Where Healing Happens

In this episode I speak with Founder of Cheekbone Beauty, Jenn Harper about the brand, campaigns, where you can find the products, her favs and so much more! We jump right into the deep stuff sharing stories about family trauma, suicide, mental health, alcoholism and so much more!Cheekbone Beauty products will be available in 50 out of 100 Sephora locations as of March 10th 2023 and they will be in 600 JC Penny stores! This brand has done some incredible things and is led by an amazing individual who truly cares about the Earth, uplifting Indigenous peoples, mental health and the list goes on. Check out Cheekbone beauty here https://www.cheekbonebeauty.comSupport the show

In this episode I share some honest truths about my grief. On my moms Birthday this year I was blind sided by the grief of her not being here. And to be honest, when I'm uploading this, almost 2 days later I am still feeling the impact of her loss. I share the ugly and the beautiful surrounding my grief and hope. Support the show

In this episode I speak to Jeffrey Deskovic about his personal journey of being wrongfully imprisoned at the age of 17 for the rape and murder of a 15 year old classmate. We talk about what his experience was like as a 16 year old being questioned by the police, being coerced into giving a false confession, what spending the next 16 years of life in a maximum security prision and what it was like getting exonerated and life after jail. We talk about the work he is doing now and what he hopes for the future. This is an incredibly moving episode. A little bit more about Jeffrey. Jeffrey Deskovic, Esq., M.A., is the founder of The Jeffrey Deskovic Foundation for Justice, which has freed 11 people and helped pass 3 laws aimed at preventing wrongful conviction. As part of the national coalition It Could Happen To You, which Jeff is an advisory board member of, an additional 6 laws were passed. Jeff's motivation is that he spent 16 years in prison-from age 17 to 32- for a murder and rape he did not commit, prior to being exonerated by DNA Testing. A documentary short about his advocacy and life post-exoneration, "Conviction", is available on Amazon Prime.Deskovic Foundation Patreon page: The Jeffrey Deskovic Foundation for Justice is creating criminal justice reform & exonerating those wrongfully convicted | PatreonDeskovic Foundation website: Deskovic Foundation https://www.deskovicfoundation.org/Conviction (Documentary short about Jeff): Watch Conviction | Prime Video (amazon.com) Innocence Project https://innocenceproject.org/https://www.law.umich.edu/special/exoneration/Pages/casedetail.aspx?caseid=3171News Articles https://www.fastcompany.com/3042322/becoming-a-social-entrepreneur-isnt-easy-when-youve-wrongfully-spent-16-years-in-jailhttps://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/exonerated-free-toll-varied-justice-system-wrongfully-convictedhttps://www.huffpost.com/entry/exonerated-after-23-years_b_2725484Support the show

In this episode I share briefly some deep feelings that I have been sitting with. I have a deep knowing that I am meant to do more, be more. I started my Cree Language courses and am starting to recognize some words. I share about my desire to belong and how I have never felt a sense of belonging, how I have struggled to connect and belong. I talk about this feeling that I have about needing to travel out west, a experience that I need....although I do not know what that is.If you are Indigenous or self identify as Indigenous I would love to connect with you, to learn from you, to share your story on the Podcast, to support you in any way I can. Please feel free to reach out to me at any time.Connect with me!Instagram https://www.instagram.com/where_healing_happens/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/wherehealinghappensldontWebsite https://www.wherehealinghappens.ca/Support the show

I was recently a guest on the School of Healing Podcast hosted by Dominiece Clifton where we had an honest, vulnerable conversation about many difficult topics. We discuss suicide, grief, vulnerability, mental health, therapy, shadow work and more. I wanted to share the podcast here so you can all hear it because it is in my opinion invaluable. I hope that you will follow along and listen to Dom's Podcast because there are so many great lessons to be learnt from her many guests and herself.  Podcast on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/0a5TbO05jO7j8i6MCFbNSF?si=90cb915d6322457cInstagram https://www.instagram.com/theschoolofhealingpodcast/Website https://linktr.ee/movexstillSupport the show

In this episode I speak with Emily who isn't just a Psychotherapist she's also my Therapist! Emily Ameara Mclennan is a Registered Psychotherapist, with the College of Psychotherapy in Ontario Canada and the Canadian Art Therapy Association. She has a Graduate certification in Art Therapy from the Toronto Art Therapy Institute. With previous education in Art and Psychology. Emily aims to be able to reflect and mirror those around her- to allow people to see themselves in a different light. Meeting every person with empathy, compassion and understanding that their reality is real to them and treating everyone with dignity and respect no matter their mental state. She has been in private practice for  over 2.5 years, with 10 years of experience in the mental health field. Specializing in treating trauma, anxiety and depression in both youth and adults. Contact EmilyInstagram @ameara Website www.ameara.ca Psychology Today : https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/therapists/emily-ameara-mclennan-toronto-on/490524Healing collective : https://www.healingcollective.ca/collective-members/emily-ameara-mclennan/Support the show

