Yoga & Ayurveda
Nonviolent Communication: A Body-Based Approach
With Farah Nazarali
This innovative approach to Nonviolent Communication (NVC) takes the body as the foundation for understanding how we communicate; what stands in the way of skillful communication, and when to take a step back from engaging with others. Explore the deeper layers of communication- body language, tone, intonation, and rhythm and what these body-based cues reveal […]
Ebb & Flow: Kayaking & Yoga Practice (May)
With Kai Harvey and Jordan Best
Immerse yourself in the rhythms of the natural world and the ebb and flow of the Salish Sea. Hollyhock, located on the southern coastline of Cortes Island (on the unceded land of the toq qaymɩxʷ (Klahoose), ɬəʔamɛn qaymɩxʷ (Tla’amin), and ʔop qaymɩxʷ (Homalco) Nations) is an ideal basecamp and launch point for kayaking adventures. Against […]
Homecoming: A Source + Spirit Journey
With Mara Branscombe
Return to your body Reconnect with your source Remember your spirit There comes a time in each season of life when we’re called to return to the breath, to the body, and to the shifting rhythms that need tending. Source + Spirit is an immersive journey into your most authentic self—through the elemental wisdom of […]
Pwātamowin - the act of dreaming: A Yogic Retreat
With Malina Dawn
Pwātamowin is a Cree word meaning “the act of dreaming.” But this is not the kind of dreaming you do when you sleep; it is akin to catching visions. This planet needs more healed people and a big part of that process is us being able to catch a beautiful and powerful healing vision for […]
Energy Medicine Yoga for Surviving and Thriving
With Lauren Walker
In a world gone wild, with systems breaking down and apart, how do we keep ourselves balanced, healthy, connected and joyful? Steeped in the gorgeous landscape of Hollyhock, you will learn techniques for nervous system regulation, the skills to re-establish calm and grounding, and how to rewire your stress-response to be less reactive. We can’t […]
Embrace the Edge: Yoga Immersion
With Fiji McAlpine
As ever-evolving beings we are always riding on the edge of the next greatest version of ourselves. In yoga the pose is not the point, but rather a tool that we use to explore our own inner alignment in an outward expression. Asanas will be a guide for our own expansion and unfolding and allow […]
Whole Human Health
With Lawrence Cheng, MD, CCFP(EM), MPH and Devon Christie, MD, CCFP, RTC
The Whole Human Health Retreat is a transformative five-day journey into the science and art of optimizing well-being at every level—physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. Guided by Dr. Lawrence Cheng and Dr. Devon Christie, this immersive program integrates functional medicine, mind-body practices, and cutting-edge approaches like precision medicine to empower you with the tools to […]
Nature & Nurture Yoga: Embracing Abundance
With Fiji McAlpine
Embrace the abundance of August in the Pacific Northwest on spectacular Cortes Island. Summer is the season to savour the fruits of the year's growth. The warm air is thick with the smell of sweet berries, and the forests are vibrant and lush. Each day you will be nourished with exquisite food, invigorated by dynamic […]
Somatic Summer Camp: Authentic Expression in Tumultuous Times
With Kevin Yee-Chan, Rachel Athey and Winchester Victor
Clear the clutter and return to your innate authenticity through the traditions of yoga, qigong, and somatic therapy. Revitalize somatic trust as you explore the nuances of your window of tolerance, navigate inner work with safety vs intensity, and anchor into your body’s inherent wisdom. Open pathways of expression as you uncover emotional anatomy, engage […]
Presence, Play and Possibility: A gentle invitation to come home to your authentic self
With Donna Martin and Shelley Winton
With the demands of living in a dynamically changing world, we sometimes lose track of what has heart and meaning for us. We can be swept along by the speed of change or expectations. What if we could slow down with the intention to re-discover our authentic nature? How can we recognize healing as an […]
Queeriousities: A liberating retreat for multi-spectrum queers
With Loretta (Lo) Laurin and Michael Jeffery
Transform, restore, and remember your power in community. In a world that often asks us to shrink, Queeriousities invites us to expand — into our bodies, our truths, and our collective power. Together, we will journey into the queer magic inherent in our bodies, emotions, minds, eros, community, and in our integration with wider systems […]