Wellness Lounge

Session 1: Saturday, May 15, 11:30 am PT | 12:30 pm MT | 1:30 pm CT | 2:30 pm ET | 3:30 pm AT (1 hour)

Session 2: Saturday, May 15, 2 pm PT|3 pm MT|4 pm CT|5 pm ET|6 pm AT (1 hour)

“An empty lantern provides no light. Self-care is the fuel that allows your light to shine brightly.”

~ Anonymous

Caring for one another requires us to also care for ourselves.

The Wellness Lounge is a space where you can take a break, recharge, and meet new friends. Wellness-focused activities aimed at helping you find balance will take place on Saturday in between Workshops. These activities are geared for all ages and all levels of mobility.

This Lounge uses Zoom’s self-select Break Out Room feature, is by drop-in, and includes meditation, gentle yoga, conscious movement and chat over coffee/tea. Take a few minutes to drop by, centre yourself in the midst of a busy conference, and make new friends.

Join the program by following the Zoom link you will receive in your registration notification.

Meditation

Relax and return to a state of calm and stillness during this seated practice.

This session will include some introduction to meditation, some information, and a time to sit together.

Led by Ian Kent & Colin Read in Wellness -
Lounge 1 and Lounge 2

Conscious Movement

Presence, Connect, Play. A delightful blend of practices to enhance personal insight and self-awareness.

Including, but not limited to: creative joint play, breathwork, mantra, guided meditation and yoga asanas.

These activities are suitable and adaptable for everyone and all are warmly welcomed!

Led by Phyllis Danu in Wellness - Lounge 1

Pastoral Care

Two ministers are on call and available to support conference participants who may find themselves distressed or struggling with conflict or personal spiritual/emotional issues.

Friday 3 pm - 11:30 pm ET

Saturday 8 am - 11:30 pm ET

Sunday 8 am - 5 pm ET

Email ministeroncall@cuc.ca to book an appointment

Yoga Dance in Chair

Seated yoga classes tailored to work the joints and muscles to increase flexibility, strength, balance, and circulation. Benefits include a wonderful feeling of well-being. Suitable for all body types.

Seated Yoga: Led by Milda Graham in Wellness -
Lounge 1

Yoga and Dancing in Chairs: Led by Lesley White in Wellness - Lounge 2

Multifaith Singing Meditation

Singing of interfaith chants and songs interspersed with periods of silent meditation and reflection. All are welcome and no previous chant or meditation experience is required.

Led by Phyllis Danu, Fred Maycock and Susanne Maziarz in Wellness - Lounge 2

Coffee/Tea Chat

Pour yourself a coffee or tea and connect with fellow Conference goers. Get chatting about topics that interest Unitarian Universalist, the Conference, or some of the interesting things your Congregation may be up to.

Led by Joanne-Elder Gomes in Wellness - Lounge 1
Led by Margaret Hazelwood in Wellness - Lounge 2