July 2023: Summer Yoga Retreat
Summer is here: time to unplug from the stress of the city and reconnect with nature and tranquility at Gaia Wellness, QC with Kethy and Lucila from Yoga.Unity team.
It’s the perfect weekend getaway:
> It’s only a 45-min drive from the Ottawa downtown core
> The cabins** are cozy with complimentary linens, towels for your overnight stay;
> 4 delicious vegetarian meals cooked by a great chef
> Yoga, meditation and journaling sessions
> A creativity workshop to tap into your artistic side
> Lots of free time to go for a swim in the lake, go for a hike, use the sauna or simply sit back and relax!
All in all: it’s gonna be a great time, with great food and in awesome company.
**Shared cabin/room with single bed occupancy
This retreat is centered around BIPOC folks that identify either as women (cis and trans) or as non-binary.
Date: Saturday July 22 – Sunday July 23, 2023
Location: Gaia Wellness Retreat, 209 Chem. Usher, La Pêche, QC, J0X 1A0
Lead Facilitators : Kethy and Lucila
Total number of spots available: 14 spots
Cost: $175 per person.
FILL OUT THE FORM LINKED HERE TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT: https://forms.gle/jCFVmzAWNqb1japS9
AFTER FILLING OUT THE FORM:
Full payment must be sent via Interac e-transfer to woc.unity@gmail.com within 24hrs to confirm your booking.
A payment plan is available for those experiencing dire financial barriers – email us for details.
No refund, unless Yoga.Unity cancels the event.
We look forward to hanging out together!
Tentative Schedule
Saturday July 22, 2023
930 -10am Arrival Window
1030am Yoga & Poetry Practice with Kethy
12pm Lunch + Free time
3pm Optional Group Activity
4pm Connecting with Creativity Workshop
6pm Dinner
730 Campfire Meditation + Chill time
Sunday July 23, 2023
8:30am Yoga and Music Meditation with Lucila
9:30am Sauna + Cold Morning Dip (optional)
10am Breakfast
11am Nature walk and Closing Circle
12pm Free time (time to pack)
1pm Lunch
2pm Departure
Optional Group Activities:
Kayak
Swimming
Hike
Sauna
Past Events: 2023
June 2023: Outdoor Yoga with Anathèle
Date: Thursday, June 15, 2023
Time: 6:30PM – 7:45PM EST
Location: in-person @ the Arboretum at the Central Experimental Farm, Ottawa
(Meeting at the Arboretum Lookout at 6:15PM)
Click here to Register on EventBrite
It’s freeeeee!!
May 2023: Restorative Yoga with Chantal
Date: Sunday, May 21, 2023
Time: 12 Noon – 1:15PM EST
Location: 200 Bank street, Ottawa
@ Astanga Yoga Ottawa studio
In-person capacity: 25 persons
May 2023: Community Crafting with Tamara
Date: Sunday, May 28, 2023
Time: 1:00PM – 3:30PM EST
Location: in-person @180 Percy St., Ottawa
McNabb Arena & Community Centre
In-person capacity: 16 persons
April 2023, Yoga.Unity x WoCRW : Yoga & Sauna Retreat
Join Yoga.Unity X WoCRW for a half-day retreat that will help you do just that. This is a great opportunity to connect with other BIPOC women and take a break from the stresses of daily life, and find some peace and relaxation.
We’ll start the retreat with a 60-min all-levels yoga session at 4:15PM led by Lucila at SoulSpeak Yoga; she will guide us through a range of movements designed to help release tension and feel more centered.
We will have a short break, then we will all meet at 5:45 PM sharp at Uppliva Sauna & Steam, a beautiful facility within comfortable walking distance from SoulSpeak, for a guided Sauna & Steam Circuit experience: 2 hours of relaxing & rejuvenating with a Nordic Hot-Cold-Rest Circuit. This will include a guided sauna meditation and intention-setting hosted by Charise Mofford, Women’s Empowerment Coach. There, we’ll have access to hot tea and more time to chat, unwind and connect.
- Date/Time: Saturday, April 22, 2023, from 4PM – 8PM
- Location (Yoga session): SOULSPEAK YOGA, 1226 Wellington St. W #201, Ottawa, ON K1Y 3A1
- Location (Sauna session): UPPLIVA SAUNA & STEAM, 1140 Wellington St. W, Suite C100, Ottawa, ON, K1Y 4H4
- Included in this experience: One (1) waffle robe, two (2) towels and a pair of sandals will be provided; we also have mats and blocks at the studio for you.
