Spark & Soothe

Service Description

Welcome 2026 at Cedarvale with an afternoon designed to reset your nervous system and set the tone for the year ahead. During a beautiful afternoon, you’ll move gently through yin yoga, guided breathwork with meditation, 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. 1:30 pm – 5:00 pm Investment: $60 per person Special Guest: Yin Yoga will be led by John Tam, a beloved Cedarvale collaborator who regularly offers massage and bodywork on site (including Dec. 27 - 31st!). John brings a grounded, intuitive approach to his yoga classes, supporting deep relaxation and somatic release. Flow of the Afternoon 1:30 – 1:45 pm — Arrival & Welcome 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 with Tommi 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 – 4:30 pm — Contrast Therapy (Hot/Cold) Overview and 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. 4:30 – 5:00 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 the. new. Come out and enjoy the most nourishing way to begin 2026 – calm body, clear mind, anchored heart.