Wellness for Women of Color: Reclaiming Sacred Connection with Our Bodies

Fri Jan 17 2025 at 06:00 pm to 09:00 pm UTC-05:00

Arts Court | Ottawa

Shalyn Isaacs
Publisher/HostShalyn Isaacs
Wellness for Women of Color: Reclaiming Sacred Connection with Our Bodies
Advertisement
Trauma-informed creative writing & Yoga practices: breathwork, meditation, gentle movement for reclaiming our bodies & sexuality.
About this Event

In-person workshop inside the beautiful Micaela Finch Room at Ottawa Arts Court.

Early-bird ticket sales end December 30th.

This workshop offers a nurturing, supportive space for Women of Color to reclaim connection with their bodies and sexuality-sensuality. Through trauma-informed creative writing, yoga practices (breathwork, meditation, and gentle movement), and community discussion, we will re-write empowering narratives that honor our bodies and sexuality-sensuality as sacred and worthy of care.

This space is dedicated to exploring and challenging the cultural, societal, and personal messages that often disconnect us from our bodies and sexuality-sensuality.

It is an opportunity to redefine these relationships on our own terms.

We’ll explore how connection with our bodies and sexuality-sensuality can be sources of inner power, wisdom, creativity and self-expression.

*Note: This workshop is not focused on writing about trauma - it is focused on rewriting narratives of empowerment, healing and self-compassion based in the present & future.

-----

Why this workshop?

Women, particularly Women of Color, are often subjected to narratives that frame our bodies and sexuality as existing primarily to serve the desires and expectations of others. These harmful messages can disconnect us from our sense of self-worth, self-expression, autonomy, and connection to our own bodies' wisdom. This workshop creates a space to challenge these narratives, empowering us to reclaim our stories and redefine our relationship with our bodies and sexuality on our own terms. Through trauma-informed creative writing, yogic practices, and discussion, we will explore honoring these parts of ourselves as sacred and worthy of respect & care.

----

What to expect:


  • Yoga practices, including: breathwork, meditation and gentle movement to support grounding and connecting with your body’s inner wisdom and guidance.


  • Guided trauma-informed creative writing exercises designed to help you create empowering narratives surrounding connection with your body & sexuality-sensuality.


  • Community Discussion: Opportunities to reflect, share, and connect with other women of color in a compassionate, non-judgemental space.

No writing or yoga experience is needed—just come as you are.

Gentle Reminders:

Who this is for: Women of Color interested in exploring their relationship with their bodies through creative expression, yogic practices and community.

What to bring: A yoga mat, journal, pen, and comfortable clothing.

Traditions & Teachings: The yoga practices and teachings offered during these workshops are based in the Yoga - Himalayan Tradition, Ayurveda & Theravada Buddhism that I carry & pass on from my ancestral lineages and am a student of.

*** Sliding scale: A sliding scale is available to accommodate different financial situations. Please choose the rate that feels right for you, keeping in mind your own resources and the value of this offering. When you choose a higher ticket price, you help subsidize lower-cost spots for those who may not otherwise be able to participate. This creates a community of mutual care and support, ensuring this offering is available to as many people as possible.

---



About The Facilitator: Shalyn Isaacs, M.Ed Counselling Psychology

I have been facilitating mental health and trauma education workshops every year for academic, corporate and non-profit organizations since 2016. I hold a Masters of Education in Counselling Psychology from the University of Toronto and held a private practice specializing in working with survivors of racial and gender-based violence. I have worked as a Mindfulness Facilitator at York University and the University of Toronto.

I carry ancestral teachings from Theravada Buddhism, Yoga & Ayurveda, passed down by my matrilineal lineage. I was initiated into the Kundalini Yoga - Himalayan Tradition in 2021 and am currently completing a Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training with traditional wisdom keepers at Samadhi Ashram. As my knowledge and practice of these ancient traditions grows, I seek to honor what I receive by sharing the teachings and practices with others to support them towards healing and collective liberation.

My approach is based in an understanding of how trauma is held within the body. Some of my trauma-informed practices include: Honoring your autonomy and pacing, checking-in regularly, and allowing you to choose the practices and pacing we engage with.


Event Photos
Advertisement

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Arts Court, 2 Daly Avenue, Ottawa, Canada

Tickets

CAD 50.00 to CAD 90.00

Sharing is Caring:

More Events in Ottawa

Paint Nite Brand Creative Events
Thu, 16 Jan, 2025 at 07:00 pm Paint Nite Brand Creative Events

ALE - Amberwood Lounge & Eatery

Salesman in China
Thu, 16 Jan, 2025 at 07:30 pm Salesman in China

National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts (1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, ON, Canada)

Switched-On Synths: Silent EM (NYC ColdWave) + Infinity\u2019s Astrum + The Seance
Thu, 16 Jan, 2025 at 08:00 pm Switched-On Synths: Silent EM (NYC ColdWave) + Infinity’s Astrum + The Seance

1077 Bank Street, Ottawa, ON, Canada, Ontario K1S 3W9

MOMENTUM+ \/You're a UX Designer at  an AI-Powered Startup
Fri, 17 Jan, 2025 at 10:00 am MOMENTUM+ /You're a UX Designer at an AI-Powered Startup

Ottawa

Family Paint Party
Fri, 17 Jan, 2025 at 06:30 pm Family Paint Party

Broadway Bar and Grill Portobello

Ottawa Blackbears vs. Vancouver Warriors
Fri, 17 Jan, 2025 at 07:00 pm Ottawa Blackbears vs. Vancouver Warriors

Canadian Tire Centre

Paint Nite Brand Creative Events
Fri, 17 Jan, 2025 at 07:00 pm Paint Nite Brand Creative Events

Bicycle Craft Brewery

Art Battle Ottawa - January 17, 2025
Fri, 17 Jan, 2025 at 07:00 pm Art Battle Ottawa - January 17, 2025

Overflow Brewing Company

Risoluciones de a\u00f1o nuevo
Fri, 17 Jan, 2025 at 07:30 pm Risoluciones de año nuevo

Fiesta & Tequila

Limitless: Interactive Mentalism Show (Jan 17)
Fri, 17 Jan, 2025 at 08:00 pm Limitless: Interactive Mentalism Show (Jan 17)

The Prescott

Ottawa is Happening!

Never miss your favorite happenings again!

Explore Ottawa Events