MEDITATION TEACHER & SPIRITUAL MENTOR
HOLISTIC BUSINESS COACH
Join meditation, breathwork & yoga teacher + spiritual mentor, Shawna Thibodeau for a transformative women's weekend retreat that nourishes mind, body & soul.
This retreat is for any woman needing time to heal, rejuvenate and learn skills & practices that can help navigate life's challenges and stressors with greater ease and to connect inwards to self.
Throughout the retreat you'll be learning and exploring the most effective skills & practices Shawna has found that help facilitate healing, growth and the coming back to our True Nature to experience greater self-love, inner peace, joy and empowerment within.
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The Return to Self Retreat includes a powerful combination of modalities that can provide deep release, healing, clarity, insight and shifts within. These include meditation, breathwork, teachings on consciousness, spirituality & co-creation, self-love and inner child work, intuition & inner wisdom exercises, and gentle yoga.​​​​​
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The modalities explored on this retreat can help with:
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Insights and understanding of different situations in your life
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Healing of the mind and body
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Deep sense of peace and bliss
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New creative ideas
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Deep connection towards oneself
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Ideas of life direction/next steps
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Release of emotions that might be limiting you and keeping you stuck
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Calming of the nervous system
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Greater awareness of patterns of the mind
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Boosting of mood
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Boosting of self-esteem, confidence & feelings of empowerment
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Improved connection with oneself and greater feelings of self-love and self-acceptance
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Deeper understanding of life and life's challenges from a spiritual lens
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WHERE?
A beautiful, luxurious, riverfront mansion in Lewiston, New York - see pictures below! (Address provided on registration)
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What the retreat includes:​​​​​
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Guided Meditation Workshop + Guided Meditation Sessions: How guided meditation can help connect us to our true nature and how to use meditation to work with thoughts & emotions
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Breathwork Workshop + 2 Guided Breathwork Sessions: How breathwork can help us heal and connect us to greater peace, love, joy and clarity
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Teaching Session: Understanding The Path of Healing, Growth & Personal Empowerment
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Teaching Session: How to find greater inner peace, love, joy, contentment and personal power in this life
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Hatha Yoga Practice (no experience needed, beginners welcome)
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Self-Love & Inner Child Work Workshop: How the ego mind & wounds from the past separate us from love & peace + healing past wounds, working with the ego mind & coming back to love (**a favourite of past retreat participants**)
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Teachings Session: Understanding Consciousness & Co-Creation: Understanding how our thoughts, emotions & belief systems create our external reality and how to begin using this to move towards greater love, peace, health, empowerment and abundance
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Sacred Release Ceremony: Releasing what no longer serves us
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Daily Group Coaching Circles for inner reflection, journaling, connection & healing
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Evening circle chats/hangouts around the indoor fireplace
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Downtime for personal rest and relaxation on a waterfront property
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Snacks Friday Evening
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2 Nourishing Breakfasts (Saturday & Sunday)
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Private Chef-Cooked Lunch & Dinner (Saturday)
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**Take-home PDF booklet provided of all skills & practices for reference back home**
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WHEN?
Arrive anytime after 4pm on Friday December 6th (to relax and enjoy the home), and depart at noon on Sunday December 8th. Programming starts at 6:45PM Friday.
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*Note - Dinner will not be served Friday night - welcome to bring a dinner (and put in fridge) or go out in Lewiston prior to retreat. Evening circle snack provided Friday night.
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**A retreat that includes skills, practices & concepts that can continue to heal, empower & benefit you for the rest of your life**
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A take-home PDF booklet of the skills & practices covered is provided to help equip you with review & resources for continued use at home.
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The Setting
A luxurious colonial-style mansion located in Lewiston, New York. A riverfront property, immersed among the trees, this is your luxury escape into relaxation, healing & rejuvenation.