In this episode I share about some things I am currently moving through, some heavy and some fun. I also talk about how I think about life and explain it as Dominos. There is so much beauty all around us its sometimes just difficult to see or experience. If you want to join the Healing Circle on May 11th 2022 from 7pm-9pm EST here is the link to join!Amy Silva is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.Topic: Healing CircleTime: May 11, 2022 07:00 PM America/TorontoJoin Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/87266372433?pwd=MG1QNDAwMnRGSWRjMksrREFvSHhhZz09Meeting ID: 872 6637 2433Passcode: 241568One tap mobile+13462487799,,87266372433#,,,,*241568# US (Houston)+16699006833,,87266372433#,,,,*241568# US (San Jose)Dial by your location        +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)        +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)        +1 929 205 6099 US (New York)        +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)        +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)        +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)Meeting ID: 872 6637 2433Passcode: 241568Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kb24zbHB91Connect with me on Instagram @where_healing_happens I love hearing from my listeners and supporters. Support the show

n this short episode I share where I've been, what I've been doing and how I'm feeling. I'll give you a hint, I smile, I laugh, I cry and I am so freaking Happy!

In Grief we aren't always aware of ourselves, our bodies, our feelings, our emotions. In this short meditation I help you do this. Please enjoy & share it with a friend!

We're all doing our best...I truly believe that.Whether its parenting, dealing with our mental health or just trying to get through the day, we are all doing our best. We wont always get it right, in fact we will fail over and over again but as long as we keep doing our best we can't really fail. This past weekend I had the really hard and honest conversation with me kids about suicide. We talked about what suicide is, some reasons someone may choose it, their part in helping to prevent it by not bullying people and standing up and saying something if they see something.We also spoke honestly about my moms suicide, there were lots of tears and just as many questions. I may fail as a mom sometimes but I will continue to make sure my kids know they can always speak to me, that no matter what I am a safe place for them. 

Its been a couple weeks since I've shared and let tell you, I have some good reasons for having not been here!Life has been crazy, I've been moving through some big life moments, things are changing and I've really been sitting with myself and my experiences. Soo...whats been going on? Well take a listen! I share some of the big experiences, emotions and ah-ha moments that Ive been sitting and working through. Life is just great isnt it? I share a little bit about this podcast episode on the connected yoga teacher...you can check it out here! https://www.theconnectedyogateacher.com/258-what-science-says-about-yoga/I also share a bit about some of the trainings Im in right now and some of the offerings I have and will be putting forth in the near future!So much exciting things are happening but I am also moving through some hard and deep emotions. Connect with me!Instagram https://www.instagram.com/where_healing_happens/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/wherehealinghappensldontE-mail wherehealinghappensldont@gmail.com

In this episode I chat with Stephanie about her personal experience being in an abusive relationship, what that looked and felt like, how it all came crumbling down and how she rose from the ashes and now helps other women in similar situations as a life coach.Stephanie shares some of the red flags in her relationship with her ex-fiancé, some she knew about and denied and some that she wasn't aware till after she called off her wedding. When her family & friends started to speak up and share their concerns about her impending marriage she really needed to work through if this was the person she was, the person she was meant to be with and if she wanted to move forward marrying this man.Liberation & love is Stephanie's coaching program where she is helping women learn to love and trust themselves again and get to a place where they are confident with themselves and possibly looking ahead at building healthy relationships in the future. Check out Stephanie's website https://www.stephaniemartincoaching.comYou can follow Stephanie on Instagram @stephaniemartin.coachingIf you are looking for support you can contactThe National Domestic Violence Hotlinewww.thehotline.org1-800-787-3224National Sexual Assault Hotline (available 24/7)1-800-656-4673Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline1-800-422-4453Help Lines in Europehttps://www.coe.int/en/web/istanbul-convention/help-lines

In this episode Eddie and I have a serious conversation about domestic violence. We discuss who can experience domestic violence, different types of abuse, signs to look for and questions to ask if we suspect domestic violence, how healing is possible for victims and abusers and so much more!Eddie Zacapa is the author of the book Principles and Practices of Nonviolence: 30 Meditations for Practicing Compassion and the co-founder of Life Enriching Communication, a non-profit dedicated to ending domestic violence and teaching nonviolent communication. He is also a certified trainer with the Center for Nonviolent Communication and has worked in the domestic violence field for over 19 years. Eddie mentioned a youtube video about first impressions by Bruce Perry...you can find it here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4zP50tEad0For a copy of Eddies book check out this linkhttps://www.amazon.com/Principles-Practices-Nonviolence-Meditations-Practicing/dp/0999417037/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=eddie+zacapa&qid=1619750545&s=books&sr=1-1You can also connect with Eddie via his website or blog or email eddie@baynvc.orghttps://lovepeaceandnonviolence.com/https://www.harmonyoftheheart.com/If you are looking for support you can contactThe National Domestic Violence Hotlinewww.thehotline.org1-800-787-3224National Sexual Assault Hotline (available 24/7)1-800-656-4673Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline1-800-422-4453Help Lines in Europehttps://www.coe.int/en/web/istanbul-convention/help-linesArticles Eddie has written on Domestic Violence:https://www.nonviolentcommunication.com/resources/articles-about-nvc/during-coronavirus-pandemic-domestic-violence-victims-are-at-more-risk/https://baynvc.org/victims-of-domestic-violence-can-experience-empowerment-through-self-validation-and-self-empathy/If you have any questions, would like to be a guest or just connect with me you can contact me via my website www.wherehealinghappens.cayou can follow me on Instagram @where_healing_happens

In this BONUS episode I share about something I experienced on my yoga mat/meditation cushion. I talk about both my inner critic & inner best friend talk as I sat there silent tears streaming down my face. You can always connect with me via Instagram or TikTok @where_healing_happens And be sure to check out my new website www.wherehealinghappens.ca I love connecting to talk about the podcast, whether it's feedback or to be a guest. 

