2025 Retreat Facilitators
Crystal Alethia
IG @thrubodymindbreath
9D Breathwork Facilitator
&
Retreat Organizer
Crystal ensures that everyone who walks into her life feels her heartfelt passion of service. She excels in making her clients feel truly supported in their journey towards feeling mentally & emotionally strong, joyous and fulfilled, balanced & resilient, attuned, compassionate and truly aware of their self through her Whole Person Approach to healing.
Crystal was very aware that when people come to seek healing or help, they bring many parts of themselves to each session and each treatment.
thru bodymindbreath coaching
was created to address the many parts and individuality of her clients.
Crystal’s coaching is a true integration of bodymindbreath through Hypnotherapy, Breathwork, 9D Breathwork, Integrative Health Coaching, Stress & Anxiety Management and Reiki.
Masani St. Rose
IG @ masani_strose
Soul to Sole Movement & Dance
Masani (she/her) is born and raised in Mohkinstsis (Calgary, AB). She immersed into learning about her ancestral roots through dance at the tender age of 3, specializing in West African and Caribbean Dance. Upon the introduction to dance, Masani found passion for the West African traditions, culture and style. It was through training under Michele Moss-Johnston at Decidedly Jazz Danceworks, she was able to build her foundation. Still working very closely with Michele Moss-Johnston and various other artists from Guinea & West Africa. She finds every opportunity to take master classes from artists from various regions of Africa including Congo, Uganda, Ghana, Mali, Guinea and Zimbabwe. Throughout the years, Masani has worked with various studios and professional groups across Canada. It is her mission to keep the art and culture alive from soul to sole!
Angela Plouffe
IG @evermoreyoga
Yoga
Angela is proud owner of Evermore Yoga and Wellness since November, 2020.
She is very passionate about yoga & wellness as well as small business, so purchasing the studio was a perfect fit.
Angela completed her 200hr Yoga Teacher Certification through Sacred Seed Yoga & Ayurveda School in
May of 2018. She went on to complete her 20hr Restorative Yoga Certification in February of 2020 and received her 30hr Yin Yoga & Mindfulness Certification in October of 2020, both again with Sacred Seed.
Teaching Chair Yoga to seniors in the community over the last 6 years has been a great pleasure as
community involvement is very important to her. Angela is pleased to teach Chair Yoga in the studio as well as many other styles of yoga.
Angela is excited to welcome both previous and new students to the studio.
Brittany Uchach
IG @getfitwithbritt
Fascial Maneuvers Facilitator
Brittany has been in the fitness industry for over 17 years. She has worked with clients with chronic pain for over 10 years, to help restore movement and vitality. The journey has led her to become a psychosomatic therapist, start a shamanic initiation and start working with the Human Garage as a fascial maneuver coach. These last few pieces have provided me with the missing pieces to help others create an environment in allowing their bodies to heal from emotional and physical pain, from the inside out. Fascial maneuvers are a way to start unwinding and releasing these held emotions and trauma that are creating dis-ease in the body.
There are four things I know to be 100% true.
We carry emotions from moment to moment. Experience to experience. And even lifetime to lifetime.
Our body is constantly “keeping score” and is always trying to supply us with messages.
E-motions are energy in motion.
ALL disease within body is, in fact, dis-ease a.k.a. emotional dysregulation.
Marcus Fung
IG @earth.harmony.sound.wellness
Drum Circle
Marcus Fung is a creative, educator, musician, and expressive art facilitator. He brings simple, practical, and compassionate offerings for our times from his years of exploring and learning.
He has led thousands of people over the last 15 years leading community workshops, training, ceremonies, and therapeutic experiences. His experience and specialty come from working with diverse populations such as young children, street youth, the elderly, indigenous, multi-cultural organizations, and the corporate environment.
A long-time meditator, he has explored the depths and heights of psycho-somatic experience. He brings back wisdom and optimism to share from the darkest places of his journey. He blends his love for the Earth and humanity with roots in eastern wisdom traditions, contemporary practices, and earnest time apprenticing the wisdom of the plants in the amazon.
