Winter Wellness Retreat ~ Restore and Reconnect in Nature

"What looks like quiet is growth beneath the snow."

Join us for a half-day retreat in the serenity of the foothills at Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area (ASCCA) located south of Calgary. You will have an opportunity to nurture your mind, body and soul through a grounding and restorative yoga practice followed by a guided reflective forest bathing walk.

Yoga will involve gentle movement, breathwork and meditation and no experience is necessary. Forest Bathing is a practice grounded in research that points to numerous physical and mental health benefits. It involves immersing oneself in the natural environment to promote relaxation, reduce stress, help support emotional wellness and enhance overall well-being.

We look forward to sharing this renewing afternoon of wellness and connection with you.

Your guides for the day are Christine Jenik and Kim Marion. Kim is an Occupational Therapist and certified Yoga Therapist. Chris is a retired Educator and certified Forest Therapy Guide. As guides for the retreat we believe that nature is inherently therapeutic. Our role is to help support people to reconnect with nature and themselves on a restorative forest bathing walk and through gentle yoga reconnect to their body and mind; allowing them to reap the many health benefits both practices provide.

"To be candid, I was a bit skeptical at first about the Wellness Retreat, especially the Forest Bathing component. But both Chris and Kim's experience, approach and gentle guidance were exceptional. I was already a huge fan of the Cross Conservation Area but you were able to immerse me in an even deeper and meaningful perspective. I thoroughly enjoyed the day. And honestly, afterward I’d felt like I’d had a four hour therapeutic massage!" ~Donna Fall Retreat Participant

Details:

‣ Cost - $110.00 per person (*Early Bird discount $90.00 available until January 17 )

‣ Limit - 14 Participants

‣ No Yoga experience required ~ Bring your Yoga mat if you have one

‣ Yoga session will be indoors; Forest Bathing walk will be outdoors (*If temperatures are too cold for a safe and enjoyable experience the retreat will be cancelled. Participants will be notified in advance and offered a refund or future date transfer)

‣ Yummy light snacks and refreshments provided

‣ Welcome Email - specific Retreat details will be sent to registered participants

‣ By attending this event, you are not required to pay for parking at the venue

*A portion of the fee goes to Ann and Sandy Cross Conservation Area to support education programs and conservation projects.