HEALING ~ CONNECTION ~ FREEDOM
The revolution of our time, is to be fully inhabiting our bodies and connected to our own power & brilliance!
RISE UP RETREAT
For Highly Sensitives, empaths and neuro divergents
August.30th-September.2nd 2026
Lasqueti Island, BC
Calling you home to yourself, community, connection and your innate gifts
Do you find yourself going through your life feeling different, disconnected, misunderstood, alone and trying to fit into the social norms that society expects? While struggling with anxiety, chronic pain, depression, overwhelm and burnout? Most of all feeling flawed, different and under-resourced to navigate through the challenges of being highly sensitive, empathic, and neuro divergent?
Are you tired of living this way and tired of asking, “is this really all there is?” Do you have a deeper knowing in you that YOU have so much more inside of you to experience, explore and share with the world? Are you tired of living in a cycle of depletion and disempowerment?
If you have answered YES, then we would like to invite YOU to join us for the first ever RISE UP RETREAT created especially for highly sensitives, empaths, and neuro divergents, by a collective of highly sensitives, empaths and neuro divergents.
Over the course of 3 days we will come together on a beautiful off grid island, surrounded by nature, water and tranquillity. You will be welcomed into a most unforgettable safe, supportive and loving environment, where we will embark on a powerful journey to learn, understand and celebrate the incredible gifts and explore and discuss some of the real challenges that come with these traits. Most importantly to explore a variety of tools, practices and resources that can make a life changing difference in improving your health, well being, self acceptance, self empowerment and ability to THRIVE!
Foundational practices and components of this retreat include:
-Welcome and orientation evening
-Somatic movement and sensory awareness practices to support sensitive nervous systems, and help re-wire from anxiety, tension, depression, burnout, stored trauma, chronic pain & more.
-Morning mobility movement classes to wake up the body and mind and stimulate lymphatic flow.
-EFT Tapping (Emotional Freedom Techniques). EFT was developed in the 90s by Gary Craig. By tapping into the subconscious mind we can dissolve limiting beliefs and release emotional blocks to allow more ease, flow and wellness into all aspects of our lives.
-Group talks and discussion led by facilitators on the challenges of being highly sensitive, empathic, and neuro divergent, as well as the incredible gifts that come with these traits when we start to understand ourselves and these traits more deeply and how to care for our unique nervous systems. We will also explore and discuss different modalities and resources that can support you on your journey towards not just surviving, but thriving. As well as personal journeys of understanding and engaging with these traits, with an emphasis on deep honesty, mindset, self acceptance and self empowerment.
-Journaling practices for mental health.
-Sound and vocal expression. We will explore gentle and nourishing sound/mantra, as well some fun vocal exercises to free the voice and release stuck energy through sound.
-Live concert and dance party
-Afternoon breaks and free time to soak in the beautiful natural surroundings and tranquility.
-Closing circle and time to debrief and discuss key takeaways from retreat.
This weekend is about fostering a sense of belonging and connection while supporting YOU in building community, resilience, knowledge and a rich resource toolkit that you will take away with you, to support you on your journey.
Meet your facilitators:
Angelica Challenger
Somatic Movement Educator, Musician & Creative
Mandi Funk
Quantum Healing Conduit and Mindset Transformation Coach
Emily Spiller
Certified EFT Practitioner, Musician and Living Foods Educator
Retreat Cost: $975.00
Retreat Includes:
3 nights of camping
Meals, snacks and refreshments
On island return transportation from ferry to venue
Sauna and pond access
Time to relax in nature and enjoy the Island
For any inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Testimonials:
Participating in Angelica's Somatics Classes has left me much more hopeful about achieving long lasting recovery from chronic pain, posture, and balance issues for which other physical therapies have only provided temporary relief. Angelica brings the sensitivity and empathy to her coaching that allows you to safely let go of the emotional tensions that underlie most physical tightness and restricted movement.
N Cost, MA Family Therapist
Angelica is a true healer. Her compassion, deep knowledge of Somatics and the human body, her calm and caring demeanor always put me at ease. I have taken several classes from her and also some private sessions, and honestly what she does sometimes feels like magic (thanks to her comprehensive knowledge of the human body). Recently during a private session I went from being in extreme pain after pulling a muscle in my shoulder, to within 10 minutes finding my body calming down, the tension releasing and the pain greatly diminished. I was astonished at how quickly my shoulder recovered over the next couple of days. I highly recommend Angelica’s work!
-A.A
I did a four week somatics course with Angelica, and I can say with all honesty that it continues to help me on many levels. She is an inspired and confident teacher who cares deeply about her students. I was able to feel comfortable in slowing down while I developed more knowledge and balance in how I relate with my body and movement. There was a feeling of safety, and plenty of joy and laughter along the way as well. This is proving to be beneficial in caring for my long-term health!
- S White
The somatic movement series I completed with Angelica increased the awareness of my body and how to be more conscious in my everyday movements. Focusing in class on how I moved my body helped me address some poor posture habits I had developed over the years and gave me encouragement to correct them. I also found these somatic classes had a calming effect on me which carried over into the following days.
- Russ D
Private Sessions:
Somatic Movement Private session - Initial Visit
In an initial one on one session with me here is what you can expect:
A safe, warm and non-judgemental place to discuss the challenges that are inhibiting you from moving and feeling well.
We will discuss your hopes and goals that I can support you in achieving through working together.
Then based on what is most needed and supportive to your body and nervous system, I will guide you through a series of safe, gentle and mindful movements, that will help re-wire your brain to muscle connection, and begin to release the effects of chronic pain, tension, anxiety, depression, stored trauma, grief, and burnout.
From every session you will receive a written review and follow up check in. These sessions are designed to support you to grow your ability to sense and inhabit more of yourself. To gauge the state of your nervous system and to be empowered with tools that work for your unique nervous system. Ultimately creating a pathway for you to experience greater well being, healing connection and freedom to live more fully.
Session length: 75 mins
Cost: $100