Step into a sacred space where time slows down, intuition speaks, and your body becomes your greatest guide. Sacred Cycles is an immersive yoga retreat designed for women ready to reconnect with the ancient rhythms within and around them. Weaving together the ancient healing system of Ayurveda, the influences of the moon, and the Divine Feminine, this retreat is a journey into the deep intelligence of your cyclical nature—through your body, your emotions, your seasons of life, and the natural world.

✨Reclaim a deep, embodied connection to your cyclical nature—menstrual, lunar, seasonal, and emotional.

✨Understand and support your nervous system with tools rooted in Ayurveda, movement, and somatic awareness.

✨Learn to align your daily life with your feminine rhythms, cultivating more energy, ease, and emotional clarity.

✨Awaken your intuition and inner knowing through sacred ceremony, ritual, and time in nature.

✨Release outdated patterns of burnout, over-giving, and disconnection—and remember the power of rest and receptivity.

✨Experience spiritual renewal as you return to the wisdom of the Divine Feminine within and around you.

✨Leave with practical practices and a deeper sense of trust in your body, your path, and your place in the greater web of life.

✨Feel held by a circle of women walking a similar path—one of remembrance, healing, and wholeness.

Is this retreat for you?

This retreat is especially nourishing if you:

✓Have an established yoga practice and are ready to explore your body’s deeper wisdom

✓Want to live more in tune with your menstrual cycle, seasonal shifts, and feminine energy

✓Are seeking to establish a new healthy relationship with your body’s evolving rhythms

✓Crave a sacred space to be held, seen, and supported on your path of healing &growth

*For Peri-menopause, menopause and pregnant women:You don’t need a menstrual cycle to benefit from this retreat. The teachings of inner seasons—rest, rise, bloom, release—are universal and can be beautifully adapted to any life stage.

A Day in the Life at Sacred Cycles

Sunrise Rituals
6:30 – 7:00 AM
Wake slowly with a warm lemon-ginger elixir to awaken your digestion and invite in clarity for the day.

Morning Embodiment & Meditation
7:00 – 8:30 AM
Begin your day with a soul-nourishing movement practice—merging breath, flow, and presence.

Nourishing Breakfast
9:00 – 10:00 AM
Feast on vibrant, seasonal foods prepared with love to replenish your energy and ground your body.

Midday Workshop & Exploration
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Dive into the sacred teachings of the day through experiential workshops and group practices.

Light Lunch
1:00 – 2:00 PM
A simple, light offering to support your body’s flow and rhythm through the afternoon.

Rest & Integration
2:00 – 4:00 PM
This is your time. Journal by the water, wander in nature, nap, or simply be.

Afternoon Immersion
4:00 – 6:00 PM
Deepen into themes of the day through creative practices, circle sharing and ritual.

Gentle Transition Time
6:00 – 7:00 PM
Unwind. Bathe. Breathe. Prepare yourself for a sacred evening.

Wholesome Dinner
7:00 – 8:00 PM
Gather around the table for a warm, grounding meal and nourishing conversation.

Evening Ritual
8:00 – 9:00 PM
Close the day in ceremony—whether it's Yoga Nidra, a moonlit ritual, or a playful skinny dip in the wild.

*We will be practicing mauna (sacred silence) from 9pm-10am

**Our days are shaped by the elements. This schedule may shift slightly to honor weather patterns and collective energy.

Phone-free retreat

To create an environment that is more conducive for inner listening and self-exploration, phones and digital devices will be collected at the start of our time together. Devices will be stored securely and returned to you at the end.

Without the habitual pull toward checking, reaching, responding, or consuming, we are:

❤︎Allowing our nervous system to settle.

❤︎Encouraging attention to turn inward.

❤︎Supporting the rare experience of Presence without fragmentation.

❤︎Meeting what is alive within you from a place of deep attunement

This is not about restriction, but about offering the conditions necessary for sincere introspection and realignment.

**If at any point you feel you need your phone, you are welcome to retrieve it without question.

“Working with Sophia was a beautiful experience that helped me recognize how I could nurture myself and find growth from within. Through the science of Ayurveda, Sophia determined my unique constitution and developed simple, yet profound, tools to help me bring about positive change in my life. Through our conversations, I had many “aha” moments that helped me understand myself more deeply. As a result, I feel more grounded, powerful and, overall, just more comfortable in my skin. Sophia is truly gifted in zeroing in on areas that may need help and in providing support and guidance.”

"Working with Sophia has been a transformative experience for me. She has a unique way of tapping into you, to be able to understand what your needs are, what you need to focus on, and provides you with inspirational insights and suggestions. She has helped me break through some of the major blockages in my life, and to understand how to move and to create a life that is more meaningful, richer, spiritual and fulfilling. She is a wonderful guide and motivator. She has helped me understand how we can use the power of our mind to co-create the life we want".

