Summer Pilates & Breathwork Retreat
August 15 - 17, 2025
Breathe, Move, and Glow this summer…
Escape the noise of daily life and immerse yourself in three days of mindful movement, deep breathing, and nature’s healing energy in the magnificent Laurentian Mountains. Breathglow Summer Pilates & Breathwork Retreat is designed to help you stretch, strengthen, and restore—inside and out.
Nestled by a private lake surrounded by mountains and the beauty of nature, this retreat combines Pilates, conscious connected breathing, and proper breathing techniques during exercise to support your body and mind. You'll enjoy stretching and strengthening Pilates classes, designed for all levels, with modifications available to meet your needs.
Between sessions, nourish yourself with delicious vegetarian meals, reconnect with nature on hiking trails, refresh your senses with invigorating lake dips, and embrace the gift of me-time to truly rest.
Whether you’re new to breathwork and Pilates or a seasoned practitioner, this retreat welcomes you to unwind, reset, and leave feeling stronger, lighter, and deeply refreshed.
Location : Kio-O
A unique retreat and creativity center nestled on a 125 acre property in the beautiful Laurentien Mountains, in Sainte-Lucie -des-Laurentides, approximately 100km from Montréal.
Here’s what to expect:
Feel strong and energized through a combination of pilates, stretching, and breathwork classes.
Learn to move with awareness, creating a powerful mind-body connection with effective breathing.
Learn 5 principles of Pilates.
Build core strength working your powerhouse with easy and functional moves.
Experience the grounding and rejuvenating effects of being in nature — hikes to refreshing lake dips.
Enjoy delicious vegetarian meals.
Practice conscious connected breathing in a supportive environment.
Connect with like-minded souls and have fun away from distractions.
Leave feeling refreshed — ready to carry this sense of vitality into your daily life.
What’s Included
Mat Pilates and stretching classes
Breathwork sessions
Journaling, free time to rest
Paddle board, canoe, hiking 2.5 km, campfire site, small swimmable lake
Yoga mats, blocks, elastic bands
Free Wi-Fi during your stay
6 vegetarian meals
3 days, 2 nights accommodation
Itinerary
DAY 2: Saturday, August 16th
8 am Breakfast
Pilates
Free time
Lunch
Breathwork
Free time
6 pm Dinner
Gentle stretching / Meditation
DAY 3: Sunday, August 17th
8 am Breakfast
Pilates
Free time
Lunch
Breathwork
3 pm Check-out (access to outdoor site available after check out)
DAY 1: Friday, August 15th
4 pm Arrival
5 pm Introduction circle
Pilates
Dinner
Breathwork
Free time
Details & Costs
Date: August 15 - 17, 2025
Time: start, 16:00 - end, 15:00
Cost: $299 CAD - Early bird price before June 15th Regular price $345 CAD
*The price for accomodation and food is in addition to the 3 day retreat pricing above.
The options for accomodation (6 meals included) for the weekend are below. Accomodation is paid separately at Kio-O retreat center upon arrival.
Double/triple shared room: $330 CAD + tax
Single room: $438 CAD + tax
*All prices are in CAD (Canadian Dollars).
“Pilates is complete coordination of body, mind, and spirit.”
— Joseph Pilates
“I’ve noticed significant improvements in my strength, endurance, and even sleep.
Aysu is my first pilates instructor, and I can’t recommend her enough. I’ve been taking classes with her for almost three years now, and she’s a major reason I’ve stuck with this routine despite the demands of being a full-time working mom. She tailors each session to your needs and abilities, offering a great variety of exercises while pushing you in the best possible way. I always leave her classes feeling both energized and relaxed.”
- Olga Volodina
“I’m always challenged in this class. Great energy!
What I like most about the classes is that we try new things and Aysu asks us what we want to work on. I’m more flexible and feel stronger. I also love the energy in the class.”
- Darlene Glavin
“As I’m a 55 year old women, this is the best thing I can do for my body and soul.
The exercises we do in class has greatly improved my posture, strength and flexibility. In addition of the class being a complete workout, Aysu, makes the atmosphere in class calm, light and fun. I feel great after every class.”
- Julie Colella
“After just three private sessions, I noticed a significant improvement in my pain management and flexibility.
After struggling with months of back pain and muscle stiffness due to past injuries, I decided to try Pilates with Aysu. After just three private sessions, I noticed a significant improvement in my pain management and flexibility. Her guidance and expertise made all the difference, helping me regain strength and mobility. I’ve continued ever since, and the benefits to my overall well-being have been incredible!”
- Linda Couture
Meet Your Instructor and Facilitator
Aysu Sinman
Aysu is a certified Pilates instructor in matwork and all Pilates equipment—including Reformer, Cadillac, Chair, and Barrels—trained by master instructor Vil Shaynurov, a renowned personal trainer to Hollywood stars in L.A. She is also a certified Yoga teacher with extensive experience teaching Mat Pilates, Ball Pilates, Yogalates, Pila-tone, Power Yoga, and Vinyasa to all levels.
With over 15 years of experience, Aysu specializes in adapting exercises to meet individual body conditions, ensuring a safe, effective, and inclusive practice for everyone. Her passion for well-being and the mind-body-spirit connection led her to become a trauma-informed Introspective Breathwork Practitioner.
She believes that true wellness is achieved by bringing both body and mind into alignment, integrating breath awareness and movement to achieve effective practices, release tension, and cultivate inner balance.
Her classes are challenging, fun, creative, and empowering, offering a dynamic space. Aysu currently teaches group and private sessions at Pilates Fusion and is part of the teacher team at One Breath Institute’s breathwork facilitator training program, helping to educate and mentor future breathwork facilitators.
With a professional yet friendly approach, Aysu creates a warm and welcoming environment where individuals enjoy and advance their Pilates skills.
FAQ
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This retreat is for anyone looking to move, breathe, and reconnect—both with themselves and with nature. Whether you want to stay fit, relax, energize, or refresh, this experience is designed to nourish both body and mind.
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No prior experience is needed. This retreat is open to all levels from beginners to experienced practitioners. Modifications will be provided to accomodate different body conditions and experience levels.
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Comfortable activewear, walking shoes, indoor shoes, a swimsuit and beach towel, a hat. A reusable water bottle, a journal/pen, and any personal items (soap, shower gel, shampoo, etc). Warm clothing for cool summer evenings.
Kio-O provides yoga mats, blocks, meditation cushions. Feel free to bring your own yoga mat if you prefer.
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Delicious vegetarian meals will be served. If you have any food allergies please notify when filling out the choice of room form.
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KIO-O Resource and Creativity Center
1905 Chem. 6e Rang, Sainte-Lucie-des-Laurentides, QC J0T 2J0.
Phone: (819) 326-6121
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Yes! The schedule includes dedicated “me-time” for relaxation, journaling, self-reflection or just enjoing nature. You don’t have to join all classes. You are free to take more time alone, that’s also great. The choice is yours.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Transportation and travel/medical insurance is
not included.
Please fill out the form at the right for the room choice and if you have any food allergies.
* If you would like to contact Kio-O center for more information about the rooms, please visit their website www.kio-o.ca