The Power of Clarity Retreat
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“Truth is the offspring of silence and meditation. I keep the subject constantly before me and wait 'til the first dawnings open slowly, by little and little, into a full and clear light." ― Isaac Newton
Why clarity?
The Coronavirus pandemic has created a prolonged envelope of uncertainty for people around the world. So many of us are facing significant changes in our professional and personal lives. There is noticeable collective strain in our efforts to return to some form of normalcy yet these on-going changes also allow us to question old ways of doing, and more importantly, of being. This retreat targets busy professionals seeking the power of clarity and presence within this climate of ambiguity; the stillness in the eye of the storm.
The words presence and mindfulness are capturing attention in the media and increasingly in organizations these days as we seek out strategies to deal with our changing world, where work and personal lives get tangled up, where there is a visceral need for connection as humans are increasingly disconnected from themselves and others.
We all wish to live rich, aligned, happy and meaningful lives, focusing on what is important to us. In this noisy environment, stillness and clarity may feel illusive and impermanent. The resulting stress and anxiety often limit our expression of our full potential by feelings of doubt, at times fear of moving into the unknown or the uncomfortable.
When seen as a cultivated practice, our felt purpose and related resistances are best understood through self-reflection, mind/body connection, with inspiring company in a beautiful, peaceful place, inspired by nature.
Blending complementary ways of developing mental clarity, senior yoga teacher and BODHI founder Bhaskar Goswami (bhaskargoswami.com) and Mindspace’s co-owner, workplace psychologist and mindfulness teacher Carl Lemieux (mindspacewellbeing.com) are delighted to offer you this carefully crafted path to increased clarity and well-being for professionals. The well researched Acceptance Commitment Training (ACT) Framework will guide our learning journey, while weaving in the ancient wisdom of Eastern philosophies and principles of embodied leadership. It includes gaining clarity about the life you choose to have and also change you are committing to make. It includes connecting with our mental models that limit our ability to step outside our comfort zones and conditioned patterns.
This retreat is an invitation to put away all distractions so you may best explore and experience the clarity that lies within you at the beautiful Tara Center in the Eastern Townships. Combining the gentle rhythm of mindful movement, experiential teachings and exercises based on cognitive and behavioral sciences, and a nourishing community, our time together in a safe space will be an opportunity to:
All the ingredients will be present for the right word to arrive at the right time, for a co-created experience of presence:
Location: Centre Tara, 184 10e Rang O, Bonsecours, QC J0E 1H0
Date: October 2nd 16h30 to Sunday October 4th at 16h30
Fees (meals included): From 425$ (triple occupancy) to $515 (single room with private bathroom)
Beds are assigned first to register, first choice
Space limited to 25 participants
Carpooling will be organized
To register and for specific questions please email Carl Lemieux at: carl@mindspacewellbeing.com
“Truth is the offspring of silence and meditation. I keep the subject constantly before me and wait 'til the first dawnings open slowly, by little and little, into a full and clear light." ― Isaac Newton
Why clarity?
The Coronavirus pandemic has created a prolonged envelope of uncertainty for people around the world. So many of us are facing significant changes in our professional and personal lives. There is noticeable collective strain in our efforts to return to some form of normalcy yet these on-going changes also allow us to question old ways of doing, and more importantly, of being. This retreat targets busy professionals seeking the power of clarity and presence within this climate of ambiguity; the stillness in the eye of the storm.
The words presence and mindfulness are capturing attention in the media and increasingly in organizations these days as we seek out strategies to deal with our changing world, where work and personal lives get tangled up, where there is a visceral need for connection as humans are increasingly disconnected from themselves and others.
We all wish to live rich, aligned, happy and meaningful lives, focusing on what is important to us. In this noisy environment, stillness and clarity may feel illusive and impermanent. The resulting stress and anxiety often limit our expression of our full potential by feelings of doubt, at times fear of moving into the unknown or the uncomfortable.
When seen as a cultivated practice, our felt purpose and related resistances are best understood through self-reflection, mind/body connection, with inspiring company in a beautiful, peaceful place, inspired by nature.
Blending complementary ways of developing mental clarity, senior yoga teacher and BODHI founder Bhaskar Goswami (bhaskargoswami.com) and Mindspace’s co-owner, workplace psychologist and mindfulness teacher Carl Lemieux (mindspacewellbeing.com) are delighted to offer you this carefully crafted path to increased clarity and well-being for professionals. The well researched Acceptance Commitment Training (ACT) Framework will guide our learning journey, while weaving in the ancient wisdom of Eastern philosophies and principles of embodied leadership. It includes gaining clarity about the life you choose to have and also change you are committing to make. It includes connecting with our mental models that limit our ability to step outside our comfort zones and conditioned patterns.
This retreat is an invitation to put away all distractions so you may best explore and experience the clarity that lies within you at the beautiful Tara Center in the Eastern Townships. Combining the gentle rhythm of mindful movement, experiential teachings and exercises based on cognitive and behavioral sciences, and a nourishing community, our time together in a safe space will be an opportunity to:
- Explore and deepen your understanding of the latest research in mindfulness, presence and well-being
- Discover how to release beliefs and habit patterns that are no longer serving you
- Connect to and embody how it feels to move toward those important things in life or valued living
- Learn how it feels to shift away unwanted experiences and develop psychological flexibility
- Experience clarity as a practice
All the ingredients will be present for the right word to arrive at the right time, for a co-created experience of presence:
- Nature walk
- Meditation
- Yoga
- Workshops
- Dialogue Circle
- Silence
- Deep rest and sleep
- Nutritious meals
Location: Centre Tara, 184 10e Rang O, Bonsecours, QC J0E 1H0
Date: October 2nd 16h30 to Sunday October 4th at 16h30
Fees (meals included): From 425$ (triple occupancy) to $515 (single room with private bathroom)
Beds are assigned first to register, first choice
Space limited to 25 participants
Carpooling will be organized
To register and for specific questions please email Carl Lemieux at: carl@mindspacewellbeing.com
About your Facilitators:
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Carl Lemieux is a psychotherapist, an executive coach and senior consultant with over 35 years of experience, supporting strategy, cultural transformation, leadership development, leveraging self-management and mindfulness. During his career, Carl also held leadership roles in healthcare and finance. Carl is a sought out facilitator for seminars, lectures, and conferences. Carl’s strengths lie in developing leaders who face ever increasing complex lives by enhancing self-awareness and well-being, using neuroscience and well-researched practices to increase focus and decision-making while developing authenticity and inner peace.
Carl is a registered workplace Psychologists, EMBA and a qualified mindfulness teacher trained in MBSR (Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction). Carl is bilingual in English and French |
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Bhaskar Goswami, teacher, speaker & yogipreneur Bhaskar Goswami is an impactful speaker and a senior yoga and meditation teacher from Assam, India. He has led numerous international retreats, having presented in prestigious organizations and events like COP22 (UN Global Climate Change Summit, Morocco). In 2007 he founded BODHI, a multiple award-winning company dedicated to offering genuine wellbeing to people in their homes, businesses, schools and special care places. He is also the founder of daana (CBC Media Prize 2016, Startup of the Year), a non-profit organization making wellness accessible to all by creating anonymous contribution activities around the world. He has published two international albums, Open Yoga and Wisdom Stories, and is the author of Wisdom Stories - Book 1
Bhaskar has a Masters Honors in Electronic Engineering from the University of Nottingham (England) and a 10-year international engineering career. He lives in Montreal with his family of three children. Learn more: bhaskargoswami.com |