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02/17 — Your Guide to Toronto Wellness This Week
Maria
February 16, 2025
Hey there! 💜
This week, I’ve been deep in my winter feels. And by that, I mean aggressively side-eyeing the snow outside my window and wondering if I’ll ever feel warm again. The seasonal slump is real, and I know I’m not the only one struggling to stay motivated. My step count is down, my Uber rides are up, and I may or may not be in a bit of a post-marathon funk.
So, I decided it’s time for a mindset shift. Enter: gratitude. In this week’s episode, I’m talking about why gratitude is especially important when life feels like a never-ending blizzard. From being kinder to our bodies (even when they betray us with soreness) to appreciating friendships even when they don’t meet every expectation, I’m sharing my own struggles and how I’m learning to reframe them.
If you’re also feeling mentally drained, I got you. Let’s survive winter together.
🤝Community
Connect, share, and make new friends while enjoying activities that inspire and uplift.
Move + Mingle: A Wellbe Yoga SocialUnroll your mat and connect with the Wellbe community through a relaxing yoga session, followed by a cozy social hour. Enjoy movement, mindfulness, and mini wellness activations in a warm, welcoming space. 📅: Friday, February 21, 2025 | Self Love Club SculptCelebrate self-love this Valentine’s season with a mat Pilates sculpt and tone workout, mindfulness practices, and wellness experiences. Connect with like-minded individuals while enjoying giveaways, ear seeding, and self-care treats. 📅: Saturday, February 22, 2025 |
Elevate HER Wealth Co. Health & Wealth SocialConnect and empower yourself with other women leaders in a space designed for networking, self-care, and professional growth. Enjoy guided meditation, professional headshots, wellness vendors, and a Vinyasa yoga session. 📅: Saturday, February 22, 2025 | Play Day Workshop – Rediscover Playfulness as an AdultReconnect with joy through movement, creativity, and fun, judgment-free activities. This interactive workshop helps you tap into your playful side with games, exercises, and creative expression. 📅: Wednesday, February 19, 2025 |
February Storytell Social @ AlternityConnect through storytelling in a warm and welcoming space, leaving small talk behind for meaningful conversations. Enjoy a cozy beverage (first one included!) and build authentic connections with new friends. 📅: Wednesday, February 19, 2025 | HERSpace: Monthly Healing & Wellness Circles for WomenA monthly gathering designed for women to experience somatic and sound healing while building meaningful connections. This February session, Redefining Love, invites open discussions on love in all its forms—romantic, platonic, and self-love—supported by heart-opening sound healing, guided meditations, and creative reflections. 📅: Thursday, February 20 |
💪Fitness
Get moving and have a blast! Think runs, dance classes, and workouts that’ll leave you pumped and ready for more.
MOVEWITHYAZ Feb FridaysMove better & feel stronger! MOVEWITHYAZ classes mix unique styles to boost your balance, stability, and full-body mobility for everyone. Designed for all ages and fitness levels, these sessions help you build confidence in your movement while preventing injury. 📅: Friday, February 21 | Pilates: Strengthen and Stretch with Mat PilatesBuild core strength, improve flexibility, and enhance posture with this low-impact mat Pilates class. Through controlled movements and precise techniques, you'll tone your entire body while improving stability and alignment. Perfect for all fitness levels! 📅: Friday, February 21 | 6:00 - 6:45 PM EST; Saturday, February 22 | 9:00 - 9:45 AM EST |
Aerobics, & Body Weight ClassesGet ready to sweat with a high-energy mix of HIIT, aerobics, and bodyweight exercises. This class is perfect for all fitness levels looking for a fun and challenging workout. 📅: Saturday, February 22, 2025 | History of MovementExplore the evolution of movement through history, from ancient locomotion to modern fitness practices. This interactive session blends education with hands-on activities, including dance, Pilates, and sports. 📅: Saturday, February 22, 2025 |
Active Girls TO x Kimpton St GeorgeCome sweat it out at a fun workout session in collaboration with Melrose Training Club. 📅: Sunday, February 23, 2025 | Walk With Toronto Girls CollectiveCome walk with TGC on February 22nd for a good cause! @st.felixcentre is a non-profit in Toronto offering social services, affordable housing and shelter for people experiencing homelessness. TGC is proud to support this cause and help raise funds. Donations from this event will be going directly to Hope House and a new shelter they are opening at Adelaide and Bathurst. 📅: Saturday, February 22, 2025 |
Yoga 🧘
Find balance and renewal through yoga-focused events designed to harmonize your body, mind, and spirit.
