Embracing Authenticity ~ Medicine Retreat

November 24th, 6:00 p.m. – November 26th, 2:00 p.m.

Lotus Heart Centre - Brighton Ont

Shared Accomodations

$880 + tax

Private Accomodations (Only 4 Private Rooms Available)

$1100 + tax

$200 deposit required to hold your spot :)

Limited to 20 spaces available

Or please contact Billie directly at 613-203-4641 or billie@gaiawellnessretreat.com to register directly.

Join Billie Lynn Hillis and Joe Damiani for this transformational weekend retreat...

This retreat includes:

• 1 Medicine Ceremony
• 2 Nights Shared Accommodations
• All Meals
• Breathwork
• Cold Exposure Therapy
• Therapeutic Guidance
• Sound Therapy
• Energy Healing (Reiki)
• Calming & Grounding Meditations

This retreat will offer a safe container allowing you to go deeper within and rediscover the truth of who you are.

Join us on a life changing journey of self-discovery…

This retreat experience will be like no other, offering the tools and resources you need to create positive changes in your life.

Creating personal rituals, engaging with more presence in your relationships, identifying your passions and following your dreams – we will help you empower yourself to use your inner wisdom as a tool for transformation.

This retreat will resonate with you if you're:

- Experiencing a sense of feeling stuck or navigating a transition and seeking guidance for your next steps.

- Eager to forge a conscious connection with your life's purpose.

- Open to embracing heart-centered methods of self-inquiry to access your innermost truth.

- Committed to nurturing self-trust and extending compassion to both yourself and others.

- Drawn to discover heart-focused communication skills and cultivate harmony within your family, community, and the world.

- Aligned with the intention of healing the past, embracing the present, and empowering your future.

- In search of connection and encouragement through a compassionate circle of community.

- Ready to explore the depths of your being within a secure and natural spiritual environment, free from judgement.

During the retreat Joe will also be offering cold plunge exposure sessions as well as group breathwork therapy.

Breathwork Therapy

The goal of any breathwork therapy is to support people in achieving a greater sense of self-awareness and capacity for self-healing. It also helps people work toward overall improvement in mental, physical, and spiritual well-being.

When you take time to slow down and purposefully breathe deeply and slowly, you tell your brain that everything is OK.

Your brain communicates to your body that it’s safe to relax. The fight or flight response decreases, and your body can begin to function normally again.

It’s easy to become overwhelmed by stress and feel out of control. When you focus on breathing, you allow your body the chance to reset and recover from the negative side effects of stress.

Physical health benefits of breathwork may include:

• Balanced blood pressure
• More time in deep sleep
• Reduction of PTSD and feelings of trauma
• Stronger respiratory function
• Better immune system
• Release of stress hormones from your body

Physical health benefits of breathwork may include:

• Fewer feelings of depression and anxiety
• Better mental focus and clarity
• Decrease in addictive behaviors
• Allowing emotional scars to heal
• Better outlook on life
• Contentment and joy

Cold Exposure Therapy

Joey also practices cold exposure therapy and offers guidance for others wanting to immerse themselves in extreme temperatures.  Frequent exposure to cold is linked to various health benefits.

For example, scientists have found evidence that cold exposure speeds up metabolism, reduces inflammation, swelling and sore muscles. Many athletes use ice baths and other types of exposure to cold to speed up recovery after physical exercise.

Furthermore, cold exposure therapy is also linked to improved quality of sleep, improved focus and improved immune response.

Testimonial:

"At a time where I wanted to try something new to improve my mental and physical health as well as my relationship to myself and my family, I stumbled upon the description of one of Billie's plant medicine retreats and decided to register based on her training and experience.

It was one of the best decisions of my life and my expectations were widely surpassed. I rapidly felt a genuine connection with Billie. Her authenticity, generosity and capacity for listening, teaching and energy healing are astounding. Throughout the retreat, I felt supported, safe and, most importantly, loved.

I have since noticed in me a mental, emotional and spiritual shift I have never experienced before despite years of therapy. I am thankful for the new healing modalities Billie has introduced me to. The path I have glimpsed for myself doesn't look easy, but through the ups and downs, I have moments of hope and clarity, and feel blessed to know that Billie is there to support me."

Marjorie ~ Authentic Relating Medicine Retreat (April 2023)

Cancellation Policy:

For retreats, trainings, ceremonies, and other services; we ask that you give us a minimum of 30 days or more advance notice in order for a full refund of the deposit to be issued minus a $25 admin fee. If notice of cancellation is received between 29 to 15 days in advance, a 50% refund of the deposit will be issued minus a $25 admin fee.

Final payment is due 14-days in advance - No Exceptions!

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If notice of cancellation is received 14-days or less in advance, no refund of the deposit or final payment will be issued.