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SUMMARY:Float &amp\; Focus with Moire
DESCRIPTION:A Gentle Paddleboard Journey Through Water and Nature\nStep ont
 o your paddleboard and into a deeper sense of calm.\nThis mindful paddle-bo
 arding retreat invites you to slow down and reconnect with yourself\, your 
 surroundings\, and the natural rhythm of the water. Enjoy panoramic views o
 f Montreal's cityscape while paddling down winding waterways. This experien
 ce blends movement\, stillness\, and somatic awareness in a way that’s ac
 cessible and restorative.\nWhether you’re new to paddleboarding or a seas
 oned paddler\, you’re welcome exactly as you are.\n\nGuided by Dr. Moire 
 Stevenson\nThis retreat is led by Dr. Moire Stevenson\, a Clinical Psycholo
 gist with over two decades of experience in mindfulness\, family therapy\, 
 pediatrics\, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). She is the founde
 r of Mindfulness Outdoors\, and is dedicated to helping people find healing
  and clarity through mindful connection with the natural world. Moire’s a
 pproach is gentle\, trauma-informed\, and rooted in both science and soul. 
 She integrates principles of somatic awareness\, acceptance and commitment 
 therapy and mindfulness practices that support emotional resilience\, groun
 ding\, and presence. She also serves as a clinical supervisor and mentor to
  emerging therapists\, and brings a deep\, lifelong love of the outdoors to
  every retreat she leads.\n\nWhat to Expect\n\n\nA supportive introduction 
 to paddleboarding.\n\n\nA guided mindfulness experience on the water—blen
 ding movement and meditation\n\n\nSimple\, grounding practices that can hel
 p deepen your connection to body\, breath\, and environment\n\n\nTime to ex
 plore your experience at your own pace\, without pressure or judgment\n\n\n
 Gentle techniques for cultivating presence\, balance\, and inner stillness\
 n\nTips and tricks to integrating similar experiences into your everyday li
 fe\n\n\nLogistics & Equipment\n\n\nFee includes: all necessary equipment\, 
 paddle board basic training and guidance\, and a box lunch\n\n\nThis is a w
 ellness-focused\, not technical\, paddling experience\n\n\nPlease note: Saf
 ety is a priority. Bear in mind that this is not a lifeguarded or instructi
 onal paddling session. Participants paddle at their own risk.\n\n\n\nWhat t
 o Bring\n\nBathing suit or light\, quick-dry clothing\nSunscreen\, hat\, an
 d water bottle\nTowel and change of clothes for after the session\nSnacks (
 e.g.\, granola bar)\n\n\nA Note on Space\nThis retreat is intentionally kep
 t small to preserve a quiet\, reflective atmosphere. If it speaks to you\, 
 we’d love for you to join us.\nTRANSPORTATION: Jean-Drapeau Park is easil
 y accessible by metro and bike.\n\n\nLet this be a pause in your summer—a
  chance to breathe\, float\, and come back to yourself.
LOCATION:KSF at Jean-Drapeau Park
DTSTAMP:20260808T065453Z
DTSTART:20260815T143000Z
DTEND:20260815T190000Z
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