Yoga Retreats

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.

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.

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.

Take the time to experience moments of deep relaxation. Enjoy a peaceful yoga vacation in the beautiful Laurentian mountains. Learn tools and techniques for deep relaxation as components of a healthy and spiritual lifestyle and experience their benefits. Modern life has become synonymous with stress, especially for those living in cities. In addition to affecting mood and outlook, scientific studies consistently show that stress negatively impacts long-term health. In this program, you will learn how to use ancient wisdom and practices found in yoga to help cope with life’s challenges and become more balanced and fulfilled, no matter where you live! You will return home with fresh perspectives and new skills to incorporate into your daily life to prevent being “stressed out”.

Topics will include:

• Positive thinking and meditation for overcoming mental stress
• Tips on giving up artificial stimulants in daily life
• Controlling the emotions through manta chanting
• The art to letting go
• Physical, mental and spiritual levels of final relaxation

Enjoy a relaxing yoga holiday and a unique experience in nature. Take a deep breath and gain new strength and inspiration in the healing Laurentian Mountains in the beautiful natural ashram setting through a holistic practice of yoga postures (asanas), breathing exercises (pranayama), relaxation technics (savasana), group meditations (satsangs), nutritious vegetarian meals, stimulating lectures on yoga philosophy and dynamic walks in the forest as well as a bonfire (weather permitting).

This interactive retreat will allow participants to experience the harmony of Ashram life, while building in specialized yogic practices geared at helping us better understand and relate to distress and anxiety in our lives. Each day will feature dedicated asana and pranayama (yogic breathing) practices aimed at helping manage anxiety and regulating distress. Going beyond the physical aspects of practice, in a series of engaging workshops, we will seek to better understand our distress using yogic philosophy and look for practical tools that can help us in the stress of our daily lives.
Swami Rajeshwarananda (ashram director) will lead the retreat and will offer health consultations upon request.

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. 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

Come participate in this unique retreat and enjoy the combined benefits of an integral yoga practice (yoga classes, group meditation, conferences, vegetarian meals and meditative walks) as well as daily osteopathic treatments adapted to the practice of Yoga. You will benefit from osteopathic care spread over 5 hours, three days of consecutive 90-minute treatments, in addition to the consultation and examination on the first day.  The retreat aims to improve not only your yoga practice, but also includes a daily clinical assessment to identify physical restrictions, including lack of flexibility, that could limit your yoga postures.  The retreat is designed to help you release physical tension through personalized osteopathic care while progressing in this release through asanas.

Who is this retreat for?

This unique retreat is for anyone interested in overall health, wellness and the mind-body connection. Whether you are a yoga practitioner or simply curious about the benefits of gentle and natural osteopathic treatments, this retreat offers an ideal opportunity to improve your physical and mental
health, while deepening your yoga practice in a serene and caring setting.

Osteopathy

Osteopathy is an approach of gentle manual techniques aimed at maximizing the patient’s health so that the body functions optimally. Osteopathic treatments also aim to reduce pain, spasms, and inflammation, while improving flexibility and bodily functions. Osteopathy is recognized for its
effectiveness against chronic pain, often caused by musculoskeletal disorders. Patients frequently see immediate improvements in their condition and well-being immediately after a first session.

Nicolas Philippon, Osteopath

Nicolas Philippon, osteopath since 2016, also completed training in chiropractic in 2004. However, he chose to specialize solely in osteopathic care, which he also integrated into the practice of yoga.  Coming from a family where his father is also a chiropractor, Nicolas has always been passionate about manual body care techniques. He trained as a yoga teacher at the Sivananda center in 1988 and has been offering highly appreciated osteopathic treatments since 2019 at the Sivananda Yoga Camp in Val Morin as well as in several other locations.

Schedule

Arrival: Sunday April 6th at 3 p.m.
Departure: Friday April 11th at 11 a.m.

