Special Events

Wednesday August 21 2024, 7-8:30pm ~ Extraordinary Sound Journey, Ottawa Tour, with Theda Phoenix

Enchanting singer, sound healer and intuitive vocal channel, Theda Phoenix is returning to Ottawa from BC to share several intimate Sound Healing Concert experiences. 

Theda will be sharing her powerful, Shamanic Sound transmissions with Crystal Singing Bowls, intuitive vocals, light language and songs on guitar, drum, chimes and more. Theda began her Sound Healing career in Ottawa in 2008 where she lived for 3 years before returning West. She weaves a potent energy with sound that allows us to journey deeply and inwardly guided by spirit into our own inner healing wisdom!

Experience the power of meditative and rhythmic sounds as they wash over you, clearing stuck energy, emotional blocks, allowing you to let go, melt away stress and tension. Allow yourself to be fully arrive into the present moment, connect with your breath and restore your inner harmony and balance.

This in-person event promises to be a unique and transformative experience. Don't miss out on this opportunity to align your spirit with Theda Phoenix's healing sounds, crystal bowls, chimes, drum and ethereal voice.

To pay with credit card, please register on Eventbrite.

Or, to register and confirm by e-transfer, kindly do both of these 2 things:

(1) Send an e-transfer to Theda at: livingsoundtemple@gmail.com with the concert date

(2) Send an RSVP email to livingsoundtemple@gmail.com so we can send you relevant location details and parking info 


Sliding Scale: $33-$55


Please bring a blanket, pillow, yoga mat and water bottle and your healing intentions.


Website: https://ThedaPhoenix.com

Listen: http://thedaphoenix.bandcamp.com/

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0HZ8LgUMCnLAXeJ8Bal4Z5

facebook: https://www.facebook.com/intuitivesinger

instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theda.phoenix/

August 23-25 2024 ~ Gaiafest

Come and experience a world of expansion through practices like yoga, dance, meditation, workshops, guided activities, art, nature, and music! This unique festival focuses on the intersection of movement, breathe & music strives to connect us - to the land, our community, our ancestral birthrights, and most importantly, to ourselves. Join the Gaia tribe for a magical weekend, set amongst the beautiful Gatineau hills at Yoga Garden Retreat! There is truly much to explore on this beautiful land, from the natural lake, perfect for a swim, paddle, or float, nature walks amongst the ancient trees, chill vibe movements beach side, and a world of unique classes in our main Amphitheatre. We will be joined by a variety of conscious vendors, bringing tools of growth from around the world, and delicious vegetarian cuisine and beverages to support and inspire you along the way. Whatever you are searching for, we are certain you will find the perfect tools & more, with our outstanding team of instructors, practitioners and facilitators, all while moving to some of Ottawa/Gatineau's best sound guides, musicians and DJ's! Gaiafest is thrilled to welcome you back, and we look forward to breathing, loving, moving and dancing with you all again💖

This event is community focused, and helps us to create a safe and happy environment for everyone to play, explore and grow. Please join us and lets continue to build spaces of healing & inclusivity for everyone! With gratitude always from your Gaiafest Team!

Tickets available here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/gaiafest2024-tickets-925359433977 

Sunday September 8 2024, 1-3pm ~ Healing Meditation with Serge

Join us at the beautiful Yoga Garden Retreat for these very special Healing Meditations with Serge (English and French).

Serge Flocari is a healing channel, spiritual guide, and transformational life path facilitator. He has been assisting people to reach their highest potential for over 20 years.

If you need assistance with what is holding you back emotionally, matters of the heart, relationship issues, past life healing, generational karma, physical or other health issues... this meditation is for you.

When: Sunday September 8, 1-3pm

- 12:30-1:00pm Arrival

- 1:00-3:00pm Healing Meditation with Serge


Where: The Yoga Garden Retreat, 209 chemin Usher, Alcove, QC


Cost and registration: $33 +tax

- E-transfer $37.94 to yogagardenretreat@gmail.com, or cash at the door

- If paying cash, please reserve your spot by sending an email to yogagardenretreat@gmail.com


For additional information, please DM Serge or email at healingwithserge@gmail.com


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Notes:


- As you approach 209 chemin Usher, there is a fork in the road; stay left at the fork. Just past the driveway to #209, you will see a parking sign indicating the parking lot; please park there and make your way to the Lodge along the path.


