SPRING EQUINOX SLOW FLOW + SOUND BATH

Join Nectar Retreat Centre’s creatrix, Andrea, in celebrating the Spring Equinox—a sacred day that honours our relationship with the Earth and Sun, symbolizing balance between light and dark, marking the transition into the warmer seasons. Gather in Nectar’s geodesic dome to explore themes of creativity, flow, renewal, and release through movement and vibration. Starting with an opening circle, Andrea will then lead a 60-minute Slow Flow, all-levels yoga and functional movement class, followed by a soothing crystal bowl sound bath, where the sound bowls produce binaural beats, inducing brain waves associated with deep relaxation and meditative states. We’ll then conclude with a guided silent relaxation period and gratitude circle.

About Sound Baths

Just as a typical bath involves immersing oneself in water, a sound bath aims to envelop a person in the medium of sound. Typically featuring singing bowls made of metal or crystal, these instruments create resonant tones, similar to bells, when struck by a practitioner. Sound baths provide an immersive experience, filling the entire room and penetrating the bodies within the space with sound waves. These beneficial sound vibrations traverse the entire body; the resonance activates theta, alpha, and gamma brain waves, associated with relaxation, enhanced moods, and well-being of the mind, body, and spirit.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

• An introduction and group introduction
• A gentle yoga and functional movement practice, designed to harness the energy of the Spring Equinox
• A 30-minute crystal bowl sound bath
• Closing gratitude circle

WHAT TO BRING

• Layered, comfortable clothing for the season
• Journal and pen
• Water bottle
• One Community Altar item: plants, a crystal that reflects the season to you (Rose Quartz, Clear Quartz, Citrine), eggs, intentions, images

INVESTMENT

• Sliding Scale of $30-65

In keeping with Nectar’s efforts to remain as accessible as realistically possible, the gathering is available at a sliding scale to reflect your systemic and economic privilege and capacity, within the range of $30-65. The actual retail value of this offering is $50. Contributions meeting or surpassing this retail value significantly aid us in expanding accessibility to our facilities for all.

• Nectar offers a full scholarship for one spot at each gathering. Please email info@nectaryoga.ca to inquire about availability. Proof of financial hardship will not be required.

NOTES:

• Parking is very limited so please come early, and carpool, if possible.
• Please use the washroom before you arrive on premise, as washroom facilities are not available for event attendees.