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02/01 — Your Guide to Toronto Wellness This Week
Maria
February 02, 2025
Hey there! 💜
If you’re reading this, I’m probably running right now. Or walking. Or crying. TBD. Either way, I’m in the middle of my marathon, and I need you to send me all the good vibes.
This week, I’ve been thinking a lot about how we automatically count ourselves out of things before we even try. We assume certain things just aren’t for us—running a marathon, starting a business, changing careers, whatever—because we don’t feel good enough. But what if we just… didn’t do that? What if we believed we were capable, even before we had proof?
That’s what this episode is all about: the power of deciding you can. You don’t have to be perfect. You don’t even have to finish. Just trying puts you in a different league than most people. And once you start seeing yourself as someone who can, everything shifts.
So if you’ve been doubting yourself lately, this one’s for you. Listen while I talk about mindset, self-belief, and how I may or may not survive the race but will still be proud. 🎧
🤝Community
Connect, share, and make new friends while enjoying activities that inspire and uplift.
Black History Month Pop-Up MarketCelebrate Black excellence with local Black-owned and BIPOC-owned businesses showcasing handcrafted products reflecting diversity. Enjoy shopping, cultural pride, and supporting artisans and creators in this vibrant market. 📅: February 7–9, 2025 | Love & Lines: Exploring Attachment StylesSingle, taken, or 'it's complicated'? Discover the world of attachment styles with an insightful discussion and a guided poetry workshop. This experience includes expert-led topics on relationships, creative reflection, and curated gift bags. 📅: Sunday, February 9, 2025 |
Galentine's High Tea & ConnectionJoin us for a cozy, heart-centered afternoon filled with yoga, breathwork, and meaningful connection! This year, we’re adding a special twist with an Ayurvedic-inspired high tea experience featuring beautifully curated teas and elegant pink, red, and functional foods served right on your mat. 📅: Sunday, February 9, 2025 | Galentine’s Bouquet WorkshopCelebrate Galentine’s Day with a hands-on bouquet-making workshop. Create a stunning floral arrangement with guidance from expert florists and enjoy early bird discounts. 📅: Saturday, February 8, 2025 |
💪Fitness
Get moving and have a blast! Think runs, dance classes, and workouts that’ll leave you pumped and ready for more.
HIIT, Aerobics, Body Weight ClassesSweat and burn calories in these dynamic fitness classes tailored for all levels, promoting strength and endurance in a supportive community. 📅: Saturday, February 1, 2025 (Recurring Weekly) | Afrobeats & RnB Pilates – Fit in 2025Feel the rhythm and flow with Pilates set to Afrobeats and R&B, promoting strength, flexibility, and self-love in a vibrant community setting. 📅: Saturday, February 8, 2025 |
Mat Pilates ClassFind your flow and functional movement in a low-impact pilates class. This 60-minute workout works the entire body and helps build muscle endurance to find your long-term strength. The class is beginner-friendly, with music to guide you through the full-body burn. 📅: Sunday, February 9, 2025 |
Yoga 🧘
Find balance and renewal through yoga-focused events designed to harmonize your body, mind, and spirit.
BGMC: GlowFlow YogaCelebrate the beauty and strength of Black women through meditation, yoga, and empowerment workshops. Glow and flow together in this uplifting session. 📅: Saturday, February 8, 2025 | Wellbe Yoga x WEflow: Stretch & RestoreUnwind with a pay-what-you-can yoga class blending gentle stretches, breathwork, and meditation for relaxation and rejuvenation. All levels are welcome. 📅: Friday, February 7, 2025 |
Spirituality✨
Unwind, get centered, and find some calm with soothing meditation practices.
Trauma-Informed Hammock Sound BathEngage in a somatic practice and sound bath in a hammock designed to provide deep relaxation and promote emotional balance. 📅: Wednesday, February 5, 2025 | Empower & Thrive WorkshopTransform stress into strength with this immersive workshop blending breathwork, cacao ceremonies, journaling, and lifestyle practices for well-being. 📅: Friday, February 7, 2025 |
Blue Lotus Hammock Somatic Sound Bath | Cocoon Sound HealingSettle into a gentle hammock cocoon, where you’ll be enveloped by the soothing vibrations of carefully curated sound frequencies, designed to guide you into a state of deep relaxation and inner balance. 📅: Thursday, February 6, 2025 | The Breath + Cold EventDive into cold-water resilience training, guided breathwork, and enjoy a delicious, calming lunch in this transformative self-care session. 📅: Saturday, February 8, 2025 |
Self-Care 🌸
Unwind, get centered, and find some calm with soothing meditation practices.
Breaking Free from Limiting Beliefs WorkshopUnlock self-limiting patterns with this interactive workshop focused on self-love, personal reflection, and overcoming internal barriers. 📅: Saturday, February 8, 2025 | Love & Wellness Pop-Up ExperienceCelebrate self-care and community with a pop-up event featuring local vendors, wellness workshops, giveaways, and more. Perfect for Valentine's, Galentine's, or self-love. 📅: Saturday, February 8, 2025 |
Want to support?
Let’s be real: finding a community in a city like this can be tough, especially if your idea of fun looks more like a meditation circle than King West.
As much as I'd love to do this full-time, I’m not a stay-at-home gf, so I balance this passion project with a full-time job. If you feel inspired by what I’m building and want to buy me a coffee to support, it would mean the world.
Every bit helps me know this work is making an impact and gives me a chance to scale it further—helping more people like us find ourselves and our community.
If you’re also passionate about health and wellness and/or are hosting events and would like to collaborate or be featured, please DM me or email [email protected]!
Thank you for being here and believing in this vision. And don’t forget to take some ‘me time’ 🫶
Love 💜,
Maria
Disclaimer: This newsletter is a curated compilation of wellness events and experiences around Toronto. Not Now, It's Me Time is not affiliated with, endorsing, or responsible for any of the events listed. Participation is entirely at your discretion, and we encourage you to research each event to ensure it aligns with your needs. Enjoy, stay safe, and remember—this is simply a guide to help you explore!