Finding Balance Yoga Retreat 2026
Upcoming Retreat: 2026Finding Balance Yoga Retreat
Canmore, Alberta
A weekend to reset, reconnect, and return to what matters.
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Authorized Yoga Instructor • Meditation Teacher • Retreat Leader • Corporate Wellness Instructor
What Sets Our Retreats Apart
The Finding Balance Yoga Retreat is a weekend designed to help you step away from the pace of daily life and reconnect with your body, your breath, and yourself.
Set in the natural surroundings of Canmore, Alberta, the retreat offers space to slow down, reset, and build a deeper connection to your practice.
This is not about intensity or perfection.
It’s about creating room for rest, movement, and reflection—at your own pace.
01 / Small Class Size
Group sizes are intentionally limited to maintain a supportive and connected environment, at an accessible price.
02 / Location: Canmore, AB
Set in the Rocky Mountains, offering a calm and grounding environment for the weekend.
03 / Personalized Instruction
Guided practices that create space to reset, reconnect, and move in a way that feels right for you.
Itinerary
May 1 & 2 | Canmore, AB
Open Space - Enjoy personal journaling, meditation, mindful breathing or relax on your mat as you wish.
Two Guided Yoga Classes!
Led Primary Series - crafted for those ready to move through the Primary Series with confidence and flow. If you are familiar with the sequence and want to move at a quicker pace while deepening your practice, this class is the perfect fit.
Guided All-Level Yoga - Ideal choice for those looking to move at their own pace and cultivate a truly personal practice. This class warmly welcomes students of all levels, offering thoughtful modifications and props to ensure everyone feels supported and empowered. Whether you are just beginning or you have been practising for years, this guided session adapts to your needs and invites you to deepen your connection to yoga in a way that feels right for you.
Now you have the choice to pick the guided class that suits you best! Whether you are a brand-new yogi or a seasoned practitioner, our retreat offers classes tailored to every level. No matter where you are on your yoga journey, we have got you covered.
Morning Meditation and Breathing Techniques: You will learn simple techniques to calm your mind, reduce stress, and enhance your overall well-being. These sessions will provide you with valuable tools to incorporate mindfulness and breath awareness into your daily life.
Two Afternoon Workshops: We are excited to offer two afternoon workshops during the retreat, designed for everyone to enjoy! Whether you choose to attend one or both, the choice is yours—this retreat is all about keeping life simple and honouring time for yourself. These workshops provide a perfect opportunity to deepen your practice, relax, and savour the moment. After all, that’s what yoga is truly about!
Yoga Nidra & Sound Bath: Experience a soothing sound bath designed to promote relaxation and healing. Let the calming sounds wash over you, helping you to release tension and restore balance.
Meditation & Social Gathering: Experience a guided mindfulness meditation followed by a relaxed social gathering. Enjoy refreshments & nibbles, share experiences, and connect with fellow participants to build a supportive community.
Time for You: Most importantly, this getaway offers you precious time away from your daily routine. Take this opportunity to relax, unwind, and enjoy moments of solitude or connection with others.
Flexible Sunday
On Sunday, you have the freedom to enjoy Canmore with your tribe, sleep in, and enjoy more YOU time before heading home feeling relaxed and refreshed. This flexibility allows you to tailor your weekend to fit your plans.
Join us for this enriching experience and give yourself the gift of relaxation and community support. Everyone deserves a little escape—come solo, with friends, or with your loved ones and create lasting memories together!
what to bring
Yoga Mat
Your favourite props like blocks, bands, etc (we’ll also have some props onsite)
Small towel
Pillow & Blanket
Light refreshments and snacks will be provided, meals will not be provided. Accommodation discounts are noted at the bottom of this page as students will book their own.
What to Expect
While the full schedule is still being finalized, the retreat will include:
Yoga and mindful movement
Meditation, breathing, and visualization
Strength and mobility work
Time for rest, reflection, and connection
A small-group, supportive environment
Light snacks and refreshments
Accommodation is not included but we do share room blocks with students for a discount on your stay - details at the bottom of this page
The Finding Balance Yoga Retreat is built around the idea that meaningful practice happens in supportive, community-centered environments.
The weekend brings together yoga, meditation, breathwork, and strength-based movement to support both physical and mental well-being.
Participants are encouraged to move at their own pace and engage in a way that feels right for them.
about the retreat
meet the Team
Jan Goranson
Host & Yoga TeacherJan has experienced the transformative power of yoga & mindfulness in her own life, and is deeply committed to sharing its benefits with the whole community.
Michelle Mann-Donegan has been an authentic and committed yoga teacher since 2012 and has completed intensive trainings in Ashtanga, Yin Yoga, Yoga Nidra, Yoga Thrive, Acu-Yin, and Chakra Yoga, as well as numerous workshops taught by industry leaders.
For the last decade, Michelle has been experimenting with sound therapy using high-frequency instruments and has completed training in voice and sound healing. Michelle’s passion is to merge yoga and sound healing in workshop settings.
Guest Yoga Teacher
Yoga Nidra & Sound Bath WorkshopMichelle Mann-Donegan
Shannon McKenzie
Guest Yoga Teacher
Yoga for Backs WorkshopShannon is a dedicated Yoga Instructor and Registered Massage Therapist. She graduated from the Massage Therapy program at Mount Royal University in 2003. In 2013 she completed an Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training. She further specialized by receiving Critical Alignment Therapy training with Gert Van Leeuwen in 2017. Shannon is passionate about empowering individuals on their journey to a healthy body.
Coordinator / Organizer
Jen Dudar
With a talent for making things run smoothly, Jen keeps our yoga retreats peaceful and organized. She handles every detail with care and always adds her special touch of mindfulness. Thanks to Jen’s love for wellness and adventure, every retreat is relaxing and memorable.
Accommodations
Looking for Accommodation Options
Spring Creek Vacations Accommodations
Receive a 20% discount on the Flexible rate / 2-night minimum
We have created a group promotional code, BALA2026, for you and your group. The discount is applicable for April 29th – May 4th, 2026, or any dates in between.
The promo code allows for a 20% discount off the Flexible Rate, not combinable with any other offer or third-party website. Please be advised that, in order to take advantage of the discount, we require a 2-night minimum stay. A one-night deposit is required at the time of booking. The deposit is refundable if cancelled 7 days before the day of arrival.
Bookings can be made only through our office directly. Our office is open daily from 9 am - 8 pm (MST). We can be reached at 403-678-5108.
With an inventory of close to 70 units in Spring Creek, we can help you choose the suite that works best for your needs.
Please let them know if you have any questions.
(403) 678-5108 Toll Free (877) 678-5511