inner stillness

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Inner Stillness is a day retreat specifically designed for corporate organizations, and aims to individually vitalize and collectively galvanize employees and business leaders. Whether you have a wellness program in place or not, this retreat is for organizations who understand the importance of wellbeing and happiness of its employees within the workplace. Inner Stillness is a day devoted to re-establishing the balance within, as we focus on what it means to rest our bodies and minds with “stillness practices”. Participants will learn techniques on how to rest and relax the mind and how to self-regulate stress anywhere, anytime. We will also discuss strategies on compassion, kindness and fostering better engagement at the workplace.

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Inner Stillness retreat is comprised of the following three contemplative practices: Stillness—meditation, silence and breath work, Movement—mindfulness walking and restorative yoga, and Creative—sound healing and creative writing. We will also be discussing strategies on how to self-regulate stress, while offering quick and simple techniques that can be practised anywhere, anytime.

Stillness Practices

Meditation // Turning your attention within. We will be practicing guided and silent sitting meditations.

Silence // Parts of the day will be in Noble Silence. When you practice mindfulness in silence, a deep listening to the heart happens.

Breath work // We will be practicing different conscious breathing practices during our retreat to help free the mind from the blocks and thereby lead us to greater clarity.

Movement Practices

Mindfulness Walking // The group will be led on a silent, mindfulness walk or hike in nature.

Restorative Yoga // A slow and sustained practice designed to calm the breath, nourish the nervous system, and settle the mind. Restorative poses are done with props to encourage deep rest and relaxation.

Creative Practices

Sound Healing// Sound and vibration will be used to re-tune and relax our bodies using ancient Himalayan Singing Bowls.

Creative Writing // Writing itself can be a form of meditation. It helps release and let go of obstacles, as you begin to clear paths to unlocking creativity.

Location: Nirvana Retreats Centre in Caledon, ON

Dates: Inner Stillness retreats are offered Tuesdays through Thursdays at Nirvana during the months of May to October.

Time: Arrival at the Centre: 9:45 am. Retreat: 10am to 4pm

Transportation: A luxury charter bus will pick up the guests at their business location and drive them to Nirvana Retreat Centre. Pick up time will depend on location of organization.

Meals: All meals are vegetarian (vegan options are available). Catered by Lush Earth. We can accommodate most food allergies and sensitivities.

Customization: We will work with you in understanding what’s important to your company. What are your needs? Your values? Based on this insight we can develop a customized program specific to your organization.

All bookings and inquiries must be made directly to Allison Rietta at Avreya.

founder

Allison Rietta is the founder of Avreya and the main facilitator for Inner Stillness. She is passionate about holistic health and wellbeing. She is a certified yoga teacher, mentor, and guide, with her practice deeply rooted in the holistic traditions of yoga and ayurveda. She studied at the acclaimed Yoga Therapy Toronto, a comprehensive and extensive teacher training program with the foundation based on the respected teachings of yoga master T.Krishnamacharya and his son TKV Desikachar, along with an integration of western Psychology and Therapy. She continues her studies with Suren Shrestha at the Atma Buti International Sound and Vibrational School to become one of the few certified Sound Healing therapists with this lineage in Canada.

Prior to Avreya, Allison had a successful career in the corporate world as a creative director in strategic branding, and employee engagement for over 22 years. She worked in Italy, Canada and the UK. In 2010, she started her own agency, Diagonal, and worked with many organizations such as Canadian Tire, Metagenics, SickKids Foundation, and RBC. Allison’s experience profoundly informs her understanding of the stressful, disjointed and competitive environment in the corporate world. This is what inspired her to create a unique and specialized retreat program with a deep focus on holistic health and wellbeing in the workplace.

testimonials

At MLSE we deeply care about the mental health and well-being of our employees and are passionate about delivering initiatives that foster a vibrant and healthy workplace. Avreya’s workshop was expertly led by Allison Rietta and highly valued by our employees and business leaders. Thanks Allison It was a wonderful experience for all. Namaste.

—Mike Bianchi, Human Resources Leadership, Maple Leaf Sports + Entertainment