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You’re invited to a day of renewal and celebration.
Drawing from Somatic Experiencing, Yoga Therapy, Continuum Movement, and Sound Therapy, this workshop invites you into:
• Qigong
• Snowshoeing
• Continuum-inspired movement exploration
• Breath + voice + vibration as sound therapy
• The element of water (winter’s element in Chinese Medicine)
• Somatic movement — guided and self-guided
• The Torus as a self-organizing and protective field — an embodied image for “turning on the inner lights” and awakening subtle luminosity within.
Winter Solstice Workshop
A Celebration of the Winter Solstice through Movement, Meditation, Voice, Sound, Ritual, Dance, Meal
Date: Sunday, December 21st, 2025
Time: 1-6 PM
Location:
Elbow Lake (Private Lake)
1500 Hewlett-Packard Lane, Perth Road Village, Ontario K0H 2L0
Investment: $175 + HST
Capacity: 10 Participants
Registration Open, please contact for questions
EVENT FLOW
1:00 - 2:00 PM — Qigong
Arrive and land with a gentle qigong practice to ground into the winter solstice with Karin Merkel.
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2:00–3:00 PM — Free Time: Explore or Settle
Enjoy the land while there is still light.
Snowshoe rentals are included, and a fire will be going outside. Seasonal mushroom tea, prepared by Dr. Ron Shore, will be offered.
You’re welcome to wander the trails, sit by the fire, or stay cozy indoors and take in the beautiful winter view.
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3:00–4:00 PM — The Light Half
Meditation • Breath work • Sound • Journaling • Intention Setting
We begin with grounding practices, gentle somatic breathwork, sound, and journaling. You’ll be guided to explore the Torus as an inner field of flow and protection, using Continuum-inspired movement and breath to awaken subtle sensation, orientation, and intention for the Solstice.
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4:30-5:30 PM — The Dark Half
Dance • Sound Bath
As the sun sets:
• We shift into guided movement and freeform dance
• Explore breath and tone through sound
• Immerse in a sound bath of resonance and vibration
A celebration of darkness, embodiment, and return of the light.
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5:30 PM — Nourishing Solstice Social Meal
A hearty lentil soup, warm bread, hummus and roasted root vegetables and hot apple cider to end the evening.
This is not performance-based. It is accessible, warm, and grounded — an evening of sensing, moving, listening, and discovering.
🌿 What’s Included
Retreat led by Norah Greatrix, Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner, Yoga Therapist, RMT, Certified Sound Therapist
Qigong let by Karin Merkel
Season mushroom teas by Dr. Ron Shore
Somatic Embodiment Practice Inspired by Continuum and Candlelight Dance Celebration
Guided indoor Sound Bath to complete the day
Catered nourishing winter meal
Time for rest, reflection, and time in nature
Take-home Solstice Somatic Practice for continued exploration
A day of shared presence and connection with kindred spirits
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