Book now and get CAD $100.00 off regular price. Remaining balance due on or before Sep 26, 2026 to qualify for CAD $100.00 off regular price. This offer valid until Sep 26, 2026.
  • Dorm Bed (lower bunk) – CAD $2,150.00
  • Dorm Bed (upper bunk) – CAD $2,150.00
  • Shared Room – CAD $2,290.00
  • Private Single – CAD $2,550.00
  • Private Double – CAD $2,650.00
  • Private Queen – CAD $2,750.00
  • Staying off-premise - Participant – CAD $1,950.00

Date & Time Details:
Oct 25th - first session is at 2:00pm with dinner at 5:45pm
Oct 29th - finish with lunch

Location: In Person at The Haven

Address:
240 Davis Rd, Gabriola Island, BC V0R 1X1, Canada

Contact: Haven Registrars, register@haven.ca
1-250-247-9211 ext 1

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Haven Style Embodiment Training

With Linda Nicholls and Christina Smith

October 25 - 29, 2026

Haven Style Embodiment Training

An embodied person is said to have “one eye looking in and one eye looking out.”  Meaning, an embodied person is physically, mentally, psychologically and emotionally present and congruent within their self in the moment while also congruent and present in the moment, and responsive to, others and their environment.

As we heal we become embodied; as we become embodied we heal.  Authentic, lasting transformation must include our body.

Psychological and emotional energy restrictions from traumatic events and neglectful emotional experiences are held deeply in our body, and lie at the root of distress, dissociation and disembodiment.

In order to responsibly guide another person to liberate their self from these unconscious restrictions of their inner strength, passion, physical and mental health and vitality through facilitating embodiment practices, the practitioner must first tend to their own embodiment.

This program is for helping professionals who are keen to:

  • Learn and experience body, breath and energy practices as a way to skillfully open into the depths of the body and psyche
  • Learn to sensitively facilitate a person to beneficially liberate deeply held restrictions by navigating the continuum from subtle, delicate nuances to passionate expression
  • Develop and use your own intuition, creativity and presence
  • Become aware of and utilize transformative moments as they emerge

The spirit of this time together is one of creative exploration through a variety of energetic and expressive approaches.  Supervised practice, small and large group discussion, and personal work deepen the experience.  Immediate feedback both as the “subject” and as the “practitioner” provide a rich and rare opportunity for learning. 

Discover the origins of this new training.

Investment:

Our Earlybird tuition price of $1550 is available up to one month prior to the program start.  Regular tuition is $1650.  Full payment is due one month before the program start date regardless of tuition price.

We are offering private and shared room options.

You can find our cancellation policy here

Schedule:

Your first session begins at 2:00pm with your first meal at 5:45pm

Daily schedule:

      • Breakfast 8:00 – 8:45am
      • Morning session 9:00am to 11:45am
      • Lunch noon to 1:00pm
      • Afternoon session 2:45-5:45pm
      • Dinner 5:45 – 6:30pm
      • Evening session 7:00 – 9:30pm

Afternoon and evening sessions can vary.  Your program finishes with lunch on the last day

Transportation:

If you are travelling to Gabriola as a foot passenger on the Gabriola Ferry a shuttle to The Haven can be requested.  Information on this option will be included in your pre-arrival email.

 

Admission requirements: The student must have the desire and ability to learn.  Must demonstrate a capacity for responsible self care, responsible self organization and sound mental health.  The student must understand and speak English.

This program does not require approval by the registrar of the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills and Training.  As such, the registrar did not review this program. What does this mean? Click here to learn more.

Leaders

Linda Nicholls
Linda Nicholls DipC is an elder, serving as a guide in transformational circle work for more than thirty-five years in North America and internationally.  She is Senior Faculty with The Haven Institute on Gabriola Island, BC, Canada. She has worked intimately with people of all ages and several cultures leading programs that focus on body, breath and energy training; conscious breathwork; shadow exploration; communication skills; sexuality; grieving; defining boundaries; conscious alternatives to depression; reviewing and renewing relationships; guiding teens and youth into their adulthood, and more. Website: Linda Nicholls
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Christina Smith
Christina Smith Dip. C has cultivated her deep intuition and compassion in Haven programs since 2004.  She draws on these qualities in her personal life and while mentoring, coaching and being in service to others.  A student of Maria Gomori in the Teaching of Virginia Satir since 2010, Christina believes we are all equipped to take self-responsible risks and make our own choices using our many life resources. She considers herself privileged to witness and support participants on their journey to enhance their lives and deepen their relationships. She has also had a successful career in the financial sector, has acted…
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