SACRED SOUND, SACRED SILENCE
with Heidi Kalyani
“When I am silent, I fall into that place where everything is music.”
RUMI
Experience the nourishing, connecting and transformative power of sound… and the blissful silence that complements it!
This heart-opening weekend will feature kirtan (call and response singing), sound journeys with guided meditation and singing bowls, mantra chanting, restful yoga nidra, gentle movement, and a selection of deep listening practices. There will also be solo time for journalling, walking the beautiful trails, practicing yoga asana, or breathing in the silence!
Nurture your heart, your voice and your nervous system while you cultivate deeper connections with yourself, others and the world around you.
Come alone, or share this inspiring weekend with a friend!
DATES
Friday April 25th – Sunday April 27th, 2025
DETAILS
Friday afternoon – arrival, registration (4pm – 5:30pm)
Friday evening – opening circle and session 1 (6:30pm – 9pm)
Saturday morning – session 2 (9am – noon)
Saturday afternoon – session 3 (2pm – 5pm)
Saturday evening – session 4 (7pm – 9pm)
Sunday morning – session 5 and closing circle (9am – 11:30am)
Sunday afternoon – depart (by 1pm)
LOCATION
This three day (two night) retreat will be held at La Solitude de Pré-d’en-Haut, on the Petitcodiac River near Memramcook, New Brunswick.
We will stay in small individual cabins, enjoy simple meals, and gather in the beautiful Thabor for our group sessions.
The weekend will offer a balance of sound and silence — sound when we are together and silence when we are alone. (I will offer optional journal prompts, and other reflection tools if you wish to use them during the silence!)
If you would like a longer or more spacious retreat, you are welcome to book extra nights at the retreat centre. Please inquire and book directly with La Solitude.
REGISTRATION
Registration for the weekend (including simple food, accommodation, and the program):
$395 + HST
To secure your place a $100 deposit is required.
NEED MORE INFO?
Send me a message! I’d love to answer any questions you have!
SOOTHING THE NERVOUS SYSTEM WITH SOUND
a weekend retreat
with Heidi Kalyani
“Stay close to any sounds that make you glad you are alive.”
HAFIZ
Join me for a deep dive into the heart of nervous system regulation using the power of sound and the vibrant, resonant silence that accompanies it.
Through a weekend of immersion in nature, supportive community and simple yet powerful sound-based contemplative practices, you will discover ways to soothe and nourish your autonomic nervous system, so that you feel grounded, rested, resourced and more deeply connected with yourself, others and the world around you.
Our time together will provide opportunities for both self- and co-regulation, featuring sound journeys with guided meditation and singing bowls, gentle practices of humming, singing and mantra-based lullabies, and a transformative exploration of the unique map of your own nervous system using the wisdom of polyvagal theory. There will also be solo time for journalling, walking the beautiful trails, practicing yoga and meditation, or sitting quietly in the inspiring silence!
Come alone, or share this rejuvenating weekend with a friend. All are welcome!
DATES
Friday October 17th – Sunday October 19th, 2025
DETAILS
Friday afternoon – arrival, registration (4pm – 5:30pm)
Friday evening – opening circle and session 1 (6:30pm – 9pm)
Saturday morning – session 2 (9am – noon)
Saturday afternoon – session 3 (2pm – 5pm)
Saturday evening – session 4 (7pm – 9pm)
Sunday morning – session 5 and closing circle (9am – 11:30am)
Sunday afternoon – depart (by 1pm)
LOCATION
This three day (two night) retreat will be held at La Solitude de Pré-d’en-Haut, on the Petitcodiac River near Memramcook, New Brunswick.
We will stay in small individual cabins, enjoy simple meals, and gather in the beautiful Thabor for our group sessions.
The weekend will offer a balance of sound and silence — sound when we are together and silence when we are alone. (I will offer optional journal prompts, and other reflection tools if you wish to use them during the silence!)
If you would like a longer or more spacious retreat, you are welcome to book extra nights at the retreat centre. Please inquire and book directly with La Solitude.
REGISTRATION
Registration for the weekend (including simple food, accommodation, and the program):
$395 + HST
To secure your place a $100 deposit is required.
NEED MORE INFO?
Send me a message! I’d love to answer any questions you have!