Pictures from Past Retreats
Registration -Return to Self Women's Retreat
December 6-8, 2024
Lewiston, New York
Cancellation/Refund policy: If using payment plan, the first payment/first instalment is non-refundable at any time of cancellation. If paying in full, 33% of payment is a non-refundable instalment at any time of cancellation. No exceptions to this policy. A 50% refund (on total amount paid minus non-refundable deposit) is available if cancelling 61-90 days from retreat start date. Then, due to limited retreat spots and costs to cover retreat, no refunds are available if cancelling 60 days or less prior to retreat. No transfer of dates available at any time. If one spot is cancelled in a double or trio getaway, the spot becomes open for another registration. Exchange for 5 Weeks of Manifestation or RISE DIY Digital online programs available if cancelling 60 days or less prior to retreat. If retreat is cancelled, a full refund is provided. Full policies including inclement weather policy, can be found here.
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Following travel policies of Ontario, above is registration for retreat services, programming & meals. Accommodation and transportation is not included in retreat pricing however, accommodation for the retreat is graciously donated (at no extra cost) from the venue. Securing of the complementary room is done after retreat registration through Zen on River (instructions provided in post-registration email).
Past Retreat Reviews
Thank you to all past participants who have joined us at these magical retreats!
Got Questions?
"I'm thinking about coming alone...is this ok?"
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Absolutely! YES YES YES! Going to a retreat alone can be extremely powerful and transformative. Common feedback we also receive is the welcoming, safe and connected vibe we create and the relationships you create on retreats sometimes turn in to lifelong friends. 50% of past attendees have come on their own.
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"I'm not too experienced in yoga & meditation...is this ok?"
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Another big YES! We welcome women of all levels and complete beginners too! Retreats are a great place to learn or to solidify established practices and routines.
"Is there a what-to-bring list?"
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Yes, once you reserve your spot, a Retreat information email will be sent out immediately and again 2 weeks prior to the retreat.
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"What if I have dietary restrictions?"
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Most of the food and meals are gluten free with vegetarian and vegan options. Send an email to befree@shawnathibodeau.com if you have any dietary restrictions to ensure that weekend's menu will accommodate you.
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Meet Your Guide
Shawna Thibodeau
MEDITATION, BREATHWORK & YOGA TEACHER, SPIRITUAL MENTOR
FORMER MENTAL HEALTH NURSE
With over 10 years of experience, Shawna is a meditation teacher, spiritual mentor and advocate of inner work, passionate about enhancing mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Formerly a mental health nurse, she transformed her life through holistic practices, spiritual development and inner work and now helps others using a psychospiritual approach that blends science and spirituality.
Shawna leads retreats and programs online and worldwide, including in Canada, the USA, Costa Rica, Portugal, Italy and Peru. She has guided extensive circles, online classes & webinars, and over 60 retreats, ranging from half-day to week-long events. Additionally, she has developed three successful online group coaching programs, empowering individuals through inner work and taking action to step onto their highest path.
CREDENTIALS & TRAINING:
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Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology – McMaster University
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Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Trent University
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​Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing Certification - Canadian Nurses Association; 8 years experience as a mental health nurse
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​Certified Meditation Facilitator (2014) – Naturality, Hamilton (in association with Yoga Alliance, Canada)
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Certified Breathwork Facilitator (1:1 & Group) - Breathwork by Jon Paul Crimi, California
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200 hr Yoga Teacher Traning - YogaRenew
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​Yoga.Psyche.Soul (2015) - 120hr Yoga Psychology Speciality Certificate on the Psychology of Yoga - Ashley Turner (MA,LMFT)
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​Level 1 & 2 EFT Tapping (Emotional Freedom Technique) Certification - AAMET International
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​Level 1 & 2 Reiki + 35 hr Hands of Light Energy Healing Training - Omega Institute, Rhinebeck, New York
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​Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Fundamentals Program (2014) – University of Toronto, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education
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​Breathe to Heal - Max Strom
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Navigating Psychedelics for Clinicians and Therapists Certificate - Psychedelics Today