~Nourish & Renew~
A full day retreat for women on connecting to inner peace, well-being and personal empowerment through therapeutic yoga, breathwork, meditation & gentle inner work.
with Catharine Tombs
~ YOGA, MEDITATION & BREATHWORK TEACHER, PHYSIOTHERAPIST, HOLISTIC PSYCHOSPIRITUAL COACH ~
Thunder Bay, ON
Sunday, June 1
Join me for a transformative full-day retreat designed for women seeking inner peace and well-being.
Through therapeutic yoga, meditation, breathwork, inner child work, and reflective journaling, this retreat provides a nourishing space for self-care, self-discovery, and a deepened connection to self-love, peace, and personal empowerment.
This retreat is for those ready to prioritize their well-being, dedicating time to explore what brings stress and challenge into their lives and uncovering practices to overcome feeling stuck, unmotivated, or disempowered. With a holistic approach that integrates mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical perspectives, we’ll explore powerful tools for stress relief, nervous system regulation, releasing body-held tension, and recognizing thought, belief and emotional patterns that contribute to feelings of stress, disconnection from Self and disempowerment. You’ll gain valuable insights and skills to face life’s challenges with resilience and clarity, drawing on evidence-based practices to support emotional and spiritual growth.
When: ~ 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Stay after until 6:30 pm
Bring your bathing suit and enjoy a Finnish sauna or hot tub.
Enjoy a serene walk in the nearby wooded nature trails.
Where: Thunder Bay (7 min from Expressway) at a beautiful private residence surrounded by nature with indoor yoga studio. Location details provided upon registration.
Facilitator: Catharine Tombs ~YOGA, MEDITATION & BREATHWORK TEACHER, PHYSIOTHERAPIST, HOLISTIC COACH & MENTOR ~
$310 + tax
**Please be aware we have a feline family member ‘Milo’ who fancies himself to be a bit of a therapy cat if you are allergic or dislike cats.
Throughout the day, you'll be guided through gentle therapeutic yoga, fascial release using Yoga Tune-Up Balls, deep relaxation with Yoga Nidra, breathwork, and journaling. Our time together includes interactive group teachings and discussions, all curated to help you reconnect with your inner strength, reignite your passion for life, and align with the wisdom of both mind and body. You will leave feeling confident with an expanded toolbox of new skills, tools and wisdom to support your connection to a state of inner peace, empowerment and wellbeing.
Join me for a full day retreat dedicated to you!

Your retreat day includes…
✓ Welcome & Introductions
✓ Gentle Heart-Opening Yoga Practice & Meditation
✓ Reflection & Intention Setting
✓ Exploration of Current Stressors
✓ Patterns of the Ego Mind that Perpetuate Stress & Unhappiness
✓ The Art of Embodied Co-Creation/Manifestation & Bringing Your Desires to Life
✓ Using The Framework of Internal Family Systems (IFS) for Inner Child & Reparenting Work
✓ Catered Vegetarian Lunch
✓ Afternoon Breathwork & Yoga Nidra Session for clarity and deep relaxation
✓ Safe & Supportive Space for Gentle Inner Work & Healing
✓ Connection in Community with Like-Hearted Women
✓ Coloured Printed Retreat ‘Playbook’ with all teachings, self-reflections and skills and practices learned to continue your journey moving forward
Healing Modalities Explored on Retreat
Each of these healing modalities is designed to nurture your mind, body, and spirit, providing the tools and space for profound self-discovery and transformation. Together, they will support you in reconnecting with your essence and stepping into a more empowered version of yourself.
Meditation ~ Meditation is the practice of cultivating inner stillness and awareness. By focusing on the breath, a mantra, or a visualization, you’ll quiet the mind, foster emotional balance, and connect with your inner wisdom. This retreat offers guided meditations to deepen your sense of peace and clarity, helping you reconnect with your true self.
Breathwork ~ Breathwork uses intentional breathing techniques to release stagnant energy, calm the nervous system, and access deeper emotional and spiritual layers. On this retreat, you’ll experience gentle breathwork practices to promote relaxation, reduce stress, and unlock the healing power of your breath.
