Nature Bathing Retreat
Exclusive Services
Nature Bathing Retreat​
Self-Investment: $80
Let's take advantage of the beautiful outdoor weather while we can!​
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​Join our collaborative Nature Bathing Retreat with Gita Grahame founder of Infinite Rhythms in the serene countryside, where the stunning natural scenery reflects the inner tranquility you desire to nurture. This retreat offers a unique opportunity to reconnect with nature and rejuvenate your mind and body. Participants can engage in guided activities that promote mindfulness, relaxation, and holistic healing. The retreat fosters a sense of community while encouraging personal reflection, allowing individuals to unplug from daily stressors and immerse themselves in the calming rhythms of the natural world, which can lead to profound personal growth and well-being.
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What
Retreat includes...​
​During our time together, participants can expect a deeply immersive experience that emphasizes connection with nature through various activities. We will engage in forest bathing (Sylvotherapy), allowing us to slowly and mindfully attune to our surroundings and senses. Participants will connect on a personal level with nature through meditation, earthing/barefooting, and breathing exercises, including a slow-breathing walk that encourages calmness and mindfulness. Each individual will have the opportunity to find a "sit spot" for quiet reflection and journaling, as well as participate in chanting and a sharing circle. A unique tea ceremony using wild and natural ingredients will foster a sense of community; attendees are encouraged to bring their favorite mugs. Gita will also feature a drumming circle and Todd will lead a soothing sound bath with crystal bowls and gong, creating a holistic environment for relaxation and rejuvenation.
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NOTE- This retreat will be outdoors, please dress accordingly. If weather does not permit, we will move the retreat inside the Hall and open the beautiful french doors to embrace nature.
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Bring meditation cushion or yoga mat, blanket, pillow, favorite mug, journal and pen.
When...
Sunday September 22, 2024
1:00-4:30pm
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Where...
DeWinton Community Hall
114 Macleod Trail E.
DeWinton, Alberta
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Water refill stations (bring water bottle), tea, and a light snack will be provided.
The Foothills Wellness Retreat is in support of the Rowan House Society. We will donate $2.50 from each Retreat sale directly to the Rowan House.
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We will also collect any items donated from the Rowan House wish list during all of our events.
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Unplug, Recharge, and Reconnect with Nature!
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Being in nature is shown to have healing effects, both physically and mentally. Nature provides a sense of calm and relaxation which can reduce stress and anxiety. Because our bodies are made up of the same elements found in nature, us humans are intrinsically connected to nature in many ways.
Our retreat guides will offer you healing support and connection within this community event of like-minded individuals for your highest good.
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"I go to nature to be soothed and healed, and to have my senses put in order." —John Burroughs
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Guides
Gita Grahame's greatest passions are hiking, nature walking and spending time in the great outdoors savouring other types of activities that connect her earthly human shape to mature. Gita has been facilitating hikes and nature walks since late 2012 and has established and is running a very active and fun Sheep River Ramblers Hiking Club (SRRHC). She has training in Outdoor Leadership and is recently certified in Sylvotherapy (Forest Therapy). Gita has 2 levels of Integrated Community Drumming Circle (ICDC) plus Gentle Therapeutic Drumming training from Circles of Rhythm and has been facilitating drumming circles, large and small, at various places around the community since October 2016, including – but not limited to – elementary and junior high schools, Okotoks Children’s Festival, Canada Day events, retirement homes, community centres, Foothills Wellness Retreat events, and private locations. Her mission and vision is to build community and help you create inner peace, balance, joy, authenticity, and fun in your life, one a drumbeat at a time. Gita has recently started her own venture, Infinite Rhythms, offering Drumming Circles and other forms of Sound Healing, Retreats, Team Building and Fun Collaborations. Gita is willing and open to helping you bring YOUR ideas and visions to Life.
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Todd Moroz is passionate in assisting individuals on their journey to well-being and vitality through the practices of meditation and sound therapy, aiming to alleviate both physical and mental tension while promoting a holistic and spiritual lifestyle. Having engaged in meditation for several years to find balance within his own life, Todd decided to expand his knowledge to benefit others. He completed training in Meditation Instruction and Holistic Counseling, and he is a certified Sound Healing & Reiki Practitioner. Todd actively advocates for men's mental health by organizing retreats and leading a men's wellness group called the Shamen Tribe. Currently, Todd plays sound baths at the Foothills Wellness Retreat and Joy & Vitality.​
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Refund and Modification Guidelines:
We appreciate your understanding that Foothills Wellness Retreat passes are non-refundable. Recognizing that unforeseen circumstances may arise, our refund and modification guidelines are crafted with fairness in mind for both our participants and our business. Passes are transferable to another individual, subject to approval and adjustments by the Foothills Wellness Retreat administration. Should the Foothills Wellness Retreat need to cancel the event, we will extend the choice to participants of either receiving a refund or being credited for an upcoming event. Your flexibility and cooperation in such situations are sincerely appreciated.
