A weekly summer series for nervous system support, restoration, and embodied wellbeing.

This summer, join us Tuesday evenings for weekly sessions designed to help you slow down, reconnect with yourself, and care for your nervous system through calming, wellness-centred practices.

Each week, we’ll be offering a unique restorative experience.

Throughout the series, sessions may include:
✨ Gentle yoga & mindful movement
✨ Breathwork & grounding exercises
✨ Guided meditation
✨ Sound baths
✨ Somatic and nervous system regulating practices
✨ Reflective therapeutic exercises
✨ Restorative wellness experience

Held outdoors on the Risework patio (weather permitting), these evenings invite you to pause, exhale, and reconnect in com

Grow Stronger from Within

Join East Coast Wellness founders Kelly Wadden and Valerie Verdier for an unforgettable 8-day, 7-night yoga and Pilates retreat at the renowned Blue Spirit Retreat Centre in Costa Rica.

Set within one of the world's five Blue Zones, Blue Spirit overlooks the Pacific Ocean and is surrounded by lush jungle, breathtaking beaches, and the natural beauty of Costa Rica's Nicoya Peninsula. This peaceful setting offers the perfect opportunity to slow down, reconnect with yourself, and step away from the demands of everyday life.

Each day begins and ends with yoga or Pilates, creating a rhythm of movement, restoration, and intentional self-care. Between practices, you'll have plenty of time to relax by the ocean, explore the surrounding landscape, enjoy the resort's amenities, or simply be present in the beauty of your surroundings.

This year's retreat theme, "Grow by Becoming Stronger from Within," invites you to cultivate strength not only through movement, but through mindfulness, self-awareness, and meaningful connection.

As part of the retreat team, Risework founder and Registered Social Worker Sam DiFrancescantonio will lead mindfulness practices, guided meditation, sound baths, and gentle somatic experiences designed to support nervous system regulation, deepen self-awareness, and help you feel more grounded, present, and restored throughout the week.

Retreat Highlights

• Daily yoga and Pilates classes led by experienced instructors

• Guided mindfulness, meditation, sound baths, and somatic practices

• Time to rest, explore, and enjoy Costa Rica's beautiful coastline

• Three nourishing, locally inspired meals each day

• A supportive community and experienced retreat team

• Stunning accommodations at Blue Spirit Retreat Centre in one of the world's five Blue Zones

Whether you're looking to deepen your movement practice, reduce stress, reconnect with yourself, or simply experience a week of intentional rest in an extraordinary setting, this retreat offers a unique opportunity to nourish your mind, body, and nervous system.

Join fitness instructor Alex Mcnab, and therapist and Founder of Risework Therapy, Sam DiFrancescantonio, MSW, RSW, for a unique wellness experience designed to help you reconnect with your body, quiet your mind, and feel more grounded.

This 60-minute experience combines intentional movement and guided meditation to support both physical and emotional well-being. Together, we'll create space to release stress, cultivate presence, and reconnect with yourself through movement, mindfulness, and community.

Alex will guide participants through an energizing, all-levels fitness class focused on movement, strength, and feeling good in your body. Following the workout, Sam will lead a restorative guided meditation designed to support nervous system regulation, relaxation, and mental wellness.

Whether you're looking to move your body, reduce stress, or simply carve out time for yourself, Move & Meditate offers an opportunity to reset, recharge, and leave feeling refreshed.

Registration Opens August 17th

Space is limited. Email Sam to pre-register!