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Bloom Into Playfulness

A gentle return to your luminous heart

A one-day somatic & art retreat

Somewhere between holding it all together and “who even am I?”…there’s a playful, alive part of you waiting to be met.

Somewhere along the way, play became optional.

Expression became filtered.

The body learned to hold back instead of moving.

And still—beneath all the roles and patterns there is a part of you that remembers how to feel, to move, and to create freely.

Not something to learn.

Something to return to.

An invitation to soften

Bloom Into Playfulness is a one-day immersive space to gently loosen what’s been held and reconnect with a more natural way of being:

From holding → expressing

From performing → playing

From controlling → allowing

From disconnecting → sensing

This is not about becoming someone else, it is about meeting yourself—just as you are.

What we’ll explore

Through somatic practices and intuitive art, we’ll open space for connection with your body and inner world.

You’ll be guided through:

Body-based practices to release tension and awaken sensation

Nervous system support for greater capacity and presence

Gentle movement to reconnect with your natural rhythm

Creative expression through art (no experience needed)

Space to explore, create, and play without pressure

 

 

This space may resonate if…

You sense a quiet longing for more aliveness or ease

You notice yourself holding back or overthinking

You want to reconnect with your body and creativity

You’re curious to explore yourself beyond words

You feel there is more of you waiting to be expressed

The invitation

A more playful, expressed, and alive part of you is already here.

Not somewhere else.

Not later.

Here. Now

Waiting to be met.

Investment:

$222 +GST

What’s Included

All art supplies for your playful creations (paints, clay, markers, glitter — everything your hands. might want to explore)

Nourishing lunch from the beautiful café at Brew & Bloom.

Fresh lemonade, coffee and tea station throughout the day (so you can stay hydrated and gently energized)

A sweet take-home Forget- me -Not Kit with your handmade legacy token and simple daily playful rituals to carry the lightness home with you

Everything is prepared so you can simply arrive, soften, and let your body remember how to play.

What to Bring

 Wear whatever feels soft, comfortable, and free to move in (layers are lovely)

A yoga mat or blanket for floor work (we’ll be moving, and resting close to the earth)

A journal or notebook (for any thoughts, drawings, or whispers that want to land)

Anything that helps your body feel even more held and comfortable — a favorite shawl, cozy socks, water bottle, or small comfort item.

Come as you are. The garden and the day will hold the rest.

Week 1.

Body Awareness & Breath 

Would you like to understand the feedback and subtle signals and information your body it’s sending you? To learn how to connect deeper with your body and its inner wisdom? Awareness and breath are powerful tools that would help us explore and trust the wisdom within. Knowing what you feel is the first step in knowing why you feel in a certain way. We are born with this inner wisdom, and I believe it’s the time to learn to listen to it.

Week 2.

Grounding

Will help us open subtle channels in our bodies so we can recognize the rich, and nourishing energy that is abundantly provided by the larger field within which we exist.This process can help your energy become more effective, and your mind to be more focused. When your life flows better, you are less stressed. When you are less stressed, your body is more prepared to heal itself.

Week 3.

Boundaries 

Do you take too much responsibility for the emotions/actions of others or do you experience low self esteem, helplessness, confusion and/or expect someone to help you? Explore through movement the connection between certain muscles and your senses, emotions and boundaries. Boundaries are borders that are not only separating us physically from each other, but also emotionally, sexually, spiritually and relationally. Without boundaries you won’t know where you end and the world begins. They help you gain a clearer sense of yourself, boost your self esteem and bolster your sense of identity.

Week 4.

Clearing limiting beliefs 

The body knows less than the brain! I’m not good enough! I don’t belong! I’m a mistake! Being different is wrong! How many of those lies have you told yourself so far?Are you aware of how these Limiting Beliefs might be holding you back from living a fulfilling life? Awareness is the first step in recognizing myths and stories we created or adopted in the past. Once we uncover some of those limiting beliefs we will re-frame them and create new empowering ones. Actually neuroscience has shown that there are more neurotransmitters produced in the gut, which is also called the “second brain”, than in the actual brain, and that the body registers incoming events and sensations before the mind or visual system can see them coming.

My Practice

Location

107 Rhatigan Rd E NW

Edmonton, AB, T6R1N4

Open Hours

Monday – Friday: 10am – 6pm
Saturday: 3pm – 6pm