{"id":18,"date":"2009-09-22T12:02:58","date_gmt":"2009-09-22T16:02:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.journeyoftheheart.ca\/index2.php\/?page_id=18"},"modified":"2015-01-28T13:04:06","modified_gmt":"2015-01-28T17:04:06","slug":"retreats","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.journeyoftheheart.ca\/?page_id=18","title":{"rendered":"Retreats"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" title=\"retreat\" width=\"175\" style=\"padding-right: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px;\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-46\" src=\"http:\/\/www.journeyoftheheart.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/09\/retreat1.jpg\" alt=\"retreat\" height=\"175\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.journeyoftheheart.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/09\/retreat1.jpg 175w, https:\/\/www.journeyoftheheart.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/09\/retreat1-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px\" \/>Retreats and Workshops at Journey of the Heart<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Day Retreats<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Marg offers <strong>day retreats <\/strong>in her lake-side home, where the participant can choose how the day unfolds. It could include Meditation, Yoga, Breath work, Relaxation techniques, Reiki, Reflexology, a Healing session or a Journey process. Journey processes can be half hour to two hours in length. The shorter processes deal with clearing pain, phobias, belief and behavior challenges and the longer sessions deal with deeper long-standing issues. This powerful healing work is explained more thoroughly on The Journey page.<\/p>\n<p>Another option is to come spend a day with Marg\u2019s fun-loving energy \u2013 just to get away from your busy life \u2013 you could sit with a cup of tea on the front deck watching the boats go by, or lie under the maple tree in the backyard reading your favorite book or enjoy a leisure walk along the lake. Also, Marg can take you into the picturesque town of Port Perry, a five minute drive, where you can enjoy a walk along the quaint Victorian streets and pick up a special gift or two from one of the many unique shops. You could enjoy a specialty coffee or take an ice cream cone down to the park by the lake.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Weekend Retreats<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The focus for these retreats will be relaxation, meditation, yoga and Journey healing with nutrious snacks and meals.<\/p>\n<p>Dates to be announced<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Meditation and Chakra courses<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Marg offers <strong>Meditation and or Chakra courses<\/strong> throughout the year. Join with like-minded people to learn relaxation and meditation techniques. You will be given some tools to help you still your mind and bring a sense of peace and harmony into your every day living. Meditation courses run for eight weeks.<\/p>\n<p>During the eight week <strong>Chakra <\/strong>course you will have fun discovering the charkas, which are energy centers in the body. The Chakra&#8217;s have colours, gem stones, aromas and other attributes\u00a0 connected to each energy center and you will find out\u00a0which areas are weaker or stronger in your body. At the end of each class you will receive the energizing \u00a0benefits of\u00a0a Chakra clearing meditation.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Reiki<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Marg teaches the ancient healing art of <strong>Reiki <\/strong>which can be life transforming. As we open ourselves to the Universal life force energy that surrounds us we tap into the healing, unconditional love that is available to us all the time. Reiki I, II and III are offered through out the year. Each course is one day in length and a certificate will be provided. For more information please visit the Reiki page.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><em>Workshops<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Introduction to Meditation <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> Do you want to try Meditation but not wanting to sign up for an extended period of time? Then this workshop is for you! Learn the benefits of stilling your mind and bring peace into your soul. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Dates to be announced<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Daily Practice<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> Begin a Yoga daily practice. Explore what poses would be best for you and enjoy the rejuvenating benefits of Yoga. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Restorative Yoga<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> Give yourself a treat!! During this class your body and mind will deeply release and allow healing mentally, physically and emotionally.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Relaxation and breathing techniques<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> Do you find it difficult to relax? \u00a0This workshop will give you tools to truly let go and be in the moment. \u00a0You will love this deep relaxation<\/strong><strong>. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"TEXT-ALIGN: left\"><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"TEXT-ALIGN: left\"><strong>Healthy and Happy<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><strong>Join this class to find ways to become healthier and happier.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\">\n<p style=\"TEXT-ALIGN: center\"><strong>Week day classes are available, please call for dates.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Reiki training is also available. <\/strong><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"TEXT-ALIGN: center\"><strong> <\/strong><strong> <\/strong><strong> Location: Port Perry\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Cost: \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0$40 per session<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"TEXT-ALIGN: center\">Marg will travel to teach her <strong>Meditation\/ Worshops<\/strong> and <strong>Reiki <\/strong>training with a minimum student requirement.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Retreats and Workshops at Journey of the Heart Day Retreats Marg offers day retreats in her lake-side home, where the participant can choose how the day unfolds. 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