Hygge Healing Retreat: Embracing Grief with Comfort & Connection

Grief is a natural part of being human. It is said that grief is love with no where to go. While a natural experience, loss can be lonely. During this 1.5 day retreat we will explore how to integrate our grief into our lives so we can live in a meaningful way and carry the love we have for those passed with us.

This retreat is well suited for someone who is at least six month out from the loss of a loved one or pet, who wants to connect with others, share, be heard and listen, appreciates a holistic perspective in support for grief and loss and wants to gain practical approaches to supporting themselves so they can live in an intentional way.

Retreat Layout:

Friday November 1st 5 PM to 9PM

• Welcome dinner with delicious, comforting food
• Heartfelt sharing circle
• Engaging discussion on grief and the principles of hygge
• Friday evening will conclude with a sound healing session, using soothing sounds and vibrations to help you unwind, release tension and connect with inner peace. The gentle waves of sound offer comfort for the mind and body, ending your evening on a calming note.

Saturday November 2nd 10 AM to 6 PM

• Move and be moved - this practice incorporates restorative movement, somatic based tools and breath exercises that create space for connection with what is here, what wants to flow through us and that which grounds us in our inner strength.
• Hygge's role in emotional healing post-loss - this talk focuses on the emotional aspects of hygge. Jill will explore how embracing hygge's core values can faciltate emotional healing after a loss, discussing the role of community, shared experiences, and emotional support in the grieving process.
• Time to unwind with lunch, a peaceful walk or a soothing sauna session
• Write, reflect and connect - writing is an opportunity to hold space for what is seeking our attention. Through writing and reflection we honor what is asking to be acknowledged, we consider what is most important to us now and how we want to move forward in our coming days with an integration of our loss.
• Creating a hygge-inspired sanctuary for grief - Jill will offer insights into transforming personal spaces into comforting sanctuaries that aid in grief processing. She'll discuss the importance of physical surroundings in healing, including tips on creating a nurturing, hygge inspired environemnt conducive to reflection and peace.

Meet your facilitators:

• Jill Kantor - the founder of The Hygge Wellness Company, creates transformative retreats, workshops, and wellness products that foster mindful intentional living, personal growth, and connection. The concept of hygge, which emphasizes comfort, coziness, and contentment, has profoundly impacted Jill’s life, helping her navigate through grief and significant life transitions. Over the past decade, Jill has developed a range of unique wellness retreats that incorporate practices in slow purposeful living. The Hygge Wellness Company offers an array of services, including interactive workshops, mindfulness programs, and personalized wellness products. The retreat business includes everything from one-day to multi-day retreats held in various locations. Focusing on creating clarity, calm, and connection, Jill's programs cater to individuals experiencing significant life transitions, as well as corporate groups seeking enhanced well-being. Through her work, Jill helps others navigate life's challenges with grace and resilience.

• Amanda Carson - is the owner of Shift Wpg which offers integrative counselling, coaching, yoga, meditation and breathwork facilitation. She has a special interest in supporting those navigating loss, life transitions, grief, identity and personal growth. She came to the grief space following her own experiences of loss in her personal life as well as her work in long term care, hospital and palliative care settings and moved into private practice five years ago. She values the importance of taking a holistic perspective in supporting ourselves through our greatest challenges as well as living from a place of intention within each of our days. She has learnt that the time we are given here is a gift and works to support others in connecting with themselves in a way that they can honor those they have lost and live a life that is from the heart.

Some final information for you to note:

• Please bring your own lunch on Saturday. You will have access to a microwave if you need one. Water, tea and snacks will be provided through out the retreat.
• Bring a yoga mat, journal and pen along with any other items that offer comfort e.g. a small blanket.
• You will be emailed an intake form to complete and send back prior to the retreat so we can learn a little more about you and how to best support you.
• This retreat is not an overnight event. You'll come on Friday evening and return for a full day on Saturday.
• This retreat is not a substitute for grief counselling or therapeutic support, it is meant to supplement your existing care practices.
• The retreat will be held at a home location where there are stairs. You will be emailed the address for the retreat following registration.

Host or Publisher Amanda Carson