Reconnect to your inner vitality, playfulness & freedom, through celebration & creative shadow work. 

NEXT SESSION 

Saturday, September 23 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. 
Sunday, September 24 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. 
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LOCATION: Plateau-Mont-Royal, Montreal, Québec 

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FACILITATORS: 

EZ BRIDGMAN
PARNEET CHOHAN​

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TRAINING DESCRIPTION 

Are you prepared to infuse your life with an abundance of vibrant energy? This immersive two-day experience is crafted for individuals who wish to reestablish a profound connection with their innate vitality, playfulness, and freedom. Through a blend of creative shadow work, embodied presence & celebratory practices, you'll open doors to a deeper capacity for playful vitality. 

Our approach revolves around providing you with clear and practical frameworks, as well as simple yet impactful methods. Guided by a spirit of gentle exploration, we'll also navigate through potential blockages and shadows that are impeding you from accessing your vibrancy. 

Regardless of your current starting point, all levels of experience are warmly welcomed. Whether you are seeking to rekindle your capacity for embracing playful vitality or find yourself feeling deeply disconnected from those states, this retreat offers a nurturing space for your unique journey.

Building upon the foundational principles of our Shadow Playground trainings, this retreat takes a distinct focus on the transformative power of vitality itself. Together, we will carve a path to delve into the realm of aliveness, enabling you to unlock vibrant states in different facets of your life, including the most challenging ones. 

A pivotal aspect of this transformative work is cultivating a profound sense of safety. Recognizing that the ability to fully celebrate and take social risks is hindered for many individuals and groups, we pay special attention to fostering an environment of agency and security throughout this retreat. 

AGENDA 

DAY 1 
  • Presence 
  • Introduction to creative shadow work 
  • Principles of improvisation & adult play
  • Nervous system regulation  
  • Creative movement practice 
  • A new understanding of emotions 
  • Connecting with deep celebration 
​DAY 2 
  • Open space learning 
  • Enlivening routines 
  • Social risk design 
  • Public share 
  • Integration of learnings 

WHY PARTICIPATE IN THIS RETREAT? 

LOGISTICS 

  • Schedule: 2 x 7 hours session (total of 14 hours) 
  • Price: Sliding scale, $150.00-$300.00 CAD (+ applicable taxes) 
  • Maximum of 10 participants 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES 

  • Connect with Inner Vitality: Revitalize innate energy and vitality 
  • Embrace Playfulness: Cultivate a playful mindset
  • Cultivate Presence: Enhance present-moment awareness and self-connection
  • Explore Creative Shadow Work: Engage in introductory exercises for self-discovery
  • Utilize Improvisation and Adult Play: Apply spontaneity and creativity in daily life
  • Regulate Nervous System: Learn techniques for emotional balance & grounding 
  • Express through Creative Movement: Use movement for self-expression and exploration
  • Enhance Emotional Awareness: Gain insights into emotional regulation 
  • Deepen Celebration: Connect on a deeper level with moments of joy.
  • Take Social Risks: Develop strategies to embrace social challenges and growth
  • Integrate Learnings: Apply retreat insights to ongoing personal development

METHODS 

  • Lectures and Discussions: Informative sessions on vital energy, playfulness, and creative shadow work.
  • Experiential Activities: Engaging exercises for improvisation, creative movement, and emotional exploration.
  • Guided Meditations: Mindfulness techniques for presence and self-awareness.
  • Creative Expression: Artistic activities to engage with emotions and shadows.
  • Interactive Play: Adult play exercises for creative thinking and problem-solving.
  • Regulation Techniques: Methods for nervous system balance and emotional wellness.
  • Individual Reflection: Personal introspection and journaling for deeper insights.
  • Small Group Sharing: Discussions to share experiences and insights.
  • Participant-Centered Content: Tailored sessions based on participant preferences.
  • Social Risk Design: Structured exercises to embrace social challenges.
  • Public Sharing: Opportunity to present and share one's celebratory self. 
  • Integration Sessions: Guided sessions for applying insights in daily life.
  • Q&A and Reflection: Time for questions, clarifications, and reflection.
Enhanced Creativity and Innovation
By embracing a playful mindset and engaging in improvisation, you'll tap into a wellspring of creativity. This newfound creativity can be channeled into problem-solving, brainstorming, and innovative thinking. 

Increased ability to access your vitality 
Improving your capacity to feel alive can improve your relationships and opens up daily doors to deeper connection and joy within your personal & professional endeavors.

Adaptation and Resilience
The ability to embrace social challenges and personal growth equips you with a resilient mindset that is essential for adapting to change, tackling new projects, and thriving in challenging environments.