Events and Workshops
FIRST RESPONDER GROUP
Aaron Rothstein MD & Nick Allen
Learn and connect. A venue to learn with other first responders and understand different approaches to a variety of workplace challenges. In addition, learn about techniques for coping with work including workplace stress, trauma and nervous system dysregulation. Techniques include mindfulness, breathing, gentle yoga, Qi Gong. Group Discussion and Education on Stress, anxiety, andย burnout.
Thursdays Starting September 18
Will Discuss Ongoing Sessions moving into late 2025 and 2026
Initial: 1:00 โ 2:30 pm * 8-week session
FREE OF CHARGE FOR ALL FIRST RESPONDERS
Co-facilitators: Aaron Rothstein MD & Nick Allen – North Bay Fire and Peer Support
Funded by: Chat4Chad First Responder Support Fund
To Register: doctoraaronrothstein@gmail.com
Location: Ohana Yoga & Wellness Centre
1436 Main St. N. Callander ON P0H 1H0
705 752 0294 or text705 493 0692
Stress Adaptation and Transformation Course
Join Dr. Aaron Rothstein MD and Nicky Poulin CYA TTT 1000+ RYT
Next Course: Starts Tuesday November 4th 3:30-5 PMย (Currently Full – Waitlist)
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This is a course aimed at stress reduction through various teaching, skills and activities.
The key concepts are: Stress management, Mindfulness, Meditation, Breathwork, Body-Mind Activities like light Yoga/Qi Gong, Community Building and Perspective Shifting. It will involve teaching, experiential components and interactions with the group. Overall
Goals: Understand what is stress and how it shows up in the body and mind Learn strategies to reduce and manage stress Meet and learn with people in the community Encourage regular practices to improve wellness of body and mind
Who is running it?
Aaron Rothstein MD has specialization in psychotherapy, ER and family medicine with interest in mindfulness/meditation. Nicky Poulin is a yoga instructor and mindfulness practitioner who will offer her insights and lead the yoga.
Who is this for?
People looking to find ways to reduce stress in the body/mind who are open-minded, willing to try something new and different, and willing to participate with a group. No prior experience required. People who could benefit: those looking to cope with stress, anxiety (especially generalized or PTSD spectrum) and those with chronic pain.
How is it delivered?
In 6 weekly sessions โ each 1 hour and 30 minutes long (may sometimes run to 1 hr 45) There will be 10-15 people in the course There is purely experiential in nature โ there is no specific homework or workbook You will have a ~30 minute phone intake to ensure this is a good fit for you and provide you with some details โ You will need to commit to all sessions (unless illness/extenuating). If this session fills, you can be added to a wait list for the next sessions.
Location: Ohana Yoga Studio in Callander
Time: Tuesday 3:30- 5 PM
Dates: Nov 4, 11,18 and Dec 2, 9, 16
Cost: The instruction is covered by OHIP.
Donations will be accepted for running of Ohana/ use of the space.
How do I sign up?
Email: doctoraaronrothstein@gmail.com
Location: Ohana Yoga & Wellness Centre
1436 Main St. N. Callander ON P0H 1H0
705 752 0294 or text705 493 0692
Ecstatic Dance and Potluck
Friday November 7th: Dance 6 – 7 PM, Potluck 7-8:30PMย
Come join us to dance and/or to eat! Ecstatic Dance is a “letting go” form of dance which is done substances free, generally without talking, and listening to a variety of music. Any engagement including sitting, lying down, or any form of dance is allowed, with the caveat that there is always respect other peoples expression and space.
No Prior Experience required! We will start with a brief explanation about Ecstatic Dance and its role in self expression and somatic processing.
Pot Luck: Bring whatever you want to share with the group. You are also invited to attend the dance and skip the food.
Questions: Contact Aaron at community@ohanawellness.ca
Location: Ohana Yoga & Wellness Centre
1436 Main St. N. Callander ON P0H 1H0
705 752 0294 or text705 493 0692
Breathe w Me – Tanya Deย
๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ TRINITY ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐๐๐๐ช๐ฎ๐ข ๐๐ซ๐๐๐ฒ
๐จ๐ ๐ถ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ & ๐พ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ช๐๐๐๐๐
๐๐ช๐ฃ๐๐๐ฎ Nov 14๐ฉ๐, 12:30 AM until 4 PM
๐ซ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ซ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ฉ๐๐๐๐๐ยฎ: ๐ฌ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐ท๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ด๐๐๐๐๐
๐๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ ๐๐ก๐๐ซ๐ฆ๐ ๐๐ซ๐๐๐ญ๐กยฎ
Stress and tension often cause us to hold our breath and repress our feelings. Over time, these accumulated feelings demand increasing amounts of energy to suppress, creating a debt in the vitality we bring to our lives.
Dharma Breathยฎ accesses vast amounts of energy that can be transformed into your desires. Tom Lodge explains, โFocusing on the trauma gives it energy. Understanding the event is not necessary to eliminate its effect.โ He references R.D. Laing, who said, โObsession with past events is like a person in a dungeon. The door is open for them to walk out, yet they choose to stay until they can figure out how they got there.โ
Dharma Breathยฎ provides a practical technique that you can use at home to relieve and manage stress. It encourages you to embrace the present moment and live life to the fullest, as we all deserve.
Feedback from those who have participated in Ayahuasca (Iowaska) ceremonies reveals that Dharma Breathยฎ achieved even more for them personally in terms of expanding their consciousnessโwithout any side effects. Conscious breathing connects us to our spirit, fostering clarity and peace.
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๐๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ข๐ญ๐๐ญ๐จ๐ซ
Jacqui Tracy, a Registered Master of Dharma Breathยฎ, brings over three decades of experience to this transformative practice. She is dedicated to sharing her wisdom and insights, nurturing growth in students of all ages.
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To register, please email:
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Join us and let Dharma Breathยฎ guide you toward a deeper connection with yourself and the present moment!