Embodied Self Connection: A Day Retreat for Women

Are you longing for a sanctuary where you can authentically connect with all parts of yourself on a deeper level? Our retreat offers a nurturing space for self-connection, guiding you towards heightened awareness beyond the confines of your mind.

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The Embodied Self Connection retreat offers you the space to do just that—a nurturing, immersive day designed to help you feel fully embodied and deeply connected to your authentic self. This retreat will guide you through somatic experiencing, expressive arts therapy, aromatic breathwork, body-centred meditation, and other body centred activities, allowing you connect to your body, emotions and sense of self. You’ll move beyond the confines of your mind to embrace a holistic experience that brings mind, body, and spirit into harmony.

This retreat provides a nurturing environment for self-connection. It’s about shedding old patterns, letting go of stored tension, and learning to live more fully in your body—feeling what’s happening inside of you without judgment and embracing the messages your body is sending.

Through somatic exercises, you’ll release emotional and physical blocks, creating space for healing and vitality. Expressive arts therapy will give you the opportunity to process and express your emotions creatively, helping you connect with your deeper truths in a way words alone cannot.

Join like-minded women on this journey of self-discovery, where you'll reclaim the power of your body, emotions, and inner wisdom. Through carefully curated practices and immersive experiences, you will reconnect with your authentic essence. You’ll leave feeling refreshed, recharged, and attuned to who you truly are.

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This one day women’s retreat is being led by Registered Master Therapeutic Counsellor Jen Reddish with contributions from Trina Metz, Amy Bye, and Lora Pesant.

Jen has a strong passion for supporting women to connect to their authentic sense of self through body & emotional awareness. This retreat was created to give women a space to return to again and again - to give yourself an opportunity for real, deeper level self care in a safe, supportive environment.

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What to Expect:

This entire day has been created to expand of your awareness of your body, emotions, and thoughts to bring you in closer connection with your sense of self, increase your confidence & understand how to support all parts of yourself through various challenges in your life.

You will be able to participate in this session at a pace that feels safe for you and either keep your insights to yourself or ask questions and share if you feel inclined to as you follow along with the guided activities.

Itinerary:

10:00 - 11:30am Opening Circle - The Essence of You
Facilitator: Jen Reddish, The Essence of You Counselling
Set intentions and create a felt experience of authentic self-connection while creatively exploring the question, “Who Am I?”

11:30am - 12:00pm Aromatic Breathwork Experience
Facilitator: Amy Bye, Luna Rose Remedies
Engage in breathwork enhanced with essential oils to deepen your connection with your inner self.

12:00 - 12:30pm Reflect & Debrief - What Awakened in Your Body During Breathwork? Facilitator: Jen Reddish, The Essence of You Counselling
Reflect through a guided journaling practice and if you choose - share the sensations, emotions, and insights that emerged during the breathwork practice.

12:30 - 1:15pm Lunch
Enjoy a wholesome, catered lunch from The Heart of Bragg Creek, with glory bowls or wraps. These are both vegan, and the glory bowls are gluten free.

1:15 - 1:45pm Nature Break & Sharing Circle – Connecting to Self Energy & Unveiling Hidden Parts Facilitator: Jen Reddish, The Essence of You Counselling During this nature break, you’ll find an item from the natural world that represents your core self and a hidden aspect of you, followed by a sharing circle where you'll reflect on how these elements connect to your inner energy and the parts of yourself you may keep hidden.

1:45-2:15pm Body, Breath & Joy Facilitator: Lora Pesant from Adventures in Wellness
Release tension and cultivate joy through playful laughter and breathwork exercises, helping you connect to your body and core self by activating natural energy and breaking through emotional barriers.

2:15-2:45pm Partner Processing - What Awakened in Your Body During Body, Breath & Joy? Facilitator: Jen Reddish, The Essence of You Counselling Pair up to reflect on the physical and emotional shifts that occurred during the Body, Breath & Joy session.

2:45 - 3:15pm Connecting to Your Wisdom Within - Body-Centered Meditation Facilitator: Trina Metz Reconnect with the wisdom you hold within yourself through a guided body-centered meditation that allows you to listen deeply to your body’s messages and foster healing.

3:15 - 4:00pm Your Body’s Wisdom - Art Therapy & Somatic Experiencing Facilitator: Jen Reddish, The Essence of You Counselling
Using expressive arts therapy and Somatic Experiencing to express and process the awareness gained from the meditation & other activities throughout the day.

4:00 - 5:00pm Closing Circle - Commitments to Your Body, Your Emotions, and Your Self Facilitator: Jen Reddish
In this final circle, you will reflect on your journey throughout the day and set meaningful commitments to honor your body, emotions, and authentic self moving forward. This time is dedicated to grounding the insights gained and integrating them into your daily life, empowering you to nurture your physical well-being, embrace your emotions, and stay connected to your true essence. You will leave with a clear intention to carry forward the self-awareness and self-compassion cultivated during the retreat.

Any questions? Don’t hesitate to reach out to Jen!