Executive Chef Sébastien Tessier and his team have designed banquet and buffet menus inspired by fresh, sustainable, and locally produced ingredients.

*Buffet is open

Discover this ancient and ecstatic expression of Yoga that originated in the forests of Kashmir, India, and has been enlivened by the addition of contemporary music and classical hatha yoga poses. This unique expression of Yoga Sadhana, is also called “The Dance of Shiva” or “The Cosmic Dance” and is a moving meditation that emerges from the inside out.

You will be skillfully guided through simple steps to awaken your innate sense of freedom and spontaneity. Anne Douglas has been formally practicing Tandava for 10 years, and informally practicing for as long as she can remember! She has been teaching yoga and meditation for 30 years.

Mental illness indirectly affects all of us at one point or another, either through our own personal experience, a family member or perhaps a friend. In this workshop Jody Misak and Patricia Parsons will explore traditional Yoga techniques in breathing, easy postures and guided meditations to help in managing your mood and give an overall sense of wellbeing.

We will learn:

• Pranayama (breathing techniques) that help regulate the emotions

• Creating positive Intentions to foster self esteem

• Gentle Asana (guided postures) to clear energy that may be stuck

• How to effectively use mantras (chanting sound, word or phrases)

• Meditation to clear Chakras (energy channels) for optimal wellness

• Yoga Nidra to calm and help cool the nervous system

• To centre and balance

In our day to day lives we have many rolls and finding balance can be difficult. Reaching balance is a learning process, but good mental health is within everyone’s grasp.

*This workshop is available to all levels and no yoga experience is necessary.

Lunch is included as part of all-inclusive or add-on packages.

If you did not choose a meal or all-inclusive package there is no need to panic! There are several great options available around Banff Centre. On site we recommend MacLab Bistro.

Give yourself the gift of time in nature. Science shows that spending time in the forest can reduced symptoms of stress, anxiety and depression, boost immunity, and increase your memory and ability to focus.

For the past 25 years Ronna Schneberger has been exploring ways of connecting people to themselves through time in wild places. One of the first people in Canada to guide the simple yet powerful practice of Shinrin Yoku.

You won’t get these results hiking, running or mountain biking. It’s a different, way of being in nature. By going out with a guide you will be shown how to tap into this simple yet powerful practice. Once you know how to do it, you can practice it at anytime, anywhere, for free, and reap the benefits yourself.

Break bread and enjoy and amazing meal with your fellow guests. Executive Chef Sébastien Tessier and his team have designed banquet and buffet menus inspired by fresh, sustainable, and locally produced ingredients.

Recognized as an emerging leader in the world sound healing movement, Matthew Kocel is a throat singer, sound healer, multi-instrumentalist, composer and recording artist with over 3 decades experience as a performer and multi-disciplinary healing arts practitioner.

He is a committee member of the Global Wellness Institute Sound Healing Initiative, and in the last year alone has shared his vision inducing music in France, New York, the western United States and Canada.

With his throat singing, overtone chant and natural voice Matthew has tapped into a universal stream of music that feels deeply familiar yet new at the same time.

The harmonic overtones of his voice – 2, 3 or more notes sounding at the same time – resonate to the core of your being, expanding awareness beyond the physical body and 5 senses.

Accompanied by humble acoustic instruments and ancient technology, Matthew’s live performances have impacted people from all walks of life in North America, Europe, Central and South America.

Reactions to Matthew’s music have been well documented online with people consistently sharing similar stories of non-ordinary experiences during his events.

Artist announcement coming soon!