Monday to Thursday :

• Yoga and meditation program
• 6:00 a.m.: satsang (meditation, mantra chanting, conference, Arati (light ceremony)
• 8:00 a.m.: yoga class
• 10:00 a.m.: vegetarian meal
• 12:00: conference
• 4:00 p.m.: yoga classes
• 6:00 p.m.: vegetarian meal
• 7:30 p.m.: satsang (meditation, mantra chanting, conference, Arati (light ceremony)

Osteopathic treatment

• Monday: consultation and osteopathic evaluation.
• Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday: Osteopathy treatment every day according to available times
• Friday: possibility of additional treatments: massage or osteopathyMaximum number of participants: 6
  Minimum number of participants: 5

During this retreat, we will learn the concepts of prana (vital energy), pranayama (control of the life force) and asanas (postures) to better understand the energetic principles underlying the functioning of our body and mind. Developing this understanding will help us to understand how to elevate our mind and prevent it from going into negative and unhealthy patterns. Eventually it will lead to the development of a yoga and meditation practice conducive to a happy and healthy mental life.

Topics covered will include:

• Prana, pranayama and increased mental wellbeing
• Nadis (energy channels), chakras and experiences in the astral body
• Physical, mental and spiritual relaxation
• Mental flexibility and inner peace
• Cultivating healthy thought patterns

Repeating mantras (sacred sounds) and singing kirtans (devotional chants) have a tremendous healing effect on our body and mind. When chanting, a transformative energy is generated with a power to transform us, sublimate negative emotions, open the heart and help us tune to our true divine nature. Join us for this special retreat filled with meditation sessions, yoga classes and workshops, and discover these elevating practices. Learn how to chant and go from emotion to devotion and experience a deep sense of joy.

Topics covered include:

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

The week will culminate with an Easter Gospel concert with Ken Whiteley

This special Easter retreat will boost your energy, keep you inspired and bring your practice to a higher level. A full immersion into the practice of yoga and meditation for the renewal of body and mind

Yoga classes at beginners and intermediate levels, workshops and lectures with senior Swamis and teachers of the Yoga camp. Take some time for yourself with walks in nature, sauna and various types of massages.

Featuring special concerts as:

• Sacred sounds of Gospel Music
• Special Gospel Music Concert and workshop with Canadian folk singer and yogi Ken Whiteley.

Ken Whiteley is one of Canada’s most respected musicians and has an incredibly rich background in blues, gospel and folk styles, his performances are presented with humor, energy and grace.

This program will include fruit juices, salads and much more in a supported group environment. The detox program combined with yoga practices and meditation constitute an excellent  approach for cleansing on all levels: physical, mental and emotional. It will help you detach from craving sugar and other tasty foods. You will realize just how good it feels to replace inflammatory foods with nutrient-dense options. You will experience better digestion, more energy, enhanced flexibility and mental clarity.

It will help eliminate toxins from the body which can cause the following disturbances:

• Indigestion
• Diarrhea
• Constipation
• Uncontrollable craving for sugar
• Cholesterol
• Migraine
• Chronic Fatigue and more

“Who am I?” Discover the deepest answer to this essential question and undertake a journey that will lead you to the source of happiness and joy inside you. During this retreat, we will explore our true nature (which is existence, knowledge and bliss absolute), study meditation techniques and learn fundamental philosophical principles such as discrimination and detachment to make better choices, be less affected by events and face the ever changing nature of our lives with solid grounding, clarity and tranquility of mind.

Topics covered will include:

• Brahman: the principle of oneness
• The power of Illusion (Maya)
• False identifications (Upadhis)
• Who am I (Atman)
• Vedanta meditation technique: Neti Neti

Swami Svatmavidyananda Saraswati, PhD, is a widely recognized as scholar od Advaita Vedanta . She is a disciple of Pujya Sri Swami Dayananda Saraswati, teaching internationally through lectures and seminars. Swamiji is known for her expertise in interreligious engagement and Advaita Vedanta. She is the Acharya of Arsha Vijnana Gurukulam and its centers throughout the Unites States.

Join us for a celebration of Adi Shankaracharya, the great philosopher of Advaita Vedanta and creator of our lineage. Devotional ceremony (Puja) with meditation, mantra chanting, Arati (ritual with light) and Prasad (Sacred offering).

Free and open to all.

“Who am I?” Discover the deepest answer to this essential question and undertake a journey that will lead you to the source of happiness and joy inside you. During this retreat, we will explore our true nature (which is existence, knowledge and bliss absolute), study meditation techniques and learn fundamental philosophical principles such as discrimination and detachment to make better choices, be less affected by events and face the ever changing nature of our lives with solid grounding, clarity and tranquility of mind.

