Metamorphosis
a wellness immersive
Self evolution retreat
Sept 15-18, 2023
Sunshine Coast, British Columbia
your invitation
Take this opportunity to detox from work, screens, and responsibilities to others. Silence the world so you can hear yourself more clearly.
Experience who you are and how you feel when you deep dive into a weekend of self care, presence, and community.
Explore a diversity of wellness practices so you can integrate as habits into your daily life.
Fuel and detox with delicious, healthy, life-giving food.
Strengthen your ability to regulate your nervous system to stay grounded in times of challenge, loss, or transition.
Deepen your level of Self-awareness and create sustainable positive habits for your well-being.
Experience your integrated and connected Self - mind, body, and spirit.
Build community and meaningful relationships with heart-centred professionals in British Columbia and internationally.
Spring theme: Cleansing & Clarity
Discernment can be one of the most essential skills in life, especially when it comes to making decisions that are in alignment with our mind, body, and soul - whether that's choosing a partner, changing career paths, or making choices as simple as what we eat, day to day.
With so many distractions in the world, it can become easy to tend to the needs of others, and make decisions based on what others want or expect; our spouses, family, colleagues, media, etc., and thus, end up in situations / relationships / or life trajectories where we feel stuck, and / or unfulfilled.
In this retreat, we welcome you to prioritize YOU. Take the time and space for Self Discovery and personal replenishment. Be part of a grounded circle, and collective opportunity, to get clear, to release what is not ours; to connect more deeply to clear intuition, and your gut knowing.
Become adept at tending to authentic needs, for sustainable and aligned changes, both personally, and professionally.
Fall theme: Nervous System Regulation & Balance
Stress is a regular part of life. Birth stress, life stress, relational stress, stress from trauma or injury, collective or generational stress, food or chemical stress.... the list goes on.
We are designed to find balance regardless of circumstance, and are all equipped with the inner tools to move through it. Yet when stress is unprocessed, or becomes a repetitive pattern, and we lose our ability to respond, it is a sure sign that inner change is required, for liberation, and balance to occur.
In this retreat, we invite you to experience greater balance, and the liberation that comes from it.
* Gain deeper knowledge and experience of our own breath patterns, and tone of nervous system
* Gather and hone our innate tools and ability to self regulate, and co-regulate
* Better understand how to recognize our own triggers to use them as tools for liberation
* Learn about how trauma gets stored in the body, and the practical tools that release it
* Cultivate more balance in your breath, body, and life
If you have been craving meaningful community, personal wellness, and deepened presence in your life,
this is your sign to commit to YOU.
This immersion is for you if you want to:
ACTIVATE
A deeper relationship and communion with your body.
DEEPEN
Your understanding of nervous system regulation to keep yourself grounded in times of loss, challenge, or transition.
DISCOVER
The potency of conscious breathing & non-sleep deep rest.
HEAL
Through the power of Sunshine Coast British Columbia’s rainforest, ocean and mountains.
EMBODY
A present life.
AWARENESS
Of self-limiting beliefs and patterns holding you back from designing the life you deeply desire.
CONNECT
In meaningful, authentic, and fullfilling ways with heart-centred community.
EXPERIENCE
A diversity of wellness practices: breathwork, healing rest (yoga nidra), yin yoga, spa therapy, and sound therapy.
STRENGTHEN
Your intuition (inner guidance) to feel more clear in making aligned decisions.
The Offering:
Sept 15-18 stay at Halfmoon Haven Beachfront Retreat and Spa, on British Columbia's Sunshine Coast.
April Retreat is currently SOLD OUT
-Please inquire directly if you wish for an additional night stay before or after the retreat.
-Fall retreat will have one extra night stay, additional meals, a cacao ceremony, a meditative dance experience led by guest teacher, and an extra nature adventure.Pre-arranged transportation from Sunshine Coast (Langdale Ferry Terminal) to Halfmoon Haven, and to all nature excursions.
All meals provided: whole foods focused on local and seasonal ingredients.
Hydrotherapy Spa and Beach Amenities (ocean view hot tub, wet/dry cedar sauna, aromatherapy steam room, cold plunge, refreshing ocean dips at your doorstep.
Nature excursions and land based learning.
Intentional Experiences (e.g. Breathwork Journeys, Yin Yoga, Yoga Nidra, Sound Healing, Meditation, Hatha Yoga...etc).
A focus on deepening your understanding and embodiment of Nervous System Regulation.
Quiet time to rest and rejuvenate (or spend however you desire).
Post-retreat Wellness Package.
Virtual group for ongoing connection and support
*The retreat begins at 4pm with an opening communal dinner and ends 12pm with a closing breakfast.
*No meditation or yoga or breathwork experience is necessary
Not Included + Optional Expenses:
Flight to Vancouver (YVR) Airport.
Transportation to and from Vancouver Airport to Sunshine Coast.
If you would like to spend additional time on the Sunshine Coast before or after your retreat experience, visit link here.
