Throughout this retreat, you are invited to explore various forms of mindfulness meditations including sitting, walking and eating, as well as mindful movement through yoga and gentle exercise. No experience with yoga or meditation is necessary! This retreat is perfect if you’re curious about it but not sure where to start. Everything during your retreat is completely optional. This is YOUR time. If you need to sleep in, then skip the early morning yoga session. Allow this time to be the kindest gift you can ever give yourself, and honour your true needs.
May 16 2023 - May 18 2023
Wellness Within: Mindful Movement and Meditation Retreat
Mindful Practices
This retreat has a focus on mindfulness practices to create a space of wellness from the inside out. Enjoy this time just for you as you experience practices in both movement and stillness, creating a blended balance of Yang & Yin energies in body, mind & spirit.
Your guide and instructor for this retreat, Jenny Jackson, embodies the essence of balance with her extensive professional background in both high energy fitness coaching, and also over 20 years of guiding yoga practices. Depending on your own unique needs, you may choose to participate in all, or perhaps, only some of the activities on the agenda. Rest assured that no matter what your current level of activity or ability, all of the practices are inclusive, and all participants are supported to ensure that everyone feels successful.
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 friends!
RETREAT SCHEDULE
Tuesday, May 16th
3-4pm
Arrive and settle into your cabin
5pm
Gentle Somatic Yoga to Re-balance the Nervous System
6pm
Dinner
7pm
Group Circle & Yoga Nidra Guided Meditation
Wednesday, May 17th
7:30am
Sensory Meditation
8am
Yin/Yang Yoga class…or sleep
9am
Breakfast
10:30
Mindful Strength Class (or hike the forest)
12:30pm
Lunch
1:30pm
Intro to Chakras & Meditation
Free time: read, nap, explore the forest
4:00pm
Rest & Nourish Yoga
6pm
Dinner
7:30pm
Guided Meditation for Relaxation
Thursday, May 18th
7:30am
Yoga
9am
Breakfast & free time to pack up your cabin
11am
Metta (Loving Kindness) Meditation
12:30am
Lunch: Mindful Eating
You are welcome to stay and enjoy the trails, the ambiance, and your new friends. Depart at your leisure.
Meet Your Facilitator
Jenny Jackson
Jenny Jackson has been immersed in Movement Education for more than 20 years. Jenny is a seeker of inner well-being, and she consciously aligns herself living with an open mind, an open heart and embodies joy & vitality which is reflected in her welcoming & inclusive style of instruction. She teaches with a strong anatomical influence while still deeply honouring the classical roots of yoga. Jenny believes that feeling vital and in harmony with others & within our own selves is the primary goal (in life and in our bodies), and practice should reflect this.
Book Your Retreat
Tuesday May 16
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Thursday May 18
Tuition
$575 + HST for shared accommodation (up to 3 – 4 people in a cabin)
$650 + HST Semi-private (just 2 people in your cabin)
$825 + HST Private cabin (just you in a cabin)
Please be in touch with any questions or help to register 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!