Sparkle & Soothe

Welcome 2026 at Cedarvale with an afternoon designed to reset your nervous system and set the tone for the year ahead.Across 3.5 hours, you’ll move gently through yin yoga, guided breathwork, contrast therapy (sauna + cold plunge), and a powerful fire ceremony to release what you’re ready to leave behind and call in what you truly desire.

Special Guest:Yin yoga will be led by John Tam, a beloved Cedarvale collaborator who regularly offers massage and bodywork on site. John brings a grounded, intuitive approach that supports deep relaxation and somatic release.

Flow of the Afternoon

1:30 – 1:45 pm — Arrival & Welcome

Guests arrive, check in, and settle into the studio.

• Warm herbal tea available.

• Brief introduction to the theme: starting 2026 regulated, intentional, and resourced.

• Group grounding: short centering + shared intention for the afternoon.

1:45 – 2:45 pm — Yin Yoga with John Tam

Gentle, floor-based yin practice to open the hips, spine, and heart space.

• Long, supported holds to release tension from 2025 and signal safety to the nervous system.

• Emphasis on softening, slowing down, and listening within.

• John weaves in breath awareness and simple mindfulness cues to prepare the body for deeper work.

2:45 – 3:15 pm — Breathwork for Reset & Renewal

Guided breathwork session focused on:

• Letting go of stress and mental clutter.

• Building inner calm and resilience.

• Connecting to your intentions for 2026.

• Integration rest at the end with a short visualization for the year ahead.

3:15 – 4:00 pm — Contrast Therapy (Hot/Cold)

Introduction to contrast therapy and its benefits for the nervous system.

• Rotations through sauna + cold plunge/stock tank tubs (and rest periods in between).

• Gentle guidance on:

  • How to use your breath to move through the cold.

  • Listening to your body and honouring your edges.

• Option to simply enjoy the sauna if guests prefer to skip the cold.

4:00 – 4:30 pm — Fire Ceremony: Release & Renew

Gather around the fire (Heartwood Grove if weather permits).

• Guided reflection:

  • What are you ready to release from 2025?

  • How do you want to feel in 2026?

• Guests write down what they’re releasing and offer it to the fire.

• Group intention-setting for the year, anchoring in new beliefs and embodied commitments.

4:30 – 5:00 pm — Closing Circle & Integration

Return to the studio (or remain by the fire if appropriate).

• Warm tea and light snack.

• Brief journaling prompts to anchor insights and intentions.

• Closing share (optional) and final grounding meditation.

• Farewells and reminder to carry this regulated, resourced energy into the first days of 2026.

What’s Included

• Guided yin yoga with John Tam

• Breathwork session for nervous system reset and intention-setting

• Contrast therapy (sauna + cold immersion)

• Fire ceremony to release and call in

• Herbal tea + light snack

• Use of Cedarvale’s beautiful studio and outdoor spaces

What to Bring

• Comfortable clothing for yin + breathwork

• Swimsuit, towel, and warm layers/robe for sauna and cold plunge

• sandals or slip-on footwear

• Outdoor layers, hat, and boots for the fire ceremony

• Journal and pen (optional, but recommended)

• Water bottle