A new year means a new podcast season!2022 hasn't gone the way I had hoped. I am left feeling anxious, exhausted and downright defeated. Lets chat about the year so far, whats happening, what isnt happening, what I learnt from 2021 and what I've got planned for 2022!

In this episode I share openly & honestly what is on my heart and mind. Who am I?Why am I here?Whats my purpose?What am I meant to do?I share about the emotions Ive been feeling recently; Anxiety, Annoyance & Guilt. I talk about imposter syndrome, how I am feeling heavy as both a yoga teacher and a doula.I share some hard truths, self realizations, current emotions, social media, navigating success for myself & others, feeling disconnected from myself & my community and I touch on inclusive language. 

In this episode I share some hard truths.I start off with a Native American Peace Prayer. As I was getting ready to edit an episode for todays postcast I found I kept running into issues with the episodes I was trying to edit so I decided to work on this journal entry I had recorded a few weeks ago but never ended up uploading. And just as I finished editing it I saw on my news feed... 160 unmarked graves on Penelakut Island near the Kuper Island Residential School. I am taking this as a sign that what I had to say in this episode was meant to be heard. We are still here, as Indigenous People we are thriving, we have survived. Even if you are like me and haven't grown up with the Culture but you know now and you can and are learning you matter. Your voice, your feelings matter. In this episode I touch on my love for therapy, family secrets and realizations, acknowledging some hard truths, my white privilege, Canada day & wearing orange and much more. If you are in crisis and/or need support the Indian Residential School Survivors Society has a crisis line available 24/7 1-866-925-4419 Support the show

In this episode of Where Healing Happens I have a conversation with Pia Prana about being a suicide survivor which if you don't know the definition is a family member or friend of someone who has died by suicide. We share about our personal experiences and feelings surrounding our mothers suicides, family dynamics, similarities and differences, seeking care for yourself as a survivor, personal triggers and responses, ACES, breaking points, mental & emotional wellness, kids & emotional intelligence, ways to express emotions and dysfunctional families. This is a loaded episode! There is so much to discuss when it comes to mental health and suicide awareness so lets keep the conversation going. If you need support please contact  Canada Suicide Prevention Service1-833-456-4566Support the show

Marisa teaches female leaders how to create mindful micro habits to help reduce stress, prioritize mental wellness and unlock inner radical resilience. She believes that you can thrive and rise up stronger than before from any challenge life has to offer. By simply committing to showing up for yourself imperfectly while creating small shifts/mini goals which will fuel the mind body connection further and motivate you to stay the course.  She often refers to this as building your "armour" in life. A strategy where you leverage your emotional intelligence and self awareness to pivot with courage without compromising your core values and beliefs. She is a connector who believes that in community you can achieve so much more towards a common goal. She often hosts simplified wellness events within her community to educate, support with holistic practical tools and strategies which can be implemented immediately so you can begin to thrive through life.Offerings: 4 week Kundalini Awakening Yoga digital courses with purpose and specific themes to meet and support you where you are at (enrolment cycles).1 on 1 coaching and customized yoga and meditation program intentionally curated with your goals and values at the forefront while elevating your well-being (ongoing).Coming Soon! in person mindfulness retreats, corporate wellness seminars and workshops. Contact info: fiercewarrioryoga@gmail.com Socials: IG: https://www.instagram.com/fiercewarrioryoga/    FB: https://www.facebook.com/FierceWarriorYogaSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/22p5wc3vbf36b7emwdvq4lvxy?si=OwIUdKIyR8ikG-tQqVCzJQ&dl_branch=1CH: @fiercewarriorPinterest: www.pinterest.com/fiercewarrioryogaTT: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMdaBeVcA/

In this episode I speak with Rebecca, a complex trauma therapist about Residential schools, Generational trauma and how these impact our relationships and Identity as Indigenous people.  We dig deep into how one generations experiences has directly impacted the next. We compare similarities in generational experiences and how it can be difficult to form relationships and find support. Imposter syndrome, skin colour, loss of culture, tradition and language are just a few more things we talk about. The balance of finding yourself, how living in 2 different worlds is difficult. Learning, growth and white privilege. How can we take back our Indigenous Culture, how can we claim ourselves? And of course systemic oppression. To contact BeccaFB Page: https://www.facebook.com/beccanewkirkcoachingFB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/804280023857131Insta: https://www.instagram.com/beccanewkirkcoaching/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEGdLPEsUzzv2qriPJ9vDVQTherapy website: beccanewkirktherapy.comCoaching website: beccanewkirkcoaching.comFor CRISIS SUPPORT 24/7 call 1-800-721-0066If you would like to make a donation for the Indian Residential School Survivors Society you can find the link here https://www.irsss.ca/

Dawn Young is an E-RYT 200, RYT 500, R-PYT and specializes in Restorative Yoga, Yin Yoga, Prenatal Yoga and Yoga for Pelvic Health. You can follow Dawn at CityYogaWarren.com or on Facebook at Yoga for Pelvic Health with Dawn @cityyogawarren.

