Cocoon: A Retreat for Nourishing Life

Dates: November 15-17, 2024Join us for a spa weekend of somatic self-care in nature to harmonize ourselves with the change of seasons. Come unwind with us in our cozy container and learn practical skills to destress in everyday life. Join facilitators Shanthi Minor and Laure Marin de la Vallée for a weekend of embodiment and self-reflection in community.

Experience:

Hands-on practice in Unwinding, a key skill for nervous system regulation from Craniosacral therapy and osteopathy.
Qigong exercises for strength and longevity
Yoga + somatic exercises for nervous system regulation (poly vagal and trauma informed)
Therapeutic Contact Improvisation + Authentic movement - presence and deep listening for movement to arise (no experience necessary)
Somatic tools to transform your health and wellbeing, as well as those of possible clients, and others in your life
Delicious healthy vegetarian and vegan meals
Spa on site - therapeutic heated pool, sauna, hot tub
Forest paths to walk in nature
A deep rest for your nervous system

Themes:

Befriending Your Nervous System: Learning to Identify and Regulate Fight, Flight, Freeze, and Fawn Responses
Personal development and Self-empowerment: Boundaries work, Focusing, Journaling
Coregulating with Other Participants Through Therapeutic, Platonic, Touch-based Exercises
Harnessing Neuroplasticity to Strengthen Self-Regulation Skills

Who is this retreat for?

This retreat is designed to be accessible for anyone with a need for self-care and restful connection in community. It is of special interest for people who want to feel better in their bodies and minds, folks with anxiety, stress, or burn out, contact improvisers, as well as for manual therapists, coaches, yoga teachers or others who want to learn tools for helping their clients.Our intention is to create a welcoming space for all bodies - an anti-racist, queer-friendly, anti-ageist, body-positive space! No experience is needed to be able to attend, and any activity within a workshop, or a whole segment of the schedule, can be opted-out of with no problem. We actively promote listening to one’s boundaries and what one needs, so you can really make this retreat your own.

Schedule:

Friday:
16:00 - Arrival at Spa Auberge Sur Les Toits du Monde
18:00 - Dinner
19:30 - Opening Circle, Somatic Exercises for the Nervous System, Rest

Saturday:
07:30-08:30 - Qi Gong
08:30-09:30 - Breakfast
09:30 - Warm Up / Free Time
10:00-13:00 - Unwinding Practices, Yoga & Embodiment Exercises
13:00-14:00 - Lunch
14:00-15:00 - Free Time (walk in nature, enjoy the spa…)
15:30-17:30 - Somatic Movement Practices & Embodiment Exercises
18:00-19:30 - Dinner
20:00 - Free Time (follow your flow: free movement space, float/unwind in water, spa…)

Sunday:
07:30-08:30 - Qi Gong
08:30-09:30 - Breakfast
10:00-12:30 - Somatic Practices & Embodiment Exercises, Closing Circle
13:00 - Lunch
14:00 - Goodbyes and Departure by 15:00

Location:
Sur Les Toits Du Monde
215 Chem. des Sommets, Sainte-Catherine-de-Hatley, QC J0B 1W0

Food:
Vegetarian and Vegan Healthy and Delicious Meals Provided (Please let us know your allergies, intolerances, and food restrictions as we will do our best to accommodate you.)

Rates:
Early bird rate until October 15:Small Dormitory = $475
Double room (per person) = $525
Private room = $650Regular rate after October 16:Small Dormitory = $500
Double room (per person) = $550
Private room = $675

How to Reserve:

Reserve your spot here

Send us an email at contact@laure.love too so we can send you more details closer to the event date. Registration fees are non-refundable, but they are transferable. You can resell them on the event page and elsewhere if you are unable to attend. Only 15 participants for a cozy retreat.

Testimonials:
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Facilitator Bios:
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