Ke'ala Living

Your Journey Through Wellness

Mindfulness Meditation

OHIP Covered Group Therapy in Burlington / Waterdown

  • with referral by family doctor
  • MINDFULNESS BASED STRESS REDUCTION
  • 8-week psycho-educational group meditation program
      • 8 x 3 hour sessions weekly with additional 5.5 hour “retreat day”
    • OHIP covered with referral by family doctor
      • Note: Exceptions may be made due to COVID-19
    • For more information & the registration process, please click HERE
  • FALL PROGRAMS ARE FULL.
    NEXT SESSION BEGINS January 2023

    • If you are interested in participating, kindly send an email to jackie@kealaliving.com and you will receive an availability survey in November 2022
    • All efforts will be made to make the timing of this session available to interested participants.
    • Class will be offered at a time slot which will allow the maximum number of participants to attend + program fills first-come, first-serve

Yoga

Offered with The Yogashala in Waterdown, ON

  • UNWIND + CONNECT
    In-Studio Classes at Yogashala Wellness Centre + Livestream online
    Thursdays from 5:00 – 6:00 PM
  • Come experience the restorative power of meditation.
  • This class will weave together breathwork and slow, meditative movement (gentle Hatha, yin/restorative), culminating in 20-30 minutes of guided meditation to promote relaxation and reconnection with your deepest self. A variety of meditation styles including yoga nidra, guided relaxation, tantra, Vedanta and Tibetan Buddhist practice will be explored each week in response to the needs/interest of the group that gathers. Expect a focus on feeling, resting and releasing into stillness.
  • This class is a wonderful entryway for those interested meditation or looking for a soothing practice for body, mind and spirit. Drop ins and beginners  are welcome, or join for this 8 week series to find your style and build a personal meditation practice.
  • PRIVATE SESSIONS
    Private + Semi-private Hatha, Yin + Yoga Nidra Classes available on Zoom
    Please contact for details

Workshops

  • SANCTUARY: A HEALING JOURNEY 
    Friday September 30, October 21, December 9 from 7:00 – 8:30 PM
    In-studio at The Yogashala Wellness Centre 

    • Welcome to your Sanctuary. Join Laura Stefankiewicz and Jackie Ang for this monthly journey to creating healing and balance through movement, meditation and sound bath.
    • Come enjoy a soothing yoga practice with Reiki, guided meditation and extended savasana, all accompanied by the sounds of the crystal singing bowls. Give yourself a Friday evening, once a month to relax and reconnect with your centre. Retreat from the world and come home to you.
    • This class is open to all experience levels.
    • Cost: $28 

Education / Trainings

  • TRAUMA-INFORMED YOGA
    Sensory Awareness + Yoga + The Missing Link for Trauma
    Offered with Barb Leese & Yogashala Wellness Centre

    Saturday Oct 1 + Sunday Oct 2 from 11:30 – 3:30 pm  // in-studio + live online

    • Learn how and why yoga and sensory awareness are powerful tools to heal, support and resolve the effects of stress and trauma. Discover a trauma-informed approach to yoga that promotes healing, fosters agency and empowers you and others you are supporting.

    • In this training you will:

      • Understand the science of trauma and how it impacts all human beings through the effects it has on our body, mind and nervous system.

      • Understand the benefits of yoga through the lens of contemporary neuroscience and psychotherapy

      • Experience body-based tools from yoga and somatic therapy to support the effects of stress on the nervous system

      • Learn how to embody a trauma-informed approach in your practice and teaching

    • Format: This is an interactive workshop combining education and experiential practices. We will explore a range of techniques including yoga, breathwork, meditation, somatics and self-inquiry.

    • Who Is This Training For?

      • We believe this training is relevant for any human being who experiences stress while navigating the ups and downs of life. Trauma is not an event, but a lasting response of the nervous system when we face an experience that overwhelms us.
      • Whatever your role – yoga practitioner, instructor, clinician, parent, friend or otherwise, this workshop will offer you a foundational understanding of how the trauma response shapes us and our life experience. As we begin to understand and identify the effects of traumatic stress on our own being, we become better able to support ourselves and others dealing with the impact of stress on our lives. 
      • This workshop is the first in a series about trauma-informed yoga teaching, but this module is geared towards all audiences, with a focus on the self-awareness required to facilitate trauma-informed practices. Continuing Education Credits are available for Yoga Alliance registered teachers. 
    • Investment: $279
      To register, visit Yogashala Wellness Centre
  • TRAUMA-INFORMED YOGA TEACHING CERTIFICATION
    Offered with Barb Leese & Yogashala Wellness Centre

    • Module 1: Saturday October 22 from 11:30 – 3:30 PM
      • This workshop will include a review of Part 1, group discussion and in-session practicum with: group and partner work exploring approach and sequencing effects on nervous system, use of invitational language and personal feedback and guidance.
      • Participants will need to have completed Part 1 of the Sensory Awareness/Trauma Informed Yoga Training (held on October 1st & 2nd) to attend. Continuing Education Credits are available for Yoga Alliance registered teachers and can be used towards our new 300-RYT program.
      • Investment: $149 + tax
      • To register: visit Yogashala Wellness Centre

Retreats

  • NEW YEAR’S FULL MOON DAY RETREAT … Save the Date for Jan 6, 2023
  • 2023 WEEKEND RETREATS: Jan 13-15 (silent) + May 5-7 (community-based).. stay tuned/email for details!
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Yoga Nidra Mindfulness 

Serving the Burlington, Oakville, Milton and Waterdown community. Copyright Ⓒ 2019 Ke'ala Living. All rights reserved. The material provided on the Keala Living website is intended for educational purposes only and cannot replace consultations with qualified healthcare professionals to meet your individual medical needs.