What is Breathwork?
Conscious Connected Breathwork is one of the most powerful tools for transformation, trauma release, and Self Realization. It differs from Yogic Breathing (e.g. Pranayama), or Wim Hof Breathing (cold therapy breathing). There are many styles and approaches to Breathwork, all with various outcomes. This approach is direct, yet gentle, effective, and inclusive.
Conscious Connected Breathwork Journeys can take people into spaces of deepened awareness and natural healing. Transformation naturally occurs, without over-efforting or exertion. Every aspect of Life is nourished through this balanced breathing. Immunity is boosted, blood flow and circulation is increased, suppressed emotions and personal power are integrated, and past trauma or stress patterns are liberated.
This practice offers a portal to personal empowerment, and infinite connection, with amplification of self-awareness, and radical compassion. Facilitated by Jenn Field, circles include introduction, explanation, guided breathwork journey, and an integration circle.
What is Non-Sleep Deep Rest?
Non-Sleep Deep Rest (Yoga Nidra or NSDR) is an ancient sleep based meditation (>2000 year old practice) that takes the body and mind towards a relaxed theta and delta brainwave state. This is where the the body enters into a healing parasympathetic space, allowing the mind to quiet and thoughts to drop.
NSDR creates the opprtunity for the body to replenish energy, repair and regenerate cells, strengthen immunity, and rebalance hormones, such as those responsible for good mood (serotonin) and connection (oxytocin).
Research have shown NSDR to help reduce stress, anxiety, insomnia, and process and release historical trauma and stress. It enhances well-being, positive patterns and habits, and a sense of wholeness and interconnectivity.
Healing Rest experiences will be guided by Dr. Diana Liu, which will be combined with Yin Yoga and Sound Therapy.
Transportation Details:
Imagine starting and ending your retreat experience in a private float plane with a magical birds-eye view of the stunning West Coast islands.
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Book a float plane that overlooks the entire west coast landscapes from Richmond, Vancouver to Sechelt, Sunshine Coast. There will be a group discount rate (email us for more details).
Costs range from $160-$280 CDN ($130-220 USD) round trip depending on timing of booking.
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Uber (~$40 CDN) from YVR airport to Vancouver Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal.
Then take a Ferry to Sunshine Coast Langdale ($15 CDN round trip for foot passengers; $55 CDN round trip for driving).
Arrival direction: Vancouver (Horseshoe Bay) to Sunshine Coast (Langdale)
Departure direction: Sunshine Coast (Langdale) to Vancouver (Horseshoe Bay)
Get BC Ferry card for discounted rate here
Transportation will be provided to the retreat center once on the Sunshine Coast.
Please email us for support and planning of transportation.
The Investment:
$300 USD ($410 CDN) deposit to secure your spot.
April regular rate:
$1333 CDN
$50 off each if bring a friend.
Registration Closes April 12th, 2023
*Payment plan options available by request.
Sept regular rate:
$1999 CDN
$50 off each couples / bring a friend.
Registration Closes Sept 10th, 2023
*Payment plan options available by request.
Accommodation:
Accommodation:
Halfmoon Haven Beachfront Retreat and Spa is the home of your weekend retreat.
Maintained for 2 decades as a Healing Sanctuary
Originally used by the First Nations People for rest and replenishment
Known as a safe place for powerful transformation, offering a perfect space to gather and grow.
On Welcome Beach in the heart of Halfmoon Bay
Ocean views and deck access from nearly every bedroom.
Bedrooms and Bathrooms are shared. Option to request private bedroom (please inquire directly).
Good wifi to connect to loved ones.
A sanctuary to detox from screens and distractions and build a deeper connection with nature.
Registration
Have questions?
Need a payment plan?
Have specific dietary or sleeping requirements?
Ready for a transformational experience?
Register to the retreat below.
Payments + Cancellations:
You may hold your space with a $300 USD ($410 CDN) non-refundable deposit.
100% of your enrolment must be paid before April 1st 2023 (spring retreat) or Sept 1st 2023 (fall retreat)
Cancellations made on or before March 1st 2023 or August 1st 2023: all money paid will be refunded minus non-refundable deposit.
Cancellations made after April 1st, 2023 or Sept 1st 2023: No refunds will be issued unless another participant fills your reserved spot minus the non-refundable deposit.
If you wish to secure your deposit in CDN $ please e-transfer $300 CDN to dianaliu31@gmail.com
Rate for locals who choose to opt out of accommodations and provide their own transportation to and from Halfmoon Haven (inclusive of food, excursions, spa use, and wellness experiences):
April retreat: $1183
Sept retreat: $1677PROMO - Interested in coming as a couple or bringing a friend? $50 off each
Please note: We are not responsible for your expenses incurred in preparation for any cancelled retreat, such as airline tickets, loss of work, and/or other costs associated with preparing for your trip. There are no exceptions to the cancellation policy including personal emergencies, weather, flight / travel cancellations or delays. If we must cancel the retreat, there will be a 100% refund on all funds received to date.
