The Union Within:
Shiva & Shakti
A 3-Day Summer Retreat to Restore Balance & Awaken Wholeness
DATES
August 21—23
2026
HOST
Sonia Sharma-Patry
GUEST
Bhaskar Goswami
LOCATION
Bloom Holistic Retreat
Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Reconnect with what you’ve forgotten:
Your Inner Balance
If you’ve been feeling scattered, fatigued, restless or simply stretched in too many directions then this retreat is for you.
The Union Within is a 3-day immersive experience designed to help you reconnect with the clarity, calm, and strength that already lives within you. Drawing from the ancient traditions of Ayurveda and Yoga, and guided by experienced facilitators, you’ll explore how to come back to your center—body, mind, and spirit.
Whether you’re navigating life transitions, seeking deeper purpose, or simply needing space to reset, this retreat offers real tools and meaningful practices to support you.
Why Shiva & Shakti?
In yogic wisdom, Shiva represents consciousness, stillness, and structure.
Shakti represents energy, flow, and creativity.
Both are present in all of us—regardless of gender.
When these forces are out of balance, we may feel exhausted, overdriven, indecisive, anxious, or numb.
When they are in harmony, we feel centered, connected, inspired, and resilient.
This retreat helps you cultivate that inner union—so you can live, work, relate, and lead from a place of wholeness.
What You’ll Experience
It’s an intentionally curated experience that combines timeless wisdom, practical tools, embodied learning, and joyful connection.
Each day includes a thoughtful balance of movement, reflection, learning, stillness, and rest.
I’ve attended many retreats in my life, including a solo month in Bali, but this one truly shifted something inside me. It was calm, expansive, and filled with moments that made me feel more awake than I’ve felt in a very long time (if ever). Every part of it elevated my energy. The gratitude I experienced (that I could feel flowing through my veins) was visceral. It wasn’t just a getaway; it was a return to something ancient and authentic.
Personalized Ayurvedic Session (Post retreat)
Retreat participants are invited to a focused 25-minute private session with Sonia Sharma. Discover your unique mind-body constitution, identify one key imbalance, and receive a personalized seasonal recommendation to support balance and well-being.
Integrating Yoga and Ayurveda
This unique experience provides the opportunity to understand how these two ancient systems work together, giving you practical tools to restore balance and harmony in your body and mind.
Mindfulness & Emotional Resilience
Learn strategies to stay centered amidst the heightened energy of summer, and how to cultivate mental clarity and emotional strength, even in life’s most stressful moments.
Nourishing Ayurvedic Meals
Enjoy six authentic and delicious, anti-inflammatory meals curated by Sonia Sharma, crafted to cool, heal, and energize your body. All meals are vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, and sourced from local ingredients.
Yoga & Meditation to Balance Pitta
Practice yoga, pranayama, and meditation tailored to soothe the body and mind during the summer heat, promoting deep relaxation and a cooling, restorative effect.
World Renowned Ayurvedic Experts
Deepen your understanding of Ayurveda and holistic health through specialized workshops to give you the tools to stay healthy for your unique mind-body type.
Is This For Me?
This retreat is designed for anyone seeking to:
- Recover from burnout or chronic stress
- Improve emotional regulation, energy, or sleep
- Reconnect with a sense of purpose or clarity
- Deepen personal or spiritual practice
- Learn Ayurveda and Yoga in a practical, embodied way
You don’t need to be flexible, vegan, or “spiritual.”
You only need to be curious and ready to reconnect with yourself.
Your Weekend Includes:
- Morning & evening yoga and meditation (accessible for all levels and bodies)
- Workshops on Ayurveda, seasonal health, and emotional balance
- Cooking class using Ayurvedic principles for nourishment and digestion
- Guided journaling and reflection practices to release mental clutter and reconnect with clarity
- Time in nature to rest and regulate the nervous system
- Space to be playful, curious, and creative. This is a retreat, not a bootcamp
- Connection with others on a similar journey
You’ll leave with practices and insights you can integrate into daily life — not just a weekend escape, but real transformation.
Nourishing Amenities to Melt Stress & Elevate Your Retreat Experience
At this retreat, every touchpoint is intentionally crafted to help you slow down, breathe deeper, and return to yourself. These amenities are more than comforts. They’re invitations to release stress, reconnect with nature, and settle into a state of deep restoration.