- Make sure to bring your own bathing suit, water bottle and personal hygiene care products.
- Cost: $65 + HST
- To pay by credit card, use the registration link below;
- To pay by cash or debit, please call Uppliva directly at (613) 421-3880 or email Maureen at maureen@uppliva.ca and cc woc.unity@gmail.com
We can’t wait to see you on this special day and help you find the peace and relaxation you deserve.
March: Yoga Flow & Poetry with Kethy
Date: Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Time: 5:30PM – 6:45PM EST
Location: in-person @180 Percy St., Ottawa
McNabb Arena & Community Centre
In-person capacity: 25 persons
(Tickets for live online Zoom access are available)
Click here to Register on EventBrite
Sliding scale available for tickets
March 8th, International Women’s Day: Flow, Grow & Glow
Date: Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Time: 6:30PM – 8:00PM EST
Location: in-person @154 MacLaren St., Ottawa
Crystal Tierney’s Psychotherapy & Care Cultivation
In-person capacity: 12 persons
(Tickets for live online Zoom access are available)
Click here to Register on EventBrite
Sliding scale available for tickets
February Yoga: Beautiful Emergence
Date: Thursday, February 23, 2023
Time: 6:30PM – 7:45PM EST
Location: in-person @154 MacLaren St.,
(Tickets for live online Zoom access are available)
Click here to Register on EventBrite
Sliding scale available for tickets
Past Events: 2022
REST & RESTORE RETREAT: NOVEMBER 2022
Date: Saturday, November 26, 2022
Time: 2PM to 7PM
Location: 200 Bank St., Downtown Ottawa (@ the Astanga Yoga Ottawa Studio)
Cost: $80 to $125 per person
Click here to register on EventBrite
Sliding scale available for tickets
YOGA IN OCTOBER @ MACLAREN
Date: Thursday, October 20, 2022
Time: 6:00PM – 7:00PM EST
Location: in-person @154 MacLaren St.,
(a handful of live stream Zoom access tickets are available)
Click here to Register on EventBrite
Sliding scale available for tickets
YOGA IN SEPTEMBER @ MACLAREN
Date: Thursday, September 22, 2022
Time: 6:30PM – 7:45PM EST
Location: in-person @154 MacLaren St.,
(a handful of live stream Zoom access tickets are available)
Click here to Register on EventBrite
Sliding scale available for tickets
VIBE & FLOW (JULY 2022)
Join DJ Celestial and Lucila Al Mar for a fun Saturday morning music and movement class!
VIBE & FLOW is a 90-minute yoga flow led by Lucila, featuring live tunes spun by DJ Celestial. Explore movement and a guided meditation. Let the music move you!
Date: Saturday, July 9, 2022
Time: 10AM – 12PM EST
Location: in-person @ the Bronson Center
211 Bronson Avenue, Ottawa
Room #098
Click here to Register on EventBrite
Sliding scale available for tickets
YOGA IN JUNE @ BRONSON
HATHA YOGA WITH LUCILA
Date: Monday, June 13, 2022
Time: 6:30PM – 7:45PM EST
Location: in-person @ the Bronson Center
211 Bronson Avenue, Ottawa
Room #098
Click here to Register on EventBrite
Sliding scale available for tickets
YOGA IN MAY @ McLAREN
MEDITATIVE YIN YOGA WITH JAS
Date: Thursday, May 12, 2022
Time: 6:30PM – 7:30PM EST
Location: in-person @154 MacLaren St.,
(a handful of live stream Zoom access tickets are available)
Click here to Register on EventBrite
Sliding scale available for tickets
YOGA IN MAY @ BRONSON
MOVEMENT & SOUND PRACTICE WITH LUCILA
Date: Monday, May 16, 2022
Time: 6:30PM – 7:45PM EST
Location: in-person @ the Bronson Center
211 Bronson Avenue, Ottawa
Room #098
Click here to Register on EventBrite
Sliding scale available for tickets
YOGA IN MAY @ McLAREN
GROUND YOUR YOGA PRACTICE WITH SYDNEE
Date: Thursday, May 26, 2022
Time: 6:30PM – 7:30PM EST
Location: in-person @154 MacLaren St.,
(a handful of live stream Zoom access tickets are available)
Click here to Register on EventBrite
Sliding scale available for tickets
APRIL 2022
APRIL YOGA CLASS WITH KETHY
Date: Monday, April 25, 2022
Time: 6:30PM – 7:45PM EST
Location: in-person, at the Bronson Center, 211 Bronson Avenue, Ottawa
Room #098
Click here to Register on EventBrite
Sliding scale available for tickets
Past Events: 2021
IG LIVE YOGA WITH RO
Move and Groove with @wildroga on IG LIVE with a Slow Flow to start your weekend energy!
