Inhabiting Ourselves Retreat
Saturday February 7th - Sunday February 8th, 2026
This collaborative day retreat brings together somatic psychotherapy, mindful movement and meditation to work with different layers of experience (body, mind, spirit). Through experiential exercises, guided movement (Qi Gong practice), reflective activities and group sharing, you will be supported to slow down and listen inwardly to what is emerging while practising being compassionately present with experiences including those that are sometimes difficult to bring to conscious awareness.
This space is intentionally held by two co-facilitators Dr Shira Taylor and Rishi Fraser creating a high level of support and safety. Fraser Rishi is an experienced craniosacral therapist, Qigong practitioner, and certified mindfulness practitioner and instructor.
This is a chance to slow down, be present, and centre yourself in order to reconnect with your inner wisdom and clarity. Ultimately, it is this inner wisdom that can support you in navigating the stresses of life with more presence, ease, intuition, and alignment.
This day retreat is suitable for:
Individuals interested in deepening somatic and movement-based practices
Those experiencing overwhelm, stress, or nervous system overload, and longing to slow down and settle
Anyone wishing to explore mindful Qigong and embodied practices that support overall health and wellness—physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually
Anyone seeking greater support with emotional fluidity
Those wanting clarity around belief systems and habitual ways of thinking, and support in understanding and shifting them
People feeling stuck, uncertain, or unclear about how to move forward with some aspect of life
Location: 1369 Bloor St. W., Toronto (near Lansdowne and Bloor Subway Station)
Start Date/Time: Saturday Feb 7th 2026, 9:30 Am - 4:30 Pm
End Date/Time: Sunday Feb. 8th 9:30 Am - 4:30 Pm
Registrants for this retreat must:
Be able to commit to attending two full days of the retreat
Be willing to uphold the group guidelines and ground rules.
Pay the registration fee, and arrange their own transportation and accommodation.
For those with a history of severe mental illness, it must be in remission (ie no active suicidal ideation, self-harm, hallucinations, untreated PTSD or dissociative disorders)
Cost:
OHIP coverage is available for Dr. Taylor's services (with a valid OHIP card).
Fraser Rishi’s services are available on a sliding scale of $200–$350 (tax included). This can be paid via e-transfer or paypal to wholepeaceconnect@gmail.com.
This sliding scale is designed to support accessibility and choice. If financial support is needed, it is possible to contribute at the lower end of the scale. For those who are able to offer more, contributions at the higher end help support the availability of reduced-cost spaces for others who might not otherwise be able to attend. As much as possible, we do not want money to be a barrier to participation.
Scholarships: A limited number of energy exchange scholarships are available upon request. Please email for details.
Registration Process:
1. Click HERE to start the registration process.
2. Complete the electronic intake form embedded in the email confirming your registration.
3. Finalize your registration by sending your $50 deposit or full payment via e-transfer to wholepeaceconnect@gmail.com
Cancellation Policy:
A full refund will be provided for cancellations with 2 weeks notice or more (cancellation on or before January 23rd 2026).
A 50% refund will be provided for cancellations within 1-2 weeks from the start date (cancellations between January 24th and January 30th 2026).
No refunds will be provided for cancellations with less than a week’s notice (cancellations on or after January 31st 2026).
Schedule:
Saturday Feb. 7th 2026
9:30 Am: Arrival
9:45 Am - 12:00 Pm: First session
12:00 - 1:30 Pm: Lunch Break
1:30 - 4:30 Pm: Second Session
Sunday Feb. 8th 2026
9:30 Am: Arrival
9:45 Am - 12:00 Pm: First session
12:00 - 1:30 Pm: Lunch Break
1:30 - 4:30 Pm: Second Session
4:30 Pm: Closing and Farewell
Please bring your own lunch on Saturday and Sunday. There are also many restaurants within a 10-min walk of the venue, if you prefer to buy lunch.