Where We Rest: A Gathering Place
Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026
1:15pm to 3:30pm
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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)
10412 124 Street NW
Edmonton, AB, T5N 1R5