Jen is an Ascension Wellness Mentor and certified Reiki Master and Past Life Healer with a Holistic Nutrition background. She is a Scorpio Sun, Aries Moon, and Libra ACS and has been on the Ascension path for over 11yrs. She has learned a lot from her own Ascension path and the shadow aspects of her personal journey using different healing modalities in order to expand her growth and gifts. She has been a mentor for the past 3 years and has a passion for guiding others through their shadows in order to help heal and bring awareness in for understanding of the path that they have been on and the paths that lay ahead.

Rebecca mentors women busting through their own barriers to live in a way that's most authentic and meaningful to them. She gets very excited about the changes you're facing because transformative shifts have continued to help her live the life of her dreams. By working with Rebecca, you loosen any grip the past may have on you - so that you can focus more on where you're going than where you've been. Short version: Rebecca mentors women transforming their life by busting through barriers of the past and creating a heart centered life that's most meaningful to the person they are today.LINKSWebsite:https://www.rebeccaogilvie.comFacebook and IG handle:@rebeccaogilviewellnessFree Beginners guide to meditation:https://www.rebeccaogilvie.com/beginners-guide-to-meditation

Steve is a 29 year old eclectic spiritual student/practitioner from London, Ontario. Who learns from European, Middle Eastern, Far Eastern and Mesoamerican traditions, lessons and books to create my own beliefs, and practices. As of late, Steve has been focusing more on the Ayurvedic views on Prana which inspired this practice.Check out Steves facebook group called The Altar of the Heart Chakra, https://www.facebook.com/groups/Pagans.Altar/?ref=share it's more of a casual group for everyone to share any and all lessons of the heart. Steves writings are shared there first, but the collection of my writings can be found at https://stevepacholuk.substack.com/

I'm Candace Asha and I like to dance, write poetry, and cuddle babies.I practice Yoga with a strong focus on non-harming including, but not limited to, self-compassion and safe experience. Ahimsa, a principle of minimizing harm and injury to living things, guides much of my practice and much of my life.For me, Yoga has been a journey of constantly-surprising change and acceptance through an exploration of the relationship between mind, body, and breath. Yoga has helped me grow more loving of myself, the world around me, and even the discomforts life brings.Feel free to connect with me on Instagram at:@thecando.doula for baby and birth things@ahimsa.asha.yoga for yoga and ahimsa-related content

Yoga nidra is a guided meditation technique or a vehicle to take yourself into deeper states of rest, relaxation, and awareness. Additional benefits include the release of anxiety & tension (muscular, emotional, and mental), training the mind, enhanced memory, and increased learning capacity. It is also the powerful distillation and culmination of yoga philosophy into a simple posture of lying comfortably on the back for the class duration. It is suited to 'beginners' and 'experts' alike.Pure Life Ayur Yoga (PLAY) is a company whose mission is to educate, promote, and encourage a lifestyle of total health for the individual and the environment using the sciences of Yoga and Ayurveda.From an ayurvedic perspective, PLAY will consult with the individual based on their current lifestyle patterns regarding diet, exercise, rest, and sadhana or spiritual practice (if any) in order to carry out its mission. It is not a pre-requisite to be initiated into yoga or any type of spiritual practice in order for one to obtain the knowledge necessary for living in accord with nature.From a yogic perspective, PLAY will provide the option for the individual to receive lessons in hatha yoga (postures), pranayama (breath control), meditation (dhyana) or all of the above. The individual can opt to learn more about Babaji's Kriya Yoga through the practice of the 18 posture sequence, or a personalized sequence of postures specific to ones' dosha, or constitution according to the laws of ayurveda.The combination of yoga and ayurveda is a very traditional pairing and it is linked to classical yoga, a system which is highly effective for attaining pure health and awareness.The service offered by PLAY will benefit its customer through:~education on how to live a deeper, more fulfilling life using natural, time-tested, scientific methods~allowing its customer to actively take charge of their own health~giving its customer the ability to truly feel good on many levels~positive and trusting interaction~spiritual progressionPLAY is available to conduct workshops and classes within a local yoga studio or comparable space. Contact Premadasa directly if interested in private sessions.Follow Premadasa Website https://playuyoga.com/Instagram IG: @premadasa108FB:  Pure Life Ayur Yoga - PLAY

 Michelle is humbled to always be a student, when one teaches two learn.  A 500 RYT with additional training in stress, trauma, and resiliency.  As a first responder she knows first hand the benefit of the traditional practice of yoga through breath, movement, meditation, and mindfulness in building self preservation.Support the show

Asha Thomas is from Edmonton AB, where she lives with her partner, two children, and pets. Asha spent almost two decades as an early childhood specialist, working with children in various settings. During the birth and postpartum of her first born, she realized child development begins at the conception of the child, and how the parent(s) are treated antenatal, prenatal and postpartum impacts the early development as a whole. Asha suffered through postpartum depression and post traumatic stress disorder from the birth of her son, starting a forever journey of healing. 

