SUP . Beach Yoga. Hiking + Wildflower foraging. Creative + Savoury Workshops. Local Everything. Coaching + diving deep. Community love.
Dates
** Retreat teached and guided in French**
Dates: June and September 2022
From June 11th to 16th
From September 17th to 22nd
Location: Blue Paradise Inn
Welcome to the Magdalen Islands - a small archipelago off the east coast of Canada, and hidden paradise to many. If you’ve ever dreamed of visiting the islands, this retreat is a sure-fire way to discover it for a first (or second) time!
Landscapes of rolling hills, breathtaking panoramic ocean views, endless sandy beaches, abounding sea life & mouth-watering local cuisine, the Magdalen Islands are definitely worth exploring, again and again! Beyond our team, you’ll be greeted by a warm community of generous & proud islanders excited to share their home with you and make you feel welcome, wherever you go.
Hurry, this retreat takes place just once this year - only 25 spots available!
To book your spot, simply fill out the booking form by clicking on the link below. Our partners at Groupe Voyages Québec will connect with you to reserve your spot once they receive your form.
*Please note that this retreat is open to women only.
Your beautiful Seaside Abode!
Our beautiful retreat home rests directly on the beach, between a gorgeous bay and the wild ocean. Wake up to gentle waves lapping against the shore, wild birds humming in the sky, and a glorious sun peeking over the horizon. With its modern & soothing decor, welcoming staff, and central location, this charming place will leave you feeling relaxed and full of inspiration.YOGA
At JUNA, yoga is at the heart of all of our offerings, whether we are teaching an asana class, or leading a hike in the forest. We believe that the principles of yoga should be practiced beyond the mat, and transposed into our daily lives. That said, a body that has experienced the liberating benefits of a physical practice will undeniably be able to assimilate these teachings more profoundly and flow through life with more ease. This is why we have included 2 daily practices, including pranayama (breath exercises) and meditation on each day of the retreat. We know that when we feel good in our bodies, hearts and minds, the rest follows! Our yoga teachers will guide you through a variety of practices, allowing you to explore different teachings and techniques. We offer a variety of postures and accommodate all levels of experience.
SUP
Located at the heart of the Gulf of Saint-Lawrence, the Magdalen Islands are a perfect playground for stand up paddle boarding, also known as SUP! For this retreat, we will be practicing our paddling skills on a beautiful quiet bay a few steps away from our retreat home. If you are new to paddling, worry not, you will get an extensive introduction to the sport and have the opportunity to practice certain techniques on land before heading out into the water! All equipment necessary for this activity is included, but if you prefer to bring your own wetsuit and booties, please feel free to do so. For this excursion, we will be paddling out with experienced paddler and local mermaid Cindy from Cindy Hook. We can assure you, you’ll be in great hands!
COACHING
It isn’t everyday that we have the chance to connect and exchange with other women in remote retreat style settings. This week will be an incredible opportunity to do this, and to crack your shell open and share your thoughts, dreams, fears, and how you wish to align your life. Our female empowerment workshops are designed with core values in mind, and as a group, we will dive into how these values can inform our deepest desires and goals. These sessions offer a precious time to dig deep and unearth your fullest potential as you face realities of what it means to be a woman in 2021. Bring a journal and pen - wild colours welcome!
LOCAL CUISINE
“Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.” ― Hippocrates
For this retreat, we are thrilled to have Chloé Ostiguy, a certified naturopath, incredible cook and owner of the restaurant l’Archipel in Cowansville as our on-site chef! Chloé will be preparing all of our meals, from sunrise to sunset, with healthy, local ingredients that will nourish and serve our bodies for all our daily activities.
Be sure to include any allergies, intolerances or food preferences (vegan, gluten free, lactose intolerant) in your booking form.
CULTURE & EXPLORATION
Although the Magdalen Islands is an ideal destination for its beautiful beaches and breathtaking scenery, it is also a harbour for exceptional farm-to-table cuisine, creative artistic expression in all its forms, and a rich and inspiring cultural history. For this reason, we have blended different workshops into our schedule so that you can get a direct experience with the local community, whether it is through a cooking class with local ingredients, a distillation and foraging workshop with local plants, or an interactive conference with a world-known deep sea diver. Upon leaving, you will be nourished not only physically, but intellectually as well, and feel a strong sense of community within our group, as well as with the Madelinots.
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PRICE
Starting at $1919 tax included
per person in shared accommodation
Options available:
*Private room 1 person : $2,399
*Private room 2 persons: $2,069
*See view room 1 person: $2,489
*Private see view room double: $2,159
Please note take a maximum of 25 guests for this retreat as to provide the most personal yoga and SUP instruction. Our instructors hold current and up-to-date first aid and all our yoga teachers are certified either by the Yoga Alliance or by the International Yoga Federation.
All of our retreats are designed for and by women as our team truly feels that women find power in numbers! Practising sports and yoga as a group have proven to be efficient in allowing women to tap into their incredible potential as strong, balanced decision makers in all aspects of their lives: family lives, demanding careers and lifelong passions
All prices are in Canadian dollars and don’t include the *FICAV contribution (0.35% of the total cost of your trip) - in respect and conformity to the laws under the Consumer Protection Office / OPC.
What's included:
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➾ 5 nights in single or shared accommodation at l’Auberge du Paradis Bleu;
➾ All meals and beverages including breakfast, lunch and dinner. * Please note that there will be a lunch outing on Tuesday, June 15. This outing is optional and at your own costs if you decide to join us;
➾ All SUP equipment (board, paddle, leash, safety vest, anchor, wetsuit);
➾ 2 morning SUP excursion with Cindy from CindyHook Aventure
➾ 10 yoga classes / workshops + guided meditations;
➾ 2 coaching workshops + booklet you can bring back home;
➾ Workshop on foraging, interpretation and distillation of local plants with the team from Quatre Feuilles;
➾ Workshop with your chief on how to eat and live balanced;
➾ Minibus transport to and from all workshops outside of the retreat home;
➾ Free Wi-Fi at the retreat home;
➾ Surprise welcome bag with goodies from our partners.
What is not included:
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➾ Travel Insurance (highly recommended) - please verify with your insurance provider. We suggest that activities in our retreats such as yoga, SUP and hiking be covered by your insurance and that you have complete medical and travel interruption/cancellation insurance + FICAV 0.35%.
➾ Lunch and expenses while you are out of the hotel during your excursion!
➾ Travel to and from the Magdalen Islands and the Blue Paradise Inn