About Us

DARE Summit

Dare Summit is where we encourage you to change your mindset, kick start your motivation, thrive, not just survive, forget your excuses, level up, and chase your limitless possibilities.

Immerse yourself with likeminded people ready to go after their dreams, and tackle their roadblocks. Whether you are just starting your journey and have no idea where to start or are well into the rollercoaster and excursion we call life, this deep-dive retreat will leave you clear-headed, confident, vibrant and ready for action.

Enjoy a getaway with the perfect blend of exercises of the mind, body and soul while we take the time to make sure your cup is full so you can help those around you but also be completely satisfied with who you are and what direction you're going.

Event Location

After scouring every Airbnb and resort in Ontario, Kristin came across the perfect spot for guests, attendees, and new friends to dive into their growth journey at this boutique hotel. Tucked perfectly on Viceroy Lake one hour from Ottawa and Mont-Tremblant, and 2 hours from Montréal, the serene nature matched with the picturesque grounds and renovated hotel blended perfectly for the event.

Speakers

Susan Greenspan

Susan is a perfect balance of what a Naturopath and holistic therapist should be. She lives her truth and is honest about her own journey. She uses the power of understanding food properties, supplementation, meditation, drumming, and hands on therapies, to find the right balance for each individual to create their own healing process. She understands that many of us have analytical minds and this is where we live most of the time. In respecting that, she creates an enlightened space where even those who have the most difficulty letting go will do so, finding their own way on their own path with her guidance.

Anouk Michelle Gregoire

Experience the healing power of sound with Anouk Michelle Grégoire, a gifted sound therapist known for her soothing and transformative sessions. Anouk will guide you through sound therapy, using the harmonious frequencies of crystal bowls, her channeled voice, gentle percussion, Tibetan bells, and drums. Each sound is shared with deep care and intention, aiming to bring you well-being, relaxation, and a sense of letting go. Let these healing vibrations positively influence your cellular, energetic, physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.

Chantal Menard

Chantal is a certified Kundalini Yoga teacher who also specializes in Yoga Nidra and chair yoga. She is deeply dedicated to the well-being of humanity, bringing her passion and expertise to every class.

With her expertise, you will be guided to a state of deep calm, fostering a genuine connection with yourself, compassion, and a more intimate relationship with others. This connection is effortless and without any particular goal, allowing you to truly be present. In our fast-paced world, where our nervous systems are constantly overstimulated, this time will allow you to center yourself

in your core values and personal truth.

Kelsang Khandro

Kelsang Khandro has studied and practiced Buddhism for over a decade, is an experienced teacher currently working as a director at the Ottawa centre. She enjoys sharing her experience Buddhist teachings & meditation in practical and uplifting ways.

Kelsang Khandro will guide participants in meditations and give Buddhist advice for a happier and more peaceful life as taught to her by her Spiritual Guide in the New Kadampa Buddhist Tradition.

Laurie Boilard

Laurie is a registered Kinesiologist, a certified Yoga Teacher, an adventurer seeker & a backpacker traveler. ''Being put into a box'' used to be her enemy until she realized that it was really an opportunity to discover how strong she was to break down the walls and how far she could go to dissolve the limitations. As an intuitive woman that loves to honor her cycles, life and what her mind, body & spirit need, it was only a matter of time before she dove into the online business world to be working at her own pace & from anywhere on earth.

Miel Abadian

Miel Abadian is a health and fitness expert with a Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, specializing in personalized meal preparation and holistic wellness. As a certified health and fitness coach, she combines her extensive knowledge of nutrition with her passion for helping clients achieve their fitness goals. Miel offers tailored meal plans and coaching that focus on sustainable lifestyle changes. She is also a seasoned Barre and Pilates instructor at Enzo Yoga, guiding her clients to improve strength, flexibility, and overall well-being through mindful movement.

