Have you felt the desire to take a meaningful break, reconnect with your inner wisdom, and experience the profound calm that comes from meditating in nature’s embrace? Or perhaps you're ready to enrich your meditation practice and explore how the natural world can be a powerful ally on your journey.
Attending a retreat is a beautiful way to step back, gain fresh inspiration, and create space for deep self-reflection and growth. It’s a chance to become spacious, nurture your well-being, and connect with a supportive community. Whether you are exploring meditation for personal enrichment or preparing to share mindfulness with others, this retreat provides a nurturing environment to build a solid inner foundation.
YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE A PART OF THE MEDITATION TEACHER TRAINING TO ATTEND THIS RETREAT. ALL ARE WELCOME.
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LOCATION
Quantum Leaps is a unique, peaceful and spiritual retreat centre nestled between the Rockies and Purcell Mountains.
Unique Features:
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Large vegetable garden, orchard, greenhouse, and root cellar (by donation you are welcome to enjoy some fresh veggies from the Garden – seasonal dependent of course!).
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Wildlife wander through our property (deer, elk, coyote, fox, bear etc.).
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The stars at night, the sunsets, the alpenglow on the mountain peaks, the views!
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Available wellness services: massage therapy, CranioSacral therapy and other healing modalities.
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Quartzite labyrinth, transformational labyrinth, medicine wheel, and sweat lodge on site.
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FREE Range Chickens
WHAT YOU WILL PRACTICE & EXPERIENCE
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Various Meditation Sequences & practices using movement, sound, mantra and more
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Conscious Breathing– the regulation of the breath through different techniques
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Forest Bathing
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Mindfulness tools and practices
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Spiritual Teachings including some Trilotherapy teachings and practices
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Mettā – Loving Kindness and Compassion Meditations
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Noble Silence
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Walking Meditation
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Supportive sharing circle
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Sacred ritual and ceremonies
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Joyful Celebrations
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Fire Walk Ceremony
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Sacred Labyrinth
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and More….
The learning will be experiential as well as conceptual. In this retreat, participants will be supported in developing their personal meditation practice with the intention of incorporating the concepts, techniques and processes learned on retreat to access greater peace, joy and connection.
The format will include a balance of lecture, practice, informal conversation and mentorship with ample opportunity for exploring questions that may arise.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Retreats are essential for anyone looking to truly understand and deepen their meditation practice. Stepping away from everyday life creates the space needed to connect more fully with yourself and experience true stillness. Even if your goal isn’t to teach, going on retreat offers a unique opportunity for personal growth, helping you develop a sense of inner peace and well-being that you can carry back into daily life.
Join us to:
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Reset from daily routines and gain clarity for your meditation journey.
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Nourish your body and soul with organic meals, nature’s wisdom, and a supportive community.
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Expand your meditation practice with new tools and a deeper connection to nature.
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Awaken to new insights and return home ready to share your practice.
CERTIFICATION
For those who are part of MTT, this retreat will count as 50 hours toward your 200 Hour or 300 Hour YogaMcc Meditation Teacher Training.
TEACHERS
Daemond Mano - Meditation Teacher Training Director, YogaMcc Owner
Daemond grew up in Calgary, but he is a traveler by trade, having visited over 30 countries in his life. One of his favorite things to do is understand how other people live on this earth. Like most of us, he has often wondered why we are here. Daemond has sat with Monks in the Temples of South East Asia and has spent time with Aboriginals in Australia learning about Dreamtime. He has journeyed with Shamans in Central America and created concoctions with witch doctors in Africa. He has read and researched much in the vein of spirituality and science and connections between the two, a field called Epigenetics. Daemond is also very passionate about building community and safe containers for seekers to grow into the highest vision of themselves. For him this all starts with a foundation of friendship. Daemond's primary practices are Meditation and Breathwork. He is certified to teach Clarity Breathwork, Numa Breathwork, and has studied breathwork at the Omega Institute in New York. He is also certified to teach Active Meditations from Osho Humaniversity in Holland, Systemic & Family Constellations, and was given permission to teach the life's work of Zen Master Nissim Amon, a modality called Trilotherapy, which includes Zen Buddhist meditation. He also enjoys integrating sound into his offerings and is certified by Jonathan Goldman in sound healing. He's very passionate about sharing all these tools with the humans around him that feel called to explore the depths of who we are.
Amarin Dawn - Co-founder, Experience Journeys, Co-founder, The Heart Cafe
Amarin Dawn is a seasoned wellness facilitator and co-founder of Experience Journeys, dedicating over 25 years to empowering individuals through transformative practices of yoga and mindfulness. With a belief that "We are not about going somewhere, but about being everywhere," she emphasizes the importance of present-moment awareness and connection with our natural world. Amarin inspires her students to "remember our ancient connections to everything, intricately interwoven into the fabric of life."
