Yoga and Pelvic Health: An Educational Retreat for Professionals

This unique retreat and course is taught by Shelly Prosko, PT, C-IAYT, PCAYT, in the heart of Quebec City at the beautiful Monastères des Augustines.

This is an immersive experience that includes 3 days all-inclusive at the Monastère Des Augustines from May 5 – 7th, 2023.

REGISTER HERE

This package includes a 2 night stay at the Monastère in double occupancy (queen or 2 extra-long single beds with full private bathroom).

*Single occupancy is available at an increased cost.

If you are interested in single occupancy, please email: [email protected] 

The retreat also includes meals and snacks during the stay (exception: Saturday night dinner is at your own expense and you are free to enjoy choosing from one of the nearby restaurants in the vibrant area).

The Monastère is based on conscious and organic food offering an array of tasty dishes.

Please note that this experience is solely offered as package retreat and is not available separately.

All that is missing is you!

A limited number of rooms are available – don’t delay your registration!

**Concerning any food allergies,

we ask that you advise [email protected] before April 1, 2023.

***As we get closer to the event date we will propose a list of close-by restaurants that are walkable distance for Saturday evening.

**** CANCELLATION POLICY*****

– Administration fees equivalent to $60 will not be refunded after purchase.

– Eventbrite fees will not be refunded after purchase.

– Any cancellations made more than 45 days from the event date will be refunded at 100% (except management fees and Eventbrite fees as mentioned previously).

– Cancellations made between day 31 and 45 of the event will be refunded at 50% (except management fees and Eventbrite fees as mentioned previously).

– Cancellations made les than 30 days of the event will not be refunded.

Note: All food and beverages that are consumed in public and common spaces must be that of the Monastère des Augustines. The take-out counter is open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.

REGISTER HERE to ensure your spot, as rooms are limited!

Yoga and Pelvic Health: An Educational Retreat for Professionals

May 5 -7, 2023 Quebec City, QC

Instructor: Shelly Prosko, PT, C-IAYT, PCAYT

Join Shelly Prosko, physiotherapist and yoga therapist, for a unique opportunity to gather together for this retreat-style educational course designed for pelvic health professionals.

In this course, you will learn yoga principles and practices that can be integrated into your clinical practice in an evidence-informed manner and within your professional scope of practice. The course will include engaging lectures, discussions, guided experiential practices, an abundance of resources, and a review of case studies focused on pelvic health rehabilitation and wellness care using a biopsychosocial-spiritual approach informed by yoga therapy.

Throughout the weekend you will be exploring and learning concepts and participating in techniques and reflections that can be shared with your patients in-person or virtually, and can also be enjoyed as your own well-deserved self-care.

You can expect to participate in gentle and inspiring practices including awareness, breathing, movement and mindfulness meditative practices; guided with the underlying theme of self-compassion.

As pelvic health professionals, you are in a strategic position to use yoga therapeutically. Yoga is one of the most popular complementary health practices and is increasingly becoming more recognized by healthcare organizations. It is being introduced into university rehabilitation programs and professional continuing education courses internationally, as growing research suggests that yoga therapy can be used as an effective and safe form of complementary therapy for numerous populations, including people with a variety of pelvic health conditions.

As such, this course serves as an introduction to the therapeutic use of yoga to improve outcomes and enhance the empowerment and self-efficacy in those struggling with various pelvic health issues, while at the same time addressing some of your own restorative needs.

The weekend at Le Monastère des Augustines includes 3-days, 2-nights accommodations, 4 nourishing meals, snacks, and some free-time for solitude or to further connect with colleagues.

Audience: pelvic health professionals, or any health/rehabilitation professionals interested in learning more about integrating yoga into rehabilitation with a keen interest in pelvic floor health and wellness care.

**No previous yoga experience is needed!**

Disclaimers:

This course is intended as a professional education course for healthcare professionals and is not intended to act as medical advice or treatment or as individual physiotherapy or yoga therapy sessions.

Please seek guidance, support and/or treatment from your own licensed health professional for any unmanaged physical, psycho-emotional, or spiritual distress/conditions.

This course contains content of a sensitive nature surrounding pelvic health and wellness. The course instructor is committed to creating a safe, respectful and compassionate space. However, there will not be the resources or capacity to support those who may require individual care or support. If you anticipate this subject matter to be provoking or triggering in any way, please have easily accessible supports for yourself in place prior to attending or consider attending a future date when you have access to support.

Pandemic Protocol – Infection Prevention and Control:

Safety and mutual respect within our collective group is a priority.

Face coverings are welcomed, but not required (unless provincial or venue regulations change at time of event).

We will follow all provincial or venue COVID regulations that may be in effect at the time of the event.

See retreat venue’s COVID Prevention Measures here

**NOTE: The agenda is a template and may be subject to minor changes depending on flow of discussion, group dynamics and needs:

FRIDAY May 5:

2:00 – 4:00 pm: Welcome and Introduction: Lecture + Practices (includes brief break)

4:00 – 4:30 pm: BREAK (snack included)

4:30 – 6:30 pm: Lecture, Discussion

6:30 pm: CHECK-IN to rooms

7:30 pm: DINNER

9:00 pm: Evening Yoga for relaxation and sleep

SATURDAY May 6:

7:30 – 8:30 am: BREAKFAST IN SILENCE

9:00 – 10:30 am: Lecture, Discussion + Practices

10:30 – 11:00 am: BREAK (incl snack)

11:00 am – 12:30 pm: Lecture + case study examples

12:30 – 1:30 pm: LUNCH

1:30 – 3:00 pm: Practices

3:00 – 3:30 pm: BREAK (acc with snack)

3:30 – 4:30 pm: Discussion, Q&A

4:30-5:00 pm: Evening Meditation

DINNER and EVENING on your own

SUNDAY May 7:

7:30 – 8:30 am: BREAKFAST IN SILENCE

9:00 – 10:30 am: Practice, Q&A, Discussion

10:30 – 11:00 am: BREAK (incl snack)

11:00 am – 12:30 pm: Case study examples, Discussion/Q&A, wrap-up, closing practice

12:30 pm: Departure including lunch box for every participant.