Date: September 11, 2021
Time: 9AM – 9:30AM EST
Donations are always welcome via Etransfer to woc.unity@ gmail . com
Come on and celebrate!
OUTDOOR YOGA WITH ANTONIA
Join us for a very special outdoor Kundalini yoga class led by our very own Tonia @toniayoga7 🌻
Free or by donation
Date/time: August 21, 2021 @ 3PM EST
Where: 1 Donald St. (Rideau Sports Centre) our pre-panini yoga unity location ~ class will be in the Zen Tent, located outdoors!
YOGA WITH CELESTE
We are so excited to introduce our very own, Celeste 🌟 @celestialbean, as the newest Yoga Teacher on our Yoga.Unity team!
🌟
Celeste has been a contributing member to our Yoga.Unity for the past few years, and will now share her beautiful energy through a calm guided practice.
Date/time: July 11, 2021 @ 6PM EST
KUNDALINI YOGA WITH TONIA
Have you ever wanted to try Kundalini Yoga?
The wonderful Tonia @toniayoga7 will be guiding us through a Kundalini Yoga Class. This is new for us too!
Discover and explore a meditative and spiritual yoga practice as Tonia’s warm encouragement guides us into the Kundalini Yoga experience.
Date/Time: May 30, 2021 @ 6PM EST
MAY 2021 YOGA CLASSES
Spend your Sunday evenings with us in May! Here’s a list of our 60-min virtual yoga classes every SUNDAY at 6PM EST:
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May 16 – Blended Yoga (Yin & Yang) with Lucila @lucilaalmar🌺
May 23 – Relax & Restore Yoga with Hannah @hannygrace1🌼
May 30 – Kundalini Yoga with Tonia @toniayoga7🌻
APRIL 2021 YOGA CLASSES
🌷 WELCOMING SPRING 🌷
Here is our APRIL 2021 yoga class schedule
FEBRUARY 2021
WEDNESDAY POETRY & TEA BREAK☕🍵:
Join us for a 20-min break every Wednesday in February @ 12 NOON EST 🕛, right here on IG Live for a relaxing reading of Poetry and Prose written by Black artists from all over the world, specially curated by our awesome Yoga.Unity team in celebration of Black History Month.
Feel free to share your favourite Black artists’ work with us! Send us a DM with their name and the text to read.
Stay healthy & blessed!
🖼️Art by @levysfriends
YOGA & JOURNALING WITH LUCILA
Yoga & Journaling with Lucila @lucilaalmar this Sunday, January 31st, 2021 @ 6PM EST.
Whether it’s your first time journaling or it’s already part of your #selfcare routine, let Lucila guide you into a cozy evening of movement, breath, laughter and reflection.
Classes are FREE. Donations accepted by E-transfer, if you feel called to.
Past events: 2020
SUNDAY YOGA CLASSES
Yoga.Unity is proud to offer FREE yoga classes online every Sunday at 6PM EST, led by BI&WOC teachers, centering the experience of Women of Colour.
Trans and Queer folx are welcome to join, as we continue our efforts to make this a brave safe place for as many as possible.
SUNDAYS, 6PM – 7PM EST
Location: online
DM us @wocyogaottawa or email at woc.unity@gmail.com for zoom link
VIBE & FLOW (2020)
Come get it at Yoga Unity’s Vibe & Flow 🎶🎶🎶🧘🏿🧘🏾🧘🏽🧘🏻✨✨✨
Bask in the vibes created by the incredible loving minds of two gems 💎 among Ottawa’s best talent in Yoga 🧘🏾♀️ and live DJ 🎧✨@lucilaalmar & @celestialbean 💕
Date/Time: December 12, 2020 @ 7PM EST
✨PWYC, suggested donation 20-25$
COZY HOME DAY RETREAT
YOGA UNITY’S FIRST ONLINE DAY RETREAT
Date: November 7th 2020
Time: 10AM – 2PM EST
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