The Gathering: Cultivating Curiosity & Compassion

When? The afternoon of Sunday, March 9th, 2025 from 2pm - 4pm. This is an open time period, feel free to show up when you can and leave when you need.

Where? 3380 Barnstead Ln, Halifax, NS B3L 2B8 in the Studio Room.

What? Picture this: Yoga mats and cushions in a big circle surrounding candles and cozy lighting, a group of us chatting and listenging, doing a little meditation / breathwork together, with a theme of cultivating more curiosity & compassion about ourselves and our emotions.

Who? Alison Fahie (Registered Counselling Therapist - Candidate) and Catharine Fahie (Certified Yoga Teacher & Counselling Student) will be "facilitating" but there will be a whole group of people just like you!

Why? To create a space for connection and community! <3

Accessibility: This event space is a "no step" facility and is fully wheelchair accessible.

Note: Refreshments will be provided. We encourage you to bring a blanket, yoga mat or cushion to sit on but if you can't we will be providing this as well. You may bring a water bottle, journal and pen, or anything else that may help you feel supported during this event.

Info: Facilitator Introduction & the intention behind The Gathering; Group intros and chat.

Info: Discussing what cultivating curiosity and compassion is and how it can positively affect our relationship to ourselves. We will dive in to what can happen when we meet ourselves with curiosity and compassion and how we can do this more often. Opportunity for group sharing.

Info: Guided meditation and movement focused on loving-kindness & compassion. Starting with deep intentional breaths and visualization then leading into some restorative yoga poses. Opportunity to share how meditation and movement landed for everyone.

Info: Offer the group the chance to journal and reflect on what they experienced within the meditation and restorative practice.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

3380 Barnstead Ln, 3380 Barnstead Lane, Halifax, Canada