Nourish The Yin

Trauma-informed yoga, meditation, reiki, and sound therapy. Ottawa.

Classes

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Meditations and sound journeys

March 29, 2026: Restore and Sound with Nourish The Yin

Gentle restorative yoga, loving kindness, and sound.

Start the year with gratitude and a trauma-informed space to be, just as you are.

What to expect
  • Gentle restorative yoga to support the kidneys and energy flow.
  • Loving kindness (metta) to bring compassion to ourselves and others.
  • Sound journey with an ocean drum and crystal singing bowls to support rest and integration.
  • We will be using a lot of pillows and blankets! Think soft and cozy 🙂
  • An allowing space and trauma-informed practice to be, just as you are.
Poster for Restore and Sound event.
Details
  • Date: Sunday, March 29, 2026
  • Time: 10-11:30am ET (90 mins)
    • Preferred arrival: 9:45am
    • Doors open: 9 am during setup
  • Location: The Grove Studio
  • Tickets: sliding scale via Eventbrite

For tickets and more information, please visit the Restore and Sound event page..

Community practices

Racialized Reiki Share with Nourish The Yin

For racialized (IBPOC) Reiki students and practitioners of any lineage and level.

What to expect
  • Facilitated Reiki share.
  • Community connection with racialized students and practitioners of Reiki.
  • Inclusiveness across Reiki lineages, styles, and levels.
  • An allowing and trauma-informed space to be, just as we are.
Poster for Racialized Reiki Share on March 14, 2026
Details
  • Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026
  • Time: 2-4pm
  • Location: 2036 Ogilvie Rd, Program Room B
    • We will meet in Program Room B in the North Gloucester OPL location.
  • Tickets: via Eventbrite

For tickets and more information, please visit the Racialized Reiki Share event page.

Healing for survivors

Dorothy has been facilitating a movement and meditation program for survivors of gender-based violence with the Ottawa Rape Crisis Centre. The classes include a mix of gentle movement, meditation, and sound.

The last cohort ended in January 2026. These classes have now been paused due to funding.

For more information, resources and support, please contact the Ottawa Rape Crisis Centre.

Poster for Revitalize and Reconnect poster, classes starting Jan 14. By the Ottawa Rape Crisis Centre.

Reiki courses

Dorothy is currently assisting with the delivery of reiki training as part of her Reiki Teacher training studies. If you are interested in studying reiki, please visit her teacher’s site Julie Desmarais and Associates. She will see you in class!

Workshops

Dorothy combines her background in yoga, meditation, and vibrational/sound healing to hold  trauma-informed workshops that facilitate a safe space for release and healing.

Iimage of Dorothy leading a workshop sitting with hands at the heart in greeting, with singing bowls in front of her

These workshops support the reduction of:

  • Stress
  • PTSD symptoms
  • Anxiety
  • Feelings of anger, rage
  • Pain

Past workshops include:

Workshop participants have stated that their experiences with Dorothy have left them with increased feelings of:

  • Inner peace
  • Clarity
  • Relaxation