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WELCOME TO YOUR MOUNTAIN BLISS
RESTORATIVE GETAWAY

We are massively celebrating you for honouring yourself in this way! Prepare for a magical experience together as we guide you back to your authentic state of Joy, peace and wellness. Thank you for choosing JOY and saying yes to you.

XO Jenny & Jillian

MOUNTAIN BLISS RETREAT DETAILS

The details for our 4 days together are below. Please bookmark this page as all changes will be updated here and available for you at all times.

RETREAT LOCATION 

 Our Retreat is at Jasper East Cabins – 49321 AB-16, Jasper East, AB T7V 1X5

Click here to get directions from Google Map

 If you have any issues with directions or get lost, please contact us by phone:

Jenny  780-404-1119 OR Jillian 780-278-4225

MOUNTAIN BLISS RETREAT SCHEDULE

Below you will find a rough outline of our weekend, which may change based on flow, weather, and other considerations. We encourage you to choose what feels good for you and honour where you’re at each day.

Retreat Participants are encouraged to arrive anytime between 4 pm - 6 pm on Thursday. To allow people to travel at their own pace, our first meal together will be breakfast on Friday morning.

Feel free to stop for dinner before you arrive or head over to Folding Mountain Brewery on-site.


DAY 1: THURSDAY

7 pm - Opening Circle, Intention Setting and Yoga Nidra

DAY 2: FRIDAY

8 am - Morning Yoga with Jenny 

9 am - Breakfast

10 am - Joy Session Workshop with Jillian

12 pm - Lunch

1 pm - Mindful Nature Walk

2 pm - Rest/Hydrotherapy

6 pm - Dinner

8 pm - Yoga Nidra with Jenny  

DAY 3: SATURDAY

8 am - Morning Yoga with Jenny 

9 am - Breakfast

10 am - Ayurvedic Session with Jenny

12 pm - Lunch

1 pm - Helicopter Ride to the Rockies
(Approximate time dependent on weather)

6 pm - Dinner

8 pm - Wind Down Meditation with Jillian

DAY 4: SUNDAY

8 am - Morning Yoga with Jenny 

9 am - Breakfast

10 am - Closing Ceremony

11 am - Check Out 

What to bring

1. Yoga Mat, props & attire.  We will have some props on site as well.  Also, wear clothes that are comfortable for you.  No need to go out and purchase a fancy yoga outfit.

2. A blanket and eye pillow for Yoga Nidra (Will have some onsite)

3. Appropriate clothing to be out in nature - including mittens and toques.  We plan on hiking and enjoying the campfire if the weather allows (bring your campfire clothes) As well, our mountain adventure may be cool so bring warm clothes!

4. Runners or boots for hiking the trails 

5. Toiletries for showers 

6. Personal snacks - we have access to the kitchen/fridge for in-between meal needs

7. Journal, pen, that book you’ve been waiting to finish or start.

8. Robe and bathing suit for sauna use

9. Reusable Water Bottle 

10. Reusable on the go Tea/Coffee Bottle (optional) 

Also please feel free to bring any specific items you like - shakes, protein bars, etc.  We will have a tea station all weekend.  If you have a particular milk or sweetening alternative you are attached to, please bring them.

There is a nice gift/convenience store on site as well - so no need to panic if you forget something. 


Embrace the Power of Nature 

Immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of nature as you retreat to the tranquil mountains, far away from the hustle and bustle of the demands of real life. We invite you to make arrangements to be as present as possible, release your need to connect to the outside world and come back home to yourself. Surrounded by the majestic peaks of the Rocky Mountains and nestled amidst lush greenery, this experience will envelop you in a cocoon of tranquillity, allowing you to unwind, rejuvenate, and reconnect with your true essence.

 

Meet Your Guides

 

JILLIAN SCHECHER | RETREAT C0-FACILITATOR

Lead Facilitator of The Joy Sessions™ and self-proclaimed Joy Wizard, Jillian is a multi-passionate Joy + Mindfulness Coach whose mission is to empower others to experience more balance, purpose and Joy in ALL aspects of life.

