Nourish The Yin

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

Classes

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Meditations and sound journeys

January 18, 2026: Rest and Restore with Nourish The Yin

Gentle restorative yoga, mindfulness, 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.
  • Mindfulness meditation to bring gratitude and connection into our core being and energy reserves.
  • 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.
Image of Rest and Restore with Nourish The Yin event. Restorative yoga, mindfulness, sound: ocean drum and crystal bowls, trauma-informed, space to be, just as you are. Sunday January 18, 2026, 10-11:30am, at The Grove Studio, sliding scale tickets, masked event.
Details
  • Date: Sunday, January 18, 2026
  • Time: 10-11:30am ET (90 mins)
    • Preferred arrival: 9:50am
    • Doors open: 9 am during setup
  • Location: The Grove Studio
  • Tickets: sliding scale via Eventbrite

For tickets and more information, please visit the Eventbrite page.

Mindful Mondays with Nourish The Yin

Mindfulness, sound, and loving kindness; a weekly practice to help you relax before bed.

A trauma-informed space to be, just as you are.

What to expect
  • Mindfulness for centering.
  • Loving kindness practice (metta) for compassion.
  • Meditation with breathwork, mantra, affirmations, etc. for deep connection and nourishment.
  • Sound journey with singing bowls, ocean drum, gong, etc. to support rest and integration.
Poster for Mindful Mondays class with January class schedule. Jan 5 root chakra, Jan 12 sacral chakra, Jan 19 solar plexus, Jan 26 heart chakra. By donation, 7pm ET. headphones or quality speakers reocmmended.
Details
  • Mondays from 7-8pm ET
  • Online via Zoom
  • Headphones/quality speakers highly recommended
  • Tickets: via Eventbrite

For tickets and more information, please visit the Eventbrite Mindful Mondays page.

Community classes

Healing for survivors

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

Classes are held every Wednesday from January 14-28, 2026 (inclusive) from 6:30-7:45pm. To register, please visit the registration page.

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 Master Teacher Trainer 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