04/15/2026
The Gift of Presence: Day Retreat
With Victoria Lynes, Soul Stones Studio; Priyal Sharma, Yoga Teacher & Chris Clapp, Social Worker
📅Date and Time: Sunday May 31 2026 | 10 AM - 4:30 PM "ish"
💲Cost: $270 with MSW Mental Health Receipt | $225.00 +HST (No Mental Health Receipt)
TO REGISTER: https://willowellness.ca/retreats
Presence is the state of be-ing somewhere.
When you receive an invitation that reads "Your presence is requested,” you are being asked to show up.
How often do we show up for ourselves?
What does this feel like?
Like, what does this really and deeply feel like?
Your vulnerable presence is requested at our Retreat Day.
Experience an opportunity to re-set, restore and revitalize as you offer yourself permission to slow down.
Your Day:
Experience integration of presence using mindfulness through creative exploration of art, time in nature, nourishing restorative yoga and through the community that comes with sharing food.
With an organic, unrushed flow, this exquisite day allows you to be taken care of with nourishing meals and drinks as we weave in creativity, movement and meaningful connection.
⭐️A Meditative Mandala Stone Experience with Victoria Lynes, Soul Stones Studio
⭐️Gentle and Restorative Yoga Practice with Priyal Sharma, Yoga Teacher
⭐️Guided Exploration and integration of forms of “Presence” that include self, community, spiritual with Chris Clapp, Social Worker & Coach MSW RSW
⭐️Time in the Outdoors
⭐️A welcome breakfast buffet, nourishing lunch and closing beverage will nourish your body and spirit throughout the day
📍Location: Willow Wellness, 5944 Perth Street, Richmond ON K0A 2Z0 | 613-362-6218
An accessible welcoming safe and brave space to nurture mind, body and spirit. As soon as you step through the door to this welcoming sanctuary, you’ll take a deep breath and know you can let go and let in.
➡ Reserve your spot today.
More Details About Your Meditative Mandala Stone Experience for this Day:
☸️ Find Your Centre: We begin and end in a circle of community connection, wholeness and unity. A guided chakra meditation will allow you to energetically connect deeply within and help to guide your colour choices and intention for your unique soul stone.
☸️ Enter the Flow: Use rhythmic dotting techniques as an active meditation to calm the nervous system, settling the mind.
☸️ Intuitive Expression: No rigid rules … you will explore self-healing through intuitive, geometric designs and colour therapy.
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About your Facilitators:
Victoria Lynes: Founder of Soul Stones Studio, Victoria was inspired by her love of both natural stones - and the sacred circle - the Mandala.
Mandalas have a long, beautiful history and are recognized for their deep spiritual meaning. They are a representation of our inner reflection and our connection to the universe, and the circles of family, friends and community. The symbolism resonates deeply with me.
A yoga teacher, a children’s mindfulness educator, a mother, you can find out more about her here, scroll down to find out more about the experience this day!
Priyal Sharma: A dedicated and passionate Yoga Instructor, Priyal has expertise in Hatha, Power, Restorative, Prenatal and postnatal Yoga.
She is committed to inspiring and supporting students in achieving balance, strength, and overall wellness through mindful practice. Known for exceptional interpersonal skills, clear instruction, and the ability to create a welcoming, safe, and motivating environment for all, Priyal brings a warmth to all she meets.
Priyal has 300 hours of Teacher Training from Halifax (Shanti Hot Yoga) and Vinyasa Yoga Ashram, Rishikesh, India. Outside of Yoga, she has her Masters in Analytical Chemistry (India) and is mom to a every-growing toddler!
Chris Clapp, MSW RSW
As a Social Worker (MSW), Chris has a passion for coaching from an empowerment approach, believing you already have the internal gifts, skills and power within you to create positive change. She is known for her passion for community engagement and social justice as she continues to learn and “unlearn” and help others do the same.
Our Retreats are carefully curated to mix yoga & movement, mindfulness, breathwork, reflective journaling. Add in delicious nourishment from local chefs and bakers, the most delicious coffee, teas + more from our licensed cafe - we promise you an experience to truly nurture your self.Stay tuned here...
