RETREAT

Health as a Whole

3 days to align with the Equinox

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Discover the fundamentals of the Health as a Whole.

Immerse yourself in a transformative retreat combining awareness, movement and knowledge of wholesome living.

The spring equinox is a powerful time emerge in you  what wants to come to life.
With the balance between light and dark, we feel the golden mean between yin and yang,
intention and listening, proaction and patience. 

This retreat will provide the perfect setting to bring all levels of your being back into balance.


A retreat open to all - whether you're curious, a yoga teacher,
therapist or simply looking for balance.

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What you're about to experience

  • Guided, targeted sequences to support breathing, digestion, immune system, lower back, shoulders and fascia.

  • Concrete practices to relieve stress, nurture emotional intelligence, clear the mind and cultivate joie de vivre.

  • Recorded sequences to continue your practice at home.

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For who?

This Health as a Whole immersion is for anyone who wants to better understand their body, calm their mind, and restore overall balance.

A retreat open to everyone—whether you're curious, a yoga teacher,
therapist, or simply seeking balance.

It's ideal for you if you want to :

  • Regain your energy and prevent burnout

  • Learn to regulate your stress and your nervous system

  • Relieve physical tension (back, shoulders, digestion, sleep, etc.)

  • Develop a simple, conscious and effective personal practice

  • Deepen your relationship with your body and your emotions

  • Explore an integrative approach to well-being, rooted in the science and wisdom of yoga

  • Start your journey toward Health as a Whole training  (recommended prerequisite).

Main benefits

  • Freer, more efficient breathing

  • Improved digestion & abdominal comfort

  • Regulated stress, better sleep and recovery

  • Clarity in the mind, concentration and decision-making

  • Improved posture, mobility and tension release (lower back, shoulders, fascia)

  • Immune system toning and sustained energy levels

  • Emotional intelligence & resilience in everyday life

  • Practical tools for creating a simple, sustainable routine

  • Feeling of autonomy and confidence in your body

  • Access to recorded sequences to practice at home

Hours

Arrival Thursday, March 19 between 4 and 5 p.m.

Program starts: Thursday, 6 p.m.

End of immersive: Sunday, 2pm

Dates

  • March 19 to 22, 2026

Languages of instruction

Teaching: French
Questions & discussions: French / English

Tara Center

Bonsecours, QC

  • Choose the time that suits you best to sign up - each fee is a way of supporting the project and offering yourself this retreat with consciousness.
    Rates change according to the period or your connection to the community. Payment plans  available.

    • Introductory offer - $545

      An exclusive rate for the first 10 to confirm their place.

    • Early Bird - $645

      A preferential rate for those registering before December 31, 2025.

    • Regular - $675

      Standard rate to sign up when clarity or momentum is finally there - no questions asked.

    • Members - $575

      Recognition of your commitment to the community.

      Accessible any time, any day.

    Not yet a member? Become one!

    Lodging and food not included in rate. Many options available at the Tara Center and payable directly to Carina. Book early to guarantee your preferred choice of accommodation.

    Cancellation policy: $200 non-refundable.

Health as a Whole Retreat 

With Carina Raisman - B.Sc, ND, Yogatherapist, E-RYT500, ANQ

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  • I came to this retreat completely drained... and left nourished, grounded and full of momentum. The yoga sequences, the breathing, the meals, the nature - everything was designed to restore real - not just momentary - balance. Carina has that gentle yet firm presence, inviting you to slow down. Three days that brought me back to myself.

    Marie-Ève M.

  • I wasn't sure what to expect, but I needed a reset. This retreat did me a world of good. I rediscovered the pleasure of breathing, moving without the feeling of performance and eating really well. I also understood how health is whole: body, behavior, rest and mind. I came away with concrete tools that I'm already incorporating into my daily life.

    Samuel P.

  • I'd signed up to "take a break", but I received so much more: a real reconnection with my vital energy. The workshops were rich and accessible, even for someone who doesn't have much time for herself. The group atmosphere, the kindness and the nature of the Tara Center simply melted away any accumulated stress. An experience I want to repeat every year.

    Isabelle M.

✺ FAQ ✺

  • No, these workshops are open to all. Movements and explorations are adapted to the needs of each individual.

  • Comfortable clothing, an open mind, and a willingness to practice. All necessary accessories are provided by the Tara Center.

  • Absolutely. Therapeutic yoga practices are  tailored to the needs of each participant.

  • Yes, it is possible to offer a registration to a loved one. Contact us to arrange access.

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About Carina Raisman

B.Sc, Yoga Therapist, E-RYT500, ANQ, RITMA

Founder and visionary of Yoga ReSource

Carina Raisman has been a yoga therapist and instructor for over 20 years. With a bachelor's degree in microbiology and immunology (McGill) and training in pharmacology, homeopathy, and herbal therapies in Montpellier, France, she uniquely combines biomedical science and modern yoga therapy.

His expertise covers:

  • functional biomechanics,

  • breathing and modulation of the autonomic nervous system,

  • the parasympathetic posture and the regulation of persistent cases.

Today, Carina is dedicated to bridging the gap between modern medicine and yoga therapy.
Through research, interdisciplinary collaboration, and clinician training, she works to integrate the principles of therapeutic yoga into the healthcare system, making this approach accessible, effective, and sustainable.

As the head of Yoga ReSource—School & Clinic of Therapeutic Yoga, Carina imparts a grounded, precise, and deeply human approach to teaching. Her teaching emphasizes alignment, respiratory function, modulation of the nervous system, and the art of guiding the body toward its natural healing potential.