Schedule
wellness comes from within
Weekend Retreat
October 5 & 6, 2024
Please note, this weekend retreat offers flexible attendance options. You can join us for the entire weekend, Saturday only, or Sunday only.
However, the schedule for each day is set and cannot be altered.
Saturday
October 5, 2024
8:00am - 8:25am Check-in
8:30am - 9:15am
Opening Ceremonies
Presenter: Dr. Jared McCollum
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Join Dr. Jared McCollum in our opening ceremonies where we reflect on the concept of Wu Wei or emptiness. As we prepare for a weekend full of inspiration, knowledge, and practice, we must first empty our vessels and prepare ourselves to receive the light and tools that speak to us. Through ritual and journeying we will collaborate to set the sacred table for a feast that nourishes our bodies, minds and spirits.
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Bring a yoga mat, blanket, pillow, or any other comfort items.
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9:30am - 10:45am
Energy Optimization: Aligning Tasks With Your Natural Rhythms
Presenter: Jody Crawford
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Discover the secret to maximizing productivity and well-being by aligning your tasks with natural energy cycles. In this transformative class, you'll learn how to harness the power of your Pink (feminine) and Blue (masculine) energy rhythms to optimize your daily performance.
We'll take and explore inventories specific to you and your life to identify your peak energy periods. With actionable strategies such as task prioritization, time blocking, and effective break management, you'll gain the tools to work smarter, not harder. By the end of this session, you'll be equipped to create a personalized plan that enhances your efficiency, reduces burnout, and promotes a more balanced, energized lifestyle.
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Bring a journal and pen.
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11:00am - 12:00pm
​Crafting The Book of Your Life
Presenter: Amanda Blaire
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Some shamanic practice teaches us that there are 20 great teachers in life. Each of these teachers visits us at different periods in our lives to teach us different lessons. In this class, you will learn what each of the great teachers is in detail as you work through creating the Book of Your Life. Come prepared to take an honest look at where you've been and where you are now. You will develop a new appreciation for your challenges as you come to understand the true lesson behind them. You will need a journal for this class.
Bring a journal and pen.
12:00pm - 1:00pm Lunch Break
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1:00pm - 2:00pm
Low & Slow Gentle Yoga
Presenter: Amber Pavey
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Bring WELLness to the mind with this low and slow gentle yoga class. No prior yoga experience required. Yogi’s of all levels are welcome, as this session is a lovely introduction to yoga and mindfulness without any vinyasas, standing poses or the need for additional props.​
This session gentle yoga & mindfulness session is for everyBODY!
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Bring a yoga mat, blanket, pillow, or any other comfort items.
2:15pm - 3:45pm
Breathwork: Soulful Breathing
Presenter: Tyrone Morales
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In this session, you'll embark on a 90-minute breathwork journey, guided by Tyrone; a seasoned breathwork facilitator. Through intentional breathing techniques, you'll tap into the depths of your being, releasing stored emotions, and inviting in a profound sense of calm and clarity.​
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Disclaimer: Participants are invited to embark on a soulful exploration through breathwork, yet it is crucial to note that this practice may not be suitable for everyone. Individuals with pre-existing medical conditions, especially those related to cardiac or respiratory health, are strongly advised to consult with their healthcare provider before participating.
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Bring a yoga mat, blanket, pillow, or any other comfort items.
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4:00pm - 5:00pm
Finding Balance in Your Life
Presenter: Alexandra Dunn
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Are you struggling to find balance in your life? Then come and participate in this workshop where you will find practical ways to regain balance in your life, find out what is important to you, and what doesn't serve you anymore. This will be an interactive and fun workshop!
We will also learn the art of belly breathing, grounding and setting intentions, and how this can have a positive impact on your day to day life.
"Balance is not something you find, It's something you create" ~ Jana Kingsford
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Bring a yoga mat, blanket, pillow, or any other comfort items.
5:00pm - 6:30pm Dinner Break
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6:30pm - 8:30pm
Harmonic Sound Soak
Presenters: Gita Grahame, Sam Baldwin & Todd Moroz
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Come join us for a transformative journey at our beautiful Harmonic Sound Soak, where your soul will be bathed in a symphony of sounds. Experience the interactive rhythmic energy of a drum ceremony (drums will be provided or you may bring your own), the soothing tones of an alchemy sound bath, and the grounding and healing vibrations of the gong.
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Bring a yoga mat, blanket, pillow, or any other comfort items.
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Sunday
October 6, 2024
8:30am - 8:55am Check-in
9:00am - 10:30am
Putting Yourself First: Is It Selfish or Essential?
Presenter: Vicky Roubekas
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Do you have difficulty putting yourself first or saying no to people? Do you feel selfish if you do? In this session, we will explore the limiting beliefs and guardians that keep you stuck and in resistance to change. Through reflective exercises and discussions, you will learn how to put yourself first by speaking up and setting boundaries. You will connect with your body and higher self to tap into your intuition and make healthy decisions for yourself. You will leave feeling empowered with your own intuitive insights on action steps to put yourself first.
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Bring a journal and pen.​
10:45am - 12:15pm
Grief Tending Circle
Presenters: Christina Tulloch & Doria Soltysiak
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Join Daria and Chris, two of Calgary’s apprentice grief tenders, for a conversation about how we can create a more literate grief culture through the practice of grief tending. Join us to experience the feeling a grief circle creates and discover how tending to our grief and loss helps us create that sense of village, if even for a short time. Change your relationship with grief by walking through Weller’s “Gates of Grief” which reveal the many other sources of loss in our culture, that are often not acknowledged or understood; Come to understand loss and sorrow much more broadly than the death of a loved one. As a practice anchored in ancestral ritual and ceremonial practices, grief tending honours the “embodied-ness” of grief. Discover the concept of titration to move stuck grief, and other helpful ways we can find relationship with our grief. Whether it is the loss of a person, place, or pet, a life transition, or the sorrow you feel for what is unfolding in the world, everyone is welcome to tend to their grief in community.
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Bring a journal and pen.
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12:15pm - 1:15pm Lunch Break
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1:15pm - 2:15pm
The Money Shift: 4 Ways to Shift Your Money Beliefs From Lack to Abundance.
Presenters: Samantha Periard
During this session we will discuss 4 ways to shift your money beliefs from lack to abundance.
Expanding with inflation and how to evolve and grow WITH it instead of feeling the strain/ lack our society conditioned us to feel-being abundant no matter what. Ditching beliefs around money that no longer serve your higher calling (i.e. there's never enough).
Attracting money/ abundance into your life. Embodying wealth without a traditional budget.
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Bring journal and pen.
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2:30pm - 4:00pm
Astrology: Get to Know Yourself Better
Presenter: Sandy Mulroy
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For this session, go on a date with yourself! Get to know yourself better using the influences of the planets and understanding your unique cosmic programs that make you special. A great class whether you are new to Astrology or advanced
Bring a journal and pen.
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4:15pm - 4:45pm
Closing Ceremonies
Presenter: Dr. Jared McCollum
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Join Dr. Jared McCollum in our closing ceremonies where we will integrate our learning and experiences into personal practice. Together we will support one another as we discover our chosen path and create a daily ritual to transform these lessons and teachings in real life application.
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Bring a yoga mat, blanket, pillow, or any other comfort items.
