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Reawakening Retreat
4 nights, 5 days
17 person retreat
Highlights
Breathwork
Cacao
Art and creative practices
Yoga and morning movement
Details
Reawakening is an immersive 4 night retreat to nourish your body, fill your heart & reawaken your zest for life. When: April 2 to 6, 2026 Where: Xenia Retreat Centre on Bowen Island, BC Everything is simply an invitation and we encourage you to make this retreat your own. Activities Included: • Gentle morning movement practices - yoga and dance • Daily conscious Breathwork with live music and optional sharing circles • Opening and closing ceremonies • Cacao Ceremony • Arts and crafts • Time for rest, play and nature Nourishment: Food plays a powerful role in Reawakening The body needs real, clean fuel to stay grounded, open, and resourced. The meals are vegetarian, filling and deeply nourishing. SHANI CRANSTON creates every meal with this intention and understanding. Her food is wholesome, locally sourced and seasonally inspired. Facilitation: VELA CANTA is an Trauma-Informed Breathwork Facilitator and Guide who creates experiences that help people reconnect with themselves. Using somatics, breath, sound and other holistic modalities, she creates experiences that encourage relaxation and deepen presence. Drawing on her diverse training and personal journey, she supports people in shifting their perspective to see new possibilities and embody lasting change. Who It’s For Reawakening is open to anyone who feels called to ~ reconnect with themselves ~ move through the seasonal transition with intention ~ experience like-minded community ~ add some spark and zest back to life We hope to see you there!
Venue
Xenia Retreat Centre
4.7 ★ 9 Reviews
Xenia is a 38-acre Sanctuary in the heart of Bowen Island, one hour from downtown Vancouver and 90 minutes from our international airport. It is also surrounded by hundreds of acres of protected government forests and lakes. It is a place of safety and beauty. It is a place to heal, to rest, to play and to discover one’s true nature and inherent gifts.
Free Wifi
Garden
Sauna
Housekeeping
Kitchen
Tour Assistance
Free Parking
Shower
Balcony
Bathroom
Accommodation
Shared Accommodations
5-person shared room
$1,500 USD / person
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XENIA CENTRE is a 38-acre sanctuary on Bowen Island, BC dedicated to fostering healing, creativity and personal transformation. We will host our ceremonies and sessions in the Yurt and eat our meals and explore creative expression in the Lodge. There are many treasures on the land to visit during free time - like Opa, the Labyrinth, Sanctuary and more. The accommodations are rustic and comfortable. There are yurts, small cabins and rooms in the main lodge. The options are shared accomodations where you will be roomed with members of the same sex.
Meals
Meals provided
Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Diets catered
Vegetarian · Vegan · Gluten-free · Dairy-free · Diabetic Friendly · Organic
Food plays a powerful role in Reawakening. The body needs real, clean fuel to stay grounded, open, and resourced. Shani creates every meal with this intention and understanding. Her food is wholesome, locally sourced and seasonally inspired. Each dish is like a big hug and is infused with so much love. The meals are vegetarian, filling and deeply nourishing. Sample Menu BREAKFAST Warm Cinnamon Chia Seed Pudding Apple Raspberry Compote Sprouted Maple Granola Coconut Yogurt Sunflower Toasties with Sprouted Nut Butter Hardboiled Eggs LUNCH Wild Nettle Chantrelle Leek Mini Pies Emerald City Soup w/ Sauerkraut Quinoa Chimichurri Greek Salad w/ Pea Shoots Farm Greens w/ Tahini Herb Dressing DINNER Coconut Veggie Curry Madras Lentils Red Jasmine Rice Apple Ginger Chutney, Raita & Pappadums Farm Greens with Maple Balsamic Dressing DESSERT Beet Brownies with Raspberry Compote
Host
Vela Canta
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Vela is an Internationally Trained and Trauma-Informed Facilitator who creates transformative experiences that empower individuals to reconnect with their breath, body, spirit, and authentic self. Dra...
1 language
English
Teaching for 9 months
Joined Insight Timer in May 2025
What's Included
4 nights accommodation
11 Plant based meals
3 Breathwork Journeys
4 Movement Classes
Cacao Ceremony
Ecstatic Dance Session
Crafts, Activities & Discussions
Not Included
Use of the sauna - that is an additional cost
Flights and transportation
FAQs
Cancellation policy
The remaining balance for the retreat is due 14 days prior to the start date. If this balance is paid earlier than these 14 days, you are eligible to cancel and receive a full refund of this remaining balance, provided you do so at least 14 days before the retreat begins.
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