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Make winter less SAD

As the days get shorter and darker, many people experience Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) a type of depression linked to seasonal change. It can bring low mood, fatigue, cravings, lack of motivation, and isolation.

But there are ways to support your body and mind during this time in community.

In this workshop, we’ll share simple practices and modalities from lifestyle recommendations, aromatherapy, massage and movement to help you lift your mood, ease tension, and feel more balanced this winter.

Facilitated by:

  • Nordia German | RN & Wellness Advocate (Truly Informed)

  • Lesly Valiente | Massage Therapist (Centre Almas)

  • Jacqueline Powell | Massage Therapist & Holistic Bodyworker (Art of Shu Bodywork)

Join us for an afternoon of learning, connection, and care to help you move through the colder months with more light, energy, and ease.

Details:

  • When: Saturday, October 25th at 3:00 pm | 1h30 workshop
    Where: Serpentine Studio (4030 St Ambroise)

  • Contribution: $30+tx

Join Us

Move with Intention

We explore a blend of moving meditation practices from Kemetic Yoga, Qi Gong, self-massage, and partner massage. These sessions offer tools to reconnect with your body and nurture yourself and loved ones between appointments.

Explore the practices

What to expect?

  • Kemetic Yoga is a meditative movement practice rooted in ancient Egyptian wisdom. It uses slow, continuous geometric movements coordinated with breath to cultivate balance, stability, and inner calm. It supports emotional regulation, joint health, and energy flow (“Shu”).

    This practice is done on the mat, props such as blocks and straps are recommended for ease and support. Also adaptable for chair yoga.

  • Qi Gong is an ancient energy practice that combines gentle movement, breathwork, and focused intention to cultivate and nourish life force energy (“Qi”). It’s often used for stress reduction, self-healing and grounding. It includes both dynamic and still postures.

    A standing practice, alternatively can be done on chair.

  • Tune into your body’s wisdom. Develop awareness of where tension is buried and learn techniques on how to release it, using hands and massage balls.

    Bring your mat

  • We begin with partner exercises to warm up, build trust and connection.
    Followed by basic massage techniques to soothe your loved ones nervous system. The practice includes demonstrations, hand-ons assistance to give you the confidence massage your partner.

    Oil and non oil techniques.
    Mat and towels are recommended.

    Attire: Tank top and shorts
    Intimate groups

Contact us.

Would you like to bring a mindful movement practice to your office or community. Fill out our contact form for more information on our offerings.