About this Event
A Cozy Winter Serenade — Candlelit Slowdown Retreat
Facilitated by Trauma‑Informed Facilitators Krish Lopez and Stephanie Ries
This winter retreat is shaped with care, warmth, and trauma‑informed intention — a quiet afternoon designed to support slowing down, grounding, and reconnecting with the body in gentle, invitational ways. Participants are welcomed into a soft, calming atmosphere held by Krish and Stephanie, where pacing, choice, and embodied presence guide the flow of the day. The retreat will offer two slow‑down practices: beginning with a gentle, slow‑paced yoga flow that supports grounding, ease, and mindful movement, and closing with a cozy, candlelit restorative yoga practice — a quiet space for deep rest, stillness, and gentle unwinding. Midway through the retreat, participants will gather in a circle for reflection — a quiet, invitational space to pause, check in, and share as feels comfortable. This circle honours choice, privacy, and personal pacing, allowing participants to speak, listen, or simply rest in community.
A live violin serenade by Claire‑Jones‑Fright, yoga facilitator and musician, will accompany the retreat. A soft musical welcome will be offered during arrival, settling, and orienting, with a gentle closing serenade during restorative yoga savasana.
Nourishment will be provided with care — healthy non‑alcoholic wine, warm winter drinks, and light seasonal snacks to support comfort and grounding during the colder months.
Throughout the retreat, Krish and Stephanie hold space with trauma‑informed principles: invitational language, choice‑based participation, gentle pacing, and an emphasis on safety, agency, and relational presence. Participants are invited to move, rest, and engage in ways that feel right for their bodies.
Contribution:
Early Birt Rate $125 on or before November 30th 2026
Regular Rate $160 after November 30th
To support a spacious and well‑held group experience, the retreat will move forward with a minimum of five participants. If registration is below five, participants will be contacted gently and offered clear choices — either a full refund or the option to transfer into a future session. This approach honours transparency, agency, and the importance of creating a resourced, supported environment for everyone attending. Retreat contributions are otherwise non‑refundable once registered, as this supports the planning, preparation, and resources needed to hold the space with care.
Krish will connect with you shortly after your registration, please check your inbox or spam folder from [email protected]
More about the lead facilitator - https://mindfulnesswithkrish.net/
Event venue & nearby stays
Shangrila Yoga, 111 Mount Pleasant Avenue, London, Canada
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