Aug 13 2023 - Aug 18 2023

Mindfulness, Yoga & Meditation: Cultivating Peace Within

Reconnect with yourself during this Summer retreat!

This week has a focus on mindfulness practices aimed at permanent stress reduction. Enjoy this time just for you! Learn to let go of stress as you feel more centered and able to deal with whatever life presents.

Just being immersed in the Sugar Ridge environment is a naturally peaceful experience. This getaway is your time to relax, unwind, and reconnect body, mind and spirit as you become mindful of all that surrounds you and is within you. Listen to the sounds of nature, the breeze. Feel your heartbeat, the rise and fall of your breath.

This retreat will teach you key tools to better cope with the stresses of daily life and more fully experience life in the present, rather than getting caught up in worries about the future. Explore all aspects of yourself: what you eat, how you eat, how you feed your mind, and how you feel in your body.

Throughout the retreat you are invited to explore various forms of mindfulness meditations including sitting, walking and eating, as well as mindful movement through yoga and hiking.

No experience with yoga or meditation is necessary!

This retreat is perfect if you’re curious about it but not sure how to start or what to expect. It is a perfect choice for you even if you have physical limitations to movement, little or no meditation or yoga experience. Beginners will discover how to sit comfortably, and experienced practitioners can deepen their practice. No need to sit on the floor if that’s not for you – chairs are always available, as well as guidance on modified poses.

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 could ever give yourself and honour your needs.

What to Expect this Week

Cleanse and nourish your body with yummy organic vegan meals, while you also nourish your soul.
Come into physical balance with Yoga classes that will flex your muscles, as well as your mind and spirit.
Create your resilient emotional balance with mindfulness-based meditation.
Have fun with time hiking the forest.
Meet new friends and become your own best friend!

RETREAT SCHEDULE

Sunday August 13

3-5pm

Arrive and settle into your cabin

5pm

Group Circle and intro to retreat

6pm

Dinner

7:30pm

Yoga for relaxation

Mon-Thursday August 14-17

7:30am

Yoga class – or sleep... do what you need

8:30am

Meditation

9am

Breakfast

10:30am

Group hike, walking meditation, or other mindful movement

12:30pm

Lunch (will always be in silence)

1:30pm

Mindfulness workshop, guided journalling, group discussion

3pm

Free time

4pm

Meditation &/or Mindful Movement

5:30pm

Dinner

7pm

A restorative practice such as sound healing, yoga nidra, restorative yoga

Friday August 18

7:30am

Yoga & Meditation

9am

Breakfast and free time to pack up your cabin

10:30am

Meditation & Closing Circle

12pm

Lunch (not in silence!) - You are welcome to stay and enjoy the trails, the ambience & 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

Sunday August 13

Friday August 18

Tuition

$1,430 + HST including shared accommodation, meals & materials

$1,895 + HST private accommodation, meals & materials

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.

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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!

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Please Note: This Retreat has now finished. See our upcoming retreats here.

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