Women's Wellness Retreats - Calgary

28/06/2018

27/06/2018

Silver Springs Botanical Gardens & Labyrinth

Join us for an evening of writing at the Silver Springs Labyrinth. Journal, work on an existing piece of writing, walk the labyrinth... pull up a piece of shade and be inspired by nature

25/06/2018

Lama Tsultrim Allione

“You have the capacity. You are already awake. Trust that.”
- Lama Tsultrim Allione

Learn about Wisdom Rising—> bit.ly/2yGNgsO

24/06/2018

The perfect way to spend the morning. Monthly women’s writing circle. Feet in grass. Pen in hand. Gratitude in heart ❤️

23/06/2018

Feed the bees please 🐝

In the last 5 years the bee population has dropped by 1/3. If bees were to disappear from the face of the earth, humans would have just 4 years left to live. This time of year bees can often look like they are dying or dead, however, they're far from it. Bees can become tired and they simply don't have enough energy to return to the hive which can often result in being swept away. If you find a tired bee in your home, a simple solution of sugar and water will help revive an exhausted bee. Simply mix two tablespoons of white, granulated sugar with one tablespoon of water, and place on a spoon for the bee to reach. You can also help by sharing this post to raise awareness.

21/06/2018

Monthly Open Circle

Need a mini-retreat before summer gets into full swing? Join our Women's open writing circle this Sunday morning from 9-11:30am in the Bearspaw Historical Barn. We will get to meet one another, share some guided wellness exercises to open the creative channels and then enjoy writing prompts followed by tea and treats. By donation. Please RSVP.
https://thebookbabas.com/monthly-open-circle/

Join us one morning a month for an open women’s writing circle. Whether you are in the final revision of your masterpiece or have just purchased your first journal, come for a morning of insp…

21/06/2018

Finding Myself

Where do you find yourself this Solstice?
https://stephaniehrehirchuk.com/2018/06/21/finding-myself/

I’ve spent years looking for myself. Who am I? What does it mean to be authentic? It’s a trap. One that will have you trying to conform to this so-called authenticity. Because the mind …

19/06/2018

Beauty to inform your day

This morning in the garden with penstemon, mallow, Mexican evening primrose, delphinium, dahlia, willow, snapdragon, cosmos, salvia gregii

18/06/2018

Monthly Open Circle

Are you journalling, blogging, writing memoir, how-to or self-help? Looking for inspiration, community and support? Join our open women's writing circle this Sunday, June 24th in the Bearspaw Historical Barn, 5 minutes West of Calgary. It's like a mini writing retreat. By donation. I look forward to seeing you in the circle!

Join us one morning a month for an open women’s writing circle. Whether you are in the final revision of your masterpiece or have just purchased your first journal, come for a morning of insp…

13/06/2018

Sassy Senior Lady

That's me! 👍❤

12/06/2018

If you haven’t tried black garlic... do. It’s like balsamic vinegar. Brilliant in salad dressing or alone on a cracker.

12/06/2018

Walk like a Buddha

12/06/2018

Repressed emotions will almost always eventually show up in the body as physical pain. Acknowledging our feelings isn't easy. Sometimes we need to stop and check in during the day: "Self, what's happening for you?" There's often no fixing required. Feeling, acknowledging and gentle loving kindness toward oneself usually keeps emotions from congesting the body. (Though writing can also be a powerful tool).

11/06/2018

Sing the Water Song

Sing... sing a song. Sing the water song, dear women: keepers of the water. Thanks, Emma Barry Yoga & Retreat

This Algonquin Water Song expresses loving gratitude for the water and raises the consciousness and connection of women with Mother Nature’s greatest gift.…

09/06/2018

Tonglen: Bad In, Good Out -- Pema Chödrön – Lion's Roar

Tonglen is a practice first revealed to me nearly 9 years ago in Sedona. It's a funny story. I'll share it one day. For now, let's share this powerful practice of Tonglen from Pema Chodron and Lion's Roar.
https://www.lionsroar.com/tonglen-bad-in-good-out-september-2010/?utm_content=bufferde374&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer

A teaching on Tonglen practice by Pema Chödrön, and how it begins by taking in our own suffering before we can help others.

