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Expanding Your Limits: Neuroscience, Yoga and Breathwork for Building Your Capacity

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Expanding Your Limits: Neuroscience, Yoga and Breathwork for Building Your Capacity

Examining our inner judgments, there are 9 types of bias as shared by educator and author Clay Drinko, is not only opportunities for developing more self-awareness, but is also a way to identify where edges are in the first place. 

Yoga and Breathwork Practices for Growing Capacity

These practices are designed to help you connect with your edge while fostering a sense of joy and renewal.

Wild Thing (Camatkarasana)
This heart-opening pose embodies freedom and vitality. As you flow into Wild Thing, you’ll feel a playful release, inviting both physical and emotional renewal.

Relaxation Techniques Rooted in Nature: Forest Bathing with Alder Trees on Bowen Island

Relaxation Techniques Rooted in Nature: Forest Bathing with Alder Trees on Bowen Island

Spending Time with Trees Reduces Cortisol Levels

Welcome to Nectar Yoga Retreat’s wellness blog, where we explore holistic and yoga practices that deepen your connection to nature, self and other relations. If you’ve been on this journey with us, this year on our wellness blog, we’ve been focusing on the mind-body-spirit benefits of plants and certain fungi. This month, we’re spotlighting the alder trees residing on the forest where Nectar is located, and the therapeutic practice of forest bathing with these majestic trees.

The Healing Power of Forest Bathing

Forest bathing, or "Shinrin-yoku" from its Japanese origins, is more than just a walk in the woods. It’s a mindful practice of immersing oneself in the forest atmosphere, engaging all the senses, and finding solace in one’s relationality with all of nature. Studies have shown that being among alder trees and other trees in the form of forest bathing significantly lowers cortisol levels—the body’s primary stress hormone. This reduction in cortisol is linked to decreased blood pressure, improved mood, and enhanced immune function, making forest bathing one of the most effective relaxation techniques available.

This month, we celebrate the majestic presence of the Douglas Fir—a tree deeply tied to winter celebrations and one of the most fragrant companions of the season. With a history spanning over 50 million years, this towering conifer is a symbol
As winter draws near, we invite you to pause, reflect, and reconnect with yourself. ❄️🌙 Our upcoming offerings—ranging from overnight retreats to day experiences—are thoughtfully guided by insightful teachers and hosts, creating space fo
We’re excited to introduce and celebrate one of our newest team members, Belle! Belle joined us in May through our work-trade program, where she began teaching Yoga On The Pier. Her warmth, dedication, and passion quickly made her an integral
Join Nectar's Co-owner Andrea Clark, December 9–13, 2024, for a transformative 5-night Silent Retreat at Nectar. With additional non-accommodation options available, this is your chance to align with the quietude of late Autumn. 🍂 Nestled wit
Join Our Work Trade Program This December 🪵🌲 Looking for a unique way to connect with nature, give back to the community, and enjoy a serene retreat experience? Our Work Trade program offers you the chance to spend two nights immersed in the beaut