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We begin by slowing down through guided meditation, breath awareness, and intention setting. From there, you will move between the warmth of a wood-fired sauna and the refreshing experience of a guided lake cold plunge.
Nervous System Reset Retreat
A guided outdoor wellness retreat with meditation, sauna, cold immersion, and nature connection at Blackstrap Provincial Park.
The Nervous System Reset Retreat is a three-hour guided experience designed to help you step away from constant stimulation and return to a steadier rhythm within yourself.
We begin by slowing down through guided meditation, breath awareness, and intention setting. From there, you will move between the warmth of a wood-fired sauna and the refreshing experience of a guided lake cold plunge.
Rather than forcing your body to relax, this retreat creates the supportive conditions for relaxation to unfold naturally. You will be encouraged to listen to your body, move at your own pace, and meet each experience with curiosity rather than pressure.
Whether you have been feeling mentally overloaded, physically depleted, emotionally full, or simply disconnected from yourself, this retreat offers space to breathe, soften, and reconnect with what feels steady beneath the noise.
Settle your system, slow your thoughts, and reconnect with your inner steadiness.
Qigong is a moving meditation that means “energy work”. This practice moves stagnant energy and balances your energy system.
Allow heat and stillness to soften tension, deepen your breath, and support full body relaxation.
Progressed Moon astrology reading to reflect on the emotional themes and inner shifts moving through your current season of life.
Move through the invigorating edge of contrast therapy with guidance, breath, and presence.
Let the natural world support your return to calm, clarity, and grounded awareness.
Arrive & Meet
As everyone arrives, we take time to settle in, get comfortable, and begin connecting with those around us. The journey starts here.
Arrive and get cozy in our Lotus Belle Tent
Guided meditation to allow your mind-body-soul to fully arrive and bring in safety.
Unwind and relax in the sauna to allow your nervous system to settle.
Intentionally introduce stress into your system and observe how your nervous system responds.
Balance your energy with a Qigong practice to support your nervous system.
Cycle through Hot-Cold-Rest and repeat for as many rounds during the Retreat!
Reflect on how the Retreat has impacted your nervous system and what tools you can use moving forward.
About the Retreat
The Nervous System Reset Retreat is a guided 3 hour experience designed to support regulation, restoration, and resilience. Through meditation, sauna therapy, cold plunge, and intentional time in nature, you’ll be gently guided through practices that help release tension, restore vitality, and bring your body and mind back into balance. Whether you’ve been feeling stressed, overstimulated, emotionally full, or simply in need of a deeper exhale, this retreat offers a grounded space to pause and reconnect with yourself. Why guests join To calm an overstimulated nervous system
To release tension and mental clutter
To reconnect with breath, body, and inner clarity
To experience the restorative power of heat, cold, and nature
To leave feeling more present, regulated, and renewed
Reserve your spot and give yourself space to reset.
Location
Blackstrap Provincial Park Located 25 minutes south of Saskatoon Specific location will be emailed upon signing up.
Dates & Times
Sunday, October 11th, 2026 from 10-1pm Sunday, October 11th, 2026 from 2:30-5:30pm Sunday, October 25th, 2026 from 10-1pm Sunday, October 25th, 2026 from 2:30-5:30pm Sunday, November 8th from 10-1pm Sunday, November 8th from 2:30-5:30pm
Cost
$175 CAD + tax/person Limited to 8 participants Inquire about booking a Private Session!
Itinerary
Welcome & Intention Setting Arrive and settle into the space.
Brief introduction to the nervous system reset process.
Set personal intentions for the session.
Guided Meditation
Relax and unwind with a meditation session
Activate the body’s natural relaxation response.
Prepare for contrast therapy with mindful breathing.
Sauna Therapy
Step into the heat to relax muscles, release tension, and promote circulation.
Mindful rest and hydration between sauna rounds.
Cold Plunge Immersion
Guided breathwork to prepare for the plunge.
Experience the invigorating benefits of cold water therapy.
Learn techniques to remain calm and present.
Qigong
Balance your energy with a Qigong practice to integrate the experience.
Integration & Closing Circle
Reflection on sensations, insights, and personal takeaways.
This experience is designed to help you reset, recharge, and embrace the energy with clarity and balance.
This experience is 3 hours in length.
What's Included
We provide thoughtful touches to help you feel comfortable, supported, and able to fully settle into the retreat. Guided meditation practice
Guided sauna and cold plunge experience
Qigong practice (moving meditation)
Lemon water and tea
Chairs for relaxing
Rental of luxury outdoor robe and blankets
Rental of sauna hats
Outdoor fire
Oracle cards for self reflection
Personalized Progressed Moon Reading
What to Bring
Bathing suit or light clothing to wear in the sauna
Towels (2)
Water bottle
Slippers, sandals or water shoes to wear to the sauna and lake to cold plunge
Level of Difficulty
This retreat is low impact and beginner friendly. You are always encouraged to listen to your body and participate at your own pace.
FAQ
What should I wear? Before arriving to your outdoor guided sauna experience, we recommend that you shower first. We recommend that you wear light breathable clothing or a bathing suit in the sauna. Light breathable clothing will prevent you from overheating in the sauna. Be sure that the clothing is breathable and won’t stick to your skin and cause irritation if you begin to sweat. Swimsuits are a great option if you plan on going swimming or taking a shower after your sauna session. Will there be a washroom on site? Yes! There will is a drop toilet on site. Will there be a change room to use? Yes! The sauna has a three-foot change room and the Lotus Belle Tent has a change room tent located inside.
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Testimonial
“ Back2Nature Wellness & Adventure is the ultimate self-care escape, offering immersive retreats that help you slow down and reconnect with both yourself and the outdoors. I recently joined their Nervous System Reset Retreat, and it was exactly what I didn’t know I needed. We began with a grounding meditation before heading into the sauna, complete with fun animal and nature-themed sauna caps (I proudly chose the seal). It was a cozy moment to connect, breathe, and unwind. Then came the cold plunge. We made our way to the lake, and yes, the water was very cold. But after a quick dip and a warm-up by the fire, I found myself easing into the rhythm: sauna, cold plunge, rest. I arrived with a buzzing mind and a bit of nerves, but by the end of our third round, the sun was setting over Blackstrap Lake and everything felt calm and clear. On the drive home, my nervous system felt reset, and I truly felt ready for winter. ”
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