May 21 to May 25, 2025
Breathe in. Feel the serenity of the trees, the whispers of the wind, the beauty of unspoiled nature. Breathe out. Let go of the daily grind. The meetings. The screens. Feel life’s chaos give way to a sense of oneness with the world around you. Join us for 5 days of yoga, sound healing, & breathwork in Bowen Island, British Columbia. Bowen Island is the perfect escape to rejuvenate the soul and refresh the mind. Throughout the retreat enjoy daily movement sessions, meditation, and nature immersion. Get ready to reawaken your senses and get nourished by nature.
Kristina Welch and Ashley Lauren
Kristina is a Sound Ceremony Facilitator, Yoga Instructor, Breathwork Guide, and Usi Reiki Practitioner dedicated to spreading the love of holistic wellness and meditation to the world.
A forever student Kristina’s certifications include:
200 Hour YTT with Shivakali under master teachers, Serge Bandura and Gloria Baraquio.
Advanced 6-day Ashtanga workshop with Laruga Glaser
1 Year Mentorship in Traditional Sound Healing Methods under Emily Davenport of Hyperslow Community
75 Hour in-depth Sound Ceremony Training with expert teachers Jaya and Saraswatī of Lake Atitlan, Guatemala
50 Hour Buddhist Philosophy, with Internationally renowned Dharma teacher of teachers, Kali Basman
Ashley is a yoga teacher, trauma-informed somatic healing practitioner, and reiki master. Ashley infuses an artful blend of nourishing yoga, somatic healing, and vibrational medicine in her offerings.
Ashley’s therapeutic practice aims to awaken the flow of life force energy, cleanse and revitalize your subtle anatomy and allow you to fully embody your true nature —an essence deeply connected to source energy and spirit.
Ashley is renowned for her gifts as both a teacher and facilitator, and is revered by her community for her expertise in restorative wellbeing techniques, medicinal movement, nervous system soothing, and soul-nourishing rituals.
Yes of course! We encourage you to come alone.
Yes vegan and vegetarian diets can be accommodated for. Please let us know any dietary restrictions you have upon booking. You can email us at info@activretreats.com.
There is wifi in the main lodge, the Onyx Lodge, however it doesn't reach every room. We encourage you to disconnect to reconnect. However, if you need to use Wi-Fi you can always head into the communal lodge area.
Yes! All levels are welcome.
Some ways you can enrich your trip include booking a massage, tarot reading, natal reading, renting an ebike, kayaking, or hiking on nearby trails.