‘Blossom Yoga’ was originally created by Andrea in her job as a Youth Worker with pregnant Teens. She opened a dedicated facility in this in a much-needing community (2005). Andrea has watched people unfold and recover, through the Blossom Yoga practice, from low self-esteem, self-harming, anxiety and addiction. It’s a good formula for anyone coping with life’s obstacles, be they emotional, physical or spiritual. You may be surprised at how one weekend away can lead to a transformational experience for you!
Nov 3 2023 - Nov 5 2023
Rebalance Weekend Retreat
Find balance this weekend!
Be supported with the gentle guidance of Andrea Leplae, sharing practices from Yoga (Hatha, Restorative, Vinyasa, Ashtanga) teachings, and Pilates, alongside Ayurvedic concepts, offering you tools to shift your balance, at home, at work and in your mindset.
Balance is never a ‘set it and forget it’, right! With constant change, eventually we learn to move with change, shift our perspective on things, and re-balance what matters, not forgetting the importance of self-care and self-awareness. This Retreat will help you better understand yourself, especially as we explore ‘Ajna’, the 3rd-Eye Chakra, the seat of self-knowing.
‘Blossom Yoga’ is Andrea’s own special formula of ‘undoing’, prior to ‘doing’ anything! A typical class begins with Hatha, Restorative and Therapeutic poses, slowly building up to short Vinyasa Yoga sequences and more challenging asana. There is no experience required and all physical abilities are welcome.
The Creation of 'Blossom Yoga'
RETREAT SCHEDULE
Friday November 3
3-5pm
Welcome and Settle in to your cabin
5-5:15pm
Meet & greet in the studio
5:15-6pm
Pilates Matwork Series
6pm
Dinner
8-9:15pm
Restorative Yoga (come in your pajamas!)
Saturday November 4
7-8:15am
Blossom Yoga
8:30am
Grab a warm drink, meet in the lounge, and explore 'What's my Dosha?'
9am
Breakfast
11am
Chakra Energy Balance Flow Yoga (and payal/anklet-making)
12pm
Lunch & relax
2-4pm
Free time, or book Thai Yoga Massage with Andrea
4pm
Yoga Asana Foundations with optional Photo shoot
6pm
Dinner
8pm
Restorative Yoga
Sunday November 5
7:30am
Blossom Yoga
9am
Breakfast
11am
Balance Meditation and Closing of Retreat
12pm
Lunch - Stay as long as you wish to enjoy the space and depart at your leisure.
Meet Your Facilitator
Andrea Leplae
Andrea is a trained Physiologist from the University of Toronto, spent just 2 weeks as a Science Teacher, but found a higher calling in Youth Work and Teaching Yoga. She has owned and operated 3 yoga studios over the years, 2 in Dundee, UK, and 1 in Scarborough, Ontario. She also teaches Pilates (original Matwork Series), Nordixx Pole Walking, Cardio and Strength small-group classes, and offers 1:1 Therapeutic Thai Yoga Massage. She surfs in the North Sea.
BEd, HBSc, FIS, CPR-C, FFY, FP, Member of REPS Canada & FitPro UK, Ayurvedic IHM 2020
Book Your Retreat
Friday November 3
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Sunday November 5
Tuition
Rates are per person
Tuition is $565 + HST for shared accommodation (up to 4 people of the same gender in a cabin)
Semi-private $625 + HST (just 2 people in your room – some cabins have 2 rooms)
Private cabin $825 + HST (just you in a room – some cabins have 2 rooms)
If you have any questions please be in touch 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!