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, Dec. 20

Winter Solstice Ceremony ~ 108 Sun Salutations with Chevayo

~ Tea and Treats
The Winter Solstice symbolizes death and rebirth – new beginnings and fresh starts. Join Chevayo as she guides you through this traditional yogic solstice practice.
An opportunity to set intentions to make new beginnings for the new year ahead while you challenge your physical and mental limits with 108 Sun Salutations.
Do not worry we will not be doing the 108 all at once! During this practice we will take silent resting breaks. You And all levels are welcome to join and to rest or modify when needed.

sun salutation Why 108?
The number 108 is sacred and significant in many ways, appearing in many disciplines from astronomy to religion, to yoga. Here are a few examples of where and how this significant number appears in the world ~
The number 108 appears in the ancient yogic texts. There are 108 Upanishads and 108 Tantras. Mala bead necklaces used to count in meditation, traditionally have 108 beads.
In Ayurveda, the sister science of yoga, there are 108 sacred points on the body.
Christian rosaries are made up of 54 beads (two rounds make 108).
The diameter of Stonehenge, which is associated with Druidry, is 108 feet.

In Astronomy, the distance between the Sun and Earth is roughly 108 times the Sun’s diameter. The distance from the sun to the earth is 108 times the diameter of the sun. The distance of the moon from the earth is 108 times the diameter of the moon.
In mathematical terms, 108 is also a natural division of circle (see diagram) into a pentagram, where the circle symbolizes eternity and infinity, and the cycles of life and nature, while the circle touching all five points indicates that earth, water, fire, air, and spirit are all connected.

Symbolically, 1 can be said to stand for Truth or God, 0 for Emptiness or Completeness as defined in spiritual practice, and 8 for Infinity and Eternity. Or, 1 can be said to stand for the individual soul, 0 for the whole, and 8 for eternity.
According to numerology:
1 resonates with the vibration of new beginnings. It carries the energies of masculine attributes and plants the seeds of creation, with authority, direction, strength, and love.
0 resonates with a wholeness, where there is no beginning and no end, a God force whose center is everywhere and circumference is nowhere. It also symbolizes freedom from limitations.
8 resonates with personal power, confidence, ability, and inner strength. It resonates with the energies of giving and receiving both material and spiritual wealth. Number 8 is also the number of karma – the universal spiritual law of cause and effect.
There are many representations of the number 108 and many interpretations of the significance of 108. But what will be more real to you is what it means to you.

It is believed that the internal heat that you build during this practice is cleansing, detoxifying, and gets you more in touch with yourself. There are many physical and internal benefits to practicing 108 Sun Salutations.
This special practice helps move Energy. Sun Salutations heat the body and activate Prana, or upward energy.
During 108 Sun Salutations, you will at some point think, “ Why did I commit to doing this?” If you keep going, you will find a state of ease and even a sense of flow. You will surrender to the process, acknowledge what arises emotionally, and then let it go. When you finish, you will feel lighter and find your own personal meaning in this ancient ritual.
As you take on this challenge of 108 Sun Salutations here are a few things to consider that will allow you to be more successful:
1) Set and intention, mantra, resolution and focus on that and your breath as you flow through your salutations.
2) If you are newer to this practice, modify your Sun Salutations to either half salutes or move slower.

Enjoy this sacred physical and mental challenge for all it holds for you.

Friday, Jan 31

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.

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

Spring into 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.

Johanna Mickle ~ taking you on a guided meditation visual journey for deep body relaxation and mental rejuvenation.

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