Be & Bloom Retreat
With Lena Popa, Emily Cordes, Annette Mellor, Cathy Casagrande, Jenn Buchanan, Rachel Mcgarry, Amy Sussex and Sara Cameron
July 8 - 12, 2024
Arrive as you are & let this peaceful retreat guide you through a week of just being. At the be & bloom retreat you can fully sink in, knowing that we have taken care of everything. Show up as you are and allow yourself to surrender to the profound experience of being present, being mindful, being still.
Together we will explore and reconnect with our true selves through classes, workshops, meditation, and enriching discussions on yoga philosophy. come uncover your innate ability to find peace in simply existing as you are. As we part ways, allow the effects of the retreat to ripple through you as you take this calm and mindfulness with you into your daily life.
About the Leaders
Lena Popa
The true origin of &asanas is rooted in my initial concept for a cafe and zen space that combined my passion for loose leaf tea & yoga. The concept took shape over the last decade and when the stars aligned in February to make it all happen, my vision and direction for this space was […]
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Emily Cordes
I am a lover of the simple things - the first sip of coffee, the warmth from the sun on my skin, the sounds of nature. Practicing and teaching yoga allows me to connect more deeply with these simple joys and this is what I love to share with yoga practitioners. It's not about what […]
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Annette Mellor
During my 19-year journey, I have successfully completed over 2,200 hours of training, including modo, modo level ii, pre-natal, baptiste power vinyasa, meditation and mindfulness, yin & restorative, yoga nidra, mom & baby and chair yoga. I also work with private mva clients, introducing yoga as part of their rehabilitation program. In 2015 I obtained […]
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Cathy Casagrande
I’ve had a life-long enduring yoga practice spanning over 35 years! I enjoy moving my body in a variety of styles of yoga like modo, sivananda, power, yin, restorative etc. However it wasn’t until 2014 that I decided to begin my teaching journey which eventually led me to the role of studio owner and director […]
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Jenn Buchanan
I was first drawn to yoga in search of its physical benefits but it didn’t take long to realize that my practice had so much more to offer. For me the real beauty of yoga is the way that a community of people can share space and exchange energy while having a deeply personal connection […]
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Rachel Mcgarry
I am a Canadian devotional chant artist and certified yoga teacher (ryt-1000) who has been actively teaching in London, Ontario since 2017. Like many in the west, I discovered my love of yoga first through physical practice, then meditation and chanting. My study of Bhakti yoga, the yoga of devotion, ignited my passion for devotional […]
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Amy Sussex
I am the owner of realigned co. I left a 13+ corporate career to start my wellness business 6 years ago. I was burning out in my corporate career and wanted to connect with people in a different way as well as change my day to day life. I offer holistic wellness services: reflexology, Indian […]
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Sara Cameron
I am a dedicated massage therapist with ten years of experience in the field. Before becoming registered with the college of massage therapists of Ontario, I studied at Fanshawe college in London, Ontario. I am currently working alongside a chiropractor providing therapeutic massage treatments to clientele of diverse needs. Growing up, I was very active […]
Learn more about Sara CameronCategories : Connection, Journaling, Meditation, mindfulness, Movement, self reflection, Yoga