- We have yoga mats, cushions and blankets on site, but feel free to bring your own if you prefer. We will be lying down for most of the session.


- Please arrive a bit early, as we will begin promptly at 1pm. Our doors open at 12:30 to welcome you. Join us for a cup of tea, or stroll down to the lake before we begin the meditation.

Thursday September 19 2024, 7-9pm ~ Yin Song, with Iselin Iona & Christopher Mapstone

Join us for a beautiful journey through somatic practices, ceremony, yoga and sound, designed for deep relaxation, connection and harmony.


We hope that you come away from this experience feeling rejuvenated, replenished, inspired, invigorated.


In its essence, Yin Song is an integrated journey of yoga, live music, cacao blessing, and sound bath; weaving restorative asana postures and meditation with the healing vibrations of sound and song.


It is our intention to create a deeply relaxing, healing & restorative experience that enriches all of your senses, nourishes your mind, body and spirit and leaves you feeling revitalised, balanced and harmonious.


We weave Cacao, Yin Yoga, Live Looped Music, Sound Bath and Aromatherapy to enrich, enliven and inspire you in mind, body, heart and soul.


**Please watch this short video to take a glimpse into what we offer with YIN SONG**

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnyDB2J15y4


NOTE: Please bring your own yoga mat and blanket!


Iselin Amanda Støylen is an experienced herbal medicine practitioner, yoga teacher and women’s health educator, specialising in menstrual cycle awareness and the female physiology. She assists women on their journeys towards harmony and well-being through connecting the mind-body-spirit relationship.


Through studies of nutrition, herbalism, homeopathy and plant medicine work, Iselin has found an approach to health and wellness that is holistic, Earth-based and attainable; rooted in both science and spirituality.


Iselin works intimately with the medicine of cacao, through ceremony, ritual and prayer, and has a book entirely dedicated to cacao and raw chocolate recipes, “The Art Of Chocolate”.


www.iselinstoylen.com


Chris Mapstone's music is steeped in conscious lyrics, thoughtful grooves and melodic, earthly melodies, blending and bending Medicine, Reggae, Folk and World music into a unique fusion and expression.


A song carrier, a musical mystic, a weaver of melody and rhythm, Chris Mapstone has spent a decade travelling in multi dimensional musical realms. He has shared his heart and music around the world at festivals, events, retreats, teepee’s, fires and ceremonies. His music continues to grow and flourish as he follows the music and the muse to where it is needed. Having shared stages and space with other visionary artists such as Murray Kyle, Darpan, and Lulu and Mischka. Chris’s musical path is one of healing and service; It is a deep dive into the mystery, wrapped in a warm blanket of love and grace.

Combining Voice, Yidaki (didgeridoo), Percussion, Guitar and Flutes, Mapstone weaves an uplifting and enchanting sound. The lyrics and music are transformational; connecting the body and spirit in a multi dimensional sonic journey of the heart, for the heart and from the heart.


www.mapstonemusic.com


~ YIN SONG is a two-hour experience weaving cacao ceremony, yin yoga, live music and sound journey brought to you by Iselin Amanda Stoylen and Christopher Mapstone.


Yin Song is a relaxing, nurturing and an uplifting experience. Suitable for all ages, bodies and requires no previous experience with yoga. ~


Don’t just take it from us. Here are what others have shared about yin song


“You are so FORTUNATE!! Such talent, love, and ceremonial leadership right in your midst! GO share time with these two! One of the best experiences ever!” Holly Bright, BC, Canada


“For anyone listening... I can't speak highly enough of these two loving souls. Beautiful hearts and genuine gifts with connection to others!” Grant Johns, Brisbane, Australia


“It was the best experience ever, highly recommend going ” Anja Do, Poland


“Like nothing I have ever experienced before. Simply incredible!”

Rana, Ontario, Canada


Prebooking is essential! You can register HERE.

Stay tuned as we continue to add special events to this page!

Interested in organizing your own special event here? Send us an email at yogagardenretreat@gmail.com.