All these amenities designed for your wellness:
- Wood-Fired Sauna – Encourages full-body relaxation, eases muscular tension, and supports mental clarity through grounding heat.
- Paddle Boarding & Kayaking – Gentle movement on calm waters that soothes the nervous system and promotes mindful presence.
- Forest Trails (25+ km) – Quiet pathways for reflective walks, nature immersion, and stress-reducing time among the trees.
- Private Lakefront Dock – A serene setting for sunrise rituals, meditation, journaling, or simply sitting in stillness.
- Outdoor Fire Pit – A cozy, screen-free gathering space that fosters connection, storytelling, and calming evening winds-down.
- All-Day Coffee & Tea Station – Supports slow, intentional mornings and mindful breaks throughout your stay.
- Luxury Linens & Towels – Soft, calming textures that enhance your comfort and encourage restorative sleep.
Each element is thoughtfully curated to soothe your senses, from the scent of cedar in the forest to the comforting warmth of the sauna and the glass-calm lake at dawn.
About Your Guides
Sonia Sharma (Host)
Ayurvedic Wellness Coach, Educator & Retreat Facilitator
Sonia is a certified Ayurvedic Practitioner and teacher with deep expertise in Vedic counselling, Ayurvedic nutrition, yoga, meditation, energy healing, and seasonal wellness. She is passionate about helping people reconnect with their natural rhythm and create sustainable lifestyle practices that support resilience, clarity, and healing. Sonia is known for her grounded, compassionate approach and her ability to translate ancient wisdom into everyday life.
Bhaskar Goswami
Radical Transformation Mentor, Speaker, Corporate Culture & Leadership Coach
Bhaskar is a visionary mentor and speaker passionate about empowering people to thrive in work and life. He is the founder of BODHI, a multiple award-winning company that offers genuine wellbeing solutions to individuals and organizations, and the founder of daana, a CBC Award-winning non-profit that offers contribution-based wellness programs around the world. Bhaskar’s presence, insight, and guidance inspire deep inner awareness and meaningful change.
Nourishment & Setting
- All meals included: Fresh, seasonal vegetarian meals inspired by Ayurvedic principles (gluten-free and dairy-free options available)
- Location: Bloom Holistic Retreat, nestled in nature just outside Kingston, Ontario — a serene and supportive space designed for deep rest and reflection
- Rooms: Choose from private or shared accommodation (details to follow)
What You’ll Walk Away With
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Greater self-awareness and clarity
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Tools for emotional balance and stress recovery
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Practical Ayurvedic strategies for lifestyle, food, and sleep
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Reconnection with your body and intuition
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A sense of wholeness and peace
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A renewed capacity to show up in your life and work with authenticity and strength
Retreat Details
Dates: August 21–23, 2026
Location: Kingston, Ontario
Meals & Materials: All inclusive weekend (Accommodations, Meals, Workshops, Yoga and Meditation)
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Spots are limited – early booking is recommended.
Important Notes
All are welcome — this retreat is open to all genders, backgrounds, and experience levels.
Yoga is gentle and accessible; modifications always offered.
This is a technology-light experience and we encourage you to unplug to fully reconnect.
Confidentiality and respect are honored — this space is sacred.
“The most powerful alignment is the one within you. When you return to yourself, everything else flows.”
— Sonia Sharma
Ready to Reconnect?
Come with curiosity. Leave with clarity, tools, and a renewed sense of self.
Bloom Retreat
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Testimonials
Sonia, you are a natural, gifted teacher and you put together an incredible weekend.
The accommodations were first rate; the food literally left us speechless; the
yoga, breathing and meditation sessions were rejuvenating; and the Tremblant scenery
was beautiful. Thank you for creating such a wonderful retreat!
A weekend retreat with wonderful women, beautiful location and delicious food based
on Ayurvedic principles. Sonia has put a lot of thought, time and work into making the
retreat memorable and relating for all the participants. The yoga and meditation is
something you can take with you and put it in daily practice. Her knowledge in this field
is very helpful in understanding your mind, body and emotions. This has been a
wonderful experience, and I look forward to more in the future with Sonia’s wisdom in
this field.
This retreat truly helped me unplug from my thoughts and worries. Meeting and making
new friends was therapeutic. We were fed food that not only fed our bodies, but our
mindset and soul. It’s hard to say goodbye and leave all these wonderful women. How
they made me feel will stay with me, always.