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Vegetarian Meals served at the Centre
Enjoy delicious healthy vegetarian meal in your home-away-from-home in the enchanting Mauricie region! Meals are served at the following approximate times: Breakfast at 8:45 a.m. Lunch at 1pm Dinner at 6:30 p.m. Kindly place your reservation at least 3 hours in advance. Please note that the kitchen is usually closed on Tuesdays.
Art of Living Part 1 - [FR] - In Person
With Anneliese Speidel
Oftentimes, we find ourselves weighed down by anger and regrets of the past or anxieties about the future. The mind vacillates back and forth, leaving us disconnected with the present moment, where happiness truly resides. The SKY Breath Meditation uses the powerful Sudarshan Kriya breathing technique to bring the mind back to the present moment and connect […]
February 21 - Weekly Yoga class IN PERSON (French)
With Angelica Tarquinio, Anneliese Speidel, Melinda Quintal and Samer Tamaz
Join us for a relaxing and revitalizing yoga class. Our experienced teachers will guide you through a variety of postures, breathing and relaxation techniques. These classes are suitable for both beginners and experienced yogis. These are offered in the tradition of Yoga. The benefits of Yoga include: Improved flexibility Muscle strengthening Stress reduction Improved posture […]
Mahashivaratri Celebration - IN PERSON | Feb 26, 2025
Mahashivratri is the day when the Shiva Tattva touches the earth. The consciousness, the aura or the ethereal world which is always ten inches above the material ground, touches the earth element on the day of Mahashivratri. It is the wedding of the material with the spiritual. Shivratri is taking refuge in the divine consciousness […]
March 1st - Weekly Yoga class IN PERSON (French)
With Angelica Tarquinio, Anneliese Speidel, Melinda Quintal and Samer Tamaz
Join us for a relaxing and revitalizing yoga class. Our experienced teachers will guide you through a variety of postures, breathing and relaxation techniques. These classes are suitable for both beginners and experienced yogis. These are offered in the tradition of Yoga. The benefits of Yoga include: Improved flexibility Muscle strengthening Stress reduction Improved posture […]
March Break Family Week - In French
With Art of Living Faculty
Family weekend (Without Accommodation)
With Art of Living Faculty
Family weekend (Without Accommodation) - for Mauricie Residents
With Art of Living Faculty
English March Break Family Week
With Art of Living Faculty
Youth Teachers Training Course
With Art of Living Faculty
We are pleased to announce a Youth TTC happening in-person at our centre in Quebec! We will have Mona Shah Joshi coming to facilitate this training. Mona has nearly 30 years of experience not only teaching Youth Programs, but also has trained most of the Youth Teachers in North America. Online portion: Feb 22-23 Youth […]
Rest & Rejuvenate
A Rest & Rejuvenation Retreat at the Art of Living Retreat Center is a customizable combination of meditation, yoga, outdoor activities, and so much more. Whether you come on a solo retreat or with a partner, you’ll discover our peaceful campus, nourishing food, Ayurveda treatments and therapies, and opportunities to reconnect with your true self—or […]
Rest & Rejuvenate
A Rest & Rejuvenation Retreat at the Art of Living Retreat Center is a customizable combination of meditation, yoga, outdoor activities, and so much more. Whether you come on a solo retreat or with a partner, you’ll discover our peaceful campus, nourishing food, Ayurveda treatments and therapies, and opportunities to reconnect with your true self—or […]
Art of Silence - Art of Living Part 2 Retreat- In Person [FR]
With Hiteshini Jugessur
The Art of Silence - Art of Living Part 2 Retreat provides optimal conditions for quietening our mental chatter, going deep within and experiencing inner peace. The practice of silence has been used in different traditions and cultures throughout time as a unique pathway to personal discovery: consciously withdrawing our attention from outer distractions and observing silence for a […]
Stepping Into Silence Retreat | IN PERSON
With Swamiji Sadyojathah
This program will be conducted in English. If you require translation to French, please send a request to retreat@artofliving.ca. Start your journey into silence with a strong foundation of breath. Silence is an age-honoured practice to still the mind, to give much-needed rest to our over-worked nervous and immune systems, and to discover the true […]
SKY Breath Meditation - In Person
With Hiteshini Jugessur
This course is offered in French only. Often, we find ourselves weighed down by anger and regrets of the past or anxieties about the future. The mind vacillates back and forth, leaving us disconnected with the present moment, where happiness truly resides. The SKY Breath Meditation uses the powerful Sudarshan Kriya breathing technique to bring the mind […]