Sessions Offered

Polarity Therapy

is a holistic discipline that seeks to achieve physical and emotional health through a system of touch, diet, exercise, and self-awareness designed to balance energy flows in the body. It is considered a form of energy medicine, which uses several techniques to alter energy flow and energy balance in the body. The underlying premise is applying a deep understanding of electromagnetic fields and their effects on one’s own mind and body. Polarity therapy is also described as the art and science of balancing life energy within the body, aiming to restore optimal balance levels in the body

Acupressure

is a therapeutic technique that involves applying pressure to specific points on the body, similar to those used in acupuncture, to relieve tension, pain, and other symptoms. It is based on the concept of "life energy" (qi) and the idea that stimulating these points can help balance the body's energy flow

Cranial Sacral Therapy (CST)

is a type of bodywork that relieves muscle and joint tightness around the bones of the head, sacrum, and spinal column. It uses gentle pressure on the head, neck, and back to relieve stress and pain caused by musculoskeletal tightness. CST is noninvasive and is thought to normalize the flow of cerebrospinal fluid in the central nervous system by gently manipulating the bones in the skull, spine, and pelvis

Clairvoyant Readings

is a form of psychic reading where a clairvoyant uses their ability to perceive information beyond the physical senses, often referred to as "clear seeing". This ability allows them to access insights into a person's past, present, or future by tapping into energies that the average person cannot perceive. During a clairvoyant reading, the reader may receive visual impressions, symbols, or images that they interpret and communicate to the client. These readings are typically non-judgmental and focus on providing clarity, insight, and healing.

Ancestral Healing

is a process that involves addressing and healing the emotional and spiritual wounds that have been passed down through generations within a family. It is based on the idea that our ancestors' unresolved traumas and issues can continue to influence our lives in the present. The real heart of ancestral healing is about recognizing unresolved pains and detrimental patterns within your family lines, and changing those into their improved state. Clearing ancestral trauma is about trauma resolution. Trauma resolution is about healing. And healing is about changing something into its improved state. At its essence, clearing ancestral trauma is about changing patterns that have been running through your family lines for the better.Ancestral healing allows individuals to break the cycle of trauma, ensuring that these patterns are not passed down to future generations. By resolving the traumas of the past, we can change the legacy we leave for our children and their children, offering them a healthier, more positive foundation for their lives.

Pranayama (Breathwork)

is a yogic practice of breath control, derived from the Sanskrit words "prana" (breath or life force) and "ayama" (to pause, extend, or regulate). It involves various techniques to regulate and control the breath, aiming to influence the flow of prana in the body and promote physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. In classical yoga, pranayama is associated with elevating prana-shakti, or life energies, and is considered a means to stabilize the mind and support meditation. The practice has evolved over time, with modern yoga often synchronizing breath with movements, while traditional Hatha yoga texts describe it as the complete suspension of breathing.

Hatha Yoga and Raja Yoga

Hatha Yoga and Raja Yoga are two distinct but interconnected branches of yoga. Hatha Yoga focuses on physical postures (asanas), breath control (pranayama), and other physical practices to prepare the body and mind for deeper spiritual practices. It aims to balance the body, mind, and spirit through various asanas, pranayama, and meditation techniques. Hatha Yoga also includes practices such as mudras, bandhas, and shatkarmas to awaken the kundalini energy.

Raja Yoga, often referred to as the "royal path," is the journey inward, focusing on self-realization and union with the divine. It is based on the eight limbs of yoga as described in Patanjali's Yoga Sutras, including yama (ethical standards), niyama (self-discipline), asana, pranayama, pratyahara (withdrawal of the senses), dharana (concentration), dhyana (meditation), and samadhi (absorption). The ultimate goal of Raja Yoga is to achieve samadhi or union with the divine.

Sound Bowls

A holistic practice that uses vibrations produced by Tibetan singing bowls to promote healing in the body and mind. During a session, a practitioner strikes or plays the bowl to release different frequencies that create soothing tones and vibrations. (again these are all from google, if you have a write up from her website or that she gave last year awesome)