Bloom & Flow: Dance and Wellness Retreat

A Maiden’s Journey into Spring  Saturday, May 10th, 2025 | 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM | Manotick United Church

Step into a morning of gentle movement, grounding breathwork, and soulful connection — all designed to awaken your inner spring and celebrate the vibrant woman you are.

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hedline-2-1.pngAs the Earth begins to bloom again, so can WE!

This retreat was born from a dream We’ve carried in our hearts for years — to create a space where women can reconnect with their bodies, their essence, and each other through movement, dance, and mindfulness.

Bloom & Flow is a gentle, joyful, and soul-nourishing experience designed to help you awaken your inner spring — that light, curious, playful part of you that may have been tucked away beneath daily responsibilities and routines.

In just 3 hours, you’ll feel more connected to yourself, more alive in your body, and more in tune with your feminine flow.

What Awaits You:

This retreat combines movement, stillness, reflection, and celebration — all in the spirit of springtime renewal.

Ceremony & Reflection

We’ll open with ceremonial cacao, set intentions, and explore the Maiden Archetype — a symbol of lightness, possibility, and feminine curiosity. Journaling and quiet moments will help you tune inward and hear your own wisdom.

Dance & Movement

Soft Latin rhythms like Rumba, Cha-Cha, and Bachata will help you tap into your sensuality, express yourself fully, and simply feel good in your body.

Mindfulness & Breathwork

Gentle breathing practices will bring you back into your body and calm your nervous system — a beautiful pause to feel grounded and present.

Herbal Tea & Nourishment

You'll be offered soothing herbal tea and light snacks as we close the morning together in a cozy, heart-centered space for sisterhood and gentle connectio

Schedule

  • 10:30 AM – Welcome & Opening Circle

  • 10:40 AM – Cacao Ceremony & Intention Setting

  • 11:10 AM – Rumba Flow

  • 11:25 AM – Short Break

  • 11:35 AM – Maiden Archetype Talk, Journaling & Herbal Tea

  • 12:05 PM – Breathwork

  • 12:15 PM – Cha-Cha Flow

  • 12:30 PM – Breathing Technique

  • 12:40 PM – Bachata Flow

  • 1:00 PM – Closing Circle, Light Snacks & Sisterhood

Ceremonial cacao, soothing herbal teas, and light snacks will be lovingly provided. Please let us know in advance if you have any allergies or dietary restrictions.

This Retreat Is For You If:

✨ You want to reconnect with your feminine energy in a gentle, joyful way
✨ You miss moving your body to music — not to perform, but to feel alive
✨ You crave moments of stillness, deep breath, and grounded presence
✨ You feel drawn to dance that is elegant, structured, and helps you grow
✨ You’re looking to connect with like-hearted women in a warm, supportive space
✨ You’re ready to honor and celebrate yourself — even if just for a few hours

Meet Your Hosts

Melissa Barrak Metaxas

Holistic Health Coach | EFT & Reiki Practitioner | Naturopath-in-Training

Hi, I’m Melissa — a gentle soul, a mama, and a passionate guide for women who are ready to slow down and reconnect with themselves. My journey into holistic health began long before I ever thought of it as a career. As a little girl, I learned so much from my mother, who gently taught me the ways of natural living, healing herbs, and listening to the wisdom of the body.

But it wasn’t until I became pregnant with my daughter that everything truly clicked. Suddenly, these practices weren’t just interests — they became my way of being, my compass, and eventually, my calling.

I’m now a certified Holistic Health Coach, EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) and Reiki practitioner, yoga lover, and a naturopath-in-training. I believe deeply in creating soft, nurturing spaces where women can breathe, feel, and come home to themselves.

At the Bloom & Flow retreat, I’ll be guiding you through a cacao ceremony — a sacred practice I cherish and use as a ritual in my own life. It’s a moment to slow down, connect with your heart, and invite intention into your body.

I’ll also share some of the breathing techniques that help me feel grounded, energized, and balanced — simple tools I hope will support you well beyond this day.

And together, we’ll explore the energy of the Maiden archetype — that light, playful, blossoming part of you that’s always been there, waiting to be seen and celebrated.

I can’t wait to hold space for you, and witness the beauty that unfolds when women come together in gentleness, joy, and movement.

Kamila lichvarova

Professional Dance Teacher | Certified Life Coach | Women’s Mentor

Hi, I’m Kamila — a lifelong dancer, mama, and women’s mentor passionate about helping women reconnect with their bodies, confidence, and inner power through movement.

I started dancing at just 3 years old, and by 5, I was already competing. My professional journey in ballroom and Latin dance took me around the world — from the U.S. to Italy, Spain, Taiwan, and England — before moving to Canada in 2018. Dance has always been more than just movement for me. It’s a lifestyle that’s taught me resilience, emotional awareness, body intelligence, and the courage to pursue my dreams.

After a break during COVID and the early days of motherhood, returning to dance felt completely different. The connection was deeper, the emotions stronger. It became healing, empowering, energizing — and I knew I wanted to help other women feel that too.

At the retreat, I’ll be guiding you through a beautiful dance journey where each style unlocks a different part of your feminine energy. We’ll start with a Rumba flow to embody softness, grace, and elegant feminine presence through slow, sensual movement. Then we’ll heat things up with a sassy and playful ChaCha, full of spicy footwork, sexy poses, and confident attitude. Finally, we’ll drop into a sensual Bachata to connect with our sensual side — fluid, close, and heart-opening.

I’ve always been drawn to structured Latin dances like Rumba, ChaCha, Samba, Paso Doble, and Jive, as well as Salsa and Bachata. There’s a beautiful balance between freedom and form — where you can feel fully alive, expressive, and free, yet still grounded in your body.

That’s the space I create for you: one where dance becomes a mirror, a release, and a joyful path back to your most radiant self.

Bloom & Flow – A Maiden’s Journey into Spring

Are you ready to say yes to yourself?

Are you ready to reconnect with your body, soften into your feminine energy, and let yourself feel more alive, expressive, and grounded — even if just for a few hours?

Join us for Bloom & Flow: A Maiden’s Journey Into Spring, a 3-hour retreat designed to nourish your soul through dance, movement, ritual, and connection.

Location: Manotick United Church, Ottawa
Date: Saturday, May 10th, 2025
Time: 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM

✨ Light snacks, cacao, and herbal teas included
✨ Spots are limited to keep the experience intimate

Registration closes May 7th (or sooner, if we fill up).

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Early Bird

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