by Lisa Baylis | Jan 31, 2025 | Mindful Self-Compassion, Retreat
Oh boy, there are so many reasons why teachers should attend a morning mindfulness retreat! Here are just five of them: Start the day with a clear mind: As a teacher, you know that mornings can be hectic and stressful. But when you attend a morning online mindfulness...
by Lisa Baylis | Mar 19, 2019 | Educator Burn Out, Retreat
How to feel rested and recharged during Spring Break! A unique way to recharge this Spring Break– self-compassion!Read along to learn how self-compassion is your key to feeling rested and recharged. Hi friends Hooray, it’s March! And it’s spring break for...
by Lisa Baylis | Oct 30, 2018 | Educator Burn Out, Mindfulness, Retreat
by: Karley Alleyn AWE’s first weekend retreat provided a beautiful opportunity to nourish my body, mind and soul as I relaxed in the sea and sun soaked environment at Weir’s Beach Lodge in Metchosin, BC. The location alone was certainly a highlight for me, but...
by Lisa Baylis | Jul 28, 2018 | Educator Burn Out, Mindfulness, Retreat
I recently spent a weekend in the Muskoka Lakes district on a beautiful Island called Wasan. Wasan Island is situated on Lake Rosseau in the heart of the Muskoka Lakes in Ontario, Canada. Wasan is a privately owned and operated island by the Breuninger Foundation, a...
by Lisa Baylis | Jun 20, 2018 | Educator Burn Out, Retreat
Today when I got home I realized my underwear were on backwards- BACKWARDS… I wore them the wrong way all day long and was just too tired to realize. As we are coming to the end of another school year, I am noticing that June is filled with bleary-eyed...
by Lisa Baylis | May 24, 2018 | Retreat
(all images – Photography by Angela McConnell) AWE was created this year to support the wellbeing of educators. We believe when teachers are happy, students will learn better. AWE works with educators who believe in heart-centred learning. Ones who want to take...
