The Mind, Body, Soul Retreat

Mind, Body, Soul is a restorative weekend retreat held in the heart of the Rocky Mountains.

Do you feel pulled in too many directions?

Many of us are in demand and over-give to our family, friends and colleagues. We have busy lives: juggling kids, partners, parents and pets and we rarely pause to take a breather.

Do you feel anxious, hurried, or overwhelmed much of the time?
Do you feel like you are on the brink of burnout?
Do you find yourself easily triggered, and would like to learn how to navigate your reactivity?
Would you like some time all to yourself, knowing there is another layer of healing to unlock?
Would you like to feel more joy, peace and creativity in your life?
Would you like a recharge, rest and reset — the deep, soul-nourishing kind?
Are you in need of quality time that brings release, courage and clarity for the way forward?
Are you finding it hard to say “no” to the demands of life?
Do you chronically abandon your needs for the sake of others?
Are you over giving in areas of your life?
Do you have difficulty setting and maintaining boundaries?

If this sounds like you, we'd love for you to join us in Canmore for Mind, Body, Soul 2024.

Who is this for?

Anyone with an open mind, and open heart seeking to connect with the like-hearted in purposeful and meaningful ways.
Anyone feeling lost and overwhelmed or out of touch with who they truly are.
Anyone desiring to deepen their relationship with their innermost Self.
Anyone wanting to do some deep inner healing work and desiring some guidance on their path.

The Mind, Body, Soul retreat is for anyone craving this time away. Past participants have had incredibly rich and rewarding experiences, and walked away feeling a renewed sense of energy, purpose, clarity, and inspiration.

"The Mind Body Soul Retreat offered a place to connect with other heart-centered women & feel nourished. It was truly a place to engage in conversation around deep healing. The space was beautifully held by all the facilitators. I learnt more about myself during the retreat than I could have imagined. I'm very thankful to have been inspired & have my cup filled. I am so looking forward to the next one!"

~Participant

Join us for an immersive experience of soul-based intuitive teachings, guided journeys, and heart-inspiring writing prompts.

Give yourself permission to move away from the energy of doing, and into the simplicity of being. Experience more of your authentic self, as you step away from the roles and responsibilities of daily living.

Gift yourself time and space, surrounded by mountains, held in a loving and supportive group environment, and guided by four heart-centred healers.

You’ll experience:

Meaningful discussions in a safe container
Compassionate empathetic witnessing of your experience
Soul-based intuitive teachings
Experiential guided journeys
Heart-inspiring writing prompts
Silent spaces for reflection and privacy
Nature walks in the stunning views of the Rocky Mountains

We will teach you self-compassion and mindfulness practices that will help build your self-awareness, develop your resiliency, and reconnect you to your own innate wisdom.

You will learn practical tools that you can integrate into your life, thereby making your life back home more manageable, more meaningful, and much more peaceful.

Our intention for this retreat is to create the conditions for healing that will move you from surviving to thriving in your life so you can reconnect with the essence of simply being vs. always doing.

This is a time to reflect, relax and recharge.

This is an invitation to journey towards curiosity, compassion and courage.

This experience is devoted to your well-being, self-discovery and growth.

Learn to:

Bring self-compassion into your daily life:
Increase your capacity for self-acceptance;
Manage your mind, so you aren’t at the mercy of it;
Learn about common thinking patterns that keep us stuck in self-sabotage and how to shift to empowered self-talk;
Shift your inner critic to an inner cheerleader;
Recognize your triggers and how to manage your reactivity;
Understand the anatomy of a boundary and learn to set boundaries that stick;
Navigate the three states of mind (past, present & future), so you can be more mindful in the in personal and professional life;
Befriend your nervous system and build capacity to be present for yourself and your loved ones;

Embrace inner peace and the sense of fulfilment that results from being engaged in mindful heart-centred practices.

You will feel rejuvenated, and you will return home more skilled/attuned, and empowered in your ability to handle the ups and downs of life.

Speakers

Dr. Christina Bjorndal, ND
Dr. Julie Zepp, ND
Dr. Kate Hazlitt, ND
Jill Bullock, Yoga teacher & Mindset Coach

Schedule - Weekend Overview

* subject to change

FRIDAY - OCTOBER 18, 2024

4:00pm - Registration at the Canmore Opera House
4:30pm - 6:30PM – Welcome with Christina Bjorndal/ Opening Circle with Julie Zepp/ Release & Restore Yoga Nidra with Jill Bullock
7:00pm - Group welcome dinner

