Winter Solstice & Cacao Ceremony: A Celebration of Rebirth and Renewal
Power Yoga Canada Niagara Saturday Dec 20th 2025 7:00pm - 9:30pm
Unheated Room
Power Yoga Canada Oakville Sunday Dec 21st 2025 6:30 - 9:00pm
Unheated Room
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Winter is a season for cultivating growth, rest, and inner peace. On the longest night of the year, we gather to reflect on what has passed, honor the wisdom of darkness, and set intentions for what we wish to bring forth in the year ahead. Together, we celebrate the festival of Rebirth, Transformation, Creativity, and New Beginnings—nourishing body, spirit, and heart with sacred practices and ritual.
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The Spirit of Cacao
Cacao is more than chocolate—it is a sacred plant ally, a spiritual intelligence that speaks not to the mind, but to the heart, intuition, and felt sense. The Cacao Spirit awakens the inner fire, helping to gently burn away old, dense energies and open space for clarity, connection, and renewal.
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We’ll share in:
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Creating a Yule Altar
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Calling in the Directions
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Land Acknowledgement
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Shaking Medicine
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Guided Breathwork & Meditation
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Cacao Ceremony
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Sound Healing & Restorative Yoga Journey
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Chanting & Energy Cleansing
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Tapas Burning (Releasing into the Fire)
HELD & HEARD - Somatic Yoga Series for Emotional Release
Power Yoga Canada Niagara Fridays Nov 14, 21, 28, Dec 5 6:30 - 8:30pm
Unheated Room
This 4 week series has been created to gently guide you deeper into layers of your body where emotions, memories & stress remain “held” or repressed.
When we encounter experiences that overwhelm us, our nervous system may not be able to fully process the emotions in the moment. Feelings such as shame, fear, guilt, or rage don’t simply vanish—they become held in the body, stored within our organs, muscles, and connective tissues. Over time, this unprocessed emotional energy may surface as physical tension, inflammation, or even chronic health challenges.
Each session begins with grounding, followed by guided breathwork and meditation to settle the mind and body. From there, I will guide you through mindful movement, trauma-informed yoga postures and release techniques, as well as supportive integrative practices. Journaling prompts and reflections will be included to help deepen your understanding and integration. Together, these practices open the door to greater somatic awareness and dialogue with four key areas of your body. This journey nurtures presence and attunement, while fostering a profound sense of being seen and acknowledged—which can be both healing and transformative.
The intention is not to force release but to offer the body compassionate space to unwind at its own pace. By the end of this series you will leave with tools to gently process emotions, reconnect with your inner self and experience greater freedom in your mind, body and spirit.
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Workshops & Retreats
Full Moon Ceremonies & Blessing Ways
Book a consultation for holistic and sustainable treatment blending both traditional and science-based knowledge. Medicinal plants and natural protocols are used to prevent or treat acute and chronic diseases to maintain wholeness and health.
Full Moon Ceremonies
Full moon rituals are a rhythmic, ceremonial practice to align yourself with the frequencies of the universe. Harnessing the power of the full moon that can be beneficial for everyone - even those who aren't particularly spiritual. Taking the time to perform a ritual during a full moon, can help you manifest good energy, reconnect you to yourself and give you time to reflect on what you'd like to change or attract in your life. It may also help you cleanse, release, and heal. So you can use the power of the full moon to set your intentions and goals for the future.
Blessing Ways
Mother Blessing draws upon the rich traditions of many cultures and heritages. Initially inspired by the earth based Navajo traditions, our rituals are not intended to represent, nor be a re-enactment of a sacred Navajo Blessing way ceremony. Mother Blessings create a safe and sacred environment offering women the opportunity to come together in a spiritual setting & celebrate a new mother rising. The intention of a Blessing Way is to share in a sacred time of reflection, support and celebration that honours mama-to-be and create a circle of support that will cradle her as she prepares to give birth and aid her in her journey into mothering her babe. A Blessing Way can be done in place of or in addition to a Baby Shower.
2 hrs 30 min
Retreats
Designed to provide you with an opportunity to disconnect from the stresses of everyday life and reconnect with yourself in a natural and healing environment. Well-planned with a focus on providing a comprehensive and well-rounded experience that promotes physical, emotional, and spiritual healing. The retreats often incorporate a range of natural practices, including yoga, meditation, and healthy eating, to promote overall wellness. In addition to providing opportunities for self-reflection and self-care, our retreats are also places of love and community, where participants can form meaningful connections with others who share similar values and interests. With their emphasis on mindfulness, self-awareness, and connection to nature, holistic retreats provide individuals with the tools they need to achieve lasting healing and personal growth.