As autumn invites us to slow down and turn inward, October OM offers the perfect opportunity to cultivate a daily mindfulness practice that honors the season's natural rhythm of reflection and release.

This month-long program delivers a gentle, accessible approach to mindfulness—no prior experience necessary. Each day throughout October, participants receive a carefully crafted practice straight to their inbox, designed to take just 5-15 minutes of your day.

The diverse range of daily practices includes guided meditations, breathwork exercises, mindful movement, creativity and play activities, compassion practices, reflective journaling, and everyday mindful moments that can be seamlessly integrated into your routine.

Led by Mental Health Counsellor Danika Desforges-Bell and a team of wellness professionals at C'est La Vie Wellness, October OM creates space for you to ground yourself in your body, step away from constant mental chatter, and reconnect with what truly matters.

Whether you're seeking better sleep, emotional regulation, stress relief, or simply a moment of daily calm, this program meets you exactly where you are. The rotating variety of practices ensures you'll discover approaches that resonate with your unique needs and lifestyle.

Join a supportive community committed to making mindfulness a realistic, sustainable part of daily life — one breath, one moment, one day at a time.

// About the Facilitators

C'est La Vie Wellness is a bilingual holistic health hub in Oakville's Bronte Village, co-directed by Mental Health Counsellor Danika Desforges-Bell and Naturopathic Doctor Dr. Sofie Desforges-Bell. Their mission centers on fostering a safe, supportive environment that approaches each client and patient's healthcare needs with individual consideration, often cross-consulting to ensure comprehensive care.

Leading October OM is Danika Desforges-Bell, MSc. Ps.ed. Bringing nearly a decade of experience as a Mental Health Counsellor, combining psychoeducational and cognitive-behavioural practices with mindfulness approaches, her background spans crisis intervention, school-based programs, and clinical supervision, giving her expertise in providing concrete tools and strategies for managing personal challenges across all age groups.

Gwyneth Hodgins, MSW, RSW is a Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist with nearly 10 years of experience who brings a focus around somatic and trauma therapies to October OM. Her therapeutic approach blends Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, CBT, Emotion-Focused Therapy, and trauma-informed care, specializing in helping clients explore and navigate their experiences in a safe, attuned environment.

Louise Fitzgibbon is a certified breathwork coach who discovered the transformative power of functional breathing through her own journey with anxiety and stress management. Trained in Oxygen Advantage, Buteyko, Peak Flow, and Pause Breathwork methodologies, Louise helps individuals harness the power of breath to manage daily stressors with greater presence and ease.

Liz is a yoga teacher who regularly leads classes at C'est La Vie Wellness, bringing mindful movement and embodied awareness to the October OM experience.