Inner Child and Beliefs Work ~ This modality helps you explore the subconscious beliefs and patterns formed during childhood. By reconnecting with your inner child and gently challenging limiting beliefs, you’ll cultivate self-compassion, heal emotional wounds, and reframe perspectives that no longer serve you. This work allows you to step into greater alignment with your authentic self.
Gentle Yoga ~ Gentle yoga combines mindful movement, breath, and body awareness to create a grounding and restorative experience. These sessions are accessible to all levels and designed to release tension, nurture your body, and support emotional well-being. This practice will leave you feeling renewed and balanced.
Yoga Nidra ~ Yoga Nidra, or "yogic sleep," is a deeply restorative guided meditation practice that takes you into a state of conscious relaxation. By accessing the space between wakefulness and sleep, this practice allows profound healing and transformation to occur. It’s a powerful tool for stress relief, emotional release, and connecting with your inner wisdom. This is an especially nurturing and essential practice for any woman suffering sleep disturbances such as during menopause.
Soft Tissue/Fascia Body Work ~ Using Yoga Tune Up® Balls which are specialized therapy balls designed to target tension and release adhesions in your muscles and fascia. This practice combines self-massage techniques and mindful movement to create a deeply therapeutic and restorative experience.
Manifestation and Co-Creation ~ Manifestation is the practice of intentionally aligning your thoughts, feelings, and actions to attract the life you desire. Through guided exercises, you’ll clarify your goals, align with your highest self, and learn how to co-create with the universe. This retreat provides tools and insights to help you step into a life of purpose, abundance, and possibility.
Meet Catharine:
This retreat is led by yoga, mindfulness meditation, and breathwork teacher and registered physiotherapist, Catharine Tombs. Catharine has been a yoga and meditation instructor and teacher of inner work for over 10 years and a physiotherapist for over 20 years. She has been running wellness retreats for women in Southern Ontario at her extended family’s resort- Elmhirst’s - in the Kawartha Lakes region for 8 years and has more recently expanded to hosting them in Thunder Bay where she lives. Having experienced the transformative power of holistic mind-body practices and inner work in her own life, she is passionate about guiding others to improve their mental, emotional and spiritual health, as well as their life through a psychospiritual approach to foster greater overall wellness and wellbeing.
Education, Trainings & Certifications:
Honours Bachelor of Science - Psychology - University of Guelph
Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy - University of Western Ontario
Registered Physiotherapist since 2003
Align & Shine Yoga teacher training with Mindy Willis, 2014 Thunder Bay - 200 hours
Embodied Awareness - Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher training with Bo Forbes, 2014-2016, Boston - 300 hours
Yoga for First Responders
Introduction to Sound Healing 2022, Thunder Bay Gary Savitzsky
Compassionate Inquiry training with Gabor Mate- 2019-2020
Reiki Level 1 & 2 - Japan 1994-1996
Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program and Diverstiy, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility Training with Tara Brach and Jack Kornfield- 2021-2023
Grief Movement Training with Paul Denniston 2024
Frequently Asked Questions:
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Absolutely! I commend you for your bravery in be willing to try something new!
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Yes! If you are feeling called to attend you may find that in being able to solely focus on Self you may experience even greater benefits! Of course it’s also lovely to attend with friends!
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Yes, please bring comfy clothes, your a journal (if you use one) and your yoga mat (only needed weather permitting if we can practice outdoors).
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That won’t be a problem, please just be sure to let me know what you need. Our caterer is very accommodating.
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Please let me know what injury you are experiencing, as a physiotherapist I am well equipped to offer you modifications or alternative rest poses. The yoga practice is gentle and completely optional.
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Absolutely! The yoga practices are gentle and you can modify the poses as needed or simply rest and enjoy the time nurturing you and your baby.
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The retreat participant numbers will be a maximum of 10 people to create a more intimate experience.
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That is completely natural and understandable to feel nervous and at the same time curious and interested in delving into taking better care of Self. Many of my retreat participants have commented in the past about how despite their nervousness how much they’ve enjoyed their retreat experience and what a safe and supportive environment I create. Please listen to some of the videos on my testimonials page for more feedback.

“You find peace not by rearranging the circumstances of your life, but by realizing who you are at the deepest level.”
― Eckhart Tolle