Unarmoured: A Women’s Retreat

Rediscover the Wisdom, Confidence and Possibility Within You

Have you learned to protect your heart instead of listening to it?

Disappointment, loss, difficult relationships, and fear of being hurt can teach us to build armour around our hearts. But the very armour meant to protect us can also keep love, connection, opportunity, and possibility at a distance.

We hold back. We second-guess ourselves. We make choices from fear rather than trusting what we know deep inside.

To create a life that reflects what you truly want, you need to stop protecting your heart from life and begin trusting its wisdom to guide you through it. Imagine feeling confident enough to speak from your heart, trust your intuition, create healthy boundaries, and welcome more of what you truly want into your relationships, work, finances, and life.

Living with an open heart doesn't mean living without protection. It means discovering that your heart can be a source of wisdom, discernment, courage, and strength.

The Way of the Horse

Through connection with the horses, nature, and each other, you'll explore where you may be protecting yourself or holding back - and what becomes possible when you choose a more open, grounded, and heart-led way of being.

Horses meet us in the present moment without judgment. Their sensitivity and presence can help you become more aware of what your body, intuition, and heart are already communicating.

Throughout the day, Janis and Cheri will guide you in reconnecting with your inner feminine wisdom, deepening your self-awareness, speaking more authentically, and trusting your heart to guide you.

Choose to Live with an Open Heart

If you're ready to let go of what keeps you guarded and begin trusting the wisdom of your heart, this day is for you.

Choose connection over protection. Trust what you know. Welcome what you want.

Reserve your place today.

Session details

• Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026

• Time: 10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

• Location: Horse Discovery, ON

• Cost: $249 per person +HST

• Guided: Janis Mirynech, FEEL® Trainer and Advanced FEEL Facilitator.

• Host and co-facilitator: Cheri Davidson, Founder of Horse Discovery and Advanced FEEL Facilitator.

• What to Bring: A blanket to sit on, journal and water bottle
  

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Meet Janis

Janis taught Cheri the practice of Facilitated Equine Experiential Learning (FEEL®) and continues to be her mentor. Together, Janis and Cheri weave wisdom from the horses, the land, and the heart, guiding participants to discover that true power isn’t something you earn or perform, it’s something you remember.

Janis Mirynech has been partnering with horses since 2009, both as a facilitator and FEEL Trainer.  She loves that this work not only helps humans but horses as well. Being witness to how the both evolve and grow in their wisdom through this work is truly magical.

Her interest in shamanism, or ‘earth-based teachings’ began when Janis was in her mid-twenties.  A corporate career and family meant that shamanism remained an interest until 2013.  Since then, Janis has been committed to shamanic studies

and walks the teachings out to others as a Shamanic Womb Coach as well as guiding ceremonies for women and leading a women’s circle. 

"I love braiding the power of shamanism and horse wisdom together and holding space for feminine empowerment." - Janis Mirynech 

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Agenda for the Session

• Welcome, Opening Circle and Meet the Herd

• Ground into the day’s energy with a land acknowledgement, introductions, and heart awareness.

• Begin with a Meet the Herd activity to connect with the horses.

Shamanic Teaching: Open Heart – Armoured Heart Explore the difference between living with an open heart and protecting yourself through armour, and how this shapes your relationships and leadership.

FEEL Activity in the Field Engage with the herd in a guided experience, reflecting on the morning’s teaching through observation, interaction, and shared insight.

Lunch by The Peddler Bistro & Integration Time Enjoy a delicious locally catered lunch with space to rest, reflect, journal, or simply be present with the land and horses.

Shamanic Drum Journey Be guided into a relaxed, meditative state through rhythmic drumming. This journey invites your subconscious and intuition to surface, adding to the insights from the morning.

Womb Reflecting: What Living from an Open Heart Means to You Participate in a guided circle using the ancient practice of womb reflecting. Give voice to your inner knowing and contribute to a collective poem that captures the shared wisdom of the group.

Integration Circle & Closing We’ll close the circle with reflections, followed by time for photos and farewells, honouring the connections made and the journey into heart-led living.