One Day Heart-Centered Retreat - Love Thyself

Schedule

Sun Feb 15 2026 at 10:00 am to 08:00 pm

UTC-08:00

Location

Cedar Community Hall | Nanaimo, BC

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Nurture self-love & heart-centered connection with yoga, meditation, energy/breath work, two healthy meals, journaling & a sound bath.
About this Event

One Day heart-Centered Retreat - Love Thyself

Join us for an amazing in-person day dedicated to self-love and inner peace. This retreat is all about reconnecting with your heart, embracing who you are, and filling your cup with positive vibes. Expect soulful activities, gentle guidance, and a warm community to support you on your journey. Perfect for anyone looking to slow down, recharge, and give themselves some well-deserved love. Come as you are, leave feeling refreshed and inspired! Presented by Higher Ground Wellness Retreat & Embers Healing. https://highergroundwellnessretreat.com/


Agenda

🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Arrival / Welcome / Opening Circle
Host: Gordana

Info: Guests settle in, enjoy tea and light refreshments, receive journals and mirrors, then join the Opening Circle for welcome, intention setting, and a gentle grounding meditation.


🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Gentle Heart-Opening Yoga
Host: Gordana

Info: Gentle Heart-Opening Yoga (4 × 15 min): Through four short segments, we’ll focus on softening the chest and shoulders, connecting breath with movement, and fostering awareness of the mind-body connection for openness and relaxation.


🕑: 11:45 AM - 12:30 PM
Mirror Exercise & Journaling
Host: Gordana

Info: Participants will spend time reflecting inward, using mirrors to connect with themselves and journaling to explore thoughts, emotions, and insights. This practice supports self-awareness, self-compassion, and personal growth.


🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
Nourishing Lunch (Buffet Style)
🕑: 01:45 PM - 02:45 PM
Gentle Movement & Somatic Awareness / Tai Chi Gong
Host: Gordana

Info: This session combines Tai Chi / Qi Gong with gentle stretching and somatic exercises. Participants will move mindfully to release tension, increase body awareness, clear energy, and connect with their body’s natural flow.


🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Writing – Love Letter to Yourself
Host: Gordana

Info: Participants will take time to write a personal love letter to themselves, cultivating self-compassion, appreciation, and inner kindness. This reflective practice encourages self-acceptance and emotional healing.


🕑: 03:45 PM - 04:45 PM
Meditation, Breathwork & Guided Reflection
Host: Gordana

Info: Participants will engage in a heart-opening meditation, practice breathwork to release tension, and then explore insights through journaling and guided contemplative reflection, fostering relaxation, clarity, and self-awareness.


🕑: 05:00 PM - 05:30 PM
Guided Heart-Centered Workshop - Self-love & compassion exercises
Host: Gordana

Info: Participants will engage in self-love and compassion exercises, explore insights through journaling, and share reflections in a supportive group setting, fostering connection, empathy, and personal growth.


🕑: 05:30 PM - 06:30 PM
Nourishing Dinner (Buffet Style)
🕑: 06:45 PM - 07:45 PM
Sounds Bath Experience with Janice
Host: Janice

Info: Join Janice for a one-hour Sound Bath featuring gongs, singing bowls, and drums. Experience deep relaxation as the vibrations help release tension, balance energy, and promote mental clarity. Perfect for grounding, energy integration, and restoring harmony.


🕑: 07:45 PM - 08:15 PM
Closing Circle
Host: Gordana

Info: Closing Circle – Gentle Transition & Reflection. Participants reorient and reflect as a group, sharing gratitude and insights from the day. Optional journaling is available. We wrap up with final words, farewells, and packing, leaving space for a calm, mindful goodbye till next time.


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Cedar Community Hall, 2388 Cedar Road, Nanaimo, Canada

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CAD 124.00 to CAD 248.00

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