Liv
IG @simplylivstudio
Journey Through the Heart Sound Healer
Hello, I'm Liv, Spiritual exploration has been my life's work, I have always been fascinated with the energetic world that surrounds us everyday. From a young age I have been able to feel energy, move and clear energy. When I was in my early 20s I began practicing reiki, something that was always very familiar to me, however when I discovered it had a name and books written I began to feel that I had found my true calling. I went on to find many teachers on various energy healing modalities along with taking my Registered Massage Therapist Training, then onto Shamanism, yoga teacher training, sound bath facilitator, the list goes on....I have worked as an intuitive healer/energy healer my whole life, with 25 plus years experience taking clients and working with others, from teaching to performing ceremony to private one on one sessions. I'm honoured and so grateful to be joining Crystal for this beautiful journey. I am in my happy place when I'm sharing my passion and gifts.
Namaste
Liv :))
Leah
IG @mystic_mana_healing_crystals
Opening Ceremony,
Cacao Facilitator & Vendor
Mystic Mana: Your Pathway to Spiritual Enlightenment
Welcome to Mystic Mana, where your wishes are destined to come true! We offer a unique collection of precious stones that are affordable, ethically sourced, and infused with pure love and positive energy.
Founded by Leah Hyatt, Mystic Mana is born out of a deep passion for the magical world of crystals. Leah is dedicated to sharing the transformative power of crystals, ensuring that every piece is brimming with intention and positive vibes.
Seeking guidance on your spiritual journey? Look no further. Leah, a walking encyclopedia of crystal knowledge, is ready to assist you in awakening your inner witch and enhancing your spiritual practice. With her expertise, you’ll gain the direction and clarity needed to navigate your path with confidence.
In addition to our exquisite crystals, we offer meaningful retreats and workshops designed to deepen your spiritual connection and expand your knowledge. Join us for these enriching experiences to further illuminate your path.
Say goodbye to uncertainty and let Mystic Mana guide you to a mystical oasis of dreams and spiritual fulfillment. Embrace the magic within you and let your journey begin with us!
Melanie Ben Diaf
Wholesome Chef & Joyful Connection Facilitator
As the personal chef for this soulful retreat, Melanie brings her passion for nourishing both the mind, body and soul through wholesome, flavorful meals. With every dish, she aims to reconnect people to the joy of food, creating an experience that delights the senses and fosters meaningful connection around the kitchen table. Known for her ability to make people say "mmm" and "ahhh" with every bite, Melanie believes that food is not just sustenance - it's a path to soul nourishment and communal joy. Her food brings the feeling of home and harmony in every bite!
Kyla
IG @sagestonemalas
Mala Making Facilitator
& Vendor
I’m Kyla the owner and creator for Sage Stone. I am a boy mom, dog mom, sister, daughter, girlfriend, auntie, friend and a supporter of kindness.
I am an entrepreneur who works pretty much every minute of every day and if I’m behind honest I couldn’t imagine it any other way. I strive for community and showing people that kindness is free and everyone can use meditation as such a beautiful tool.
I have been a lover of stones since I was a little girl, they always pulled me in and I fell in love with the energies and connection. When I was introduced to meditation a Mala was a game changer for my busy mind. Now I get to create, share and teach what these tools have taught me. It’s a dream really and I am daily caught in these overwhelming moments of bliss for the life I am creating and sharing!
In the last year I have opened 2 local collectives with over 50 locally handmade businesses in city centre mall down town Edmonton and built such a beautiful community with all of the down town folks no matter what their situation is.
My heart is full and even on the hard days I get to live my passions and share them, which is truly a dream.
My favourite part of what I do is creating and sharing what has helped me so much. To sit with stones and feel what is calling to you to create a piece that will help you on your journey is one of my greatest joys.
Thank you for being you!
Melba
IG @bownesssoapworks
Wild Basket Making Facilitator & Vendor
Learn how to make wild baskets with Bowness Soapworks, owner and adventurer Melba Seto.
Melba has been working with handcraft since early childhood and over the decades has acquired practical skills in survival and self sufficiency. She spent 7 years as a member of the Royal Canadian Air Cadets and trained as a survival instructor during that time.
In 2015 Melba was 1 of 4, selected out of nearly 4000 Canadians to be the Woods Canada Ambassador travelling across Canada for 5 months testing gear and sharing her outdoor skills with Canadians.
This workshop includes learning how to build, weave and prepare your own wild materials to make a wild basket.