Alina CalinescuCertified iRest Teacher, C-IAYT, E-RYT500, BScAlina is a full-time Certified Yoga Therapist /Trauma Informed & Pain Care Aware Teacher Trainer/ Certified iRest Teacher/Registered Yoga Teacher  with  more than 11,000 hours of teaching experience and over 1,500 hours training with expert teachers. Her formal education as an engineer combined with her extensive Yoga Therapy Training has placed her into an elite and emerging category known as a 'Human Body Engineer'. Alina has the knowledge and experience to quickly and easily recognize structural and functional issues of the body. She has keen observation skills and a high degree of sensitivity to recognize and also assist with various emotional issues. Her intuition combined with her extensive ongoing training  allows her to suggest tailored personalized practices. She's an energetic and enthusiastic Yoga Therapist who skillfully assists her clients on their path to health and wellness. As a Teacher Trainer, Alina has nurtured many others to teach and share her passion of the various styles and forms of yoga that she utilizes. Her current endeavors includes teaching specialty yoga classes online, yoga & meditation classes for GoodLife Fitness (since 2007), 200 & 300 hour yoga teacher trainer (since 2011) along with being Education Director for The Internal Peace Initiative Yoga School (since 2015). Teacher SpecialtyChronic PainCollegeGeneralSleep/InsomniaVeteransAdditional Teacher SpecialtyMotor Vehicle Accident RecoveryFollow AlinaInstagram @alivebyalinaFacebook https://www.facebook.com/AlivebyalinaWebsite A-Live by Alina Yoga Therapy Ayurveda and WellnessYoga School https://www.yogaalliance.org/SchoolPublicProfile?sid=5895&lid=7266#:~:text=register%20with...-,The%20Internal%20Peace%20Initiative%20is%20a%20Registered%20Yoga%20School%20(RYS,Registered%20Yoga%20Teachers%20(RYTs).

Lisa is an Ayurvedic bodyworker, a Reiki Master, a Yoga teacher with a focus on pre/postnatal, and a postpartum care specialist. She is a Mama to 3 kiddos who ground her…and keep her on her feet!The woods are her happy place.Connect with Lisa through her website http://www.wiserootstherapies.com or on Instagram at http://www.Instagram.com/wiserootstherapies

Joshuelle Solomon is a birth and postpartum doula, and yoga instructor. She works with new and expecting parents as they navigate pregnancy birth and the postpartum period. Her practice is rooted in the powers of science, storytelling, spirit, and community.She currently serves the Toronto/GTA community, but you can also find her online @babylove.doula and in her new-parent group for Black folks “The Parenthood”.

Rebecca mentors women busting through their own barriers to live in a way that's most authentic and meaningful to them. She gets very excited about the changes you're facing because transformative shifts have continued to help her live the life of her dreams. By working with Rebecca, you loosen any grip the past may have on you - so that you can focus more on where you're going than where you've been. Website:https://www.rebeccaogilvie.comFacebook and IG handle:@rebeccaogilviewellnessFree Beginners guide to meditation:https://www.rebeccaogilvie.com/beginners-guide-to-meditation

A guided relaxation to settle your mind, connect with your body and prepare you to tune into your intuition.Leslie is an intuitive expert. She helps busy women who feel overwhelmed, confused, angry and unheard/unseen, tune into their own intuitive powers to feel more calm, centered and connected. She is the creator of Intuitive Restoration™, a healing technique to tune into the divine whispers of your soul.Follow LeslieIG handle @leslie.wendlandDownload Leslie's FREE intuitive guide:https://www.lesliewendland.comSupport the show

Mel is the owner of MelO Wellness. She considers herself to be a multi-passionate individual and firm believer in trusting the wisdom of our bodies. She is a Conscious Parenting advocate (doula) and Energetic Life Coach (yoga instructor, Reiki practitioner, Human Design reader, and Let Your Body Lead facilitator).What does that really mean? We all want to be seen, heard, and understood; to show up as our true, authentic selves. She supports individuals in unlearning their conditioning and relearning how to tune into their gut, intuition, and deep inner knowing to show up for themselves and those around them. Mel holds space and supports individuals as they find ways to use their energy and energy from the Universe to live their best, ease-filled, joy-filled life. On Sunday, June 20th at 8pm, Mel is hosting a virtual workshop about making the second half of 2021 AMAZING. How do you want it to feel, and what do you hope to achieve? She'll share how we can use Human Design to make the rest of the year feel stellar, to achieve our wildest dreams and make our desires reality. She'll guide you through an embodiment practice to get clear on the next steps to in your action place. And you'll have a chance to chat with others and build community. Find more info, email Mel at melowellnesscommunity@gmail.com or on IG & Facebook @melo_wellness

Business Name: Golden Hour Yoga CollectiveFounder: Nicole AraujoGolden Hour YogaThe Golden Hour Yoga Collective embodies a journey of coming back home to yourself. This collective isn't just yoga,  it's a way of life. You can think of this space as an outlet to dream, rediscover, slow down, breathe, let go, heal, and connect with like-minded souls! There is a place for everyone here and an opportunity to learn, grow and make magic happen. What we do- We are a retreat & wellness company local in London Ont Our main destination is Portugal ( Azores) but since we can't travel we offer virtual in-home retreats!“This practice and way of life has pushed me to explore the bigger picture of my very existence. Without fail, when I feel like life is too hard, I make my way onto my mat and move my body in prayer. My breath, my spirit and my body have an undeniable connection to each other. This is my practice, my truth and journey to healing with an open heart.”Just had a baby so I won't be offering anything for the next year or so but on my instagram handle  I offer a beautiful work book for purchase full of journal prompts & inspo to help you feel reconnected back to self.   It's called the Golden Hours book of sacred rituals and intentions!

