Retreat in Nature
Yoga, Taiji, Meditation, Hiking, Sauna and more
Oct. 16 - 18 | Nov. 13 - 15, 2026
Friday afternoon to Sunday afternoon
Sutton, Estrie (Quebec)
About 1:30h drive from Montreal
Time for you to unwind
Join us for a relaxing and revitalizing weekend!
In a pleasant and friendly setting, the Surya Montréal team offers sessions of
- YOGA to release tension in the body,
- TAIJI / QIGONG to energize and balance yourself, and
- MÉDITATION to rediscover inner peace.
We will also introduce you to lifestyle practices such as Ayurveda and Chinese medicine for a balanced and nourishing way of life.
- 7 km of nature trails
- an indoor pool and a sauna
- a fireplace, as well as an outdoor fire pit
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A few images from past retreats to illustrate the atmosphere!
The schedule
For each retreat, our experienced instructor Claudette Ah-Soon prepares a well-balanced set of activities in line with the season of the year. She will be assisted by a second member of the Surya team to provide attentive and harmonious support throughout the retreat. Below you’ll find the theme of upcoming retreats, as well as a detailed program which may be adapted to suit participants’ interests.
Nov. 13–15, 2026
Restore your inner balance
As winter approaches, this retreat invites you to slow down and turn your attention inwards.
By devoting more time to meditation and exploring inspiring texts, you will be able to nurture your reflection and deepen your understanding of yourself.
In detail:
Friday
15h30 : Arrival and installation
16h30 : Welcome circle and Yoga & Meditation
18h00 : Supper
20h00 : Presentation and Yoga Nidra
Saturday
07h00: Yoga and Meditation
08h30: Breakfast & Discussion
09h30: Study of Yogic Texts and Meditation
11h00: Free Time (Walk/Pool/Sauna) or Taiji Class
12h30: Lunch & Free Time
13h30: Themed Coffee Discussion
14h30: Group Discussion and Meditation
16h30: Free Time or Yoga Class
18h00: Dinner & Free Time
20h00: Satsang by the Fireside
Sunday
07h00: Yoga and Meditation
08h30: Breakfast, Free Time or Discussion
09h30: Study of Yogic Texts and Meditation
11h00: Free Time or Tai Chi Class
12h30: Lunch & Free Time
14h00: Closing Circle
15h00: Return to Montreal or the option to stay and enjoy the park
Oct. 16–18, 2026
Refocus and find your core
As the days grow shorter, this retreat offers you a chance to refocus on yourself, breathe more deeply, and clarify what truly matters.
It’s an invitation to simplify, recharge your energy, and approach winter with greater calm, stability, and simplicity.
In detail:
Friday
15h30 : Arrival and installation
16h30 : Welcome circle and Yoga & Meditation
18h00 : Supper
20h00 : Presentation and Yoga Nidra
Saturday
07h00 : Gentle Yoga
07h30 : Breathing & Meditation and reflection on the day
08h30 : Breakfast, discussions
09h30 : Free time or shiatsu massage workshop
11h00 : Yoga
12h30 : Lunch, free time
13h30 : Café, discussions
14h30 : Free time or meditative walking
16h30 : Qigong / Taiji
18h00 : Supper, free time
20h00 : Discussions by the fire
Sunday
07h00 : Automassage / Qigong
07h30 : Breathing & Meditation and reflection on the day
08h30 : Breakfast, free time, discussions
10h00 : Taiji / Qigong or
11h00 : Yoga
12h30 : Lunch, free time
14h00 : End-of-retreat circle
15h00 : Return to Montreal or stay to enjoy the area
Your facilitator
Claudette Ah-Soon
Co-founder of Surya Montréal, Claudette has been teaching yoga, meditation and taijiquan since 2013. She is also a Shiatsu Yin massage therapist.
Claudette has the ability to teach with gentleness and precision, to give clear explanations about the deeper meaning of the practice, while at the same time creating a harmonious and welcoming atmosphere.
Rates
FULL PENSION all-inclusive (accommodation, vegetarian meals and courses/activities, access to site facilities – including trails, sauna, pool). Choose from:
Camping
380$ + taxes
(per person)
Tent or camping car
Room for 2
465$ +tx, shared bathroom
505$ +tx, private bathroom
(per person)
Singel room
565$ +tx, shared bathroom
605$ +tx, private bathroom
A$200 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve a spot. The balance is due one month before the start of the retreat.
For each category, the number of rooms available is limited. The first to register have the first choice.
Surya Montreal does not provide transportation to the venue, but we will coordinate car pooling among participants.
Full details will be communicated to participants in due course. If you have any specific questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us!
Reservation
Do you wish to join us for this magnificient retreat?
Please send us your contact in formation and we will be in touch with the details:
Contact
- (514) 431-5248
- montreal@surya-world.org
Surya Montreal
903 Rue Saint-Zotique Est
Montréal, Quebec H2S 1M9
Retreat venue : L’Arc-en-ciel
567 chemin McCullough
Sutton, Québec J0E 2K0