08/06/2018

Summer Writing Circles

Summer school schedule has been posted: for all you writers who want to keep the momentum going (or maybe start it ;) )
https://thebookbabas.com/summer-writing-circles/

If you have a manuscript, an inspired idea and a blank notebook, or a shoebox filled with past presentations, articles or recipes for your cookbook, or a backlog of blog posts and lack the time, op…

07/06/2018

Soul card collage

It's that time again! Soul Card Collage ... for summer Solstice

If you love your divination decks or have always wanted to learn to work with one, I have a treat for you. In this 2-hour soul card collage circle, you will create your own cards. A hands-on art pr…

07/06/2018

Write Now

If you have a writing project that you'd like to keep going over the summer - maybe a self-help book or memoir, blog posts for your business or personal website, or perhaps you simply want to enjoy the benefits of a regular journaling practice - join me for a summer school women's writing circle. We'll support each other's writing journey.

If you have a manuscript, an inspired idea or burning desire and a blank notebook, or a shoebox filled with past presentations, articles you’ve written, or recipes for your cookbook, and lack…

04/06/2018

A reminder: Dr. Aman is in the studio in Tuscany NW Calgary at 7pm this evening talking about Ayurvedic detox and hormone balance. $20 per person. There are still a couple spaces if you are interested.

02/06/2018

Dr. Amandeep Kaur Khatorh will be in the studio in Tuscany, NW Calgary Monday evening from 7-8:30pm for an informal and informative talk about Ayurveda panchakarma treatments and hormone balance. $20 per person. I have room for about 4 or 5 more women at this time. Message me if you need the address. Tea will be provided and we will have time for questions and discussion.

01/06/2018

My new favourite book. Wisdom Rising by Lama Tsultrim Allione. Anyone else reading it?

31/05/2018

Morning funny. Courtesy of Em. Still laughing.

How the signs apologize? Credit to -Elizabeth Jessica
Visit: https://zodiacthing.com to buy your sign’s tshirt!

31/05/2018

You're booking a retreat. Would you rather all costs are included in the price: lodging, meals, facilitated program. Or pay one price for the retreat program and book your room separately?

30/05/2018

If on our journey we do not value one face over another—white or black or brown, wrinkled or smooth—we may come in time to see that the face of the whole world is our own face.

~Lin Jensen, “Meeting Heartmind”

28/05/2018

I retreat to deepen my connection with self and nature. To learn teachings that call my soul home. To meet strangers who become family. To hear the stories of fellow travelers and locals, and the stories held in the bricks of old churches and the branches of even older trees. I retreat for myself. And for my family and community. I fill my cup so that I, in turn, can pour into the cups of others.

My heart is full. I will pour my inspiration into the September retreat which I will post in the coming week. 🦋🙏🏻

24/05/2018

At the conclusion of our 12 week chakra circle in winter, we listed our immediate bucket list items... things we wanted to work toward in the coming months. I wanted to complete the 2 manuscripts on my plate but I also wanted to sit with my favourite teachers. I had to pick one. I joked that I would finish the manuscripts and then sit with my teachers. Yesterday, I forwarded the manuscripts on for representation and this evening I had this great honour...
Intention and attention. Focus and flow.

19/05/2018

Question for you: what do you want to know about? I often organize my retreats and workshops around what interests me. I'd like to know what interests you. What do you want to know about? Where is there a problem that needs to be solved? 🙏

18/05/2018

You've booked a wellness retreat. Would you rather:

16/05/2018

Mind the Garden

Nature is a skilled teacher.

Years ago, one of my personal training clients told me about ANT. We were discussing the insects when she said, “Ant stands for A Negative Thought.” Well that stuck. Every time I see an…

14/05/2018

Last More than Meditation Monday session before summer. Tonight from 7-9pm. I can't promise ice cream but there's usually chocolate ;)

14/05/2018

Life lessons from the 10 year-old

If you need a different perspective in life, listen to a kid. They see life through fresh eyes.
https://stephaniehrehirchuk.com/2018/05/14/life-lessons-from-the-10-year-old/

It was her first bike ride of the season to school. We’d already stopped twice to rest. It’s an uphill climb. We’d just rounded the corner where the ride levels off. Me: You can g…

13/05/2018