A pinch us moment!
Ten years into our journey, we are deeply grateful to see our little corner of Nexwlélexwm (Bowen Island) mentioned in the @nytimes travel highlights!
Located on the ancestral and unceded territory of the Squamish Nation, they shared a glimpse of our Scandinavian-inspired cottages and geodesic dome, where we come together daily for yoga and meditation among the alder trees during our signature 2-night Nectar Experience Stay. 🌿
From @condenasttraveller to @nytimes - thank you to everyone who’s been part of this journey. Your presence makes Nectar what it is today. 💫
A decade ago, Nectar Yoga Retreat began as a small dream to create an immersive, nature-centric healing space that nurtures both body and spirit. Today, we celebrate ten years of transformation, connection, and growth, and we owe it all to YOU - our incredible community. 🩵
To mark this special milestone, our founders Andrea and Satjeet sat down to share a heartfelt message. Join us as they reflect on their journey, express their gratitude, and look ahead to the exciting things in store.
As a token of our appreciation, we have something extra special planned…stay tuned for a giveaway announcement coming September 9th.🤭
Thank you for being part of the Nectar story. Here’s to many more years of love, light, and serenity together. 💫🌿
While not every moment in life allows for a retreat to Nectar, the practice can still meet you where you are. 🧘🏻♀️
Nectar At Home was created to bring the essence of Nectar beyond Bowen Island and into your everyday life. A space to move, breathe, soften, strengthen, and reconnect, wherever you are.
Through guided yoga, meditation, breathwork, and wellness practices, this online library offers support for the rhythms of real life, whether you have 10 minutes or an hour.
Explore the platform via the link in bio @NectarYoga
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4 practices for May if your neck is tight, and shoulders are tense:
🌿 Seated Neck Stretch with Hand Anchor
Sit tall. Drop your right ear toward your right shoulder and rest your right hand lightly on the side of the head. Let the weight of the hand deepen the stretch without pulling. Stay for 6–8 breaths, then switch sides.
💆🏼 Supported Shoulder Stand
Place two folded blankets under your shoulders with your head on the floor. Lift the legs overhead and support the low back with your hands. Keep the neck relaxed and hold for 1–3 minutes, or choose Legs Up the Wall as a gentler option.
🐮 Cow Face Arms
Reach your right arm overhead and bend the elbow so the hand drops down the back. Bring the left arm behind you and reach upward to clasp hands or hold a strap. Breathe for 6–8 breaths, then switch sides.
🌬 Box Breathing
Inhale for 4 counts, hold for 4 counts, exhale for 4 counts, then hold empty for 4 counts. Repeat for 5 rounds to steady the nervous system, deepen the breath, and create more spaciousness in the lungs.
May moves us from Taurus into Gemini, shifting attention from the neck and jaw into the shoulders, arms, lungs, and breath. These practices help the body move with the season.
Explore more seasonal insights through this month’s blog via the link in bio @NectarYoga
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Spring asks us to awaken. To shake off the slower rhythm of winter, clear what feels stagnant, and reconnect with the energy ready to move through us.
If you’ve been feeling heavy, depleted, mentally foggy, or simply ready for a reset, join Andrea Clark for Ignite: A Breathwork + Kundalini Practice for Awakening.
A 2-hour experience designed to build inner heat, regulate the nervous system, and support the flow of prana through conscious breathing, rhythmic movement, and meditative kriyas. Come as you are and leave feeling more present, more alive, and more connected to the season’s call for expansion.
📅 Saturday, May 30, 2026
🕖 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 Nectar Yoga Dome
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Curious to explore creativity through yoga, journaling and print making? This reflective, expressive day retreat blends breath-led yoga, journaling, writing prompts, and mixed-media art inspired by Gemini’s love of story and duality. 🎨
A gentle opening movement practice brings awareness to breath and curiosity. From there, you’ll explore poetry, journaling, and intuitive writing as gateways into image-making. Collage, printmaking, and text-layering techniques invite playfulness and experimentation.
Each guest receives a gifted journal and pen to continue exploring their stories long after the workshop has ended. Signup through the link in bio @NectarYoga .
📅 Date: Sunday, May 24, 2026
🕖 Time: 1:00 PM - 5:45 PM
📍 Location: Nectar Yoga Dome, Bowen Island
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This month arrives with rare rhythm: two full moons, a new moon between them, and a sense of beginning, middle, and end all held within one cycle. May invites movement, change, and completion. 🌀
We begin in the grounded steadiness of Taurus, tending to the neck, jaw, throat, and shoulders, the places where tension often gathers and where patience can be practiced. As the month unfolds, we move into the airy curiosity of Gemini, opening the shoulders, arms, lungs, and breath. 🫁
From rooted presence to outward expression, May asks us to soften what has been held, breathe deeper, and let energy move through the body into connection with the world around us. Read more on the Nectar blog through the link in bio @NectarYoga .
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Calling all creators, creatives, and digital storytellers! 🌿💻
Ever wanted to experience Nectar Yoga Retreat on Bowen Island or our sister business @MistThermal ?
We’re inviting select individuals whose style and skills align with ours to join our Digital Work Trade Program in exchange for creative support that helps share the Nectar and Mist stories.
If this sounds like the right fit for you, we’d love to connect. Submit an application through the link in bio @NectarYoga
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Spring invites us to awaken from the dormancy of winter and reconnect with our vitality. Join Andrea Clark for a 2-hour breathwork and Kundalini-inspired class, a dynamic offering designed to clear stagnation, build inner heat, and energize your body and mind.
This class combines conscious breathing techniques, rhythmic movement, and meditative kriyas to regulate your nervous system and support the flow of prana (life force). Whether you’re moving through emotional heaviness or simply seeking renewal, this practice offers a powerful reset.
📅 Date: Saturday, May 30, 2026
🕖 Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
📍 Location: Nectar Yoga Dome, Bowen Island
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May arrives with a softer rhythm. The days grow longer, the forest awakens, and there is a quiet invitation to return to yourself. 🌲💫
This month at Nectar, we welcome a thoughtful collection of classes, day retreats, and immersive retreats. Whether you are joining us for an evening practice, a full day of restoration, or a retreat in the forested valley of Bowen Island, each offering is created to help you slow down and receive the season with ease. 🌸
View upcoming offerings through the link in bio @NectarYoga .
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Yoga on the Pier is back! Starting May 2nd, join us most Saturdays + Sundays at 9:00am for another season of open-air movement, ocean breeze, and peaceful moments above the water. ⚓🌞
Bowen Island’s most peaceful summer ritual is back for the 2026 season. Yoga on the Pier offers a chance to step out of the rush and into something simpler—island time.
We recommend booking in advance. See the schedule and reserve your spot through the link in bio @NectarYoga
📍The Pier at Bowen Island Marina
⏰ 9:00am - 10:00am
📅 Most Saturdays + Sundays
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🌞 8:00am Morning yoga + meditation: A quiet start to the day, in the geodesic yoga dome where attention shifts inward, and the pace begins to slow.
🥣 9:45am Vegetarian breakfast: A nourishing, shared meal prepared with care and intention, with time to gather, connect, and ease into the day.
🌲 11:00am Free time: Intentional unstructured space to explore what feels needed. Walk through the forest, rest, read, or visit @MistThermal for a private thermal experience.
🌙 4:30pm Evening yoga: Ease into the evening with a slower and more grounding practice to unwind and settle the mind and body.
🍽️ 6:00pm Dinner in town: Enjoy time to explore Bowen Island’s local restaurants.
A gentle close to the day before returning to rest.
Book your experience through the link in bio @NectarYoga