Claire(she / her) is an E-RYT 500, RCYT, RPYT, Ambassador Yoga Lead Trainer and the Owner of Yoga TrulyYou can follow Claire Instagram @yogatrulyWebsite https://www.yogatruly.com/200-hour-yoga-teacher-trainingTelephone 289-407-9453

Kimberly is an energy healer, yoga teacher, and personal coach.  Her business is called The Gift That Is You.Her experience working with clients is nothing short of astounding and she loves helping people in a way that works for them and provides the maximum benefit.   Part of Kimberly's commitment statement of her work reads:  I am respectful and honour the transformational energy shared with me and commit to leverage what is shared for the highest purpose and greatest good.  She is excited to be committed to serving others by healing,  mentoring, coaching  and creating learning opportunities to help many in the way that best serves them.  Thanks for your support in sharing Folks can reach out at  the.gift.that.is.you@gmail.com or call 519.854.8560.Website to come. 

In this episode I acknowledge some awful events that have taken place in my Community and Country in the last couple weeks and how you can help.This weeks Journal Entry topics include What is means to truly be a witness someone's story. What it means to me to be able to hold space for others, to be allowed into that vulnerable place. I share what I am currently working on and what is next! BIG THINGS ARE COMING.If you are interested in joining any of the free offerings I have; The Virtual monthly support group, the Monthly Book Club or the 30 day Meditation Challenge please check out my Instagram for my details or to send me a message athttps://www.instagram.com/where_healing_happens/or you can always reach me by email wherehealinghappensldont@gmail.comTo DONATE to the Residential School Survivors you can find the link here;https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/indian-residential-school-survivors-society/To DONATE to the London ON Afzaal Family you can find the links here; https://www.gofundme.com/f/salman-family-accident-relief?member=11652205&utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link_all&utm_source=customerORhttps://www.launchgood.com/campaign/london_community_united_against_hate#!/

Alina CalinescuCertified iRest Teacher, C-IAYT, E-RYT500, BScAlina is a full-time Certified Yoga Therapist /Trauma Informed & Pain Care Aware Teacher Trainer/ Certified iRest Teacher/Registered Yoga Teacher  with  more than 11,000 hours of teaching experience and over 1,500 hours training with expert teachers. Her formal education as an engineer combined with her extensive Yoga Therapy Training has placed her into an elite and emerging category known as a 'Human Body Engineer'. Alina has the knowledge and experience to quickly and easily recognize structural and functional issues of the body. She has keen observation skills and a high degree of sensitivity to recognize and also assist with various emotional issues. Her intuition combined with her extensive ongoing training  allows her to suggest tailored personalized practices. She's an energetic and enthusiastic Yoga Therapist who skillfully assists her clients on their path to health and wellness. As a Teacher Trainer, Alina has nurtured many others to teach and share her passion of the various styles and forms of yoga that she utilizes. Her current endeavors includes teaching specialty yoga classes online, yoga & meditation classes for GoodLife Fitness (since 2007), 200 & 300 hour yoga teacher trainer (since 2011) along with being Education Director for The Internal Peace Initiative Yoga School (since 2015). Teacher SpecialtyChronic PainCollegeGeneralSleep/InsomniaVeteransAdditional Teacher SpecialtyMotor Vehicle Accident RecoveryFollow AlinaInstagram @alivebyalinaFacebook https://www.facebook.com/AlivebyalinaWebsite A-Live by Alina Yoga Therapy Ayurveda and WellnessYoga School https://www.yogaalliance.org/SchoolPublicProfile?sid=5895&lid=7266#:~:text=register%20with...-,The%20Internal%20Peace%20Initiative%20is%20a%20Registered%20Yoga%20School%20(RYS,Registered%20Yoga%20Teachers%20(RYTs).Support the show

Emma Conally-Barklem is a BIPOC 8 limb British Wheel of Yoga teacher, grief activist and writer. She teaches yoga classes, workshops, one to one therapy and retreats worldwide. She is also a freelance writer and has been the cover girl for BWY Spectrum magazine as well as having articles and sequences featured in OM Yoga & Lifestyle magazine, Spirit & Destiny magazine and most recently @a.little.insight online magazine. She has written  her Grief & Yoga memoir called 'You Can't Hug A Butterfly' and has co-written a book on Ashtanga Yoga For Everyone. She is currently teaching yoga and meditation onlineAs well as running her free youtube channel EmmaLiveYoga. To see her schedule and all other information visit www.emmaliveyoga.com Follow Emma on Fb and IG @emmaliveyoga

