Events and Workshops

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Brenda McMorrow

Concert & Workshop

Saturday, May 30th
Workshop: 3:00โ€“5:00 p.m.
Concert: 7:00โ€“8:30 p.m.

Brenda McMorrow is a Canadian singer-songwriter and devotional chant artist known around the world for her soulful voice and heartfelt presence. Blending elements of folk, world music, and sacred mantra, her music creates a deeply calming and uplifting atmosphere that invites connection, reflection, and inner stillness. We welcome her back as an inspiring and captivating yearly presence at Ohana!

Workshop!

Mantra for Healing and Abundance
We invite you to join Brenda McMorrow for this special workshop in which she will share mantra and meditation practices that are particularly powerful for supporting the flow of healing and abundance in our lives. Whether you are new to mantra recitation and meditation or already experienced, you are invited to share in the powerful opportunity for group guided practice as well as the joyful singing of kirtan.

Be inspired and give yourself the gift of stepping out of the busyness of life and into an oasis of healing vibrations, nurturing silence, and heart sharing.

Concert: $30 advance / $35 day of
Workshop: $40 advance / $50 day of
Combined: $60 advance / $75 day of

For payment: e-transfer community@ohanawellness.ca

For information or to reserve tickets: community@ohanawellness.ca

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Next Sessions: May 3 – 12:30-4 PM
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About Dharma Breath:
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.
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Dharma Breathยฎ accesses vast amounts of energy that can be transformed into your desires. Tom Lodge explains, โ€œFocusing on the trauma gives it energy. Understanding the event is not necessary to eliminate its effect.โ€ He references R.D. Laing, who said, โ€œObsession 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€
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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.
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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 consciousnessโ€”without any side effects. Conscious breathing connects us to our spirit, fostering clarity and peace.
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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!

Ecstatic Dance and Potluck

Friday May 15th: 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. Kids welcome!

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.

Costs: Donation for the Studio Welcome $ or e-transfer community@ohanawellness.ca – suggested $10

Questions: Contact Aaron at aaron@ohanawellness.ca

Location: Ohana Yoga & Wellness Centre
1436 Main St. N. Callander ON P0H 1H0
text 705 493 0692

Hot Stone Restorative Yoga

Where doing nothing is the point.

with Linda Schnabel & Melanie Gainforth

Time:ย 10:00am to 11:30am
Dates: May 3 (full) and May 31

Sink into deep rest with this slow, meditative practice designed to calm the nervous system, release tension, and gently restore balance. Fully supported restorative poses are paired with the comforting warmth of smooth, heated stones placed on the body, allowing muscles to soften, stress to melt away, and the mind to settle into stillness. With minimal movement, intentional breath, and long-held poses supported by bolsters and blankets, this class offers a rare opportunity for true, uninterrupted rest.

This nurturing experience can help reduce stress, ease chronic tension and everyday aches, improve circulation, and support better sleep while encouraging emotional grounding and a deep sense of calm and safety. Ideal for anyone feeling overwhelmed, fatigued, or in need of gentle care, Hot Stone Restorative Yoga requires no prior yoga experienceโ€”only a willingness to slow down and receive.

Space is limited to 10 participants so we can give each person lots of attention.

Come as you are. Leave restored.

Dress in comfortable layered clothing, bring your yoga mat and water bottle.

Cost: $50 includes HST for 90 minutes

To learn more, text Linda at 905-523-4281.

For payment, e-transfer:
linda@careerworks.biz
Please mention Hot Rock Event.

๐ŸŒŸ POETRY SLAM

May 13th! ๐ŸŒŸ
Hosted by Ohana Health & Wellness Centre

Weโ€™re gathering for an evening where creativity takes the mic and community fills the room. This is a nonโ€‘competitive poetry slamโ€”no judges, no pressure, just pure expression and good energy.

๐ŸŽค Share a poem
๐ŸŽถ Sing or rap
๐ŸŒฌ๏ธ Whisper something soft
โœจ Or simply come to soak it all in

Everyone is welcome, whether youโ€™re performing or cheering from the cozy corners.

๐Ÿ“… May 13th, 2026
โฐ 7โ€“9pm
๐Ÿ“ 1436 Main St N., Callander (kitchen/lounge area)
๐Ÿ’› $10 or payโ€‘whatโ€‘youโ€‘can โ€” all proceeds support Amelia Rising SA Centre

Letโ€™s fill the space with words, courage, and community.
Canโ€™t wait to see you there.
Kelly

Contact kgillard489@gmail.com for details or questions

Breathe w Me

A Journey Within โ€“ Group Conscious Connected Breathwork Session with Tanya De

Next Session: May 24 from 1-3 PM

Contact me to register: breathewithmetanyade@gmail.com or 705 845 1549

No experience necessary.

Sliding scale payment option: pay what you can

Payment suggestion: $40โ€“80

Group size: 10โ€“12 people

Have you ever noticed the more you try to FORCE outcomes, relationships, feelings, energy, healing, etc. โ€” the farther away you seem to be from the โ€œdesiredโ€ outcome?

In my life, I notice that when I am forcing things and holding tight, it is coming from a deep-seated place of anxiety and fear. Not only does the journey of this feel clunky, angsty, and rigid โ€” the outcome never satisfies either.

However, when I lean into my breathwork practice and other supportive practices that connect me home to my inner peace, inner trust, and inner balance, my fear and my need to control subside. Subsequently, my ability to flow and trust brims with energy; my existence into the flow becomes alive and begins to move with grace into abundance.

Looking forward to breathing with YOU!

An Evening of Kirtan with Shell & Anton

Date: Thursday, July 30, 2026
Time: 7:00 โ€“ 9:00 PM – Music in the Studio / 9:00-10:00 PM Optional mingle tea/refreshmentย 
Cost: $40 advance / $50 day of [eTransfer community@ohanawellness.ca writing “Shell+Anton”]


Event Description

Step into a warm, welcoming space and experience the heart-opening practice of Kirtan with Shell & Anton, visiting as part of their Canadian Kirtan Tour.

Kirtan is a simple and joyful form of group meditation that blends live music with call-and-response mantra chanting. No singing experience is neededโ€”just a willingness to listen, repeat, and be part of the shared sound. There is no pressure to perform; we chant to express, not to impress.

Guided by harmonium and percussion, Shell & Anton will lead each mantra at a relaxed, accessible pace. Along the way, theyโ€™ll share short stories and clear explanations so you can connect with the meaning and intention behind the chants.

You are welcome to participate in whatever way feels naturalโ€”singing, listening, moving, or simply soaking in the atmosphere.

Whether you are new to Kirtan or returning to a beloved practice, this evening offers a space to unwind, connect, and experience the calming and uplifting power of chanting together.

Come as you areโ€”your voice and your presence are enough.


About Shell & Anton

Shell & Anton are Yoga Educators and international touring Kirtan artists devoted to the path of Bhakti Yoga. With over 35 years of combined practice, they have found deep inspiration in the transformative power of mantra and music.

Their offerings blend tradition, heartfelt devotion, and accessible guidanceโ€”creating an inclusive space where all feel welcome to sing, connect, and open their hearts. Their journey has been enriched through spiritual study in India under the guidance of their teacher, Sri Prasad Rangnekar of Mumbai.


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