Welcome to Methods of Care’s Spring 2024 Guide of local wellness events, series, talks, workshops, classes, retreats, and more!
We understand the importance of finding supportive resources when navigating chronic pain, fatigue, stress, or burnout which is why we’re gathering together a list of supportive programming that may help. If you’re looking for more ways to enhance your journey toward increased well-being, this selection of wellness events, workshops, talks, classes, retreats, and more from across Ontario or online is a great place to start!
This section features wellness events from across southwestern Ontario — including Hamilton, Burlington, and Oakville — and online, available from anywhere. This post currently covers events for May and June. It will be updated frequently, so be sure to check back in!
May 2024
BURLINGTON
Breathwork Journey with Elizabeth Harris at Be Yoga Studio
Using breath to process and release, breathwork is an active meditation providing healing from the body. Suitable for those new or experienced with breathwork, this workshop aims to help participants integrate and explore as they deepen their connection with themselves. Led by certified trauma-informed breathwork facilitator Elizabeth Harris of Space Breathwork.
Friday, May 3rd — 6-7 pm
Workshop is held at Be Yoga & Wellness — 4031 Fairview St, #103, Burlington
$25
To register: Be Yoga & Wellness via MindBody Online
OAKVILLE
Community Acupuncture at C’est La Vie Wellness
Acupuncture can help address many health concerns, whether they are physical or emotional in nature. Community acupuncture appointments with Dr. Sofie Desforges-Bell and Dr. Angelica Dimita are offered at a special rate. A limited number of appointments are available on the second Saturday and last Monday of each month, and include a free 15-minute consultation and a 30-minute acupuncture session
Monday, May 6th
Appointments are held at C’est La Vie Wellness — 88 Nelson St, Oakville
$70 plus HST (Regular $140)
To register: C’est La Vie (via Jane)
ONLINE
A group call designed to connect with yourself using breath. An excellent start to a new month, and setting an intention to guide you, join certified trauma-informed breathwork facilitator Elizabeth Harris for this online community somatic breathwork circle. Suitable for those new or experienced with breathwork, this experience is based around your body and its needs during this active meditation.
Monday, May 6th — 7-8 pm
Workshop is held virtually online.
$22.60
To register: Space Breathwork via Acuity Scheduling
OAKVILLE
‘Breathing to Energize’ Workshop at C’est La Vie Wellness
Are you feeling like you have no energy? Experiencing a regular mid-afternoon crash? Waking up and still feeling tired? This workshop with Functional Breathwork Coach Louise Fitzgibbon will provide you with practical breathing exercises you can bring into your day-to-day — increasing your energy and fighting fatigue.
Tuesday, May 7th — 7 – 8 pm
Classes are held at C’est La Vie Wellness — 88 Nelson St, Oakville
$30 plus HST
To register: C’est La Vie (via Jane)
OAKVILLE
‘Group Breathwork Session’ at C’est La Vie Wellness
Dive into deep relaxation, inner exploration, and harnessing the power of your breath in just 30 minutes with this guided breathwork and mindfulness class led by Functional Breathwork Coach Louise Fitzgibbon.
Monday, May 13th — 7:30-8 pm
Classes are held at C’est La Vie Wellness — 88 Nelson St, Oakville
$20 plus HST
To register: C’est La Vie (via Jane)
ONLINE
Open Space — Online Community Breathwork with Elizabeth Harris from Space Breathwork
An online community call featuring breathwork, intention setting, and connection. Join certified trauma-informed breathwork facilitator Elizabeth Harris for this online community breathwork circle. Suitable for those new or experienced with breathwork, this experience is based around your body and its needs during this active meditation.
Tuesday, May 14th, 21st & 28th — 6:30 – 7:45 pm
Workshop is held virtually online.
To register: Space Breathwork via Acuity Scheduling
ONLINE
‘Divorce Support Group’ at C’est La Vie Wellness
Receive professional and peer support as you contemplate, go through, or emerge from a divorce with Grief Counsellor / Thanatologist Karen Omand.
