Upcoming Workshops & Retreats
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Past Workshops
Mindful Self-Compassion 1/2 day Silent Retreat
Sunday June 10th, 2017, 10:30am-2:30pm
Downtown Vancouver, BC
Sunday June 10th, 2017, 10:30am-2:30pm
Downtown Vancouver, BC
Join me June 11th for a 4-hour Mindful Self-Compassion silent retreat. This day will be a slow and steady rhythm of guided meditations, walking meditation, sensing and savouring, and mindful eating. We will slowly and gently emerge from silence at the end of our time together to get ready to reintegrate into daily life. This retreat will be held at Rhodes Wellness College, downtown Vancouver.
The cost for this retreat is $35. Please contact me if you’d like to join.
*Please note: This retreat is for MSC grads or people who are experienced meditators. If you have any questions about this please let me know.
The cost for this retreat is $35. Please contact me if you’d like to join.
*Please note: This retreat is for MSC grads or people who are experienced meditators. If you have any questions about this please let me know.
Past Workshops
Mindfulness for the Soulful Woman:
A Retreat & Renewal
Saturday December 10th, 2016, 10am-4pm
Kerrisdale, Vancouver
A Retreat & Renewal
Saturday December 10th, 2016, 10am-4pm
Kerrisdale, Vancouver
Welcome, Soulful Woman! Come rest, nourish, heal, and rejuvenate, as we near the darkest day of the year. Join holistic therapists Angela Spooner and Sarah Jarvis for a full-day retreat.
We invite you to:
*Rest & care for your body
*Connect to your inner wisdom
*Enter the present moment
*Breathe
*Receive
Together, we will weave wisdom practices to nurture mind, body, heart, and spirit. Mindfulness meditation. Self-Compassion. Presence. Movement. Honouring and celebrating who we are, as we are.
Come away from this retreat feeling closer to your own self, at home in your heart, and at ease in your body. As someone who gives to so many all year long, this is a gift that you can give to yourself as we near the end of 2016, and prepare for a new year.
Throughout this day, we’ll explore what it means to:
*Become your own greatest support
*Give yourself permission to let go of unhelpful expectations & self-pressure
*Honour your inner rhythm, intuition, & knowing
As a group we will support one another, share, receive, integrate mindfulness & self-compassion through exercises and dialogue, and tap into our innate women’s wisdom. This is a space where ALL of you is welcome, is invited to be celebrated, is honoured.
ABOUT YOUR FACILITATORS:
Angela & Sarah are both long-time meditators, counselors, yoga teachers, and experienced group facilitators. They are committed to integrating & sharing the principles of mindfulness, fierce self-compassion, women’s wisdom, & heart-based living.
Angela Spooner
Angela is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC), yoga teacher and lover of truth. She primarily draws from Mindfulness-based approaches and Depth Psychology, with a special interest in Dreamwork & Somatic Psychotherapy. Much of her counselling experience has involved working with women who crave more connection, vitality and creativity in their lives. She enjoys holding space for women to find more confidence, clarity and ease in their lives.
Sarah Jarvis
Sarah is a passionate advocate and teacher of mindfulness and self-compassion. She is a holistic therapist, facilitator, yoga and meditation teacher, and a certified Reiki master. Sarah has worked in the field of mental health and holistic healing for 8 years, and has 7 years of experience in leading meditation and mindfulness groups. She has worked in schools, social agencies for youth and adults, and spiritual health initiatives. In her courses and workshops, Sarah cultivates space in which others can come to know the power of their own compassionate voice, soulful presence, and gift.
ARE YOU READY TO JOIN US?
When you take care of YOU, everything follows. What would shift in your life – even a little – if you felt more aligned with your heart, available to the present moment, and able to care deeply for yourself? Want to find out?
Join us and a tribe of like-minded women on Saturday December 10th at a beautiful private studio in Kerrisdale, Vancouver.
COST: $125 (Sliding Scale available). This cost includes the full-day retreat PLUS a delicious organic meal and snacks, prepared by holistic nutritionist and soulful chef, Laura Bloomberg.
HOW TO REGISTER: please contact me. Payment can be made through e-transfer, cheque, or credit card. If you have any questions or special considerations, please be in touch!
SPACE IS LIMITED to 8 soulful women only. This is to create an intimate gathering. Register today to reserve your space, and join a vibrant, soulful group of women to support you in your journey.
We look forward to sharing, growing, and being nourished together.
We invite you to:
*Rest & care for your body
*Connect to your inner wisdom
*Enter the present moment
*Breathe
*Receive
Together, we will weave wisdom practices to nurture mind, body, heart, and spirit. Mindfulness meditation. Self-Compassion. Presence. Movement. Honouring and celebrating who we are, as we are.