4-DAY Intensive Silence Retreat | IN PERSON |
With Ami Soni & Aditya Mahajan
If required, please email retreat@artofliving.ca to request the detailed daily schedule. This program is designed for the experienced meditator who has done at least 1 Art of Silence Program, and is looking to take their experience to a whole new depth. This program is designed to be more intensive, with more and longer meditations. Participants dive into […]
4-DAY Silence Retreat ONLINE
With Ami Soni & Aditya Mahajan
Now experience the depth of silence from the comfort of your home! PLEASE NOTE - We have MODIFIED COURSE SCHEDULES FOR PST, MST & CST suitable for the respective time zone. If required, please email retreat@artofliving.ca to request the detailed daily schedule. This program is designed for the experienced meditator who has done at least 1 Art of […]
6-DAY Intensive Silence Retreat | IN PERSON |
With Ami Soni & Aditya Mahajan
If required, please email retreat@artofliving.ca to request the detailed daily schedule. This program is designed for the experienced meditator who has done at least 1 Art of Silence Program, and is looking to take their experience to a whole new depth. This program is designed to be more intensive, with more and longer meditations. Participants dive […]
6-DAY Silence Retreat ONLINE
With Ami Soni & Aditya Mahajan
Now experience the depth of silence from the comfort of your home! PLEASE NOTE - We have MODIFIED COURSE SCHEDULES FOR PST, MST & CST suitable for the respective time zone. If required, please email retreat@artofliving.ca to request the detailed daily schedule. This program is designed for the experienced meditator who has done at least 1 Art of […]
10-DAY Intensive Silence Retreat | IN PERSON |
With Ami Soni & Aditya Mahajan
If required, please email retreat@artofliving.ca to request the detailed daily schedule. This program is designed for the experienced meditator who has done at least 2 Art of Silence Programs, and is looking to take their experience to a whole new depth. This program is designed to be more intensive, with more and longer meditations. Participants dive into […]
10-DAY Silence Retreat ONLINE
With Ami Soni & Aditya Mahajan
Now experience the depth of silence from the comfort of your home! PLEASE NOTE - We have MODIFIED COURSE SCHEDULES FOR PST, MST & CST suitable for the respective time zone. If required, please email retreat@artofliving.ca to request the detailed daily schedule. This program is designed for the experienced meditator who has done at least 2 Art of […]
Rest & Rejuvenate
A Rest & Rejuvenate Retreat at the Art of Living Retreat Center is a customizable combination of meditation, yoga, outdoor activities, and so much more. Whether you come on a solo retreat or with a partner, you’ll discover our peaceful campus, nourishing food, Ayurveda treatments and therapies, and opportunities to reconnect with your true self—or […]
Art of living Part I & Sri Sri Yoga Combo | IN-PERSON
With Belén Montefalcone
This is combo retreat of Art of living Part I and Sri Sri Yoga Foundation Part I Often, we find ourselves weighed down by anger and regrets of the past or anxieties about the future. The mind vacillates back and forth, leaving us disconnected with the present moment, where happiness truly resides. The SKY Breath Meditation uses […]
Rest & Rejuvenate - Extended Retreat
A Rest & Rejuvenation - Extended Retreat (5 days) at the Art of Living Retreat Center is a customizable combination of meditation, yoga, outdoor activities, and so much more. Whether you come on a solo retreat, family or with a partner, you’ll discover our peaceful campus, forest and lakes, nourishing food, Ayurveda treatments and therapies […]
Stepping Into Silence Retreat | IN PERSON
With Swamiji Sadyojathah
This program will be conducted in English. If you require translation to French, please send a request to retreat@artofliving.ca. Start your journey into silence with a strong foundation of breath. Silence is an age-honoured practice to still the mind, to give much-needed rest to our over-worked nervous and immune systems, and to discover the true […]
Shravan Maha Rudra Puja & Sports
Shravan Maha Rudra Puja & Sports The month of Shravan is considered highly auspicious for the worship of Lord Shiva, marking a period of heightened spiritual energy. This grand Rudra Puja is performed to invoke divine grace, dissolve negativity, and bring peace and prosperity. Alongside the spiritual immersion, enjoy an exciting lineup of outdoor activities […]
Camp Santosh
With Mark Fry and Shreya Shah
This program will be conducted in English. Please contact retreat@artofliving.ca for details on the sibling discount, if you want to register more than one child. Presented by the Art of Living Foundation, designed for children and teenagers between age 8 to 17, "Camp Santosh" combines the fun and adventure of a traditional summer camp, with yoga, […]
