Yoga Retreats

Discover your inner light during this uplifting family retreat. Enjoy a Halloween lantern carving workshop, a magical evening silent walk through the forest, and a heartwarming bonfire meditation with music and storytelling for the whole family (weather permitting). The weekend also includes two daily yoga classes for adults, one kids’ yoga class (ages 7 to 11) at 4 PM, two group meditations, and a special family pumpkin carving activity.

Escape the digital chaos with our rejuvenating Digital Detox Retreat, where serenity meets self-discovery. This retreat offers a peaceful space to unplug from technology and reconnect with yourself in the present moment. In a tech-free environment, immerse yourself in mindfulness practices such as yoga, meditation, and introspective outdoor activities. Take part in uplifting workshops designed to foster positive habits and build a healthier relationship with technology. Nourish your body and soul with wholesome meals, and form meaningful connections within a supportive community. This retreat is a powerful reset, empowering you to embrace life with renewed clarity, balance, and a fresh perspective.

This interactive retreat offers participants a chance to experience the harmony of Ashram life while exploring specialized yogic practices designed to help better understand and manage anxiety and emotional distress.

Each day will include dedicated asana and pranayama (yogic breathing) sessions focused on supporting emotional regulation and inner calm. Going beyond the physical aspects of yoga, a series of engaging workshops will draw on yogic philosophy to help participants better understand the roots of distress and explore practical tools for navigating the stresses of daily life.

Repeating mantras (sacred sounds) and singing kirtans (devotional chants) can have a profound healing effect on both body and mind. Chanting generates a powerful transformative energy, capable of uplifting negative emotions, opening the heart, and reconnecting us with our divine nature.

Join us for this special retreat, featuring meditation sessions, yoga classes, and interactive workshops, and discover the elevating power of sound. Learn the art of chanting and journey from emotion to devotion, awakening a deep, joyful sense of inner peace.

Topics include:

• Sound as a transformative and healing force
• The power of mantras and kirtans
• From emotion to unconditional love
• How to choose and use mantras
• Step-by-step guided chanting practice

Regular Schedule

• Check in – 3pm/check out – 11am
• 6am – Satsang (meditation, mantras chanting-kirtan & lecture)
• 8am – Yoga asana class (Sivananda sequence)
• 10am – vegetarian meal
• 11am – karma yoga (selfless service)
• 12pm – conference (no conference on Sunday, Monday and Friday)
• 1pm to 2:30pm – sauna for women (only on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday)
• 2:30 to 4pm – sauna for men (only on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday)
• 4pm – Yoga asana class
• 6pm – vegetarian meal
• 7:30pm – Satsang

Embark on a transformative journey with our Meditation and Silence Retreat. Set amidst the majestic nature of the Laurentians, in a sanctuary of peace and serenity, this retreat offers a rare opportunity to immerse yourself in stillness and introspection. Disconnect from the noise of everyday life and reconnect with your inner self through mindfulness practices, guided meditations, and yoga classes. Surrounded by calm and natural beauty, you’ll be supported by experienced teachers who will gently guide you toward deeper self-awareness, mental clarity, and emotional balance. This retreat is a sacred pause, an invitation to release stress, cultivate silence, and return to daily life rejuvenated, centered, and renewed.

This program is designed for complete beginners, but also ideal for anyone wishing to revisit and strengthen the foundations of Hatha Yoga. You will be introduced to the 12 basic postures, pranayama (yogic breathing techniques), and meditation practices. Throughout the retreat, you’ll be encouraged to develop a sustainable home practice, improve your flexibility, and cultivate greater resilience to stress, all while nurturing a deeper sense of inner peace and happiness.

Join us for a hands-on cooking retreat and discover the joy of preparing healthy and delicious vegetarian meals that nourish both body and mind.
Pure, natural food supports a healthy body and a clear, focused mind, essential tools for living a balanced life and progressing on the spiritual path. Curious about the role of diet in spiritual practice and daily well-being? This special retreat will guide you in improving your eating habits, healing with the power of spices, and overcoming food-related cravings, paving the way toward a happier, more fulfilling life. Alongside daily meditation, chanting, yoga classes, and afternoon lectures, you’ll take part in an engaging cooking class where everyone is invited to participate and enjoy the process together.

Challenges are an integral part of life. Would you like to face them with greater confidence, resilience, and will power? During this retreat, we will explore yogic tools that can help you build inner strength and learn how to apply these practices in your daily life to foster positivity, peace of mind, and personal growth.

• Workshops will cover:
• Drawing strength from within
• Developing will power and determination
• Rising above circumstances and despair
• “As you think, so you become”
• Experiencing the power of love

Holidays at the Ashram are joyful and inspiring. Join us for an uplifting program featuring Christmas carols, a theater play, bonfires, skiing, outdoor activities, and much more! Dates are flexible. Choose the time that suits you best.

To book your stay, please call reception at 819-322-3226 ext. 314 or email [email protected].

The best way to welcome the New Year is through yoga and meditation practice. This New Year’s retreat will help you build a strong foundation for making positive changes and embarking on a path of self-transformation. Learn practical tools to cultivate inner peace and deepen your awareness of both body and spirit.

Challenges are an integral part of life. Would you like to learn how to face them with greater confidence, strength, and grace? During this retreat, we will explore yogic tools that can greatly support you in building inner strength and resilience. You’ll learn how to apply these practices in daily life to cultivate positivity, peace of mind, and personal growth.

Workshop topics include:

• Drawing strength from within
• Developing willpower and determination
• Rising above circumstances and despair
• As you think, so you become
• Experiencing the power of love

Embark on a transformative journey with our Meditation and Silent Retreat. In the middle of the majestic winter nature of the Laurentians in a
sanctuary of peace and serenity immerse yourself in tranquility as you explore mindfulness practices, guided meditations and yoga classes.
Disconnect from the noise of daily life and reconnect with your inner self amidst peaceful surroundings. Our experienced teachers will guide you
towards profound self-discovery, fostering mental clarity and emotional balance. This retreat is a sacred pause, inviting you to release stress and

embrace profound stillness, leaving you rejuvenated and empowered to face life with renewed vigor.

Asanas or yoga postures can bring countless benefits to the body and mind. They don’t only stretch the muscles and reduce stress levels, but also improve bodily functions, energize the body and mind and increase physical and mental strength. Join this unique retreat and deepen your yoga practice thanks to special yoga classes with specific themes and variations adapted to your level (beginners or intermediate/advanced). In addition, there will be 30-minute Asana workshops each day for in-depth training in specific postures, and sessions during which we will learn different yogic techniques to develop will power and mental flexibility to better face the changing circumstances of our lives.

Topics covered will also include:

• Benefits of asanas on the various body systems
• Asana variations to increase the flexibility of hips and shoulder girdle
• Challenge yourself – try out some new variations
• How to balance muscle length and muscle strength
• Evacuate stress and tensions away through asanas

Escape the digital chaos with our rejuvenating Digital Detox Retreat where serenity meets self-discovery. This retreat offers a tranquil haven to unplug and reconnect with yourself at the present moment. In a tech free environment immerse yourself in mindfulness activities such as yoga and meditation as well as introspective outdoors activities. Engage in uplifting workshops fostering positive habits and cultivating a healthier relationship with technology. Nourish your body and soul with wholesome meals while forging meaningful connections in a supportive community.
This retreat is a profound reset empowering you to embrace life with newfound clarity, balance, and a refreshed perspective.