Tuesday, May 14th — 7 – 8 pm
Classes are held online via C’est La Vie Wellness
$20 plus HST or Pay-What-You-Can
To register: C’est La Vie (via Jane)
June 2024
HAMILTON & ONLINE
Life Tools — 6-Week Series
With: Joy Therapy
A 6-week series designed to guide attendees on creating a Life Toolbox to navigate life’s adversities and experience joy. Topics will include meditation techniques, mindfulness, body awareness, and more. Suitable for all levels, no experience necessary.
To learn more about this series, read our interview with Andi about a previous session HERE!
Wednesdays – June 5th – July 10th — 6:30 – 8:00 pm
Sessions are held online via Zoom or in-person at Mountain Wellness Centre — 437 Concession St, Hamilton, Ontario
$118
To register: JoyTherapy.ca
ONLINE
Group Space — Breathwork Journey
With: Space Breathwork
An open space online community call featuring breathwork, intention setting, and connection. Join certified trauma-informed breathwork facilitator Elizabeth Harris for this online community breathwork circle. Suitable for those new or experienced with breathwork, this experience is based around your body and its needs during this active meditation.
Tuesdays – June 18th & 25th — 7:00 – 8:10 pm
& Saturday, June 22nd — 12:00 – 1:00 pm
Workshops are held virtually online.
To register: Space Breathwork via Acuity Scheduling
MISSISSAUGA
Summer Solstice Women’s Circle & Full Moon Mini-Retreat
With: Myofascial Canada
In celebration of the Summer Solstice and Strawberry Full Moon, Myofascial Canada invites you to a powerful heart-healing experience. This small intimate group session will be led by practitioners Crina Cretu & Cherivic Paculaba to facilitate the healing of the Strawberry Full Moon & Summer Solstice with a special tribute for Indigenous People’s Day.
The three-hour event is set to include ceremonial cacao, somatic movement, yoga, meditation, Reiki, sound bath, water ceremony, and much more.
Friday, June 21st — 6:30 – 9:30 pm
The event will be held in person at Myofascial Release Mississauga — 35 Thomas St, 3rd Floor, Mississauga, Ontario
$99
To register: Tickets Available via Eventbrite
HAMILTON
Yoga for Trauma Recovery & PTSD — 4-Week Series
With: Stephenie Farrell
Through breathwork, mindful movement, and meditation, you’ll gain tools to soothe and calm your system and help regulate your emotions and reactions to triggers in your everyday life. Expect to cultivate a deeper understanding of your body’s responses to stress, and gain practical strategies for maintaining emotional balance beyond the mat.
To learn more about this series, read our interview with Stephenie about a previous series HERE!
Saturdays – June 22nd- July 13th — 6:00 – 7:00 pm
Sessions are held in person at Mountain Wellness Centre — 437 Concession St, Hamilton, Ontario
To register: StephenieFarrell.com
OAKVILLE
‘Group Breathwork Session’ at C’est La Vie Wellness
Dive into deep relaxation, inner exploration, and harnessing the power of your breath in just 30 minutes with this guided breathwork and mindfulness class led by Functional Breathwork Coach Louise Fitzgibbon.
Monday, June 24th — 7:30-8 pm
Classes are held at C’est La Vie Wellness — 88 Nelson St, Oakville
$20
To register: C’est La Vie (via Jane)
ONLINE
HEARD — Listening Circle
With: Space Breathwork
In honouring how powerful stories are, this online event invites attendees to participate in a listening circle surrounding various themes, including forgiveness, resiliency, grief, joy, letting go, and more. Sharing is optional; events are not recorded and anything shared is trusted to remain confidential.
Sunday, June 30th — 12:00 – 1:00 pm
Workshop is held virtually online.
To register: Space Breathwork via Acuity Scheduling
Submissions
If your business has an incredible wellness event, series, class, workshop, talk, or retreat coming up this Spring, or beyond into Summer and Fall, we’d love to learn about it! Send us the details here!
The content shared here is for informational or educational purposes only, and not intended as medical advice. Please always consult with your doctor before making any changes to your care plan.