Throughout her journey, Amarin has taught yoga both locally and internationally, sharing her expertise and passion for living with respect and care for all life. As a certified Mindfulness Meditation teacher trained under renowned instructors Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach, she integrates diverse techniques to cultivate awareness, enhancing the overall wellness experience. Additionally, her training at the Spirit Rock Meditation Center deepens her commitment to mindful practice and teaching.
Amarin is also a certified facilitator of 'Awake in the Wild,' which marries mindfulness with nature, and she serves as a guide with the Association of Forest and Nature Therapy, leading immersive experiences that promote healing through the power of the natural world. As a registered Hiking Guide and Adventure Medic, she ensures safe wilderness experiences mindful of the other than human inhabitants. In collaboration with her daughter, Amarin co-founded ‘The Heart,’ a plant-based café devoted to sharing delicious nourishment that minimally impact on our planet. Guided by the mantra “Protect what you love,” she emphasizes making mindful choices that honor both personal well-being and the environment.
Her healing practices include her certifications in Pranic Healing, as well as her Master-level training in both Usui and Karuna Reiki. With a diverse skill set and heartfelt dedication, Amarin inspires individuals on their journeys of personal growth, inner peace, and compassionate living. Amarin Dawn continues to lead transformative experiences at Experience Journeys and The Heart, fostering authentic connections and encouraging mindful exploration of both life and nature.
2025 SCHEDULE
June 4 to 8, 2025
WHAT IS INCLUDED
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Lunch and Dinner: 2 wholesome and delicious meals per day. (Note: Breakfast is NOT included. Please bring your own breakfast foods to prepare on site. Accommodations include a kitchenette with coffee maker and tea kettle as well as complimentary coffee and tea.)
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FREE Range Chicken Eggs: For those who are interested, fresh eggs are provided that you can prepare yourself for breakfast.
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5 days and 4 nights Accommodations at Quantum Leaps: Rest and rejuvenate, be inspired and empowered, and connect deeper to Nature. Rustic and Modern accommodation options are available.
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Experiential Sessions and Meditation: Meet each day in the sacred practice spaces and in nature.
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Love, laughter, healing and support!
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FIRE WALK CEREMONY: People from all over the world have been using Fire Walks as a tool for healing and ceremony for thousands of years. It serves as an unforgettable demonstration of human potential and a way to deeply connect with the living consciousness of this earth.
PRICING
EARLY BIRD PRICING: Save $200 until May 2, 2025.
Shared Accommodation: $1,500 + GST
(Note: Shared Room. Shared Bathroom. Rustic and Modern Options are available.)
Single Room: $1,900 + GST
(Note: Private Room. Shared Bathroom. Rustic and Modern Options are available.)
STUDENTS ENROLLED IN THE 300 Hr MEDITATION TEACHER TRAINING will pay for food and accommodations separately. Prices and accommodation options will be emailed to MTT students directly.
PAYMENT PLAN: Pay a $300 deposit, then pay the remainder before the first day of the retreat.
Contact us to register for the Payment Plan at 403-251-9642 or dae@yogamcc.com. Early Bird pricing is not applicable to the payment plan.
Register for the entire 300 Hour YogaMcc Meditation Teacher Training for the best value. CLICK HERE for more information on the YogaMcc Meditation Teacher Training.
Cancellation Policy for the 50 Hr Module: Refunds (minus a $300 Administration Fee) are available up to 14 days before the starting date. Send your written cancellation notification to info@yogamcc.com. No refunds on or after the course begins. Deposits are non-refundable.
TESTIMONIAL
From the heart – the 5-day meditation retreat put on by YogaMcc was an amazing, mind expanding experience! Jeri and Mano created a loving, supportive, open environment that just grew and grew as the days went on. In the beginning, I was a little nervous but excited about the possibilities. This was a mediation retreat, which involved many kinds of meditations like walking meditation, candle gazing, a labrynth meditation, eating meditation, and many, many other types. Perhaps one of the best things was the heart opening work. This happened early on and helped to connect with myself and the other participants. The teachers allowed room for discussions and were highly intuitive into what the group needed. Part of the retreat involved a silence meditation for about 1.5 days, and this was so refreshing…nothing was expected of you, you just were with yourself, worked with the meditations and activities provided. I chose to shut off my phone and I’m glad I did what a fantastic electronic rest! I hadn’t realized how much I turned it on – how it’s always at hand. I feel much better prepared to use my phone as a tool, instead of an escape mechanism. We were provided with meals each day, a comfortable room to sleep in, and beautiful grounds right by the river to sit by. By the time I left, I felt calm, refreshed, loved, and honestly felt like I could do anything!! I highly recommend this retreat! And thank you, thank you, thank you to Jeri, Mano, and fellow participants.
COLLEEN H.