FULL DAY EDUCATIONAL RETREATS
Autumn 2017 Retreat Series
& Special Event
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Full day educational retreats on the essential work of grief
Step out of ordinary time and space and away from the responsibilities of daily life. Set in calming natural environments, all retreat days combine soul-care and education. Venture into your inner landscape and experience the power and renewal of retreat.
Each retreat includes:
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grounding practices to quiet the mind and soothe the nervous system
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reflective processes and dialogue to access inner wisdom
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body-centred movement for integration
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ceremony to mark significant changes in our inner and outer landscapes, and as a vessel for mourning and release
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space to connect with and be supported by nature
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a nourishing lunch and snacks
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social silence (speaking only when necessary) outside of the program sessions
Ceremonies, reflective practices, expressive arts, and movement will vary at each retreat. For a more comprehensive retreat experience, consider registering for more than one retreat. Group size is intentionally limited. Early registration is recommended.
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See our autumn retreat and special event descriptions and dates below.
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Heart Land retreats can also be delivered upon request to your organization, group or business at the location of your choice. The format can be modified to meet your needs:
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​Daylong
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2-day retreat
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Retreat series
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Dates for eastern Ontario and western Quebec.
The Terrain of
Grief and Mourning
Pause, connect, learn about the natural, necessary process of grief and mourning. Receive tools to attend to the large and small losses that touch each of our lives and a supportive process to honour the needs of grief. Explore grief's capactiy for renewal and as a way into deeper connection with all life.
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At the end of the day, this retreat date can include an evening thermal spa experience at Amerispa-Cantley.
Friday, Oct 20th, 2017
9:00am - 4:30pm
Self-care investment:
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(before Sept 27th) Early Bird: $169
Regular: $199
add Amerispa experience: $30
(tax included in all prices)
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The Yoga of Healing:
Uniting mind, body & spirit
Join Swami Satyananda for a workshop that supports the grieving process.
Hosted by Heart Land
The journey of yoga is a healing journey. What needs to be healed? What makes your life worth living?
Take time to go inward and nurture yourself mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually, in a compassionate space. This 2 hr evening workshop will focus on experiencing tools for tending to the mind and heart in grief.
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Thursday, Oct 26th, 2017
7:00pm - 9:00pm
255 MacKay Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1M 2B6
Self-care investment:
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Regular: $25
Seniors & Students: $20
(tax included in all prices)
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The Terrain of
Grief and Mourning
Pause, connect, learn about the natural, necessary process of grief and mourning. Receive tools to attend to the large and small losses that touch each of our lives and a supportive process to honour the needs of grief. Explore grief's capactiy for renewal and as a way into deeper connection with all life. .
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At the end of the day, this retreat includes an opportunity to care for your body and deepen relaxation through an onsite sauna and/or to spend more time being supported by and connected to nature in this stunning landscape.
Saturday, Oct 28th, 2017
9:00am - 4:30pm
Self-care investment:
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(before Oct 5th) Early Bird: $179
Regular: $209
(tax included in all prices)
By The Fireside
A body and soul care gathering for those who work with people in grief, and those who accrue grief in the course of their work.
In order to be available to support others in sorrow, we need places to tend to our own. Become grounded in yourself through self-exploration, body-centred movement and focused dialogue with other caregivers. By working with reflective tools, connect and nurture sources of healing and wisdom within. Clarify what supports and prevents you in moving into and through grief. Take time to mourn. Designed for renewal and the cultivation of self-compassion.
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At the end of the day, this retreat includes an opportunity to care for your body and deepen relaxation through an onsite sauna and/or to spend more time being supported by and connected to nature in this stunning landscape.
Friday, Nov 24th, 2017
9:00am - 4:30pm
Self-care investment:
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(before Oct 24th) Early Bird: $179
Regular: $209
(tax included in all prices)
Hidden Sorrow Sacred Ground
Some losses are kept in the shadows, either because they are unseen or perceived as unacceptable, shameful, or unworthy of grief. Some expressions of mourning are judged and shut down. A gathering to honour hidden sorrows and your right to mourn.
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At the end of the day, this retreat date can include an evening thermal spa experience
at Amerispa-Cantley.
Saturday, Dec 2nd, 2017
9:00am - 4:30pm
Self-care investment:
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(before Nov 2nd) Early Bird: $169
Regular: $199
add Amerispa experience: $30
(tax included in all prices)
Despair Unveiled
It’s common in grief to experience a loss of purpose and feelings of despair. This can lead to thoughts of suicide. A day to explore concepts and fears related to despair and suicide within a supportive structure and the role of the dark emotions in generating new life. Discover ways to access support within yourself to inspire and sustain you through challenging periods.
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This retreat date can include an evening thermal spa experience at Le Nordik Spa-Nature
Tuesday, Dec 5th, 2017
9:00am - 4:30pm
Self-care investment:
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(before Nov 5th) Early Bird: $169
Regular: $199
add Le Nordik spa experience: $55
(tax included in all prices)