all body shapes and sizes, emphasizing how you feel over how you look, and meeting each and every guest where they are. 💛

Join us for a closer look at what sets this program apart and how it can help you unlock your best self. Give our latest blog post a peek using the link below! 👀

https://skyterraya.com/revolutionize-your-health-and-step-into-the-best-version-of-you-with-skyterra-young-adults-weight-loss-program/

In a world obsessed with crash dieting, counting calories and numbers on a scale, Skyterra Young Adult’s LoseSmart program for young adults offers a radical, yet refreshing approach to body and mind transformation. 🫶

Headed by a comprehensive team of experts, the LoseSmart program combines the trustworthiness of science-based health interventions with an understanding that a gentle, nurturing approach to healthy living is always best. 🙌

LoseSmart goes well beyond weight loss, focusing instead on empowering YOU to achieve overall well-being while learning to love the skin you're in!

Interested in learning more about the LoseSmart program? Shoot us a DM! 📲

Summer is right around the corner and now is the perfect time to reserve your stay at Skyterra Young Adult! 🌤

Your summer in the mountains will be the perfect opportunity to reset your health, focus on personal growth, and build independence in preparation for the fall!

Join a community of like-minded young adults who are looking to do the same. 😊Contact us today!

Ready to unlock your executive functioning potential? 📝🫵

Explore the complexities of executive function and its essential role in effective self-regulation and goal management with us this week on the Inspired Intentions podcast! ⭐️

Join us for a discussion of the common challenges faced by individuals at different life stages and how structured environments like Skyterra Young Adult can help realign executive functioning. 💡✨

Learn practical advice on improving executive functioning, including establishing routines and using tools like notebooks and habit trackers to manage tasks. 📒

Tune in for actionable strategies that can help enhance your planning, reduce stress and increase productivity. We'll see you there! 👋

LINK: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inspired-intentions-podcast/id1493578188

Movement that you *actually* enjoy > Exercise you feel like you *have* to do 👊

In order to making movement a habit, it's imperative to find something that you enjoy!

At Skyterra Young Adult, we honor all movement preferences, emphasizing the importance of enjoyment when it comes to your practice. Everybody and every body is unique and we recognize that!

Let's LUNCH! ✨🥗🍏

We promise that salads are only ONE of the many types of dishes we serve here at Skyterra Young Adult, but when we do, you can count on them to be as vibrant and delicious as this one was! 🥰

If you're a young adult finding it challenging to manage your time, stay organized, or keep track of tasks, you're not alone. Many young adults struggle with executive functioning skills, critical for managing daily life and achieving long-term goals. 😵‍💫

Executive functions include the ability to plan, focus attention, remember instructions, and juggle multiple tasks successfully. Difficulties in these areas can often lead to feelings of frustration and a sense that keeping one's life on track is just out of reach.

However, there's good news. 💡✨

Executive functioning skills can be developed and improved with practice and the right strategies. Whether it's managing your schedule more effectively, improving your focus in a noisy environment, or setting and meeting your goals, enhancing your executive skills can make a significant difference in your personal and professional life. 👊

To help you on this journey, we've created both a FREE resource and FREE downloadable guide with practical tips and strategies designed specifically for young adults. 🥳

Click the link below to read and download your FREE guide on how to improve your executive functioning skills!

This resource is packed with actionable information that can help you start making positive changes today. Don't miss out on this opportunity to empower yourself and take control of your success! 💪

LINK: https://skyterraya.com/the-importance-of-executive-functioning-for-young-adults-10-ways-to-help-develop-the-skills-to-succeed/