Come away from this retreat feeling closer to your own self, at home in your heart, and at ease in your body. As someone who gives to so many all year long, this is a gift that you can give to yourself as we near the end of 2016, and prepare for a new year.
Throughout this day, we’ll explore what it means to:
*Become your own greatest support
*Give yourself permission to let go of unhelpful expectations & self-pressure
*Honour your inner rhythm, intuition, & knowing
As a group we will support one another, share, receive, integrate mindfulness & self-compassion through exercises and dialogue, and tap into our innate women’s wisdom. This is a space where ALL of you is welcome, is invited to be celebrated, is honoured.
ABOUT YOUR FACILITATORS:
Angela & Sarah are both long-time meditators, counselors, yoga teachers, and experienced group facilitators. They are committed to integrating & sharing the principles of mindfulness, fierce self-compassion, women’s wisdom, & heart-based living.
Angela Spooner
Angela is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC), yoga teacher and lover of truth. She primarily draws from Mindfulness-based approaches and Depth Psychology, with a special interest in Dreamwork & Somatic Psychotherapy. Much of her counselling experience has involved working with women who crave more connection, vitality and creativity in their lives. She enjoys holding space for women to find more confidence, clarity and ease in their lives.
Sarah Jarvis
Sarah is a passionate advocate and teacher of mindfulness and self-compassion. She is a holistic therapist, facilitator, yoga and meditation teacher, and a certified Reiki master. Sarah has worked in the field of mental health and holistic healing for 8 years, and has 7 years of experience in leading meditation and mindfulness groups. She has worked in schools, social agencies for youth and adults, and spiritual health initiatives. In her courses and workshops, Sarah cultivates space in which others can come to know the power of their own compassionate voice, soulful presence, and gift.
ARE YOU READY TO JOIN US?
When you take care of YOU, everything follows. What would shift in your life – even a little – if you felt more aligned with your heart, available to the present moment, and able to care deeply for yourself? Want to find out?
Join us and a tribe of like-minded women on Saturday December 10th at a beautiful private studio in Kerrisdale, Vancouver.
COST: $125 (Sliding Scale available). This cost includes the full-day retreat PLUS a delicious organic meal and snacks, prepared by holistic nutritionist and soulful chef, Laura Bloomberg.
HOW TO REGISTER: please contact me. Payment can be made through e-transfer, cheque, or credit card. If you have any questions or special considerations, please be in touch!
SPACE IS LIMITED to 8 soulful women only. This is to create an intimate gathering. Register today to reserve your space, and join a vibrant, soulful group of women to support you in your journey.
We look forward to sharing, growing, and being nourished together.
Mindfulness & Self-Compassion: Cultivating a Healthy Relationship with Yourself
Saturday October 1st, 2-4:30pm
Open Door Yoga Studio, 1651 Commercial Drive
Saturday October 1st, 2-4:30pm
Open Door Yoga Studio, 1651 Commercial Drive
Are you struggling with self-criticism? Anxiety? Negative self-talk? Painful emotions?
Do you want to deepen a supportive, loving, & easeful relationship with yourself?
On Saturday October 1st, dive into the heart of self-compassion with Mindful Self-Compassion teacher, Sarah Jarvis.
In this transformative and experiential workshop we will:
* Explore what Mindful Self-Compassion is
* Learn how to practice mindfulness & self-compassion in every-day life
* Learn simple and effective ways to support yourself in the midst of suffering and challenging emotions
* Learn how to motivate yourself with kindness, rather than with self-criticism or judgment
Throughout our time together we’ll weave together discussion and learning about the science, ancient wisdom, and personal experience of self-compassion and mindfulness. We’ll integrate this hands-on learning with guided meditation and body-centred practice.
“You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection” ~Buddha
Cost for this workshop: $35 (sliding scale available for those in need, please contact me)
Time: Saturday October 1st, 2016, 2-4:30pm
Location: Open Door Commercial Dive: 1651 Commercial Dr #245
To register visit the Open Door Yoga website.
Do you want to deepen a supportive, loving, & easeful relationship with yourself?
On Saturday October 1st, dive into the heart of self-compassion with Mindful Self-Compassion teacher, Sarah Jarvis.
In this transformative and experiential workshop we will:
* Explore what Mindful Self-Compassion is
* Learn how to practice mindfulness & self-compassion in every-day life
* Learn simple and effective ways to support yourself in the midst of suffering and challenging emotions
* Learn how to motivate yourself with kindness, rather than with self-criticism or judgment
Throughout our time together we’ll weave together discussion and learning about the science, ancient wisdom, and personal experience of self-compassion and mindfulness. We’ll integrate this hands-on learning with guided meditation and body-centred practice.
