About this Event
Introduction
Maybe it was something you said and immediately wished you hadn't. Maybe it's the stress that just sits there, nameless, at the end of every day. Maybe you're simply curious about why you feel the way you do — and whether there's a better way to respond. Whatever brought you here, you're in the right place.
This is not a therapy session. It is not a meditation class. Think of it as yoga — but for the mind.
Yoga for the Mind is a 90-minute, in-person community workshop that introduces a simple, structured practice for understanding your emotions — what you feel, why you feel it, and how to respond rather than just react.
The practice is inspired by Navarasa, an ancient Eastern framework — think of it the way you think about yoga. A practical tool drawn from a rich tradition, no background or belief required. You will be guided through this framework using a colour-mapping activity that is visual, personal, and genuinely illuminating.
What You'll Experience
- Understand how emotions influence your daily experiences
- Explore your emotions through a simple, personal colour-mapping activity
- Discover your emotional patterns through 2–3 short guided activities
- Learn the 3-step My Fyrst practice to continue at home
Coffee on us ☕
Bonus: Take home two weeks of My Fyrst reflection practice material
What Happens in 90 Minutes?
7:30 PM Arrive & settle in
Doors open. Find your seat, light your candle — everything you need is already on the table
7:45 PM We start sharp
A question for the room to kick things off
First half — Two short guided activities
Simple, personal, and hands-on — no experience needed. Between activities, we explore the nine emotional archetypes and what they reveal about how we feel
Midway — Break ☕
Coffee and refreshments — take a closer look at the Active Minds Journal
Second half — The My Fyrst Practice + Activity 3
Learn the simple 3-step daily practice, experience it live, and ask us anything along the way
9:15 PM Close
Leave with your materials, a 9-day home practice sent daily to your phone, and a discount code for My Fyrst membership
What You Take Home
• A colour-mapping guide for your emotions
• A starter worksheet
• A 9-day home practice — one activity delivered daily to your phone
• A discount code toward My Fyrst membership
All materials are provided on the night. Just bring yourself.
A Note on the Registration Fee
The $25 covers your seat, all your materials, and a warm evening of genuine practice. But if you choose to continue with My Fyrst after the workshop, your $25 is fully credited toward your membership — so the workshop essentially costs you nothing. No pressure either way. We just want you to leave with something real.
Who Is This For?
This workshop may resonate with you if you:
• Feel overwhelmed by the pace of everyday life
• Are curious about understanding your emotions better
• Want a simple way to pause and reflect
• Prefer quiet, personal reflection over surface-level solutions
No prior experience is required. All activities are done individually, and sharing is always optional. The workshop is 18+ and group size is intentionally kept small to create a calm, private, and reflective environment.
What People Are Saying
"The texts were the gentle nudge I needed to stay mindful throughout the day. I didn't realise how much I was running on autopilot."
— Sarah, Small Business Owner, Calgary
"Finally, a wellbeing practice that doesn't demand more screen time. It's the one thing in my day that's entirely my own."
— Mike, Early Tester
From our pilot session: Attendees told us they left with something they hadn't expected — a simple, practical way to recognise their own emotional patterns. That's exactly what we built this for.
Your Navigator for the Evening
Ravi Sage has spent years facilitating community conversations — bringing together diverse groups of people, creating space for every voice, and guiding rooms toward clarity and connection. As a Registered Professional Planner (RPP) and Project Management Professional (PMP) with a background in architecture and public engagement, he knows how to hold a room with warmth, structure, and genuine care. You're in good hands.
About My Fyrst
My Fyrst was created by Neelima, a Certified Holistic Life Coach, architect, and PMP, who spent over a decade exploring the Navarasa emotional framework and Ayurvedic principles through her own personal practice. What began as a private daily ritual gradually became a structured method — and eventually, My Fyrst. The three-step practice you'll experience tonight is her original work, built from the inside out.
Together, Ravi and Neelima bring a calm, experienced, and genuinely human presence to every session.
A Gentle Note
My Fyrst is a daily emotional self-awareness practice designed to help you understand your emotions, recognise your patterns, and respond to life with greater clarity and intention — not a therapy session, counselling program, or clinical service.
If you're unsure whether this workshop is right for you, we're happy to help — email us at [email protected] before registering.
For immediate mental health support in Canada, 9-8-8 is available 24/7.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Thorncliffe Greenview Community Association & Recreation Centre, 5600 Centre Street North, Calgary, Canada
CAD 19.50 to CAD 39.00
