Yoga fundraiser in Guelph aims to bring people together – Guelph | Globalnews.ca

Really feel relaxed and stress-free, and assist increase cash for an area 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, an area chiropractor and yoga instructor, mentioned there hasn’t been so much on the subject of yoga and yoga fest is a approach for folks to get outdoors.

“We’ve misplaced loads of the group within the yoga world, particularly in Guelph with a few studios which have closed,” Griffiths mentioned. “My curiosity as a health-care supplier is how the isolation that we have now skilled has contributed to well being issues.”

Many individuals have been doing yoga as a solution to relieve ache and stress.

“I discovered my 12-week participation … to be the proper solution to re-establish my yoga observe,” mentioned Nicole Hogg, a shopper of Griffiths. “Not solely did it assist heal previous accidents, it gave me the arrogance to hit the mat once more on a constant foundation.”

Guelph Yoga Fest will characteristic courses performed by yoga instructors from throughout the town plus different actions.

“We now have all the things from chiropractic care to acupuncture, plus psychological well being counselling companies and stretch remedy,” mentioned Griffiths. “There will even be some distributors on web site that shall be promoting well being and wellness merchandise.”

Over $6,000 in prizes have been donated by native companies. These prizes shall be raffled off with proceeds going to Hospice Wellington.

Griffiths mentioned it is a company that’s near her coronary heart.

“Numerous my sufferers through the years have misplaced family members,” mentioned Griffiths. “It was unimaginable to see the work that (Hospice Wellington) had been doing on this group to assist folks as they transfer by way of grief and loss.”

There are restricted spots accessible. For extra data and to register, go to the Guelph Yoga Fest web site.