SATURDAY - OCTOBER 19, 2024

8:00am – 9:00am – Rise and Shine Yoga with Jill Bullock
9:00am - Breakfast (included)
9:30am -11:30am - Teaching session with Dr. Kate Hazlitt
11:30am - 1:00pm - Group River Walk
1:00pm - 2:30pm - Lunch/ Personal Integration & Reflection time
2:30pm - 3:15pm - Practical Session: movement, breathwork, meditation
3:15pm - 5:30pm - Teaching Session and Drum Journey with Dr. Julie Zepp

Evening Fire Ceremony

SUNDAY - OCTOBER 20 2024

8:00am - 9:00am – Breakfast (included)
9:00am - 10:00am – Rise and Shine Yoga with Jill Bullock
10:00am - 12:00pm - Teaching Session with Dr. Chris Bjorndal
12:00pm -2:00pm - Lunch/ Personal Integration & Reflection time
2:00pm - 4:00pm - Practical Session: Creativity Experience
4:00pm - 5:00pm – Final Reflections & Closing circle

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Amazing Location

YOUR TEAM OF GUIDES:

We are here to support you on your path of connection to your highest self.

DR. CHRIS BJORNDAL, ND

Chris is the retreat organizer. She is a naturopathic doctor who has training in aspects of six counselling modalities: Gestalt psychotherapy, Compassion focused therapy, Cognitive Behavioural therapy, Compassionate inquiry, Mindfulness based therapy and Integrative reprogramming technique.

As a student of A Course in Miracles, her core mission is to help others learn to manage their minds so they aren’t at the mercy of it by using a heart centered and soul guided approach to healing. She creates an open space where you can allow your intuition to blossom and elevate your spirit to a new level of awareness and healing.

Chris is a gifted speaker, best-selling author, teacher and inspiration to many. Having overcome many mental health challenges, she has been recognized by two independent organizations as a top ND to follow.

Dr. Julie Zepp, ND

Julie has been in full-time practice in Regina since January 2005. In addition to private practice and being a mother, Julie is actively involved in leading classes, workshops and retreats, speaking to corporate and non-profit groups, and hosting public lectures.

In the last 16 years, Julie has expanded her healing toolkit and has studied shamanic healing with Jose and Lena Stevens (The PowerPath), became a Reiki Master, and incorporates energy work in the forms of shamanic journeying, drum journeys, Reiki, and acupuncture into her practice. She has also studied attachment theory extensively with her mentor, Kimberly Barthel and is well versed in compassionate inquiry, generous listening, and has done additional training through the National Institute for the Clinical Application of Behavioural Medicine and is considered to be a trauma-informed practitioner. She loves the outdoors, moving her body with nature as her church, she consider herself to be a strongly spiritual person and is a dedicated student of A Course In Miracles.

Her passion lies in helping others reconnect with their inner wisdom and soul essence, thus allowing her patients' "inner experts" to co-create their treatment plans along with her intuition and educational expertise.

Dr. Kate Hazlitt, ND

Kate lives and works on the shores of Lake Huron in Goderich, Ontario. She is an introvert who loves gathering people together, boy-mom and wife, obsessed with kundalini yoga, and a wannabe homesteading farmer.

Kate is a Naturopathic Doctor and Compassionate Inquiry Practitioner with a special interest in psychology, polyvagal theory, self-compassion and trauma resolution. Kate seeks to create a safe place to be seen and heard and to guide people to reconnect with the truth of who they are.

Kate is the creator of AWAKE: A 10 week heart centered healing program for women to experience a deeper level of authentic expression and growth. She also facilitates retreats and experiences at her country home.

Her mission is to serve humanity and provide nourishment, community, and a safe place to heal.

Jill Bullock, Yoga Teacher & Mindset Coach

Let me share my journey with you. I kicked off my career in the dental realm, dedicating 16 years to it. While the health field intrigued me, I realized it wasn't where my true happiness and fulfillment resided. I had always been drawn to the holistic lifestyle, self-development and I loved yoga.

Knowing that life is brimming with opportunities that beckon us to learn and evolve, with this knowing driving me, I made a bold choice to pivot in a completely new direction. I zeroed in on my passion for holistic wellness, and mindset. I craved a deeper connection with these areas that I loved so much.

My aspiration? To engage with people on a deeply profound level, aiding them in forging a fresh, inward relationship with themselves, empowering them to create the life of their dream. I honed my skills in mindset coaching, embraced the mindful world of yoga, and delved into the stress-busting realm of reflexology. This new drive ignited a fire within me for a career where I could guide and support people who wanted real change in their life, a career that resonated on a personal level.

So, I took the leap and brought about a change. Today, I proudly stand as a certified 200-hour Yoga Instructor, an accredited NLP Practitioner, and officially recognized reflexologist endorsed by the Reflexology Association of Canada.

My mission is crystal clear: deliver a distinctive healing experience, coupled with a sincere intention to guide individuals toward holistic well-being and empowered living. I look forward to being a guide on your healing journey.