In-person Community Health & Wellness

Where We Rest: A Gathering Place

Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026
1:15pm to 3:30pm

YWCA Edmonton Cushing House
Tickets are under $50
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Organized by: YWCA Edmonton
Feb.
8

This intimate afternoon gathering is designed to create a space for all Black, Indigenous, and Women of Colour to rest, reconnect, and be in community. The experience is intentionally spacious, gentle, and restorative with a balance of guided movement, deep rest, and time to connect.

Event Flow


1:00 PM — Arrival & Settling In
Guests arrive, get comfortable, and ease into the space.


1:15–2:00 PM — Guided Movement
Led by Ting Pimentel‑Elger, a trauma-informed yoga teacher, this 45-minute movement session will be gentle, grounding, and accessible to all bodies. The focus is on helping participants arrive in their bodies, release tension, and feel supported rather than pushed.


2:00–2:45 PM — Sound Bath & Rest
Led by Minal Yaghi of REIKIWITHMIII, this 45-minute sound bath is designed to support deep rest. Participants will be guided into a restful, meditative state using sound and energetic healing techniques. Participants will leave the event feeling rejuvenated and ready for the week ahead.


2:45–4:00 PM — Connection & Unwinding
The afternoon concludes with unstructured time to connect, reflect, and unwind together in community.


About the Facilitators

Ting Pimentel‑Elger
Ting is a trauma-informed yoga teacher whose work centres on safety, embodiment, and accessibility. Her approach prioritises choice, gentleness, and nervous system awareness, creating movement experiences that feel supportive and inclusive. (https://www.instagram.com/anyting/)


Minal Yaghi — REIKIWITHMIII
Minal is a Reiki practitioner who creates deeply restorative sound and energy-based experiences. Her sound baths are designed to encourage rest, grounding, and emotional regulation, allowing participants to fully soften and receive.

(https://www.instagram.com/reikiwithmiii/)


Additional Notes

  • This gathering is created specifically for Black, Indigenous, and Women of Colour

  • Proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to YWCA Edmonton

  • No prior yoga or movement experience required

  • Please bring your own water bottle, yoga mat, or any props to make yourself feel more comfortable such as bolster and blocks
  • Feel free to bring a blanket, eye pillow, journal & pen for the rest portion (optional)

YWCA Edmonton Cushing House

10412 124 Street NW
Edmonton, AB, T5N 1R5


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