{"id":17223,"date":"2026-04-21T15:18:13","date_gmt":"2026-04-21T19:18:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/monastere.ca\/?p=17223"},"modified":"2026-04-29T09:22:58","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T13:22:58","slug":"living-a-massage-experience-at-le-monastere-des-augustines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/monastere.ca\/en\/holistic-health\/living-a-massage-experience-at-le-monastere-des-augustines\/","title":{"rendered":"Living a Massage Experience at Le Monast\u00e8re des Augustines"},"content":{"rendered":"
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I believe there\u2019s nothing more relaxing than enjoying a massage at Le Monast\u00e8re des Augustines, an experience that transcends time and space. It\u2019s a beautiful early spring afternoon. The light is starting to return after the darker days, but the days are still cold. I\u2019m happy to step into the warm atmosphere of Le Monast\u00e8re. Since I\u2019ve built up a lot of stress and fatigue over the past few weeks, I feel that this massage is the perfect time to release my tension and relax.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Exterior of Le Monast\u00e8re des Augustines<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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As soon as I step inside the building, I feel enveloped by a sense of calm and serenity. It\u2019s as if the presence of this historic site is there to reassure me, and the sisters\u2019 energy is still palpable. A feeling of coming home, a deep breath, my shoulders dropping, and off I go (I already feel relaxed!) toward the waiting area: the rotunda. I\u2019m lucky to arrive early and get to watch archival videos of the Augustinian Sisters, comfortably settled into a cozy little armchair! That\u2019s also where I meet my massage therapist, who welcomes me and walks me to the massage room.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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I get a glimpse of the museum, and I promise myself I\u2019ll come back to visit the new exhibition, Resonances. From Their Lives To Ours<\/a><\/em>. To get to the massage therapy room, we actually walk through part of this exhibition.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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As I make my way down the hallways, I feel with every step that I\u2019m already starting to slow down. The creaking floors, the scent of the 1639 essential oil permeating the building, the soft late-afternoon light streaming through the large windows\u2026 Everything is designed to make you feel good from the very first moment. I feel pampered walking down this hallway, which seems to me like a moment suspended between two experiences: heritage and well-being.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Corridor of Le Monast\u00e8re<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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The exhibition Resonances. From Their Lives To Ours<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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I walk through the door of the massage room assigned to me, and, as expected, the atmosphere is simple, subdued, and warm. A slightly ajar window with paned glass, a delicate white curtain, the scent of massage oil, and soft background music convince me that I\u2019m exactly where I need to be!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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I sit in a rocking chair that reminds me of my younger years chatting with my grandfather by the fireplace. I feel relaxed and truly listened to by the massage therapist, who takes the time to hear my needs and explain what a classic massage entails.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Living a Massage Experience at Le Monast\u00e8re des Augustines<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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As I settle onto the massage table, I\u2019m pleasantly surprised by its comfort and the warmth it radiates. I savor the moment and let myself be guided by the massage therapist\u2019s expert hands. She invites me to take a few long, deep, mindful breaths and to maintain this mindfulness throughout the massage. Trust and relaxation follow!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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As the massage progresses, a deep sense of tranquility envelops me, carried by the gentleness of her touch. The soft music enhances this feeling of calm. Little by little, I feel my whole body relax, and I find myself drifting off at times into a restorative half-sleep.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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I leave with the feeling that there is something deeply therapeutic about a massage, a presence that is reassuring, comforting, and enveloping all at once. It\u2019s also a genuine moment of respite from the daily grind. A way to reconnect with my body and release accumulated stress, tension, and emotions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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The treatment concludes with a herbal tea from the apothecary, perfect for warming up after this moment of relaxation for the nervous system. As I leave, I feel both lighter and energized, as if I\u2019m floating on a little cloud. I feel truly blessed to have had this massage experience at Le Monast\u00e8re<\/a>, a place that blends heritage and wellness.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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What is “mindfulness”?<\/h3>\n

Sylvie Lemelin has been working with Le Monast\u00e8re des Augustines since it opened in 2015. She is a clinical ergotherapist and teaches both yoga and the practice of “mindfulness.” In this article, she introduces us to what “mindfulness” consists of.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n Read the article \n <\/use>\n <\/svg>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n

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The Caring Museum\u00a0<\/h3>\n

In a world where museums are sometimes seen as places disconnected from social and human realities, the concept of caring museum\u2014or museum that cares\u2014offers an approach that reimagines the museum\u2019s role. It becomes a space that fosters well-being, listening, and connection with oneself and with others. The visitor is placed at the heart of the […]<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n Read the article \n <\/use>\n <\/svg>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n

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A Spring Retreat at Le Monast\u00e8re<\/h3>\n

Springtime is often synonymous with renewal and is a pivotal time for some. It is an opportunity to start over, inspired by the awakening nature and warm weather. Spending more time enjoying the fresh air, taking care of your health and adopting healthy habits are resolutions that this beautiful season helps us make. This spring, […]<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n Read the article \n <\/use>\n <\/svg>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"I believe there\u2019s nothing more relaxing than enjoying a massage at Le Monast\u00e8re des Augustines, an experience that transcends time and space. It\u2019s a beautiful early spring afternoon. The light is starting to return after the darker days, but the days are still cold. I\u2019m happy to step into the warm atmosphere of Le Monast\u00e8re. […]","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":3534,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[154],"tags":[],"authors":[251],"class_list":["post-17223","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-holistic-health","authors-le-monastere-des-augustines-en"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nLiving a Massage Experience at Le Monast\u00e8re des Augustines - Monast\u00e8re des Augustines<\/title>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n