“I often think that as long as I’m disciplined enough, I can achieve most of my goals. The difference Sophia brings to me as my coach is that she can shorten my path to my dreams and goals significantly. She asks questions that covers important areas and angles that I would have missed otherwise. She keeps me on track but at the same time always meet me where I am for my thoughts and emotions. Most importantly, I can be just who I am and feel so supported when I share my challenges and thoughts that’s vulnerable to share. Every conversation with Sophia is a highlight of my journey."

Founder of Alkimia Embodied Healing Arts

Sophia Wood Massicotte is a visionary space-holder, artist, and embodiment guide devoted to helping women remember and reclaim their Feminine Power through psycho-somatic healing, sacred movement, and deep connection to nature.

She’s been guiding both in-person and online experiences since 2021, creating transformational spaces that help a woman reconnect with their alive, authentic Self.

Through Alkimia Embodied Healing Arts, Sophia weaves a tapestry of offerings—Moon Circles, group programs, 1:1 mentorship and immersive retreats, guiding women into embodying their own inner Alchemy and experience Divine Awakening.

Sophia’s work is mystical and grounded, sensual and sacred, deep and empowering, creating a potent space for your self-healing and transformation.

FAQs

Do I need to have a yoga or meditation practice to get value from this retreat?

No! We will go through movement, meditation and mindfulness practices that are accessible for all women regardless of age, body type and experience level. The most important is to come with an open mind and heart!

Who and how many people will be on this retreat?

This is an all women's retreat with a maximum capacity of 16 in shared cabins and 5 for camping. Note that the property owner (or a staff) will be on the grounds for some of the time as it is his main residency.

How do I get to the retreat?

The Yoga Garden is located at 209 chemin Usher, La Pêche, QC (about 45min from downtown Ottawa). If you need a ride share, please email Sophia and she will pair you up with someone close to your neighborhood.

What will the food be? Do you accommodate dietary restrictions?

The meals will be vegan, nutritious, easy to digest, hearty and oh so satisfying. Note that there will be no caffeinated beverages offered. Please let Sophia know your dietary needs and/or allergies by email (sophia@alkimiahealingarts.ca).

Is there wifi?

Yes but we recommend you turn off your phone for the duration of the retreat. Use this as an opportunity to let go of "city life", where we tend to be inundated with technological connection. This is your time to reconnect with you.

Is there a camping option?

Yes! For those who just love to camp in a tent or want to make this experience more affordable, there is camping spots on sight for you to pitch up. The price will be $399 CAD for 2 nights. Please email Sophia directly to inquire more.

Is there free time for me to relax and be on my own?

Yes, there will be time to relax on the beech, go for a walk in the forest, spend time alone resting or connect with the other amazing women on the retreat! Most important, listen to your body. Nothing is mandatory! All is an offering :)

If I can't commit to 2 nights, can I just come for the day?

In honor of the container we will be creating and sharing together, it will be more valuable for yourself and to the others if everyone committed to the full duration (2 nights).

If I can't come anymore...Do I get a refund?

There is a $150 CAD deposit that is non-refundable upon booking. If you cannot join anymore and know someone who wants to take your spot, then your deposit/payment can be transferred to this person.

Sacred Cycles

A Women's Retreat to Remember Her Body's Wisdom

Return Home to your Natural Rhythm

In this powerful gathering, you’ll explore:

This is not just a retreat—it is a homecoming.

A return to the wisdom that has always lived within you.

A remembrance of the power, beauty, and intelligence of your feminine body.

Location

Activities

Food

Accommodation

This retreat is a journey back to your innate knowing. Through embodied exploration, soulful practices, and sacred sisterhood, you’ll receive powerful tools and insights to support your well-being long after the retreat ends.

What can I expect to learn from this retreat?

Body Wisdom

Cyclical Awareness

Ayurveda Selfcare Rituals

Explore Feminine Essence

Is this retreat for you?

This retreat invites depth, authenticity, honesty and presence. It’s a space for those ready to slow down, listen inward, and reconnect with their body’s natural intelligence.

This Is Not For You If...

A Day in the Life at Sacred Cycles

Phone-free retreat

Each day is a journey through movement, nourishment, connection, and rest—designed to honor your natural rhythm and deepen your connection to self, nature, and the sacred.

Community Love

- Amanda Kenney

Investment

Meet Your Facilitator: Sophia

Bringing yourself back into the rhythm of your own cyclical nature is the revolution the world needs. Women who know their bodies and live in sacred communion with it is the reclamation we're all waiting for. It begins with you.