Restorative Yoga + Reiki + Soundbath with Medicine SongsJoin us for a deeply relaxing night of restorative yoga, gentle reiki, and a soothing soundbath featuring healing medicine songs sung by an opera singer. This experience is designed to calm your nervous system, release tension, and provide a much-needed reset for your mind and body. 📅: Thursday, February 20 | Kundalini Activation (In-Person Group Class)Awaken and activate your Kundalini energy through guided practices led by certified facilitators. This transformative session helps release blockages, balance energy, and align your chakras for personal and spiritual growth. 📅: Saturday, February 22, 2025 |
Gentle Yoga & Gong BathThe event will feature a gentle guided yoga practice with plenty of modifications for all skill levels & all bodies. Guide Myken will then lead you into an extended savasana pose where you can create a cozy nest to take in the sounds & frequencies of the Planetary gong, Tibetan bowls, chimes and alchemical crystal bowls. 📅: Sunday, February 23, 2025 |
Meditation ✨
Unwind, get centered, and find some calm with soothing meditation practices.
Breathwork & Sound Healing: Priming Body & MindA transformative experience of somatic breathwork & sound healing to prime, restore & revitalize your body & mind for the week ahead! 📅: Monday, February 24, 2025 | Activate the Healer WithinDiscover how to tap into your natural healing abilities using breathwork, visualization, and movement. This online session will guide you in awakening your inner energy for physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. 📅: Saturday, February 22, 2025 |
Kanna BreathworkExperience a transformative journey combining conscious breathwork with kanna, a legal heart-opening plant medicine. This guided session promotes deep relaxation, emotional release, and inner connection. 📅: Thursday, February 20, 2025 | Breathwork Event with Lizzy LotussExperience a transformative breathwork session designed to help you relax, heal, and connect deeply with yourself. Guided by an expert facilitator and an immersive playlist, this session promotes stress relief, emotional healing, and nervous system balance. 📅: Monday, February 24, 2025 |
Spirituality ✨
Unwind, get centered, and find some calm with soothing meditation practices.
Somatic Movement Journey + Breathwork & Sound HealingEmbark on an inner voyage that combines conscious movement, breathwork, and sound healing to explore, transform, and nourish your body-mind system. This session provides a safe space for self-discovery, emotional release, and deep connection to your inner wisdom. 📅: Saturday, February 22 | Align & Thrive: A Chakra Healing Journey to Vibrant HealthJoin us for a transformative journey to align your chakras and enhance your well-being. This interactive workshop includes guided yoga poses, affirmations, meditations, and hands-on creative activities like chakra art and poetry. You'll also complete a personalized chakra assessment to help you understand and balance your energy centers. 📅: Saturday, February 22 |
Hammock Sound Bath with Microdose Tea | Microdosing Wellness ExperienceImmerse yourself in a deeply relaxing sound bath experience, enhanced with soothing sonic vibrations and optional microdose tea. Let go of stress in a candlelit space designed for rest, healing, and inner peace. 📅: Friday, February 21, 2025 | Trauma-Informed Hammock Somatic Sound Bath | Cocoon Sound HealingExperience deep relaxation while being cradled in a hammock, immersed in the soothing vibrations of sound healing instruments. This session promotes emotional balance, stress relief, and physical healing. 📅: Thursday, February 20, 2025 |
Self-Care 🌸
Unwind, get centered, and find some calm with soothing meditation practices.
Stretch & Snuggle: Flexibility for AllCome join us for a fun and relaxing event focused on improving your flexibility! Whether you're a seasoned yogi or just starting out, this session is perfect for everyone. Unwind, stretch, and snuggle up with cozy blankets while connecting with like-minded individuals. 📅: Saturday, February 22 | YSWY x The Hut Journaling SessionSlow down and reconnect with yourself through guided journaling, warm drinks, and meaningful conversation. This cozy, heart-centered session is designed to support self-reflection in a welcoming community space. 📅: Wednesday, February 19, 2025 |
Self-Love + Sweet DreamsImmerse yourself in an evening of deep relaxation and rejuvenation with superfood tea tasting, meditation, restorative movement, and spa-like wellness experiences. Enjoy sensory therapies, light dinner, and stress-melting gift bags. 📅: Wednesday, February 19, 2025 | REIKI Information SessionLearn about the ancient Japanese healing art of Reiki in this informative session, featuring guided meditation, a live demonstration, and a Q&A. Discover how Reiki promotes physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. 📅: Saturday, February 22, 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!