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.
Apr 11 2025 - Apr 13 2025
Cultivating Peace: 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.
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
Friday, April 11
3-4 pm
Arrive and settle into your cabin
5:00 pm
Welcome circle & Introduction to Mindfulness
6:00 pm
Dinner
7:00 pm
Gentle Somatic Yoga to Re-balance the Nervous System
Saturday, April 12
8:00 am
Rise & Shine Yoga - or sleep - do what you need!
9:00 am
Breakfast
10:00 am
A morning of mindfulness practices
12:30 pm
Lunch & free time to book a massage, nap or explore the forest
3:30 pm
Mindfulness practice
4:00 pm
Gentle yoga
5:30 pm
Dinner
7:00 pm
Sound Healing meditation
Sunday, April 13
8:00 am
Yoga
9:00 am
Breakfast & free time to pack up your cabin
11:00 am
Meditation & Closing Circle
12:30 pm
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
Friday April 11
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Sunday April 13
Tuition
This retreat includes all meals, classes, and the accommodation you choose. Rates are per person.
$575 + HST shared accommodation – up to 4 people share a cabin
$650 + HST semi-private accommodation – 2 people share a room
$825 + 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!