Playback Theatre Fundraiser in Support of Fear of Cancer Recurrence & Progression Program – Friday, May 22
Playback Theatre presents! Shock and Resilience: Real Stories About Cancer Friday, May 22, 2026 7:00 – 8:30 pm Champlain Fieldhouse 140 Carleton Avenue (entrance on Cowley Avenue), Ottawa This fundraiser supports a new program at the Centre for Health Innovation: Fear of Cancer Recurrence and Progression. Playback theatre is a form of…
Read MoreMay Spring Find Us
By Lisa Paterson, Yoga Therapist, Movement & Meditation Teacher, Retired Psychotherapist. An Early Spring Practice The arrival of Spring doesn’t guarantee Spring feelings, nor warm sunny weather! The arrival of Spring doesn’t mean that you automatically feel energized or hopeful. But it might be in contemplation of the Spring that some hope – or…
Read MoreWhat would feed your soul today? Self care in these changing times.
By Amber Young, Registered Massage Therapist and Yoga Teacher. For thousands of years our ancestors have connected with the stars to help presence themselves upon the earth, and to remember to slow down and listen. The wisdom that travels through to us when we give ourselves quiet space, and connect with our natural world,…
Read MoreIncreasing Generosity Increases Your Happiness
By Moira Hutchison, Intuitive Coach, Meditation & QiGong Teacher and Hypnotherapist. All life has ups and downs. However, whenever you offer something to someone out of sincere generosity, you can count on people saying “yes.” That can give you a sense of harmony and fulfillment. Try modeling generosity. Practice it. Make a habit of going…
Read MoreAre You Headed in the Right Direction in Life?
By Moira Hutchison, Intuitive Coach, Meditation & QiGong Teacher and Hypnotherapist. People tend to wonder if their life is headed in the right direction when things aren’t going well for them. That presupposes that people enjoy a sense of ease when life goes well for them. They don’t feel the need to question their life when…
Read MoreSomatic Movement Therapy: A Body-Mind-Spirit Approach to Exercise
By Anna Crandlemire, CST-T, RCRT. Fitness Instructor and Somatic Groundwork Teacher, Certified Craniosacral Therapist, Registered Canadian Reflexology Therapist, Lymph Drainage Therapist. We’re excited and pleased to announce that online Somatic Movement Therapy classes are starting at the CHI, taught by Mrs. Anna Crandlemire. These classes use gentle movement with mindfulness as therapy for improving flexibility,…
Read MoreStasis: The Rhythm of Winter
By Lisa Paterson, Yoga Therapist, Movement & Meditation Teacher, Retired Psychotherapist. Hello, dear people. I often feel a bit off at the start of a new year. I think, in part, this is because it doesn’t always feel like a new year to me. For those of us in the northern hemisphere, we’re in the middle of…
Read MoreStrategies to Personalize Your Self-Care Practice
By Moira Hutchison, Intuitive Coach, Meditation & QiGong Teacher and Hypnotherapist. You and your friends probably have your own favorite coffee drinks and TV shows. It makes sense that your ideal self-care checklist would look different too. Maybe you love adult coloring books but think that they are boring. Maybe they want to check into…
Read MoreIs Exercise an Effective Treatment for Depression
By Mark Legacy, CCRP. October 10th was world mental health day, a day to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world. Mental health is important every day of the year, as our emotional wellbeing is essential for handling daily challenges and maintaining a balanced life. Major depressive disorder (commonly called depression) is one…
Read MoreExploring the Benefits of QiGong and Mindfulness
By Moira Hutchison, Intuitive Coach, Meditation & QiGong Teacher and Hypnotherapist. In our fast-paced world, maintaining a balance between mind, body, and soul can sometimes seem like an elusive goal. However, ancient practices like QiGong and modern mindfulness techniques offer powerful tools to achieve holistic well-being. In this article we will explore the benefits of…
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