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Tips, insights, and stories to guide you through life’s transitions with clarity, confidence, and calm.
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Seasonal self-care rituals to help you align with nature’s rhythms.
Evidence-based practices for mental and emotional well-being.
Reflections on life transitions, authenticity, and value-driven living.
Updates and highlights from Polaris Wellness Retreats.
Let’s navigate this journey together, one season at a time.
What Makes Polaris Wellness Retreats Evidence-Based?
When you hear the words wellness retreat, you might simply picture yoga mats, candles, and scenic views. And that’s all wonderful- relaxation itself has proven benefits: reducing stress hormones, supporting sleep, and calming the nervous system (Kabat-Zinn, 1990; Davidson & Kaszniak, 2015).
But at Polaris Wellness Retreats, we believe relaxation is only the beginning. Our retreats are facilitated by registered clinical psychologists and rooted in research-based practices that support lasting growth and change…
A Walk to Remember: Summer Spark Retreat
I had never been to Miss Millie’s Flower Farm and as I made the drive out under a big blue Prairie sky full of fluffy clouds, I readied myself for an afternoon of introspection and reflection at this mental health retreat. Upon arrival, Dr. Jacquie and Dr. Kate warmly guided me to a sweet little patio where we would spend the day. I took in the space’s little string lights, creeping ivy, and gardens beginning to teem with all kinds of flowers. I was instantly calmed and excited for what the day would bring.
Abundance in the Unexpected: A note on shifting plans
Sometimes abundance looks like a radiant, “Yes!” And sometimes, it looks like a conscious pause — a choice to clear space so what’s next can truly bloom.
Healing in Season: A Spring Equinox Retreat for Women in Transition
As I walked through Fort Whyte Alive after the Spring Equinox Polaris Wellness Retreat, its grounding effects flooded through me. I had spent the afternoon with Dr. Kate, Dr. Jacquie, and a group of inspiring women, all of us in our own versions of transition like the nature around us. I had been searching for a mindfulness retreat in Manitoba—something affordable, accessible, and truly supportive of my mental health. In Polaris Wellness Retreats, I had found exactly that…
After the Melt: Reflections on the Spring Premiere Retreat
The morning of the retreat, snow blanketed the ground — a reminder from the land itself that spring doesn’t rush in on the Prairies. It arrives in its own time. And so did we.
We gathered inside the forest at FortWhyte Alive, women from all walks of life, coming together to pause, reflect, and gently reset. What unfolded in those few hours has stayed with me far beyond the end of the retreat.
Navigating Life Transitions with Grace and Resilience
Life rarely remains static for long. We graduate, change jobs, move cities, begin (or end) relationships, or shift our roles and identities in ways both big and small. While these transitions can open the door to growth and excitement, they can also spark grief, fear, uncertainty, and self-doubt.
Challenging Overconsumption and Reclaiming Our Inner Worth
In today’s fast-paced, consumption-driven world, it’s easy to lose sight of what truly nourishes us. Overconsumption isn’t just about accumulating too much—it’s often a response to deeper feelings of disconnection and a desire to feel whole…
Rethinking Self-Care: From Pampering to Empowerment
In recent years, the term self-care has become a buzzword, splashed across social media in images of bubble baths, spa days, and indulgent skincare routines. While these activities can be relaxing, they only scratch the surface of what real self-care entails…
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