Jillian equips clients, students and groups with practical tools to feel better while cultivating Joy in life, work, and relationships. She ignites those who are ready to take responsibility for Joy which often leads to less stress, better work/life balance, productivity, self-confidence and general life satisfaction.

Jillian can’t wait to support you in coming home to Joy during this magical 4-day experience! 

IG: @jillianschecher
FB: @jillian.schecher.joy.coach

WWW.JILLIANSCHECHER.COM

 

JENNY PIETZSCH | RETREAT C0-FACILITATOR

Jenny is a lifetime student bringing her vast wealth of knowledge to those in need of a deeper connection within themselves and the world around them. She has extensive knowledge in the ancient healing arts and brings elements of Ayurveda, yoga, meditation, reiki, and yoga Nidra to all that she shares and knows.

Jenny is a visionary that honours the sacred lineage and teachings for healing a society that has lost a large part of our history. She truly believes connecting people with the ancient healing arts will provide us with the opportunity to heal and shift the global consciousness.

IG: @jennypietzsch
FB: @jenpietzsch

WWW.JENNYPIETZSCH.CA

Some fun details about MOUNTAIN BLISS

Unique details about the Ekaminhale Retreat Center and Nature Yurt SpaceThey've blocked pollution and brought in nature. 

No- EMF : All the rooms have been shielded from harmful non - native EMF by using shipping containers as the structure, shielded BX cable to prevent magnetic and electric fields, power kill switches in each room, no wi-fi for internet access we use wired ethernet connections.
Grounding - a dedicated ground outlet is in each room which your beds grounding sheet is connected to in order to provide the healing effects of the earth's magnetic charge.

Water : arguably the best water on the planet due to its purity and our filtration system. It's also low in something that very few people are aware is unhealthy and the topic of my second post in the series What's Missing in Yoga. This water come directly from the mountain we sit on to the tap in your room.

Located at the edge of Jasper National Park, the North of Nature Wellness Retreat also sits on the leading edge of bio-innovation and healthy hospitality.

Here, surrounded by mountains and forest, we invite you to experience a modern, eco-friendly, mind- and body-restoring, indoor/outdoor environment that features EMF-free rooms, yoga and event space, a woodfire-heated yurt and a rustic nature spa.

All within walking distance of our own critically-acclaimed Stone Peak Restaurant, Folding Mountain Brewery, and some of the best hiking and nature viewing anywhere in the world.

Unique in North America, our Habitat is a study in healthful design, for both you and the environment.

We began with the earth in mind, reusing seacan shipping containers for the structure of our two storey building. We chose stone wool insulation for optimal energy efficiency and noise reduction.

From there, every detail was planned to bring you closer to nature, both in our 1600 square foot yoga and event room and our dormitory-style guest rooms.

Finished with an Alpine Modern design by Laurie Griffiths, our Habitat space blends contemporary craft and natural luxury into a distinctive and grounding experience that will bring together your body, mind and spirit.


YURT

Experience rebirth in a space that feels as nurturing as a womb. Set at the forests edge and surrounded by wildflowers in season, our Yurt is perfectly positioned for those seeking a more fluid, nurturing environment. With fabric walls, every moment feels softened, and meeting in the round means never feeling cornered. Warmed by a fire, this is the space to choose when nothing else could possibly do.


NATURE SPA

Borrowing wisdom from our Nordic friends, we have recreated a Scandinavian
experience in our own Northern Rockies home. Set technology aside and feel your mind clear and your cells recharge when you step into our barrel sauna, followed by a cold shower or plunge pool.

Feel the heat. Our wood-fired barrel sauna sits next to our yurt, against a backdrop of forest, and is designed to bring you back to nature. Release toxins, reconnect with your thoughts or banish them away, and then follow up by a cold and energizing plunge.

Feel the cold. By going straight from extreme heat to extreme cold, the body experiences contrast therapy, lessening muscle fatigue, decreasing pain and swelling, and decreasing built up lactic acid after an extreme hike or other exercise.

Feel at peace. If there is a more peaceful experience than sitting around an open fire, we have yet to discover it. Listen to the crack of logs, feel the heat on your skin and let the sight and smells of humankind most primal accomplishment return you to an equilibrium so easily forgotten in our modern world.