No particular fitness level is required. You are encouraged to respect your own unique needs during the retreat and to participate in the activities you want and skip the others. Everything during your retreat is completely optional. Rest assured that no matter what your current level of activity or ability, you will be able to participate. All of the practices are inclusive, and all participants are supported to ensure that everyone gets what they need.
May 17 2025 - May 19 2025
Finding Ease Within – a 2 night retreat
Focus on Ease Within
This retreat is all about finding ease within the body. We will explore various types of inputs from mediations, movement (light & restorative), breath-work, soundbaths & somatic exercises. There will be lots of time to be in nature with beautiful trails to explore. There will be a focus on awareness and listening to the body. Followed by moving energy, tension and emotions that are held in our bodies.
This retreat is ideal for you if:
- are looking to take some intentional time for yourself
- curious about trying different restorative techniques and seeing what inputs your body responds best to
- may notice that stress & emotions play a part in your body pain/symptoms
- looking for a quiet weekend away in nature
No previous movement or meditation practise necessary. come as you are 🙂
This is YOUR time
What to Expect this Weekend
– Cleanse and nourish your body with yummy organic vegan meals, while you also nourish your soul.
– Come into physical balance with movement classes that will flex your muscles, as well as your mind & spirit.
– Create your resilient emotional balance with mindfulness-based meditation.
– Enjoy the beauty around you with time hiking the forest.
– Meet new friends and become your own best friend!
RETREAT SCHEDULE
Saturday, May 17
Looking Inwards
3 - 4 pm
Arrive and get oriented to the centre
4:30
Opening circle & class focused around grounding
5:30
Dinner
8:00
Restorative movements & sound mediation
Sunday, May 18
Moving Energy
7:30 am
Walking Meditation
9:00
Breakfast
10:30
Breathwork & Somatics
12:30 pm
Lunch
3:30
Movement class (ELODA/myofascial stretching)
5:30
Dinner
7:30
Restorative movements and Sound Bath
Monday, May 19
8:45
Breakfast and time to pack up your cabin
10:30
Breathwork & Somatic class followed by Closing Circle
12 pm
Lunch
You are welcome to stay and enjoy the trails, the ambience, and your new friends. Depart at your leisure.
Meet Your Facilitator
Melanie Cundari
Mel is a physiotherapist and movement trainer. She has done further trainings in cranio-sacral therapy, breathwork, somatic practises, acupuncture and visceral work. She has an incredible appreciation for how much we can take on and hold within. She loves to create space for others to give time to themselves.
Book Your Retreat
Saturday May 17
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Monday May 19
Tuition
This retreat includes all meals, classes, and the accommodation you choose.
Rates are per person.
$600 + HST shared – up to 4 people share a cabin
$675 + HST semi-private accommodation – 2 people share a room
$760 + HST private accommodation – private room all to yourself
* some cabins have 2 rooms
Have questions? Need help to register? We’d love to help you – please call 866-609-1793 or email [email protected]
Our Accomodation Types×
Shared - Cabin will be shared with up to 3 other guests of the same gender. If you are booking for just yourself, depending on the retreat, we will match you with other guests of the same gender.
Semi-private - Cabin will be shared with the 1 other person you are registering with. If booking alone, we will try to match you with someone of the same gender.
Private - Cabin for one person, not sharing with others.
The Centre
Welcome to Sugar Ridge! It is our mission to provide a space for you to be nourished in body, mind and soul. From completely silent to dip your toe, testing mindfulness, we have what you’re looking for!