Revitalize & Reconnect: An ORCC Movement-Based Healing Series - Cohort 5

Join in community healing for survivors with a mindful practice of movement, breath, and sound. This program invites you to reconnect with your inner wisdom and strength to support your ongoing resiliency and wellness.

Each week we will explore a theme through mindful movement, breath, and a sound bath.

Program overview:

• Week 1: Join in community healing: tuning into yourself and into self-trust
• Week 2: Let go of what no longer serves you
• Week 3: Release attachment to your journey
• Week 4: Use your voice, speak your truth
• Week 5: Recall your power

This program runs every Thursday for 5 weeks, from 6-7:30pm.

Dates:

• Thursday, September 25, 2025
• Thursday, October 2, 2025
• Thursday, October 9, 2025
• Thursday, October 16, 2025
• Thursday, October 23, 2025

Sessions will be held at The Grove (18 Louisa Street, Unit 280). This venue is fully accessible with no stairs, an elevator, and a welcoming intercom system.

If you require special accommodations or want to learn more about the Revitalize & Reconnect healing program, please email [email protected]. A team member of our team will contact you.

With respect, we acknowledge that this event occurs on the traditional, unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabe people.

This project has been funded by Women and Gender Equality Canada. / Ce projet a été financé par Femmes et égalité des sexes Canada.

Meet The Facilitator:

Dorothy Karanja is a yoga teacher (RYT 500), meditation and sound therapy practitioner, a reiki master practitioner, and holographic energy healer.

Since 2013, she has taught regular yoga and meditation classes in Ottawa, including at the Ottawa-Carleton Detention Centre and the City of Ottawa. Her current focus is on hosting community workshops and seeing private reiki clients, which she has done since 2019.

As a person of colour, Dorothy’s practice advocates for open and accessible healing that respects cultural roots. As a survivor, her practice is trauma informed; she is honoured to hold space for you and walk beside you with unconditional love on your healing journey.

For more information, please visit her website Nourish the Yin.

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