THE MINDFUL RETREAT, POWERED BY RITUAL YOGAHOUSE
Mindfulness is the art and practice of being in the “here and now” – in this present moment. The ability to be fully present has a host of benefits however, in our digitally and technologically connected world we are actually more disconnected than ever from what is truly happening within the depths of our selves.
Over the course of this experiential weekend we will immerse ourselves in the mental, emotional, interpersonal, and physical benefits of mindful living, ultimately bringing home tools to incorporate this important practice into our own everyday lives.
YOUR HOSTS
Nghi La
Collette Andrea
Collette Andrea
Nghi is one of Ritual Yogahouse’s Senior Yoga Teachers with over 10 years of experience teaching in the Brampton area.
The origins of Mindfulness can be traced back to ANCIENT EASTERN cultures, and on Saturday morning Nghi will introduce us to some of these philosophies with the Taoist practice of connecting with nature through Forest Bathing and the ancient Chinese movement practice of Qi Gong
Collette Andrea
Collette Andrea
Collette Andrea
Collette wears many hats as a Yoga Teacher, Singer-Songwriter and Music Producer. Her first ambient album, In and out of Time, was released last year under her pseudonym; Gollden Music.
More importantly, in her everyday life Collette is a Social Worker who specializes in Stress Reduction. On Saturday afternoon Collette will be helping u
Collette wears many hats as a Yoga Teacher, Singer-Songwriter and Music Producer. Her first ambient album, In and out of Time, was released last year under her pseudonym; Gollden Music.
More importantly, in her everyday life Collette is a Social Worker who specializes in Stress Reduction. On Saturday afternoon Collette will be helping us transition the ancient Eastern practice of Mindfulness into WESTERN SOCIETY with the introduction of MBSR – Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Techniques, first pioneered by Jon Kabat-Zinn in the 70’s.
alli Monett
Collette Andrea
alli Monett
alli will be your host for the entire weekend! In addition to her Movement Certifications, alli is also a graduate of McMaster University’s Mindfulness in Modern Society Program.
If you have met alli then you are familiar with the fact her brain is always on overdrive. Over the course of this weekend she will be sharing what a Mindfulness
alli will be your host for the entire weekend! In addition to her Movement Certifications, alli is also a graduate of McMaster University’s Mindfulness in Modern Society Program.
If you have met alli then you are familiar with the fact her brain is always on overdrive. Over the course of this weekend she will be sharing what a Mindfulness Practice can look like in MODERN SOCIETY, with practical tools she uses to slow down and focus her thoughts in every day life.
INCLUDED
YOGA
There will be four movement practices held over the course of this weekend in the most beautiful and inspiring Art Gallery Space located directly across the street from where we are staying (WE CANT BELIEVE OUR LUCK!) From Slow Flows to Qi Gong to Nap-Time Restorative and a Music Driven Vinyasa Flow alli likes to dub "Sunday Service" - we have all the basis covered.
Pottery Lesson
The focused and tactile experience of working with clay is Modern Mindfulness at its very best. Class will be held at Elora Pottery where we will be making our very own cereal bowls to take home and eat mindfully from after our weekend
Sound Therapy
If you have never indulged in a nourishing Sound Bath in person then you are in for a MAGICAL experience!
Forest Bathing
Connect with nature and the soothing power of water while overlooking the Elora Gorge
Journal Prompts
The entire weekend will be peppered with thoughtful Journal Prompts designed to help you pause and connect with your true self, in the moment
Meals
Dinner on Friday and Saturday Night (*) and Breakfast Saturday and Sunday Morning will be enjoyed at our Boutique Inn, The Pillars. A two course Lunch with a Glass of Wine will be enjoyed off property on Saturday at Le Chien Chaud
Tea, coffee and snacks will be available, self-serve, all weekend long as alli will never let anyone ever go hungry!
(*wine will not be provided with dinner on Friday or Saturday evening, but you are more then welcome to bring your own.)
Accommodations
We will be staying at newly opened The Pillars, centrally located in Elora, Ontario. This property is owned and operated by alli's great friend and one of the most enthusiastic members of Ritual's Cheer Squad, Kelly Erais. There is room for only 10 people to register in 4 rooms that are a mixture of single, double, triple and quad occupancy. Gather your crew to book the quad, trust alli to match you up or choose to upgrade a double occupancy to a single, etc. (Details and Pricing Below)
Surprise + Delights
After spending 25 years in the Events Industry, alli knows how to make an impact when it comes to producing a memorable experience for her guests. You can be confident that you are in for a very carefully thought out weekend, full of many surprises and delights and even and a few take home gifts. Commit to showing up for yourself and let alli take care of the rest!
PRICE LIST
Rainforest Suite
KING BED + SINGLE BED - SOLD OUT!
Sunset Suite
KING BED + QUEEN BED - SOLD OUT!
Sunrise Suite
TWO SINGLE BEDS - SOLD OUT!
The Study Suite
QUEEN BED - SOLD OUT!
TERMS + CONDITIONS
- All Prices are subject to applicable provincial taxes
- Rooms will only be held with a 50% deposit submitted from each guest intending to stay in the room. No verbal "Holds" will be extended, no matter how much I love you.
- Deposits are transferable however non-refundable.
- The balance will be due in full on October 14, 2022. The Balance is transferrable however not refundable
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- Should a situation arise where you are not able to attend and you are not able to find someone to take your place, well, I am not a monster. I will work with you to help recover as much of your deposit as possible.