You are invited to join Pam and Sheila for a day inspired by Nature herself. As Autumn arrives Nature playfully expresses herself through a riot of colours, movement and letting go. Embraced by this energy our Mindfulness From the Heart Day Retreat is your opportunity to slow down, explore, connect & play through art, sound & yoga.
We will gently encourage your inner critic to move into the backseat and take rest. This is a day for you to discover the heart of your being. Playfully working with a variety of materials, colours, techniques and prompts our art sessions will inspire you to express yourself without concerns for the outcome. Our all-levels movement sessions will be an opportunity to reconnect with various dimensions of your body, perhaps allowing penned up energy to shift. Our day will wrap up with time for deep integration as you are guided into a liminal space of relaxation while being bathed in the sounds of gongs, singing bowls and chimes.
Yoga is a 'yoking to oneness,' a union, or reunion, with our True Nature. Through our personal experiences we have come to recognize that all of life is Yoga. Each situation can be a catalyst to our Self rediscovery. Physical asana practice, seated meditation, breath-work, art, golf, raising kids, scrubbing the toilet, watching a sunset, hiking in Algonquin Park, cooking...every activity, every moment contains the possibility to uncover previously hidden aspects of ourselves and nourish our souls. Just as a flower unfolds and blossoms in her own time, so too do we. The full expression of our blossoming reveals itself as an abidance in childlike joy, peace and wonder. Come, join us for this day of becoming as little children.
November 1, 930-500
$110pp
37 County Rd 34 W, Cottam (Cottam United Church, community room)
What's included:
-opening & closing circles
-two art creation sessions (and all art supplies)
-two all-levels mindful movement sessions (chair and floor based options will be given)
-guided relaxation
-sound journey
-contemplation time (explore the gardens and labyrinth or connect with a friend)
-vegetarian lunch, snacks & tea
Please bring:
- a yoga mat, perhaps a blanket
- water bottle
- mug for tea
- comfortable clothes for moving
- apron or paint shirt
- journal (not necessary)
Doors will open at 915, please arrive early enough to settle into the space. Given the nature of what is being offered our timing will be loose but we intend to wrap up with our closing circle around 430. Please come around to the back of the Cottam United Church (37 County Rd 34 W, Cottam). There is lots of parking and there are no stairs to navigate.
We will be providing a yummy, nutritious vegetarian lunch and an afternoon snack. You are welcome to bring your own snacks as well. A tea bar will be set up for use at your discretion. For those craving a coffee there two options close by- The Grounded Cafe and Auntie Aldoo's Kitchen.
Payment ($110pp) and registration are required as supplies and food need to be purchased ahead of time. Please contact Sheila at
RGlzY292ZXJZb3VyWW9nYSB8IGdtYWlsICEgY29t to register and arrange payment (cash or etransfer). If finances are a concern, please reach out. Details and reminders will be emailed to the group as we approach our day together.
Through our explorations together may you find your heart connection deepening, your childlike joy increasing & a sense of peace expanding.
“Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up.” – Pablo Picasso
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