10-DAY Navratari Intensive Silence Retreat | IN PERSON
With Swamiji Sadyojathah
If required, please email retreat@artofliving.ca to request the detailed daily schedule. This program is designed for the experienced meditator who has done at least 2 Art of Silence Programs, and is looking to take their experience to a whole new depth. This program is designed to be more intensive, with more and longer meditations. Participants dive into […]
Navaratri Puja & Homa
Navaratri Puja & Homa Navratri, the nine nights of the Divine Mother, is a time of immense spiritual up-liftment. Each night celebrates a different form of Devi, representing strength, wisdom, and compassion. Through Devi Durga Homa, powerful chants, Garba dance, soulful music, and meditation, we honor the divine feminine energy that nurtures and protects all […]
Stepping Into Silence Retreat | IN PERSON
With Swamiji Sadyojathah
This program will be conducted in English. If you require translation to French, please send a request to retreat@artofliving.ca. Start your journey into silence with a strong foundation of breath. Silence is an age-honoured practice to still the mind, to give much-needed rest to our over-worked nervous and immune systems, and to discover the true […]
Art of living Part I & Sri Sri Yoga Combo | IN-PERSON
With Belén Montefalcone
This is combo retreat of Art of living Part I and Sri Sri Yoga Foundation Part I Often, we find ourselves weighed down by anger and regrets of the past or anxieties about the future. The mind vacillates back and forth, leaving us disconnected with the present moment, where happiness truly resides. The SKY Breath Meditation uses […]
Sri Sri Yoga & Sahaj Combo | IN-PERSON
With Belén Montefalcone
Sri Sri Yoga Foundation and Sahaj Samadhi Combo YOGA - Level 1 This retreat teaches a holistic way of energizing and integrating your mind, body, and spirit through a restorative yoga practice. Strength & Poise: Yoga Poses (Asanas) Strengthen and tone muscles, while burning fat and reducing cholesterol. Yoga poses are also great to maintain […]
Rest & Rejuvenate
A Rest & Rejuvenate Retreat at the Art of Living Retreat Center is a customizable combination of meditation, yoga, outdoor activities, and so much more. Whether you come on a solo retreat or with a partner, you’ll discover our peaceful campus, nourishing food, Ayurveda treatments and therapies, and opportunities to reconnect with your true self—or […]
6-DAY Intensive Silence Retreat | IN PERSON |
With Ami Soni & Aditya Mahajan
If required, please email retreat@artofliving.ca to request the detailed daily schedule. This program is designed for the experienced meditator who has done at least 1 Art of Silence Program, and is looking to take their experience to a whole new depth. This program is designed to be more intensive, with more and longer meditations. Participants dive […]
6-DAY Silence Retreat ONLINE
With Ami Soni & Aditya Mahajan
Now experience the depth of silence from the comfort of your home! PLEASE NOTE - We have MODIFIED COURSE SCHEDULES FOR PST, MST & CST suitable for the respective time zone. If required, please email retreat@artofliving.ca to request the detailed daily schedule. This program is designed for the experienced meditator who has done at least 1 Art of […]
4-DAY Intensive Silence Retreat | IN PERSON |
With Ami Soni & Aditya Mahajan
If required, please email retreat@artofliving.ca to request the detailed daily schedule. This program is designed for the experienced meditator who has done at least 1 Art of Silence Program, and is looking to take their experience to a whole new depth. This program is designed to be more intensive, with more and longer meditations. Participants dive into […]
4-DAY Silence Retreat ONLINE
With Ami Soni & Aditya Mahajan
Now experience the depth of silence from the comfort of your home! PLEASE NOTE - We have MODIFIED COURSE SCHEDULES FOR PST, MST & CST suitable for the respective time zone. If required, please email retreat@artofliving.ca to request the detailed daily schedule. This program is designed for the experienced meditator who has done at least 1 Art of […]
10-DAY Intensive Silence Retreat | IN PERSON |
With Ami Soni & Aditya Mahajan
If required, please email retreat@artofliving.ca to request the detailed daily schedule. This program is designed for the experienced meditator who has done at least 2 Art of Silence Programs, and is looking to take their experience to a whole new depth. This program is designed to be more intensive, with more and longer meditations. Participants dive into […]
10-DAY Silence Retreat ONLINE
With Ami Soni & Aditya Mahajan
Now experience the depth of silence from the comfort of your home! PLEASE NOTE - We have MODIFIED COURSE SCHEDULES FOR PST, MST & CST suitable for the respective time zone. If required, please email retreat@artofliving.ca to request the detailed daily schedule. This program is designed for the experienced meditator who has done at least 2 Art of […]