I have been through many professional transitions in my life. My work history includes being a retail employee, waitress, weight loss consultant, primary school teacher, and for more than 18 years I have been an Registered Massage Therapist. I have expanded my home based practice to include Craniosacral Therapy, Jikiden Reiki and Vibrational Sound Therapy. I call this combined therapy Integrated Healing and it is my favourite way to work!I have been a yoga student for more than 25 years and a certified Kundalini Yoga teacher for 7 years.  I love teaching workshops that include yoga, meditation and sound healing. I have taught a variety of workshops including, Re-birthing, Healing Chakras, Releasing Fear, and many more, to groups ranging from 5-65 people. My latest transition is adding Holistic Life Coaching to my professional repertoire. I love helping women transition personally and professionally, taking time to re-discover who they truly are and what they are passionate about.I truly believe that when we combine different modalities and  our experience that we can create shifts in our perception and our healing. I try to incorporate my ongoing learning into my family and my work life to serve myself and others well.Jen Pinter, B.A., B.Ed., Holistic Life Coach, RMT, Yoga Teacher, Gong GoddessSupport the show

In this episode I share a little bit about my disconnect from my Indigenous roots. My feelings about the recently found 215 Indigenous childrens bodies found on the property of what was once Canada's largest Residential school. I talk about the racism and generational trauma that is still greatly felt today. Playback of the MMIW https://collaboratevideo.net/MaxPlayer/default.aspx?cid=BAVB&pid=INAC-21&au=si&bw=abr&ln=enIf you are looking for resources please see the list below Indian Residential School Survivors Society (IRSSS)  1 (800) 721-0066 (604) 985-4464 www.irsss.ca  National Survivors Support Line  1 (866) 925-4419  IRS-Resolution Health Support Program   1 (877) 477-0775  Indian Residential School Settlement Information Line  1 (866) 879-4913 www.residentialschoolsettlement.ca  Adjudication Secretariat IAP Info Line Chief Adjudicator  1 (877) 635-2648 www.iap-pei.ca (English)  Assembly of First Nations  NIB TRUST FUND Naomi Racette Program Manager NIB nracette@nibtrust.ca  1 (888) 268-0520 1 (613) 686-6757  Day Scholar class action dayscholars@waddellphillips.ca  Waddell Phillips www.justicefordayscholars.com   1(888) 222-6845  Aboriginal Day School Class Action  Deloitte: 1.888.221.2898 Crisis Support 1-855-242-3310 24/7  1-844-539-3815 IndianDaySchool.com/en/contact-register Online chat: hopeforwellness.ca  Aboriginal 60 Scoop Class Action Lawsuit  Contact: Eric Anderson/Mark Handley at Saaust 604.684.1178 Sixtiesscoopnetwork.org  www.sixtiesscoopsettlementagreement.info 1-844-287-4270 sixtiesscoop@collective.ca  Missing & Murdered: MMIWG Inquiry Indigenous Women & Girls  1 (844) 413-6649  Help Line: Crisis Response Services  Child/Youth: 1 (800) 588-8717 Or (250) 723-2040  Adult/Elder: 1 (800) 588-8717 Or (250) 723-4050  Indian Residential School Resolution Health Support Program (Canada)Alberta 1 (888) 495-6588 Saskatchewan 1 (866) 250-1529Manitoba 1 (866) 818-3505Ontario 1 (888) 301-6426 Quebec 1 (877) 583-2965 Atlantic Region 1 (866) 414-8111 Northern Region 1 (866) 509-1769 or 1(800) 464-8106 Masuch Albert Law Firm Edmonton (780) 570-8448Karie Bell, Lawyer Masuch (780) 570-8449 Anita Stewart, Lawyer, Masuch Albert (780) 570-8454 

 Rachel McGarry is a Canadian devotional chant artist, yoga teacher (CYARYT 550) and owner of sanctuary is based in London, Ontario. She is part of the Kirtan duo Mahadevi (which means Great Goddess) and can be found at monthly Kirtans as well as private events, festivals and yoga classes across the city and beyond. Rachel combines her love for devotional music and yoga to offer concerts, classes and workshops that nourish, inspire and guide you home to yourself. Her popular “Sing you to Sleep” Restorative yoga classes are loved by many. Rachel is excited to share her debut album Songs for Savasana, with an even wider audience! This album soothes and relaxes, inspires deep rest and release. Rachel affectionately calls the songs “lullabies for grown ups”. “Songs for Savasana feels like a comforting, soothing and loving embrace.” “Mesmerizing!” “A beautiful balm for the ears and the soul!” “Beautiful…such love on so many levels…a blessed creation.” “The voice of an angel!” What I teach: (all info at www.sanctuary.is)Sing you to Sleep Restorative yoga (Wednesdays) and Mini Flow Classes (Sundays)Meditation & Breathwork Mantra Practice Courses (next one starts in the fall) and Group Chanting Practices (Free every Friday)Community KirtanComing soon! (September 2021)Sanctuary Membership: online yoga, meditation, breath work and chanting (this meditation is one from the Membership!) Contact info:rachelmcgarry@sanctuary.iswww.sanctuary.is Socials: IG, FB, Spotify

This is a breath based tantric meditation.Amy is a 200hrRYT , 40hr Restorative, Yin and Pre/Post Natal Certified as well as a 40hr Meditation Teacher Certification through Tracee StanleyAmy is currently enrolled in a 100hr Trauma-Informed & Embodied Social Change Yoga Teacher Training. Contact Amy viaInstagram: @crooked_crow_studiosHer website is: www.crookedcrowstudios.comAmy is currently teaching 2 zoom classes right now. When we re-open I will be teaching a physically distanced practice at 6:30pm outside on my front lawn. This will be a flow class as well. Presently they are free or by donation.Zoom Classes:Movement & Meditation Practice on Wednesday's at 8:00pmSunday 10:15am Flow practice-which sometimes alternates to Yin or Yang/Yin.All levels welcome-all levels taught. 

