GRIEF & MINDFULNESS RETREAT 3-days ♡ Join us November 10-12th in Ancaster, Ontario
SILENT MEDITATION RETREAT 1-day ♡ Join us November 10th in Ancaster, Ontario
Heal your heart.
Grow your courage.
Cultivate your resilience.
Life is a mountain of potential.
Hi, I’m Melissa
As a bereaved mother, my yoga and teaching is rooted in the belief that breathing is life changing.
It is in our darkest moments that we really need to be still, listen, and breathe with intention. Our breath deepens our mind~body~spirit connection which opens us to the healing inner wisdom of our heart.
Nothing could prepare me for the death of my beautiful 22 year-old daughter Natasha. My life’s work is dedicated in honour of her ♡
When we least expect it, life sets us a challenge to test our courage and willingness to change. Paulo Coelho
As part of my healing journey, I embarked on a solo pilgrimage to find the meaning within my grief and pain of losing my daughter, and found myself walking through my ‘dark night of the soul’. The above picture is of me standing outside the cave of Mary Magdalene in the mountains of La Sainte-Baume, France.
The blessings and peace I received at the top of this mountain sanctuary are a mystery. I had been living between two worlds while grieving my daughter, and this liminal space became a threshold to cross into my next life, a challenging transition that has slowly transformed my pain and allowed me to honour my grief by understanding that it is pure love.
Healing is integrating the pain of grief with the memories of love into our life ♡ Melissa Bowers
I am often asked: How do I begin? Where do I start? What should I do?
I believe the spiritual journey begins on the path of courage and self-love. As we journey, we carry heavy emotions such as grief and loss, we face disappointments and setbacks as life has its way with us. To flourish in life and to grow our courage, the key is to be fully present in the now.
Being present sounds seemingly simple, and it can be – it is a choice, a perception. You can choose to perceive fear as a companion, befriending your fear and inviting it to come along for the ride – knowing that it is your fear that will propel you to uncover your potential!
YOU are blessed. I wish you peace ~ OM Shanthi, Shanthi, Shanthi.
All the love ♡
BECOME AUTHENTICALLY YOU
there is a spiritual alchemy to transform deep grief and pain into meaning
WAYS TO WORK WITH ME
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I am committed to providing you with the highest level of compassionate support to inspire you to connect to your heart, grow your courage, cultivate your resilience, and live your life more meaningfully from a place of presence and strength.
GRIEF & MINDFULNESS SUPPORT
Certified Grief Educator
Healing Your Heart
As a bereaved mother and Certified Grief Educator, I am here to compassionately support and guide you through this uncertain time. I hold a sacred space for you to share your story, release feelings of blame and guilt, and to honour your loved one ♡
HEARTCOMPASS MENTORSHIP
Wellbeing Mentor
➼ Navigate Your Life
➼ Heal Your Heart
➼ Uncover Your Potential
I guide you to trust your heart as you explore your Personal HeartCompass back to center. Let’s uncover your potential together!
CORPORATE WELLBEING
Mindfulness Facilitator
Growing a Culture of Mindfulness
Learn how to grow your workplace culture by implementing a new Employee Wellbeing Program. Weekly onsite or virtual sessions that include mindfulness practices, yoga, meditation, and self-care.
COURSES & RETREATS
Grief & Mindfulness
Retreat 3-days
This retreat offers you support and compassionate guidance within a sacred circle of sharing, listening, and healing.
November 10-12, 2023
Ancaster, Ontario
Bereaved Mother’s & Daughter’s Retreat
May 10-12, 2024 Mother’s Day Weekend
TBA, Ontario
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Silent Meditation Retreat 1-day
Retreat from the busyness of your life and experience the transformative benefits of being silent.
October 13th, 2023 | Muskoka, Ontario
November 10th, 2023 | Ancaster, Ontario
Corporate Silent Meditation Retreat available for 1-3-5 days
Raw Cleanse & Wellbeing Retreat 3-days
Reset your eating habits and integrate holistic self-care practices to improve your overall health and wellbeing.
October 13-15, 2023 Fall Raw Cleanse
Muskoka, Ontario
Raw Cleanse & Wellbeing Retreat
April 5-7, 2024 Spring Raw Cleanse
Muskoka, Ontario
MBSR Stress Reduction Course
Daily mindfulness will help you respond vs react to stress, by cultivating self-awareness, compassion, and inner peace.
January 9-Feb 27, 2024 (8wks)
Live Online + Self Study
Mindful Self-Compassion Course
January 9-Feb 27, 2024 (8wks)
Live Online + Self Study
Wellbeing Immersion 5-days
Find your stillpoint during this weeklong Wellbeing Immersion. Receive your Personal HeartCompass back to center.
April 17-21, 2024
TBA, Ontario
Wellbeing Immersion for Grief Professionals
June 7-9, 2024
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Grief Yin Yoga & Meditation Training
60hr Yoga Alliance YACEP Teacher Training
Become certified to teach Grief Yin Yoga & Meditation.
April 13 & 27, May 11, 2024 (60hr)
Live Online + Self Study
Optional 20hr Grief Training for therapists and health practitioners
My signature collection of journals designed for you to share your heart + your story.
Breathe with your whole heart
I am so honoured you are here.
I am here to shine light on and grow love around grief & healing, with an affinity to create meaning within our interconnectedness to the divine.
Please feel welcome …
#couragemyheart
#everythingisconnected
#shewalksinstarlight
Podcast … coming Nov 2023
She Walks In Starlight
Musings
This is where I share my inspiration, creative art, writing, photography, playlists, spiritual blessings, poetry & prayers, and love notes ♡ ♡ ♡
Courage My Heart 