“You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection” ~Buddha
Cost for this workshop: $35 (sliding scale available for those in need, please contact me)
Time: Saturday October 1st, 2016, 2-4:30pm
Location: Open Door Commercial Dive: 1651 Commercial Dr #245
To register visit the Open Door Yoga website.
Mindfulness & Self-Compassion: Cultivating a Healthy Relationship with You
Friday June 24th, 9-12pm
Nepisiguit Family Services Office, Bathurst, New Brunswick
Friday June 24th, 9-12pm
Nepisiguit Family Services Office, Bathurst, New Brunswick
Join me for this experiential and transformational workshop!
We will learn:
-What self-compassion, mindfulness, and self-love is
-How to practice self-compassion and mindfulness in daily life
-Simple and effective ways to support yourself in the midst of suffering and challenging emotions
-How to motivate yourself with kindness, rather than with criticism or judgment
Cost: $45. Email [email protected] to save your seat. Space is limited to 14 people!
We will learn:
-What self-compassion, mindfulness, and self-love is
-How to practice self-compassion and mindfulness in daily life
-Simple and effective ways to support yourself in the midst of suffering and challenging emotions
-How to motivate yourself with kindness, rather than with criticism or judgment
Cost: $45. Email [email protected] to save your seat. Space is limited to 14 people!
Return to Centre: A day of Self-Care and Self-Compassion
Saturday January 23rd, 2016, 9.30 - 5.15pm
1037 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC
Saturday January 23rd, 2016, 9.30 - 5.15pm
1037 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC
Join self-compassion therapist, Sarah Jarvis, and biodynamic craniosacral therapist, Gilda Shannon, for a full day exploration of physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual self-care and nourishment.
RETURN TO CENTRE will provide you with the space, practice, and support to explore the resilience, brilliance, strength, and vitality that exist within each of us. By honouring and caring for ourselves first, we cultivate a way of being that brings greater joy, acceptance, and happiness to ourselves and to all those around us.
We will explore:
- Self-compassion - what it is, and how to honour your deep emotions and arising needs.
- Boundaries and power of your energetic body
-Integration of body, heart, mind, and soul through an introduction to meditation, inner reflection, and nourishing embodied practices.
We will focus on:
SELF-AWARENESS:
*Explore your energy field
*Connect to the spectrum of human emotions
*Identify and connect to Core Values & personal intentions
SELF-CARE:
*Practice simple healing energy practices for self-care
*Learn effective and powerful grounding tools to take with you in everyday life
*Connect more fully with universal Life Force
SELF-COMPASSION:
*Explore challenging emotions and circumstances with compassion and kindness
*Learn ways to support yourself in the midst of states of overwhelm, and difficult emotions
*Relate to yourself with embodied Loving Kindness
Together we will create an intentional space to allow deep personal process to unfold. As facilitators, Sarah and Gilda are committed to creating a safe environment for this work and personal exploration to take place. Each person’s process, gifts, and wisdom are invited and honored.
Who is this workshop for?
This workshop is for anyone looking to expand self-care and self-compassion practices and tools. All levels of experience are welcome - no previous meditation practice is necessary. Come to grow, learn, integrate, play, deepen, and be nourished.
About the facilitators:
Sarah is a passionate advocate, teacher, and researcher of mindful self-compassion. She is a facilitator, yoga teacher, and Reiki master. Through holding deep compassion and an invitation for others to be themselves, she cultivates space in which others can come to know the power of their own self-compassionate voice, presence, and gift.
www.compassionwithin.com
Gilda is a biodynamic craniosacral therapist, body worker, facilitator and workshop provider in Victoria Canada. She has fifteen years of experience working with intergenerational groups as a facilitator and leader. She loves creating safe space for people to consider and undertake transformational change.
www.victoriacraniosacral.com
Registration and Fees:
The cost for this full day workshop is $75. Healthy and delicious snacks are included.
*Limited sliding scale options are available for those in need. Please inquire.
**Please note: space is limited to ensure group intimacy. Registration is confirmed with partial or full pre-payment.
To register please contact Sarah at [email protected] or Gilda at [email protected]. If you have any questions, we would love to hear from you!
We look forward to sharing this journey.
RETURN TO CENTRE will provide you with the space, practice, and support to explore the resilience, brilliance, strength, and vitality that exist within each of us. By honouring and caring for ourselves first, we cultivate a way of being that brings greater joy, acceptance, and happiness to ourselves and to all those around us.