Jaime Burnham is a mother of four a certified children's yoga teacher.  She also has her YTT200 in Kundalini and Hatha, as well as certificates and pre and post natal yoga.  Jaime has been working with kids privately and in schools for the last 15 years.  She also provides yoga programs for Kings College staff and students.

Misty is a Restorative Yoga Educator and Coach.She works with women who are exhausted from living by other people's rules and expectations. Misty empowers women to reclaim their lives, self-care, shift their mindset, tap into their innate wisdom and strength in order to live a life of their design and not a life of default from old programming and beliefs. She guides women to the knowledge and power within themselves to live more authentically and without guilt, shame or resentment.Misty has completed 1000 hours of advanced level training and is certified as an E-RYT500 Yoga Instructor with Yoga Alliance and is Certified as a CYA-ERYT Gold with Canadian Yoga Alliance. She obtained her Life Coaching Certificate and CBT Certificate through Transformation Academy. Her passion is to work with women to find the rest they need in order to access their own inner power through restorative yoga and coaching. She also works with women navigating rehabilitation and injury recovery and share practices such as meditation, breath practices, and trauma-informed yoga.Her offerings include group coaching, private yoga classes,  workshops and courses.Misty is also a Reiki practitioner and integrate the beautiful energetic offerings into my coaching and yoga sessions.Misty's intention is to assist women to practice self-care with mindfulness and self-awareness. She creates sacred space for women to explore a deeper connection within and accessing their higher purpose to live a life more authentically.Follow MistyInstagram https://www.instagram.com/mistylucaswellness/or Contact her through her Website www.vikarayoga.com

Soraya is a beautiful Soul who teaches a special and unique yoga practice that she teaches Dance Yoga

Tawny Stowe is a Metis business owner who works on the traditional lands of the Anishnabeg and Haudenosaunee peoples now known as Arden, Ontario, Canada. Tawny is a steward of land and resources which allows her to embody her role as the Woodland Priestess helping Parents return home to their children through a (re)connection to the Earth. She teaches a remembering of the Mind-Body-Soul through the sharing of children's stories, poems, baking, arts and crafts and nature exploration. Tawny is a master Reiki practitioner, has two permaculture design certificates, studies tracking & herbal medicine, and has over 400hrs of yoga teacher training which includes 100hrs of children's yoga. Tawny is the proud mother of one 4 year old bouncing boy who inspires her online learning curriculum and offers private oracle readings in her spare time to connect on a soulful level with all she encounters. 

Rebecca mentors women busting through their own barriers to live in a way that's most authentic and meaningful to them. She gets very excited about the changes you're facing because transformative shifts have continued to help her live the life of her dreams. By working with Rebecca, you loosen any grip the past may have on you - so that you can focus more on where you're going than where you've been. Follow Rebeccahttps://www.rebeccaogilvie.comFacebook and IG handle:@rebeccaogilviewellnessFree Beginners guide to meditation:https://www.rebeccaogilvie.com/beginners-guide-to-meditation

In this first day of the Meditation Challenge join Val, one of my Mentors and my friend for a beautiful self love meditation.Valerie Giles (aka Val) E-RYT 500 Yoga Alliance MemberValerie's yoga style is Anusara and Vinyasa inspired. Her classes aspire to embody the philosophy that yoga's primary purpose is for the pure joy of it!Clients experience the full spectrum of intensity; from a fiery yang to healing restorative. Valerie strives to provide an experience that balances playfulness with a keen emphasis on alignment; she will guide students to build a strong foundation in order to maintain a safe playground.Valerie believes that yoga can be pivotal in the healing process, believing in the body's natural ability to heal given the right environment. She was heavily involved in the competitive sport of triathlons and first came to yoga 15 years ago to help heal her injuries when she was yet to learn the broad spectrum of transformative benefits.  Valerie invites you to play, laugh, heal, love and transform together while celebrating life.Mothership School of YogaValerie Giles joined Michelle Shipley of Mothership Yoga in May of 2015  where Val and Ship co-founded the Mothership School of Yoga.  We are very pleased to be offering a MODULE BASED; Yoga Alliance Accredited, 200 hours Hatha Yoga Teacher Training + 300 Hour  Advanced Yoga Teacher Training in London, Ontario with plans to take both courses around the globe.Every Mothership School of Yoga Teacher Training and Mothership CommUNITY class is tailored to the individual clients in the room.  We educate highly skilled instructors who are adept at offering modifications to each posture.If you are interested in getting your 200hr YTT check out Mothership, they are currently taking applications for their upcoming course starting September 2021. https://mothershipyoga.com/teacher-training/Be sure to follow Ship & Mothership on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mothershipyoga/