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NURTURE in NATURE: a Yoga, Somatics, and Wellness Retreat

September 11th – 14th, 2025

Northern Edge Algonquin Park

“Everything in nature invites us constantly to be what we are”. —Gretel Ehrlich

Join Lee Scott and myself in honouring the final days of summer breathing in fresh Canadian air together with others in a supportive community of new friends.

Explore somatic healing and clinical somatics, yoga, guided sunrise walks, meditation, aerial yoga, pranayama, delicious food, wood-fired-sauna, paddle and water sports, deep rest, and MUCH more amidst the splendour of the Algonquin landscape.

Registration is now open.

Northern Edge has a variety of room options from private suites with full bathrooms to glamping cabins to shared rooms so you can bunk with your best buddies.

We have so much magic planned… hope you can join us!

OFFERINGS

YOGA CLASSES

Join me in-person to practice various yoga modalities such as hatha, aerial yoga, somatics, meditation, and other creative classes.

Connect in community and join with other like new and old friends looking to share their energy and find a deeper sense of balance and ease.

WORKSHOPS

Join me for a variety of in-person and virtual offerings, ranging from 90 minutes, all day gatherings, and weekly series.

Watch for content like Somatics and Clinical Somatics, Community Circles, Sound Therapy, Meditation, Aerial Restorative, Somatic Healing, Chronic Pain and Stress Relief, Energetic and Intuitive Movement, and much more.

RETREATS

Join me and special guest facilitators for over-night, weekend, or week-long gatherings in Ontario and internationally.

Combine great food, beautiful ad healing locales, yoga, meditation, sharing circles, group activities, and glorious free time with new friends.

1:1 SOMATIC COACHING & HEALING – Clinical Somatic Education & Therapy

“Our bodies contain our histories – every chapter, line, and verse, of every event and relationship in our lives.”

– Caroline Myss

Over the course of our lives we naturally come into contact with challenging situations.

When unprocessed trauma or stress builds and builds, it gets stored in our bodies and prevents us from feeling safe and joyful.

SOMATIC THERAPY, CLINICAL SOMATICS, and the BRAIN BODY BEING METHOD are integrative, body-based processes that work with the nervous system.

We can experience the effects of depression, chronic pain or fatigue, PTSD, anxiety, or we can feel a general sense of disconnectedness.

Do you feel depleted? Do you feel like something is missing? Do you just not feel like yourself?

Join me and learn to access a sense of ease and wholeness again.

TESTIMONIALS

"I discovered Dana's classes while I was recovering from a stroke. There was such a knowledge and gentle approach that I felt immediately safe and that I could trust her guidance. I'm drawn to teachers who practice what they preach and approach yoga from a holistic standpoint as opposed to fitness. Dana is cool, smart, kind, knowledgeable, and trustworthy. She wants the best for her students and sets up her classes with the 'this is your practice - you have control over it' attitude. She is my teacher for life!"

Julie T.

"Words cannot capture how grateful I am for the gift of Dana's presence in my life these past few years. I discovered yoga during a very difficult and traumatic time. Dana was so generous and kind in helping me as a newbie to yoga to explore and discover what worked (and didn't work) for me. Beyond being extremely knowledgeable, Dana is patient, intuitive, and adapts to individual needs and levels. I love her philosophy of acknowledging and encouraging one to honour what you can do at that moment without judgement or pressure; and encouraging each of us to strive to do more when we choose. Dana is more than just a yoga instructor. Yes, she was able to teach a very uncoordinated person aerial yoga. But beyond the technical aspects, she has been my guide, support, and coach in my personal journey and learning of self-care - kindness, compassion, celebration, gratitude, forgiveness, joy, peace. I couldn't imagine my life without her warm and generous light. From my heart to yours Dana, namaste."

Judy K.

"Dana guides us expertly and compassionately through a carefully planned practice. She sets a tone of inclusivity, offering helpful information, encouragement, and options for extension/challenge. Her Gentle Hatha and Move & Meditate classes are an essential and inspiring part of my week."

Cheryl H.

"I have recently attended several Yoga classes taught by Dana Rogers. I am 83 years old and over the years I have been to numerous Yoga classes with dozens of teachers, some of whom were excellent. I can honestly say that if I had to put one teacher on a pedestal it would be Dana! Her classes are never repetitive and she has a new routine each week that is both interesting and challenging. She is able to help all participants adapt to their own level, by offering several alternate suggestions for most asanas, so no one feels left behind. She makes every class so rewarding, and while with most fitness classes I tend to be impatient and can't wait for them to end, the hour with Dana seems to simply fly by. !"