Willow Wellness

04/15/2026

The Gift of Presence: Day Retreat

With Victoria Lynes, Soul Stones Studio; Priyal Sharma, Yoga Teacher & Chris Clapp, Social Worker

📅Date and Time: Sunday May 31 2026 | 10 AM - 4:30 PM "ish"
💲Cost: $270 with MSW Mental Health Receipt | $225.00 +HST (No Mental Health Receipt)

TO REGISTER: https://willowellness.ca/retreats

Presence is the state of be-ing somewhere.

When you receive an invitation that reads "Your presence is requested,” you are being asked to show up.

How often do we show up for ourselves?
What does this feel like?
Like, what does this really and deeply feel like?
Your vulnerable presence is requested at our Retreat Day.

Experience an opportunity to re-set, restore and revitalize as you offer yourself permission to slow down.

Your Day:
Experience integration of presence using mindfulness through creative exploration of art, time in nature, nourishing restorative yoga and through the community that comes with sharing food.
With an organic, unrushed flow, this exquisite day allows you to be taken care of with nourishing meals and drinks as we weave in creativity, movement and meaningful connection.

⭐️A Meditative Mandala Stone Experience with Victoria Lynes, Soul Stones Studio
⭐️Gentle and Restorative Yoga Practice with Priyal Sharma, Yoga Teacher
⭐️Guided Exploration and integration of forms of “Presence” that include self, community, spiritual with Chris Clapp, Social Worker & Coach MSW RSW
⭐️Time in the Outdoors
⭐️A welcome breakfast buffet, nourishing lunch and closing beverage will nourish your body and spirit throughout the day

📍Location: Willow Wellness, 5944 Perth Street, Richmond ON K0A 2Z0 | 613-362-6218
An accessible welcoming safe and brave space to nurture mind, body and spirit. As soon as you step through the door to this welcoming sanctuary, you’ll take a deep breath and know you can let go and let in.

➡ Reserve your spot today.

More Details About Your Meditative Mandala Stone Experience for this Day:
☸️ Find Your Centre: We begin and end in a circle of community connection, wholeness and unity. A guided chakra meditation will allow you to energetically connect deeply within and help to guide your colour choices and intention for your unique soul stone.
☸️ Enter the Flow: Use rhythmic dotting techniques as an active meditation to calm the nervous system, settling the mind.
☸️ Intuitive Expression: No rigid rules … you will explore self-healing through intuitive, geometric designs and colour therapy.
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About your Facilitators:
Victoria Lynes: Founder of Soul Stones Studio, Victoria was inspired by her love of both natural stones - and the sacred circle - the Mandala.
Mandalas have a long, beautiful history and are recognized for their deep spiritual meaning. They are a representation of our inner reflection and our connection to the universe, and the circles of family, friends and community. The symbolism resonates deeply with me.

A yoga teacher, a children’s mindfulness educator, a mother, you can find out more about her here, scroll down to find out more about the experience this day!

Priyal Sharma: A dedicated and passionate Yoga Instructor, Priyal has expertise in Hatha, Power, Restorative, Prenatal and postnatal Yoga.

She is committed to inspiring and supporting students in achieving balance, strength, and overall wellness through mindful practice. Known for exceptional interpersonal skills, clear instruction, and the ability to create a welcoming, safe, and motivating environment for all, Priyal brings a warmth to all she meets.

Priyal has 300 hours of Teacher Training from Halifax (Shanti Hot Yoga) and Vinyasa Yoga Ashram, Rishikesh, India. Outside of Yoga, she has her Masters in Analytical Chemistry (India) and is mom to a every-growing toddler!

Chris Clapp, MSW RSW
As a Social Worker (MSW), Chris has a passion for coaching from an empowerment approach, believing you already have the internal gifts, skills and power within you to create positive change. She is known for her passion for community engagement and social justice as she continues to learn and “unlearn” and help others do the same.

Our Retreats are carefully curated to mix yoga & movement, mindfulness, breathwork, reflective journaling. Add in delicious nourishment from local chefs and bakers, the most delicious coffee, teas + more from our licensed cafe - we promise you an experience to truly nurture your self.Stay tuned here...

04/05/2026

We warmly welcome Lisa to the Willow Team!

📞To book:
*please book through the Mindbody app
*call/text 613-362-6218
*email: info@willowellness.ca
(note that our website booking may be temporarily "troubled" so use the above options if any issues).

Lisa is a Registered Massage Therapist who trained in British Columbia and brings nearly 16 years of clinical experience to her practice. She has a special interest in treating headaches, TMJ dysfunction, and supporting long-distance runners in maintaining and restoring their bodies.

Her approach to care is both therapeutic and collaborative. With a background in psychology (Carleton University), she brings an added understanding of the connection between stress, the nervous system, and physical tension.

She believes that while massage therapy can play an important role in healing, lasting change comes from a client’s active participation in their own well-being. She works alongside her clients—guiding, supporting, and creating space for the body to shift.

Lisa is particularly drawn to helping those who want to move through life with more ease, whether that means reducing pain, improving function, or returning to the activities they love.

She also has a growing interest in supporting first responders and others in high-stress roles, and is continuing her studies in Law Enforcement to better understand the unique physical and mental demands of this work.

Her goal is for clients to leave each session not only feeling better, but feeling more capable, empowered, and connected to their own bodies.

Outside of Willow, she enjoys volunteering, hiking, trail running, and spending as much time outdoors as possible. She also has a soft spot for dogs and looks forward to the day she welcomes one into her life again.

04/01/2026

We continue to learn:

Curious how to say "Mādahòkì"? 🌿 It's not phonetically ma-da-ho-kee! Listen closely to the correct pronunciation on our website: https://madahoki.ca/about-the-farm.

In honour of National Indigenous Languages Day, we’re celebrating the beauty and importance of Indigenous languages. “Mādahòkì” means “to share the land” in Anishnaabe, a reflection of the spirit of community, culture, and connection that guides everything we do.

Come visit us at Mādahòkì Farm Thursday to Sunday, 11am to 4pm, to experience the land, traditions, and culture that bring this name to life!

04/01/2026

Join Stephanie Move with Glow and Kilee for their next Pelvic Health Embodied Yoga Therapy Series.

Starts April 11 - however, you’ll need to have your individual yoga therapy pre-screening and assessment first!

➡️Contact us today!

03/31/2026

This is one of the most common things we hear:

“I’ve been doing Kegels and it’s not helping.”

That’s not a failure—it’s information!

Pelvic health isn’t one-size-fits-all.
And your body deserves a more individualized approach.

Our intimate yoga therapy group will provide you with a safe space and a variety of tools geared to support your pelvic health.

🌷Contact us to get started.
Our April group will include an individual yoga therapy session prior to the group start so DM us for your appointment.

03/27/2026

💡How did Pelvic Floor come to be something you wanted to explore?

In their own words, Stephanie and Kilee share why this is so important to them!

You can chat more with them at our free Pelvic Floor Yoga class Saturday March 28 - Noon or book a call with them!

03/23/2026

We are excited to host Priyal this week in a lovely Restorative practice this Thursday March 26, 7:15pm.

This class is open to all our Willow community and is also offered as a Free Class to our Community.

Priyal, as a Yoga Instructor, brings dedication and passion with a strong expertise in Hatha, Power, Restorative, and Prenatal and postnatal Yoga. Her yoga training has spanned here in Canada as well as Rishikesh, India.

Priyal is committed to inspiring and supporting students in achieving balance, strength, and overall wellness through mindful practice. She cultivates a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere to support
your physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

A warm welcome to you, Priyal!