Yoga fundraiser in Guelph aims to bring people together – Guelph
Really feel relaxed and stress-free, and assist increase cash for a neighborhood hospice.
The primary-ever Guelph Yoga Fest is going on this Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. outdoors Linamar Transportation at 700 Woodlawn Rd. W.
Occasion organizer Dr. Kirstie Griffiths, a neighborhood chiropractor and yoga trainer, stated there hasn’t been quite a bit with reference to yoga and yoga fest is a method for individuals to get outdoors.
“We’ve misplaced lots of the group within the yoga world, particularly in Guelph with a few studios which have closed,” Griffiths stated. “My curiosity as a health-care supplier is how the isolation that we have now skilled has contributed to well being issues.”
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Many individuals have been doing yoga as a approach to relieve ache and stress.
“I discovered my 12-week participation … to be the proper approach to re-establish my yoga observe,” stated Nicole Hogg, a consumer of Griffiths. “Not solely did it assist heal previous accidents, it gave me the boldness to hit the mat once more on a constant foundation.”
Guelph Yoga Fest will function lessons performed by yoga instructors from throughout the town plus different actions.
“Now we have all the pieces from chiropractic care to acupuncture, plus psychological well being counselling providers and stretch remedy,” stated Griffiths. “There can even be some distributors on web site that will likely be promoting well being and wellness merchandise.”
Over $6,000 in prizes have been donated by native companies. These prizes will likely be raffled off with proceeds going to Hospice Wellington.
Griffiths stated it is a corporation that’s near her coronary heart.
“A whole lot of my sufferers through the years have misplaced family members,” stated Griffiths. “It was unbelievable to see the work that (Hospice Wellington) had been doing on this group to assist individuals as they transfer by means of grief and loss.”
There are restricted spots accessible. For extra data and to register, go to the Guelph Yoga Fest website.
