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SUMMARY:A Day of Mindful Paddleboarding
DESCRIPTION:A Gentle Journey Through Water and Nature\nStep onto your paddl
 eboard and into a deeper sense of calm.\nThis mindful paddle-boarding retre
 at invites you to slow down and reconnect with yourself\, your surroundings
 \, and the natural rhythm of the water. Enjoy panoramic views of Montreal's
  cityscape while paddling down winding waterways. This experience blends mo
 vement\, stillness\, and somatic awareness in a way that’s accessible and
  restorative.\nWhether you’re new to paddleboarding or a seasoned paddler
 \, you’re welcome exactly as you are.\n\nGuided by Dr. Moire Stevenson\nT
 his retreat is led by Dr. Moire Stevenson\, a Clinical Psychologist with ov
 er two decades of experience in mindfulness\, family therapy\, pediatrics\,
  and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). She is the founder of Mindful
 ness Outdoors\, and is dedicated to helping people find healing and clarity
  through mindful connection with the natural world. Moire’s approach is g
 entle\, trauma-informed\, and rooted in both science and soul. She integrat
 es principles of somatic awareness\, acceptance and commitment therapy and 
 mindfulness practices that support emotional resilience\, grounding\, and p
 resence. She also serves as a clinical supervisor and mentor to emerging th
 erapists\, and brings a deep\, lifelong love of the outdoors to every retre
 at she leads.\n\nWhat to Expect\n\n\nA supportive introduction to paddleboa
 rding.\n\n\nA guided mindfulness experience on the water—blending movemen
 t and meditation\n\n\nSimple\, grounding practices that can help deepen you
 r connection to body\, breath\, and environment\n\n\nTime to explore your e
 xperience at your own pace\, without pressure or judgment\n\n\nGentle techn
 iques for cultivating presence\, balance\, and inner stillness\n\nTips and 
 tricks to integrating similar experiences into your everyday life\n\n\nLogi
 stics & Equipment\n\n\nFee includes: all necessary equipment\, paddle board
  basic training and guidance\, and a box lunch\n\n\nThis is a wellness-focu
 sed\, not technical\, paddling experience\n\n\nPlease note: Safety is a pri
 ority. Bear in mind that this is not a lifeguarded or instructional paddlin
 g session. Participants paddle at their own risk.\n\nGetting there: We will
  match people for carpooling closer to the event date. \n\n\nWhat to Bring
 \n\nBathing suit or light\, quick-dry clothing\nSunscreen\, hat\, and water
  bottle\nTowel and change of clothes for after the session\nSnacks (e.g.\, 
 granola bar)\nWater bottle\n\n\nA Note on Space\nThis retreat is intentiona
 lly kept small to preserve a quiet\, reflective atmosphere. If it speaks to
  you\, we’d love for you to join us.\nTRANSPORTATION: Jean-Drapeau Park i
 s easily accessible by metro and bike.\n\n\nLet this be a pause in your sum
 mer—a chance to breathe\, float\, and come back to yourself.\n \n \n \
 n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n 
LOCATION:KSF at Jean-Drapeau Park
DTSTAMP:20260623T203007Z
DTSTART:20260815T143000Z
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