go.slow.flo. 2.0
august 13th - 15th, 2021
Margaree, Cape Breton, NS
The retreat
We’re still riding the wave of go.slow.flo. 2.0 - a mindfulness retreat combining movement, meditation, and eco-adventure. Our second year at Live Life InTents in Margaree, Cape Breton was life-changing for many.
Mountain Meditation w/ Jonathan
(photo by Alexa Cude)
Mindful Movement
(photo by Alexa Cude)
THE INTENTION
Our go.slow.flo concept is about finding balance between movement and slowing down in all aspects of our lives. It was an invitation to experience a more mindful life through the way we choose to connect to our internal and external environments with present moment awareness.
Delicious, whole foods prepared by Autumn.
(photo by Alexa Cude)
the experience
We provided the opportunity to work out, meditate, hike, take lots of breaks, and tube the world-famous Margaree River. We hosted mindful discussions, and time for reflection. We ate good, nutritious food, and connected with ourselves, each other, and nature.
the facilitators
MEECH: for movement.
Demetrius Ferguson, known as Meech, was born and raised in the islands of the Bahamas, and has been a Haligonian for the past 6 years. He is a former dual student athlete at STFX university, and fitness and sports have always been a huge part of his life. Meech loves the outdoors, he is an avid hiker, and enjoys exploring and adventuring with his dogs. You can always find Meech moving .. if it’s working out, trail running, or going for walks with his daughter, Faith.
AUTUMN: for mindset training, meditation & food.
Autumn Grant is a mother of two, a mindset coach, and meditation teacher. She is a passionate homecook that makes meals with whole foods, inspired by her global travels. She is the co-founder of Flo Meditation and believes mindfulness is the key to a happy, healthy, and meaningful life.
LEx: for breathwork & nutrition
Alexis Fisher has her Bachelors degree in Nutrition from MSVU, she is a volunteer birth doula, and a graduate from Flo Meditation and the State Of _____ breathwork, mindfulness + meditation instructor certification.
She is an advocate for holistic health and believes meditation is a key to a healthy mind. She loves the ocean and surfing, good food and chai lattes, family and travelling. She believes everyone can achieve a state of mindfulness in everything they do.
Jonathan: For meditation & Mindful Chats
Jonathan facilitated guided meditation and mindful conversations on how to show up powerfully for yourself and global society. Being a man of many ideas, a father, a partner, and a man of colour, Jonathan has been able to use life experiences to develop a strong sense of collaboration and even stronger passion for meditation. He hopes to be a leader in this field and to one day be able to provide anyone from any walk of life the space and accessibility to feel heard and at peace.
Lee Fraser: for tubing and hiking
Lee is the founder and owner of eco-tourism company Live Life In Tents. He grew up on Cape Breton Island and has a wealth of knowledge on hiking trails and unique places to visit there.
Thank you so much to everyone who joined the go.slow.flo 2.0 retreat. If you’re interested in attending in the summer of 2022, send us an email to join the waitlist and be the first to know!
