Community Soul Sessions
Shake off those winter blues and make the most of the dark days by giving yourself the gift of wellness and connection.
We are hosting Soul Sessions once a month this fall/winter on Friday nights from 6pm – 9pm.
Meditation, Yoga, a different special offering every month, and sometimes the sauna!
Soul sessions are $55/person for the 3 hour session (plus $10 to use the sauna after if we are using it) and we allow a maximum of 15 – 18 people (depending on offerings).
Friday, January 31
Winter Well-being
Jewels Moraes – Acupuncture
Johanna Mickle -guided meditation
Chevayo Roddick – Yoga flow & acutonics
~ Tea and Treats
Yoga flow and Acutonics with Chevayo focused on breath and gentle twists for organ cleansing and digestive health. Tuning Fork Acutonics – tuning forks are applied to specific acupuncture points to access the meridian and chakra system.
Ear Acupuncture with Jewels Moraes
Enjoy a grounding ear acupuncture session while resting in savasana after your yoga asana. Ear acupuncture is a branch of Chinese Medicine that involves the insertion of small acupuncture needles into specific points in the ear. These points correspond with specific organs and are used to help alleviate symptoms such as stress, anxiety, headaches, digestive disturbances and sleep disharmonies. Like yoga, it is great for regulating the nervous system, quieting a busy mind and helping people access a deeper sense of relaxation. The combination of yoga and acupuncture will leave you feeling lighter and give your nervous system a much needed break.
Guided meditation visual journey for deep body relaxation and mental rejuvenation with Johanna.
Jewels Moraes Bio
Weaving together her experiences as a Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner, yoga instructor and Western Herbalist, Julie seeks to use her knowledge to help her clients feel better and find freedom in their bodies. Julie’s goal as a holistic health care practitioner is to ensure every client feels heard, supported and relaxed during every treatment.
Her formal study of Traditional Chinese Medicine began in Nelson, BC at the Academy of Classical Oriental Sciences where she completed over 2500 hours of academic classes and a practicum in a busy student clinic. After graduating with honours, she went on to pass the Pan-Canadian Board Exams and become registered with the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners of BC and Ontario. Julie recently became certified as an AcuDetox Specialist with the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association and is passionate about using this ear acupuncture protocol to help people suffering from anxiety, PTSD, addictions and mental health issues.
Friday, Feb. 21
Soulful Hypnotherapy Journey: A Path to Self-Love and Inner Wisdom
~Tea and treats
In this group hypnotherapy session, guided by Ryan Barron, Registered Therapeutic Counsellor (RTC) from Thriving with Ryan, we’ll embark on a journey of deep self-love, healing, and empowerment.
We’ll start with a gentle introduction to the basics of hypnotherapy and meditation, giving you simple techniques that you can use on your own to access peace and clarity whenever you need it. From there, we’ll dive into a guided hypnotherapy session designed to nurture your sense of self-worth, allowing you to connect with the love and strength already within you.
As we move deeper, you’ll be guided to connect with your higher self—the part of you that holds wisdom, clarity, and guidance for your life’s path. By the end of the session, you’ll leave feeling more grounded in who you are, with practical tools to continue your journey of self-love and inner healing.
Whether you’re seeking to strengthen your connection to yourself or gain clarity from your inner wisdom, this session offers a safe, non-judgmental space to explore and grow. All are welcome, and no prior experience with hypnotherapy is needed.
Free consultation available for those interested in one-on-one support. For more information, visit thrivingwithryan.com or email thrivingwithryan@gmail.com.
**Gentle Yoga with Chevayo**
Yoga teacher Chevayo will be offering a peaceful asana practice that connects breath, body, and mind. Allow yourself to unwind and tap into your authentic self. This gentle yoga session is designed to nurture your well-being and promote inner harmony. Embrace the journey of self-discovery and relaxation with us. Reserve your spot today!
Friday, March 14
Breath body and Sound
Breath wave with Wassonttio
Sound bath healing with Chevayo
~ Tea and treats
The Breath Wave…
The BreathWave is a fundamental self-healing practice that utilizes an open, fluid and relaxed breath, to cultivate vital balance and higher states of consciousness. While this practice is easy to learn and more gentle than most breathwork teachings today, it also has the power to uncover the bodies natural wisdom. By clearing the subconscious mind of old programs and relaxing our Nervous System, this is a direct path to a healthy, balanced life.
This full respiratory breathing technique serves to:
- enhance the flow of organized life intelligence throughout the body/mind
- slow down brain wave patterns
regulate the nervous system - clear subconscious information of the past from the mind/body
- cultivate a high vibrational frequency and higher states of consciousness
- maintain vibrant health, mental clarity and coherence between the brain and the heart.
WASONTI:I0, known to most by ADAM, is of the Mohawk Nation in Kahnawake. He has recently come to the Kootenays to call these lands his new home.
He holds safe and sacred space for deep connection work, be it fun Theatre games, Nonviolent Communication, or guiding the inner depths of Breathwave.
Sound healing
In this retreat, we couple breath with sound healing. The foundation of sound healing is that everything in the universe is in a constant state of vibration, including every bone, tissue, organ and cell in our body. When we are in a state of sound health, all of our body parts are vibrating harmoniously at their optimal or resonant frequency. When our vibration is not in sync with our optimal frequency we can feel out of sorts, imbalanced and depleted. What we are going for through breath and sound healing is a resonant and healthy vibration in the body. It is in this state that we deepen our state of relaxation, reduce anxiety and tension, heighten awareness and settle into the parasympathetic nervous system.
CHEVAYO’s yoga and sound healing offerings are authentically interwoven with inspiration from her yoga mentors, connection to nature, love for all beings and the great mysteries of life and the human experience.
She will help you feel grounded and reconnected to your body and heart with asana vibrational sounds of crystal bowls, drums and gong.
Johanna ( meditation guide) will be assisting in holding space, and be present to offer support in anyway needed.
Sign Up For a Community Soul Session
*Please etransfer your payment to info@for-rest.ca to complete your sign up and hold your spot.
*Note that there are no refunds but the session can be transferred to another person or you can transfer your payment to a future Soul Session up to 2 weeks before the event.
Interested in staying at one of our rentals after the Soul Session? We offer discounted rates to our Soul Session Participants. Shoot us an email at info@for-rest.ca to see if we have one available!