The first Mercury retrograde of 2025 begins on March 15, causing disruption in communication, technology, and travel. To counterbalance the chaos, The Foundry Hotel in Asheville, North Carolina is offering a Retrograde Renewal package during the retrograde phases of the year. The package includes discounted accommodations, tarot readings, yoga, and sound healing sessions. Astrologers suggest that retrograde periods are an ideal time for reviewing, reflecting, redoing, and revising aspects of life.
The package is designed to promote balance and calm during the turbulent energy of Mercury retrograde. Tarot readings are offered to tap into the energies of retrograde for valuable insights into personal journeys and self-awareness. Wellness activities such as chakra-balancing yoga and sound healing sessions help guests cultivate inner stillness and align their energies during this reflective time. The frequency of each sound bowl used in the healing sessions aligns with different chakras, creating a harmonious healing experience.
Mercury retrograde can often lead to misunderstandings and mixed messages due to disruptions in communication. Sound healing sessions focusing on throat chakra frequencies can help open and balance the ability to express oneself clearly, calming the mind and promoting mental clarity. Research has shown a link between sound healing sessions and a decrease in cortisol levels, the stress hormone, leading to deeper relaxation. Sound healing can also help process and release stuck energy, promoting emotional stability and balance.
The transit of Mercury retrograde encourages individuals to turn inwards, reflect, contemplate, and reevaluate aspects of their lives. This period may bring up unresolved emotions that can be addressed and tempered with the healing frequencies of sound therapy. The Retrograde Renewal package at The Foundry Hotel provides guests with an opportunity to disconnect from daily routines and responsibilities, creating space for reflection, fun, and recalibration. Rooms at the hotel start at $299, with the Retrograde Renewal package priced at $450 plus tax for up to four guests.
Booking a getaway during Mercury retrograde is recommended by astrologers as a way to navigate the chaotic energy of the period. Nicole Will, Founder and Owner of Asheville Wellness Tours, emphasizes the importance of slowing down, reevaluating, and taking an intentional pause during retrograde periods. The Retrograde Renewal package at The Foundry Hotel offers guests a chance to retreat, renew, and find balance amidst the disruptive energy of Mercury retrograde. The package includes activities such as tarot readings, yoga, and sound healing sessions to help guests cultivate inner peace and clarity during this reflective time.