We will explore:
- Self-compassion - what it is, and how to honour your deep emotions and arising needs.
- Boundaries and power of your energetic body
-Integration of body, heart, mind, and soul through an introduction to meditation, inner reflection, and nourishing embodied practices.
We will focus on:
SELF-AWARENESS:
*Explore your energy field
*Connect to the spectrum of human emotions
*Identify and connect to Core Values & personal intentions
SELF-CARE:
*Practice simple healing energy practices for self-care
*Learn effective and powerful grounding tools to take with you in everyday life
*Connect more fully with universal Life Force
SELF-COMPASSION:
*Explore challenging emotions and circumstances with compassion and kindness
*Learn ways to support yourself in the midst of states of overwhelm, and difficult emotions
*Relate to yourself with embodied Loving Kindness
Together we will create an intentional space to allow deep personal process to unfold. As facilitators, Sarah and Gilda are committed to creating a safe environment for this work and personal exploration to take place. Each person’s process, gifts, and wisdom are invited and honored.
Who is this workshop for?
This workshop is for anyone looking to expand self-care and self-compassion practices and tools. All levels of experience are welcome - no previous meditation practice is necessary. Come to grow, learn, integrate, play, deepen, and be nourished.
About the facilitators:
Sarah is a passionate advocate, teacher, and researcher of mindful self-compassion. She is a facilitator, yoga teacher, and Reiki master. Through holding deep compassion and an invitation for others to be themselves, she cultivates space in which others can come to know the power of their own self-compassionate voice, presence, and gift.
www.compassionwithin.com
Gilda is a biodynamic craniosacral therapist, body worker, facilitator and workshop provider in Victoria Canada. She has fifteen years of experience working with intergenerational groups as a facilitator and leader. She loves creating safe space for people to consider and undertake transformational change.
www.victoriacraniosacral.com
Registration and Fees:
The cost for this full day workshop is $75. Healthy and delicious snacks are included.
*Limited sliding scale options are available for those in need. Please inquire.
**Please note: space is limited to ensure group intimacy. Registration is confirmed with partial or full pre-payment.
To register please contact Sarah at [email protected] or Gilda at [email protected]. If you have any questions, we would love to hear from you!
We look forward to sharing this journey.
Self-Care. Self-Compassion. Returning to your Centre.
What? Join myself and craniosacral therapist Gilda Shannon for a full day of physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual self-care and nourishment. We will be diving into embodied practice through chi-gong, gentle yoga, and simple healing energy practices. We will explore what self-compassion is and how we can listen to and honour our deep emotions and arising needs.
We will gather as a community to go within and to support one another as we prepare for the end of one year and the beginning of a new one. Space is limited to ensure an intimate group process.
When? Saturday December 5, 2015, 930-5pm.
Where? Victoria Craniosacral Clinic, Suite B - 1834 Oak Bay Ave, Victoria BC
Please contact myself or Gilda to register or to receive more information.
What? Join myself and craniosacral therapist Gilda Shannon for a full day of physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual self-care and nourishment. We will be diving into embodied practice through chi-gong, gentle yoga, and simple healing energy practices. We will explore what self-compassion is and how we can listen to and honour our deep emotions and arising needs.
We will gather as a community to go within and to support one another as we prepare for the end of one year and the beginning of a new one. Space is limited to ensure an intimate group process.
When? Saturday December 5, 2015, 930-5pm.
Where? Victoria Craniosacral Clinic, Suite B - 1834 Oak Bay Ave, Victoria BC
Please contact myself or Gilda to register or to receive more information.
Change.Together. 'Wake Up Series'
What? Join me for an evening of 3-mini workshops on contemplative practice. I will be talking about the practice of Mindful Self Compassion and why and how this is practice is supportive to an integrated life. I will lead a short guided self-compassion meditation. Following this, Sam Romero and Remington Cooney will respectively guide you through cultivating authentic creative expression and heart-based mindfulness practice.
When? Thursday December 3, 2015, 730-930pm
Where? Sacred Space Studio, 3574 W 4th Ave, Vancouver, BC V6R 1N8
What? Join me for an evening of 3-mini workshops on contemplative practice. I will be talking about the practice of Mindful Self Compassion and why and how this is practice is supportive to an integrated life. I will lead a short guided self-compassion meditation. Following this, Sam Romero and Remington Cooney will respectively guide you through cultivating authentic creative expression and heart-based mindfulness practice.
When? Thursday December 3, 2015, 730-930pm
Where? Sacred Space Studio, 3574 W 4th Ave, Vancouver, BC V6R 1N8