Join us on 30 acres of stunning Ontario wilderness for 4 days to slow down, reset your nervous system, and connect deeply with yourSelf and Nature.
Scents of juniper and pine will rejuvenate your spirit, while the healing energy of this land will help you release tension and completely let go.
Your hosts, holistic MD, Heather Osler and Yoga & Pilates instructor, Aishah Satney will guide you through a deeply restorative experience so you return home feeling nourished and rejuvenated in mind, body and soul.
A Perfect Place for Restoration and Healing
Your Retreat Includes...
Accommodations
- 3 nights in a private or shared room in a stunning, spacious lakefront cottage
- Modern, private ensuite bathrooms in each private room
- 30-acre untouched property for the ultimate tranquil escape
- Wood-fired hot tub
Nourishment
- 3 vibrant seasonal, organic farm-to-table meals daily plus dinner on arrival and light breakfast on departure day
- Anti-inflammatory menu designed by holistic MD
- Nutritious snacks
- Guided mindful eating practice
- Wild crafted herbal teas & fair trade coffee
- Gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian options available
Programming
- 6 yoga classes (morning and evening)
- Guided breath-work practice
- Nature-based mindfulness activities
- Wellness workshops
- Guided contrast hydrotherapy (hot & cold plunge)
- Access to kayaks, paddle board & private dock for swimming
- Scheduled silent time for reflection
- Bonfire ceremony
- Optional massage add-on
Transportation can be arranged for a surcharge, however we will do our best to coordinate a ride for you with other participants.
Sample Daily Flow
MORNING
Rise at your leisure to the sound of birds and waves
Coffee or wildcrafted tea overlooking the lake, followed by a light breakfast.
Guided Nature-Based Mindfulness Practice: The Sit Spot
Yoga flow & breath work session surrounded by the forest
Body scrub & dip in the pristine lake
Quiet time for reflection & journaling with prompts
AFTERNOON
Organic Farm to Table Lunch with discussion on Optimizing Digestion
Quiet Time for resting, kayaking, walking in the forest, reading or journalling
Contrast Hydrotherapy Session with hot and cold plunges in wood-fired hot tub
Wellness workshop on Foraging & Herbal Medicine Making or Your Nervous System Reset
EVENING
Sunset Yoga Flow
Organic Farm to Table Dinner
Yoga Nidra
Ceremonial bonfire & stargazing under the northern Ontario sky
Your Pace
Choose to do as little or as much as you like!
01 / PRACTICE
Yoga in Nature
Surrounded by the scent of pine, and the sounds of birdsongs, ALIGN yoga sessions are designed to ground your energy and open your senses to the natural world.
ALIGN Yoga is beginner-friendly and includes simple yet profound breathing practices that you can integrate into your daily routine when you return home.
These yoga sessions invite you to slow down, calm your nervous system, and reconnect with your body, breath, and the land around you.
02 / PRESENCE
Mindfulness in the Wild
Guided mindfulness sessions will help you ‘get out of your head’ and experience deep gratitude for & connection to nature.
You will learn techniques to integrate into your life to maintain a sense of calm and help manage stress.
Medical research now shows conclusively what we have known intuitively since the beginning of time, that Nature heals our mind, body and spirit.
03 / RESTORE
Nervous System Reset
Many of us move through life constantly stressed & tense. Time in Nature is an incredible way to unwind and release accumulated tension.
We will guide you through the practice of Yoga Nidra (an ancient relaxation method) and other techniques to help calm and reset your nervous system.
Guests are strongly encouraged to unplug and opt for a digital detox during the retreat.
04 / REFLECT
A Space for Reflection
Reflect on Your Life, Passion & Purpose. Scheduled silent time will provide the space you need to consider your life journey, your heart's desires, and the path you wish to forge.
You will have time to explore what brings you joy, what challenges you to grow, and how you can align your daily actions with your deepest values.
05 / NOURISH
Seasonal Farm-to-Table
Meals are designed by holistic nutritionist, herbalist and physician, Dr. Heather Osler and a private chef, with a focus on nourishing mind, body and soul using locally sourced, organic & even some wild foods.
You will learn strategies to take home with you to help support & optimize digestion using herbs & mindfulness.
Retreat fee includes 3 meals per day, dinner on arrival and breakfast before departure as well as nutritous snacks, organic, fair-trade coffee and wild-crafted herbal teas.
Vegan, Vegetarian & Gluten-free options available.
06 / rest
Accommodations
This spacious lakefront cottage is set on a stunning and peaceful 30-acre property near Haliburton, Ontario, with serene views of the Canadian wilderness.
Enjoy the natural light streaming in from the large windows, comfortable living spaces, and your choice of private bedrooms with ensuites or a shared room. Wander through the forest, swim in the pristine waters of the lake, or stargaze from the private dock.
About Your Hosts
Dr. Heather Osler
Aishah Satney
Holistic MD, Herbalist & Nutritionist
Yoga & Pilates Instructor, Social Worker
Heather Osler is a holistic medical doctor, herbalist and nutritionist, with a passion for natural healing and connecting people with Nature. She focusses her practice on mental health, wellness coaching and teaching people how to live in greater harmony with the earth, others and themselves. When not working, she can be found spending time with her family, practicing yoga, foraging for wild medicinal plants and surfing in Costa Rica!
Aishah Satney is a registered social worker, and certified pilates and yoga instructor. She has a passion for guiding people to reach their full potential and experience a greater sense of wellbeing through movement, lifestyle and holistic nutrition. She loves helping others tune into ‘sparks of joy’ in their lives, especially through connecting with nature.
Get in Touch
Ready to re-align? Send us a message to inquire about our upcoming retreats—we would love to hear from you!
Email Us: info@alignwellnessretreat.com
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