Hosted by: Canmore Counselling & Trauma-Informed Yoga Psychology School
Doors Open: 2:15 PM.
Class begins promptly at 2:30 PM and will run until 3:30 PM
Maximum Participants: 14
Cost: Free
What to expect:
Join us for a beginner-friendly, all-level yoga practice focused on the Eight Limbs of Yoga, including invitational breathwork, mindfulness, meditation, and gentle movement. This trauma-informed session is open to 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals and their friends.
This practice will be choice-based and accessible, inviting participants to explore yoga in a playful and curious way, with attention to adapting practices to meet our individual needs.
Meet the Facilitator:
Chey Johns (she/her) identifies as Jamaican and Anishinaabekwe (an Anishinaabe woman) from Wikwemikong Unceded Territory, and is currently living in Mohkinstsis (Calgary, AB). As a certified trauma-informed yoga teacher and Master of Counselling Psychology student, she integrates traditional yoga techniques with practices to support psychological well-being. Chey is dedicated to ensuring that yoga is accessible and inclusive to everyone. Chey aims to create an environment in her classes where people can cultivate a connection with their bodies through choice-making and present-moment awareness. Chey combines elements of both Vinyasa and Yin/Restorative yoga to achieve a balance between flowing and slowing down. She also incorporates mindfulness, breathwork, and yoga philosophy into her classes.
Chey offers community care by working alongside various local and national nonprofits, collectives, and organizations committed to social justice, decolonizing, trauma-informed, and anti-oppression work. Chey works with Canmore Counselling & Trauma-Informed Yoga Psychology School to provide counselling, wellness, and community support and identifies as 2SLGBTQIA+.
Accessibility:
Canmore Counselling is wheelchair accessible, including the main door and washroom.
This practice is for all levels - it will be adaptable for individual needs.
Washroom is gender-neutral.
Closest bus stop is: 9th st Canmore, behind Arts Place. It is 250 m from the venue space.
Getting here:
Paid parking is available on the streets nearby. However, we encourage you to walk/bike/roll to the venue if it is accessible for you.
Here is a map of Canmore accessible parking spots: https://www.canmore.ca/your-community/community-supports-and-services/accessibility
What to Wear: Please wear comfortable clothing that allows for movement.
What to Bring: We encourage you to bring a water bottle, yoga mat, towel, or cushion to support your practice. If you do not have your own mat, there will be mats available to borrow thanks to YWCA Banff.
Registration: Spots are limited. Register to save your spot here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/995506094527?aff=oddtdtcreator
Contact:
If you have any questions leading up to the event, please contact the Canmore Pride team directly via email at hello@canmorepride.ca!
Please note, due to the volume of emails, we suggest that you get in touch with us a minimum of 48 hours prior to the event so we have time to respond to your inquiries.