UNLOCKING THE JOY WITHIN YOU
Are you ready to ignite true Joy in your life?
If you find yourself struggling to find joy amidst life's busyness, you're not alone. In today's fast-paced world, we often overlook the transformative power of joy.
Join us at our two-day Joy Workshop to discover how spiritual, physical, biological, and purposeful connections can unlock joy's potential and transform your life.
Experience the profound impact joy can have on your well-being and sense of purpose. Don't let the demands of life keep you from embracing authentic joy—take the first step towards a more joyful fulfilling life today!
What is Joy?
Joy is a spontaneous awakening of loving connection, an epiphany of belonging. Experience the ultimate togetherness and sense of belonging that joy brings.
What to expect
Relief from painful feelings such as guilt, sadness, anger, remorse, regret, etc.
Awaken and Build Your Joy: Discover the joy that lies within you and learn how to create a path for more joy in your life.
Joy Timeline: Develop a timeline of past joyful experiences and create a joyful body memory image that resonates with you.
The Body Remembers Joy: Inspired by Bessel van der Kolk's book *The Body Keeps the Score*, explore how your body holds onto joyful memories and how you can tap into them.
Joy and Your Brain: Learn about the joy center in the right hemisphere of your brain, connecting to your musical, artistic, and creative side.
Identify Joy Blockers: Discover 13 common joy blockers and work through one to enhance your freedom to experience joy.
Experiencial Work: Do personal and group work to unblock your joy.
12 Ways to Increase Joy: Explore practical strategies to elevate and sustain joy in your life.
Celebrate Joy: Experience joy together that enhance creativity and connection, leading to a vibrant group celebration.
Rhythm
There is a rhythm to the flow of the weekend with a little teaching and modeling, followed by opportunites to engage and practice what is modeled, sharing and resting.
Experiential Joy Retreat
May 22-24, 2026
Friday 4:00 pm to Sunday 3:00 pm
Lake Huron Retreat Center
8794 Lakeshore Rd.
Burtchville Twp., MI 48059
We work in small groups
To ensure a rich and personalized experience, we've intentionally limited our Joy Weekend retreat to a maximum of 16 guests.
This smaller group size enables us to dive deeper into each individual's joy-building journey and provide tailored support.
Registration is open until May 3, 2026.
As part of our registration process, we'll engage in a thoughtful conversation to discern your readiness to embark on this transformative journey.
Dates and Costs
Friday, May 22, 2026, 4:00 PM - Sunday, May 24, 2026, 3:00 PM
Cost per person:
$275 Shared Room
This cost covers the accomodation, facility use, materials, and meals.
**Partial Scholarships can be provided.
Registration is open until May 3, 2026.
Contact Us
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Questions / Reservations
Teresa Chandonnet: (734) 589-4267