Topics covered will include:

• Brahman: the principle of oneness
• The power of Illusion (Maya)
• False identifications (Upadhis)
• Who am I (Atman)
• Vedanta meditation technique: Neti Neti

Swami Svatmavidyananda Saraswati, PhD, is a widely recognized as scholar od Advaita Vedanta . She is a disciple of Pujya Sri Swami Dayananda Saraswati, teaching internationally through lectures and seminars. Swamiji is known for her expertise in interreligious engagement and Advaita Vedanta. She is the Acharya of Arsha Vijnana Gurukulam and its centers throughout the Unites States.

Prana is the vital force within all living beings. Controlling this powerful energy through the practice of Pranayama will energize the body and at soothe, calm and elevate the mind. Would you like to learn more about these important yogic concepts and better understand the theory behind the breathing exercises in our yoga classes? Join us for this workshop, learn how we experience and increase prana, and discover the tremendous benefits of Pranayama and receive helpful instructions for your own practice!

Some of the topics include:

• Prana: the universal life force
• How prana is experienced and expanded
• Prana: the link between the physical and astral bodies
• Benefits of the Pranayama practice
• The healing power of prana
• Useful instructions for the practice of pranayama

Applying the principle of positive thinking into all of our activities can significantly improve our relationships and increase the quality of our life. Join us for this uplifting retreat and discover the power of thoughts; learn the basic tenets of Vedanta, the philosophy of Oneness, and explore practices that will help you to improve the quality of your mind, leading you to more calmness, greater wellbeing and further self-development.

Topics covered will include:

• The nature of thought and its inherent power
• Developing a healthy body-mind connection
• Samskaras: how habits are formed and how to transform them into positive forces
• How to create powerful positive affirmations
• Aims of life (purushartha): self-effort and karma
• Thought creates destiny: the self-transformative power of the mind

You wish to make positive changes in your life but you are facing seemingly insuperable resistance from your mind or your surroundings? This retreat has been designed especially for you. Through the systematic practice of yoga postures, breathing and relaxation, combined with mantra chanting and meditation, you will build up the inner strength necessary to transform your life. You will also study and practice the powerful science of positive affirmations, which you will be able to use at home to create a better life for yourself and your loved ones.

Challenges are an integral part of our lives. Would you like to learn how to face them with more confidence, strength, and grace? Over the course of this retreat, we will examine yogic tools that will help you tremendously in building inner strength, and learn to apply them in your everyday life for more positivity, peace of mind, and growth. The workshops will cover the following topics:

• Drawing strength from within
• Develop will power and determination
• Going beyond circumstances and despair
• As you think, so you become
• Experience the power of Love

Fasting is recognized as a powerful purification technique for the body but also as a deep spiritual practice. Come and join us for this retreat designed to cleanse the body and purify the mind. The supportive group setting as well as the ashram practices of yoga and meditation in a beautiful natural setting will create for you an enjoyable, renewing, and rejuvenating experience.

All the juices and vegetable broths will be freshly prepared from organic produce

Join us for a free yoga and nature day – a day to recharge and relax in the beautiful Laurentians mountains. Draw new energy through the yoga practice.  In this special celebration of the International Yoga Day join us at the Sivananda Yoga Camp in the pristine natural environment of the Laurentian mountains. Come and experience the power of yoga to bestow physical and mental health, elevate our mind and uplift our spirit, allowing us to to commune with humanity in the name of World Peace. You can choose from the following two options:

Program 1 (morning)

• 10.00 AM: Yoga Class
• 12.00 AM: Vegetarian Lunch
• 2.00 PM: Lecture on Yoga

Program 2 (afternoon)

• 2.00 PM: Lecture on Yoga: Yoga for inner Peace
• 4.00 PM: Yoga Class
• 6.00 PM: Vegetarian Dinner
• 7.30 PM: Meditation, Mantra chanting and talk on Yoga:
• Mantra Concert: Chant for world peace.

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. 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

Go deep in the quest of spirituality to discover what is real happiness and how to truly overcome suffering. Learn through Jnana Yoga (the yogic path of knowledge): the power of Self-inquiry, the inquiry into the nature of reality. Learn methods to remove ignorance of who we really are and to free ourselves from limiting thoughts patterns.