We thank you for understanding and respecting our cancellation policy.
Your Facilitators:
Dr. Diana Liu
Dr. Diana Liu has spent over the last decade in the exploration of holistic health and spiritual well-being.
She is also a general dentist with a focus on dental sleep medicine (supporting kids and adults with sleep apnea) on the Sunshine Coast, British Columbia. Her long path in academia pursuing a Bachelors in Biochemistry and a Masters of Business, followed by climbing the corporate ladder as a Financial Analyst, led her down a path of burnout, chronic anxiety, and insomnia.
Yoga, Non-Sleep Deep Rest Meditation (e.g. Yoga Nidra) and optimizing Sleep and Rest have played pivotal roles in her personal healing journey. As a 200-hour certified Yoga and Meditation Teacher and CBT-i trained Sleep Coach, she is passionate about sharing and supporting others on their healing journey to revive health and sleep, take control of their nervous system, and live a grounded and connected life. One of her deepest joys is to connect like-hearted and minded people together in transformative and meaningful ways!
Jenn Field
Jenn Field offers grounded, practical wisdom to support conscious awareness, authentic connection, and balanced living.
With an extensive background serving underprivileged, aged and disabled people through her 16 years of Social work, Jenn has devoted even more time studying and practicing alternative and holistic healing modalities, both locally and Internationally.
With personal triumph and professional experience in complex trauma, Jenn shares Nervous System stabilization, and ongoing personal empowerment, through Conscious Connected Bodywork and Breathwork.
With a foundation in Self Inquiry, and radical honesty, Jenn offers in-depth support through her popular Personal Sessions and Community Breathwork Journeys After years of experience hosting and facilitating retreats, she loves working with Private Groups and serving Professionals in achieving greater vitality, and long term sustainability.
Together with her husband, they own and operate “Halfmoon Haven Beachfront Retreat and Spa”, on the beautiful Sunshine Coast of British Columbia, Canada. Over the last two decades, it has become known as a special oasis, inspiring positive transformation and healing.
Website | Email Jenn | Instagram | Facebook
Guest Teacher: Julie Plotkin
Julie’s passion is helping people find a deeper connection with themselves and their bodies, as well as within community.
One of Julie’s greatest joys and gifts is her ability to help people find more freedom in their bodies, more easeful movements, and release of tension and stress.
Julie has been interested in personal growth and the healing arts for over two decades. After completing a B.A. in Philosophy, she became fascinated with movement and the healing arts. She was fuelled by a desire to find pathways that led to deep transformational healing in the body-heart-mind.
About 5Rhythms®:
This desire led her to the 5Rhythms® Dancing Path, and she has been teaching since 2014. The 5Rhythms® is a conscious dance practice, a moving meditation, and a spiritual path. There are no steps or choreography to learn; the invitation is to be willing to authentically and creatively express how you are feeling in each moment, allowing movement to come organically and effortlessly from the body.
Students often experience feelings of release, openness and connection during and after a class. A 5Rhythms® session can be a deeply spiritual, transformational, healing experience.
Previous dance experience is not needed to participate in a 5Rhythms® class. It is available to any body, any size, any gender or sexual orientation, any ability, and any age.
The Retreat Center:
Halfmoon Haven is located on one of the most secluded beaches on the Sunshine Coast:
Welcome Beach.
This beautiful property is situated on a sandy beach in a sheltered bay, facing the Pacific Ocean with magnificent views of the Gulf Islands.
Halfmoon Haven offers a rejuvenating indoor/ outdoor spa, which includes infrared sauna, ocean view outdoor hot tub, aromatherapy steam room, wet/dry cedar sauna, and cold plunge.
Enjoy breathing in the sunsets, practicing yoga to the sounds of nature, and replenishing with refreshing cold ocean dips at your doorstep in the lush surroundings.
This place invites you to unplug, slow down, and be fully present.
See for yourself below:
The Community:
The Sunshine coast, also known as the “Hawaii of British Columbia”, is a secret paradise with long stretches of beach with healing ocean waters and vibrant sunsets, breathtaking views of mountains and islands, mossy enchanted ancient old growth rainforests, a diverse artisan culture, and an honoring of the Indigenous land belonging to Coast Salish peoples.
Local Sunshine Coast animal friends include seals, bald eagles, sea lions, blue herons, falcons, orca whales, otters, owls, and dolphins.
The land boasts some of the most bio-diverse and richest soils, forests, and waters on the Planet.
Nourished by minerals washed from the mountains and thick rainforests this land pulsates with Life.
Learn more about the beautiful Sunshine Coast below:
Give yourself the space to simply
rest, replenish, and revive.
Connect with nature’s cycles + rhythms.
Let breath be your guide as you explore, expand, and deepen yourself.
Come back to your life more inspired, creative, rejuvenated, and connected!