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​Offerings 2025​

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​SUMMER SOMATIC YOGA
WEDNESDAYS 11am-12:30pm 
June 11 - July 23, 2025 (No class June 25)
@River Lodge, Courtenay

Join us for this slow, meditative practice. Through slowing down, awareness arises. Patterns of tension held in the body are brought into the light of Awareness so that they may be released. Through a series of slow, simple movements we learn to recognise and release these patterns, bringing freedom, liberation and wholeness to the body-heart-mind. Pre-registration required. $120/ 6 sessions. 
Pre-Registration: email River: [email protected] or call 250-650-0126
WOMENS SUMMER SOLSTICE DANCE RITUAL 
Saturday June 21, 2025
6pm-10pm

@River Lodge, Courtenay 
$45 - $75 sliding scale (Pre-Registration Required)
We gather on this auspicious night to celebrate Summer Solstice and to usher in the magic of the Fairies, Pixies and the Unseen. Come join us for a nourishing and transformational evening of ritual, shamanic dance and magic. Space is limited. Pre-registration is required. 
REGISTER YOUR SPOT: Email: [email protected]
WOMENS FULL MOON DRUM DANCE RITUAL
Friday July 11, 2025
@River Lodge, Courtenay (address on registration) 
6pm -10pm ​ $45-$75 *sliding scale 

Join us for a magical evening of Ritual, Shamanic Dance and Trance Drumming. As Moon becomes full, we gather in circle to slow down, listen in and connect with Moon's rhythm. Each month we take a deep dive journey through body and soul to seek insight, wisdom and guidance to integrate back into our daily lives. Nature is our co-guide, as we journey with the elements of Earth, Water, Fire, Air and Spirit. We create safe space for you to show up as you are and be yourself. Space is limited. Pre-registration is required. 
*To Register: Contact River: [email protected]
DANCE TEMPLE COMOX VALLEY 2025
Sundays 10:15am-12noon
​River facilitates: JUNE 15, July 20 + August 24
Innisfree Farm 3636 Trent Rd
Gates Open 10:15  |  Dance 10:30  |  Closing Circle 12noon
$20-15 sliding scale (cash only, at the door)

Check out Dance Temple Comox Valley on Facebook
Dance Temple is a weekly, free-form ecstatic dance. Join us as we co-create safe space to connect with body, breath and beat in community. Each week we rotate facilitators, so you can enjoy a rich and varied dance experience. Arrive from 10:15am, dance begins 10:30am. Questions? email River (Helen): [email protected]
RADICAL REST RETREAT ~ Fall 2025*
with River & Senior Teacher Elizabeth Claire Burr

Saturday November 22, 2025
@River Lodge, Courtenay (address upon registration) 
10am - 6pm ​| $185-$225 sliding scale
***MORE DETAILS COMING SOON!***

After the success of their last retreat, Elizabeth Burr and River are back to deepen into the radical and restorative medicine of deep rest. Join us for a deeply nourishing daylong retreat to slow down and regulate your nervous system through dance, and somatic release practices, open awareness meditation and breathwork, . Elizabeth Burr is a gifted senior teacher with over 40 years experience - and also River's teacher and mentor. This is a very special and unique opportunity not to be missed. All genders are welcome. Shared potluck lunch.
PLEASE NOTE ~ Space is limited to 16 spots only. 
*To Register: Contact River: [email protected]
CHRIS ASSAAD
Music Medicine Concert + Ecstatic Chant 
@River Lodge, Courtenay 
FRIDAY May 16: NOURISHED Music Medicine Concert 7PM-10PM @River Lodge
Join us for a heart-opening, soulful, sacred concert and music medicine journey. This will be an intimate & interactive experience weaving songs and storytelling, music meditations and voice activation, prayer, play and gratitude. We will allow our cups to be filled in connection with our beautiful River Lodge community of kindred souls. Come receive. Come connect. Come be nourished. Friday ticket: $40 - $55 sliding scale

SATURDAY May 17: ECSTATIC CHANT ~ Voice Liberation Workshop 1PM-5PM @River Lodge
Free your voice, clear your creative channel and open the gate to unimpeded, authentic self-expression. Explore your relationship to your voice through simple and potent sounding exercises designed to move stuck energy and transmute blocks, connect you to your innate healing power and access a limitless wellspring of inspiration. This workshop will lay the foundation for grounded practice through an in depth investigation into the three pillars of Voice Alchemy. Saturday Ticket: $65 - $85 sliding scale *Weekend Pass: entry to Friday + Saturday events: $110 
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https://www.facebook.com/events/697221119451699
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GRIEF AND GRACE 
Daylong Community Grief Ritual ~ with River
Saturday May 3, 2025
@River Lodge Courtenay (address given on registration)
10am - 5pm | $108-$188 siding scale

Join us for a day of guided intentional ritual held in confidence among participants. Through guided ritual, reflection, writing practice, song, dance and a powerful ritual inspired by Joanna Macy (Truth Mandala) we tend our personal and collective grief. Everyone will have an opportunity to share and express what they feel called to share, but you are not required to do so. Witnessing plays an invaluable role, and your attentive presence makes a difference. This ritual draws inspiration from the teachings of Francis Weller and Joanna Macy. All genders, all ages are welcome.
REGISTER YOUR SPOT: Email: [email protected]
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