Rest & Rejuvenate - Couple/friends (English)

Rest & Rejuvenate: Your Invitation to Slow Down, Breathe, and Come Home to Yourself

Welcome to the Art of Living Canada International Retreat Centre—your sanctuary for rest, renewal, and rediscovery. Tucked away in one of the most enchanting forests of the Mauricie region, our 300 acres of pristine wilderness invite you to step into a world where time stretches, worries soften, and the mind finds space to breathe again. With five sparkling lakes, peaceful walking trails, cozy rustic accommodations, meditation halls, organic gardens, and an Ayurvedic wellness centre, this is a place where nature nurtures you at every turn.

Every year, thousands of people from around the world travel here to reset from the demands of modern life, meditate in community, and reconnect with what truly matters. Whether you arrive seeking silence, clarity, inspiration, or simply a break, our Rest & Rejuvenation Retreat offers the freedom to create an experience that’s entirely your own.

Curate your days with yoga, meditation, guided breathing practices, nature walks, creative workshops, nourishing vegetarian meals, and soul-soothing Ayurveda treatments—or embrace the joy of doing nothing at all. Come alone or with someone you love; either way, you’ll find yourself supported by a serene atmosphere, a welcoming community, and a space intentionally designed to bring you back to balance.

As part of your stay, you’ll also enjoy access to life-enhancing classes that reduce stress, sharpen mental focus, uplift your spirit, and strengthen overall well-being. Plus, you can schedule a complimentary 20-minute Ayurvedic Marma touch-point therapy session, offered in select time slots to deepen your renewal.

SCHEDULE*
(Everything on the schedule is optional. Join in whenever it feels right, or just take time for yourself.)

Day 1
05.30 pm – Session #1: Introduction
06:30 PM – Dinner
07:30 PM – Meditative chants

Day 2
08:30 AM – Breakfast
09:30 AM – Session #2 : Ayurveda introduction
11:00 AM – Session #3 : Mind & Meditation
01:00 PM – Lunch
02:30 PM – Session #4: Yoga Nidra / Non-Sleep Deep Rest (NSDR)
03:00 PM – Outdoor activities: Guided hike / Snow Shoeing / Swimming in private lake / Kayaking
05:30 PM – Personal time
06:30 PM – Dinner
07:30 PM – Meditative chants
08:30 PM – Star gazing
09:00 PM – End of Day

Day 3
08:30 AM – Breakfast
10.30 AM – Session #5 : Light Yoga, Breath-work & Meditation
13:00 PM – Lunch/Personal time
02:30 PM – Session #6: Yoga Nidra / Non-Sleep Deep Rest (NSDR)
03:00 PM – Outdoor activities: Guided hike / Snow Shoeing / Swimming in private lake / Kayaking
05:00 PM – End of day