MINDFUL SOUL FACILITATOR & LIFELONG EDUCATOR
Half-Day Family
Yoga, Meditation, & Mindfulness Retreat
The Colours of Fall
NURTURE FAMILY CONNECTIONS WITH FUN AND CREATIVITY
with Jo Sawyer
Meditation & Mindfulness Facilitator,
Children’s Yoga & Mindfulness Teacher,
Public Education School Teacher (Masters of Education)
London, Ontario
Sunday, September 22, 2024
1:00 - 4:00 pm
Welcome to a half-day yoga, meditation, and mindfulness retreat for parents and children that will give you uninterrupted bonding time in a creative, fun, and safe space. Throughout our time together, we’ll explore yoga, breathing practices, and mindfulness practices using fun themes, yoga poses and flows, music, crafts, and games.
Join us for this connective retreat and leave with activities and tools that you can continue to use at home as a family.
OH THE FUN WE WILL HAVE
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Fun, engaging themes
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Yoga poses and flows designed for parent and child interactive connections
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Exploring mindset, mindfulness, and meditation through music, games, crafts
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Calming, guided visualizations
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Nutritious, delicious snacks
WHO is this for?
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For parents/caregivers and children aged 6 to 10
WHERE?
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Springbank Gardens Community Centre
205 Wonderland Rd S, London, ON
WHEN?
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Sunday, September 22, 2024, 1:00-4:00 pm
PRICE
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$130 CAD/parent and one child
$195 CAD/parent and 2 children
"If children feel safe, they take risks, ask questions, make mistakes, learn to trust, share their feelings, and grow."
Alfie Kohn
Registration
Cancellation/Refund Policy: 50% of payment is a non-refundable deposit - no exceptions. If canceling greater than 14 days prior to retreat, a 50% refund is available. No refunds available on cancellations 14 days or less prior to retreat as sufficient time is required to fill the vacancy. If retreat is cancelled, a full refund is provided. Thank you in advance for your understanding and consideration.
Past Retreat Reviews
"Thank you for the wonderful afternoon retreat! Was so lovely to have time to connect with Stella. You spoiled us with food, take home bags full of strategies and hands on calming tools, and reminding us how important it is to slow down and find that little bit of deeper connection with our kiddos (and ourselves!)” J.P.
“Maple loved doing this with mom. Partner yoga was her favourite. I liked the colouring and the guided meditation.
Muffins were a hit!” M.R.
​​"My daughter and I had a wonderful experience at the family retreat in August. Not only did the retreat allow time for my daughter and I to connect, we took home many useful mindful strategies we could apply to day to day challenges. These were strategies my 6 year old was eager to apply as well. Throughout the retreat activities, Joanne's experience and passion for mindful teaching shines through. I noticed the children remained calm throughout the afternoon. I would highly recommend trying out one of Joanne's retreats and I'm already looking forward to the next!" J.N.
“Everly really liked your analogy about flipping your lid. We’ve used it a couple of times already and it really resonates with her when she’s losing her cool.” J.N.
Meet Your Guide
Jo Sawyer
Certified Meditation Teacher, Children’s Yoga & Mindfulness Teacher,
Mindfulness Facilitator, & Public School Education Teacher (Masters of Education)
As a teacher in the public education system for over 30 years, I have seen an increasing need for providing kids with tools to cope with big feelings and busy minds. As a parent, I understand the value of a shared commitment to helping our children physically, mentally, and emotionally. Building connections and nurturing cooperative opportunities for kids and the important adults in their lives shows our children how much we care, and how we hear, see, and honor the ups and downs of their world. I am committed to playing my part in providing this feeling of unity for you and your families. It truly does take a village to raise a child.
Yoga: unity of body, mind, spirit within oneself; unity of child, family, community within our world.
