Imagine awakening a deeper connection to your body, mind, emotions, and spirit…through the power of your Breath and Embracing the 5 Elements of Nature. JOIN JULIA & GRAEME for a transformative journey of Beholding the Breath, Surrendering to Sensation, and Harnessing the Healing Power of your Life Force Energy. This Mini Retreat is your opportunity to say YES to SELF LOVE amongst the safe, supportive, social, and serene space that is ELEMENTS!

Why Join This Retreat?

✨learn tools to manage stress

✨improve emotional intelligence

✨boost your energy reserves

✨expand your consciousness

✨make likeminded friends

✨cultivate physical resilience

✨alleviate chronic pain

✨calm your nervous system

✨strengthen your biological systems

✨improve sleep quality

✨reduce inflammation

✨unplug and commune with nature

✨tap into mindfulness

✨activate serotonin & dopamine euphoria

✨nourish your entire being

✨claim time for self care & reflection

What You’ll Experience:

• Personalized Intention Setting: We begin by creating a supportive circle where your invited to share your intentions & what you hope to imbibe from the practices of BREATHWORK & CONTRAST THERAPY.
• Guided Training: We'll look at slides and recordings that walk you through the fundamentals of breathwork—how to do it and what to expect—so you feel fully prepared.
• Practice Techniques: Before diving into the full session, you'll practice key breathing, meditation, and body awareness techniques to familiarize yourself with the process.
• 60-Min Breathwork Session consisting of 6 rounds of deep, circular breathing combined with breath holds, meditations, and guided focus. Each round is designed to take you deeper, helping you connect more fully with yourself.
• 45-Min Sip, Savour & Social consisting of various culinary delights including a charcuterie board, fresh organic fruit from our mini orchard and vegetable garden, homemade delectable deserts, and the rich plant medicine that is CACAO.
• 90-Min Contrast Therapy Session consisting of the optional opportunity to practice the breathing techniques you’ve learned during the workshop, and free flow between ice baths, wood burning Danish sauna, and rest and relax time in our comfy, heated, outdoor lounge.

About the Instructors:

• Graeme's exploration of mind and consciousness began in his teenage years when he first discovered meditation. He further expanded his knowledge at Queen's University, Canada, where he studied Philosophy and Theology, graduating in 2011. Today, as the Founder and instructor at Expere (https://expere.co), Graeme has made it his life's mission to assist individuals in their mind-body growth, and their personal healing and transformation.
• Julia is the Owner and Operator of Awakened Yoga and ELEMENTS, Contrast Therapy and Wellness. Her life's dharma is to teach the ancient tradition of Yoga to any and all sentient beings whom wish to honor and practice the faithful science of mind, body and spirit harmonization. She discovered the healing power of Contrast Therapy in 2021 and not only practices hot and cold immersion on a regular basis, but is an experienced guide and facilitates regular community group session, private sessions and wellness retreats at her home based wellness space.
  
  • Learn more about the science behind Breathwork: 

https://youtu.be/S-r35dBbAB8?si=6LIUUTAMgkiwAu2c

• Learn more about the science behind Extreme Cold & Hot Immersion:

https://youtu.be/5udactTA5IY?si=aCChs9wD2KySnInp

Medical Considerations: Due to intense physical and emotional responses that may occur, this event is not suitable for individuals with cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, glaucoma, retinal detachment, a history of psychosis, or severe mental illness. Pregnant participants should inform the instructor for guidance on safe practices.

***IN THE EVENT OF EXTREMELY INCLEMENT WEATHER, THE BREATH WORKSHOP & SIP, SAVOR AND SOCIAL WILL BE MOVED TO AWAKENED YOGA, 25 MAIN ST., ST. CATHARINES. WE WILL THEN MOVE TO ELEMENTS FOR THE CONTRAST THERAPY SESSION***

*** CASH OR E-TRANSFER AVAILABLE. KINDLY MESSAGE TO ARRANGE***