A Space to Soften | Women's Breathwork & Mindful Movement

A small women’s breathwork experience in Chelsea, near Ottawa, to soften self-criticism, quiet inner pressure, and meet yourself gently. An intimate afternoon for women who are ready to slow down, step away from the pressure of everyday life, and practice meeting themselves with a little more gentleness. Our October gathering sold out! To keep this experience intimate, only 12 spaces are available for November. Together, we will explore mindful movement, grounding, heart-coherence meditation, conscious connected breathwork with powerful music, journaling, and time for tea and connection. No previous experience is needed. Come exactly as you are. What if you didn't have to be so hard on yourself? Sometimes the way we speak to ourselves becomes so familiar that we barely notice it. The pressure to keep going. The expectation to handle everything well. The voice that tells us we should be doing more, coping better, getting it right, or somehow being different than we are. Over time, that inner critic can become so woven into everyday life that we stop recognizing how much energy it takes to live under its constant pressure. What might it feel like to give yourself permission to soften, even for an afternoon? A Space to Soften is an invitation to explore that possibility. By creating space to slow down, listen inward, and meet whatever is present with compassionate curiosity. What the afternoon will look like We will begin with mindful movement and grounding, giving you time to arrive, settle into the space, and reconnect with your body. From there, we will move into a guided heart-coherence meditation, followed by a conscious connected breathwork journey accompanied by carefully chosen, immersive music. Breathwork is a personal experience. You may notice emotions, physical sensations, energy, insight, stillness, or simply a greater awareness of what's happening within you. There is no particular experience you need to have, and nothing you need to accomplish. You are always encouraged to follow your own pace. You can soften your breathing, return to your natural breath, pause, or rest whenever you need to. Afterward, we will take time to rest, journal, and gently integrate the experience before gathering for optional sharing, complimentary tea, light refreshments, and connection. A space to be yourself, together There is something meaningful about gathering with other women without having to perform, prove, or hold everything together. A chance to be witnessed, to listen, to connect, or simply to enjoy being in a space where nothing more is expected of you. You don't need to share anything personal unless you want to. The intention isn't to silence your inner critic or become a different version of yourself. It's to explore what becomes possible when you meet yourself with a little less criticism and a little more kindness. Event details Saturday, November 14, 2026 Time: 1:00–4:00 PM Location: Private home in Chelsea, QC. The exact address will be shared with registered participants. Your investment: • Individual ticket: $65 CAD • Bring a friend: 2 tickets for $120 CAD • Early bird: $55 CAD for each of the first five tickets Spaces are limited to 12 women to preserve the intimate nature of the gathering. Before attending Each participant must complete a Health Screening and Informed Consent Form before participating in the breathwork experience. The form will be sent after registration. A Space to Soften is a community wellness experience offered outside the scope of psychotherapy. It is not psychotherapy, and psychotherapy receipts will not be issued. Cancellation and Refund Policy Tickets are non-refundable, subject to the exceptions below and applicable law. Completion of the Health Screening and Informed Consent Form is required before participating in the breathwork experience. If you choose not to complete the required form, you will not be able to participate, and your ticket will not be eligible for a refund, except where required by law. If your completed screening indicates that this breathwork experience may not be appropriate for you, we will contact you directly and arrange a refund if participation is not recommended. If the event is cancelled by the organizers, ticket holders will receive a refund. If you are unable to attend, you may contact us before the event to request a ticket transfer. The new participant must complete the required Health Screening and Informed Consent Form before attending.