Ready to feel more like yourself again? Retreats, sessions, or a simple hello.
Come move, breathe,
and reconnect.
Our weekly classes offer a gentle rhythm for your body and soul, building strength, balance, and community in a welcoming space.
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I have attended 4 seasonal retreats at Celtic Hearth this past year. I can only say it is like entering a capsule of body, mind, and sprit with all the movement, creativity, fabulous food, beautiful space indoors and out. What a gift to have The Celtic Hearth in my own back yard!
Over time, Ailsa has helped me to trust more and more how my own body serves as an important source of information. In striving to release painful 'hang-ups', to soften my rough, calloused soul-edges, and to become attuned to ever more gentle nuances of joy and happiness in my life, I have found her skill and her insights to be incredibly supportive and healing. It is an on-going process for which I am increasingly grateful every day, as I see the effects not only in my own life but in the lives of those closest to me also.
Everything went fine at the dance class. I had no problem finding the studio, no problem finding a parking space and no problem accessing the dance floor, itself. The studio was visually beautiful and the dance floor was clean, spacious, uncluttered, and smooth. Ailsa, our dance instructor, was friendly and offered a purposeful series of dance moves throughout the one-hour lesson. It was an enjoyable experience, with beautiful music and much laughter.
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Classes
Our wellness classes in Grand Pré are designed to help active adults and seniors improve mobility, posture, balance and overall wellbeing.
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MOVEMENT
YOGA
WRITING
Movement Classes
TAI CHI
Twice Weekly In Person Class
60 minute class
Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10am AST
Our Celtic Hearth
Your Instructor: Declan King
15 drop in
Taiji is considered to be one of the internal styles of Chinese martial art, and is the most widely practiced martial art in the world today.
The term "Taiji" refers to the ancient Chinese cosmological concept of the interplay between two opposite yet complementary forces (Yin and Yang) as being the foundation of creation.
Taiji as a martial art is based on the principle of the soft overcoming the hard.
About Declan
Declan has studied Tai Chi and Qigong since 1998, exploring the Internal Arts as a path to harmony, vitality, and connection with nature.
His passion for movement, mindfulness, and fungi inspires the grounded, holistic experiences he now shares at Our Celtic Hearth.
functional MOVEMENT
Twice Weekly In Person Class
45 minute class
Tuesdays & Fridays 12:15pm AST
Our Celtic Hearth - Main Studio - Basic
Your Instructor: Ailsa Keppie
15
This class will follow on from from Physiotherapy exercises and is excellent for active seniors or anyone wanting to become more aware of core muscles and how to engage them for everyday movements and as a basis for strength training.
This class will include some chair exercises and some mat work on the floor.
*class size is limited - pre-registration is required
About Ailsa
Ailsa blends physiology, massage, yoga, movement therapies, and somatic psychology to help people reconnect with body, mind, and spirit.
Her teaching integrates nature, nourishment, and nervous system healing, guiding others back to joy, authenticity, and the deep wisdom their bodies already hold.
functional MOVEMENT
Online Zoom Class (Begins again OCTOBER 2026)
45 minute class
Wednesdays at 4:30pm AST- ** PAUSED FOR THE SUMMER
Zoom (Online)
Your Instructor: Ailsa Keppie
15
This class will follow on from from Physiotherapy exercises and is excellent for active seniors or anyone wanting to become more aware of core muscles and how to engage them for everyday movements and as a basis for strength training.
This class will include some chair exercises and some mat work on the floor.
About Ailsa
Ailsa blends physiology, massage, yoga, movement therapies, and somatic psychology to help people reconnect with body, mind, and spirit.
Her teaching integrates nature, nourishment, and nervous system healing, guiding others back to joy, authenticity, and the deep wisdom their bodies already hold.
Beginners Tai Chi Qigong
8 week class In Person Class with Declan King BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 2026
60 minute class
Our Celtic Hearth
Tuesdays at 11am beginning September 22nd, 2026
Your Instructor: Declan King
120 plus tax for 8 weeks
Slow down, soften, and reconnect with your body in this 8-week introduction to Tai Chi Qigong. Designed especially for beginners, this gentle, meditative movement practice supports balance, mobility, breath awareness, and nervous system regulation.
Over the course of eight weeks, you’ll learn simple flowing sequences drawn from Tai Chi and Qigong traditions that help to build strength without strain and cultivate calm, grounded presence.
No previous experience is necessary — all bodies are welcome.
About Declan
Declan has studied Tai Chi and Qigong since 1998, exploring the Internal Arts as a path to harmony, vitality, and connection with nature.
His passion for movement, mindfulness, and fungi inspires the grounded, holistic experiences he now shares at Our Celtic Hearth.
Step and Strength
Weekly In Person Class with Ailsa Keppie
60 minute class
Wednesdays at 1pm AST
Our Celtic Hearth
Your Instructor: Ailsa Keppie
15 drop in
Step and Strength is a fun and energizing mix of cardio step aerobics and strength work with hand held weights. This class is aimed at a beginner to intermediate level of fitness. Participants can choose to work without the step or weights as a modification. The music and upbeat nature of the class leads to laughter and more energy. Over time the mind and body are challenged to remember simple step sequences and have more spatial awareness and strength.
About Ailsa
Ailsa blends physiology, massage, yoga, movement therapies, and somatic psychology to help people reconnect with body, mind, and spirit.
Her teaching integrates nature, nourishment, and nervous system healing, guiding others back to joy, authenticity, and the deep wisdom their bodies already hold.
Wellness isn’t something we chase
it’s something we return to, together.
Yoga Classes
BEGINNER YOGA
Weekly Yoga with Ailsa - All Welcome
60 minute class
Thursdays 1pm AST
Our Celtic Hearth - Main Studio - Basic
Your Instructor: Ailsa Keppie
15 or monthly membership
Yoga literally means “union”.
This union can be understood on different levels: philosophically, as that of the relative, limited self with the absolute Self; religiously, as that of the individual soul with the Infinite Spirit; psychologically, as the integration of the personality – a state wherein a person no longer lives at cross-purposes with himself; emotionally, as the stilling of the waves of likes and dislikes, permitting one to remain in all circumstances complete in himself.
About Ailsa
Ailsa blends physiology, massage, yoga, movement therapies, and somatic psychology to help people reconnect with body, mind, and spirit.
Her teaching integrates nature, nourishment, and nervous system healing, guiding others back to joy, authenticity, and the deep wisdom their bodies already hold.
Restorative YOGA
Weekly Yoga with Ailsa - All Welcome
75 minute class
Wednesdays 2pm AST
Our Celtic Hearth - Main Studio - Basic
Your Instructor: Ailsa Keppie
15 or monthly membership
Restorative yoga is a gentle, calming practice that focuses on deep relaxation and stress relief. Using props like bolsters, blankets, and blocks, each posture is fully supported, allowing the body to release tension and the mind to slow down.
Unlike active yoga styles, restorative yoga emphasizes stillness and long-held poses to activate the body’s natural healing processes.
It helps reduce anxiety, improve sleep, and restore balance to the nervous system. Ideal for all levels, this class offers a nurturing space to rest, breathe, and reconnect with yourself, leaving you feeling grounded, refreshed, and deeply restored.
About Ailsa
Ailsa blends physiology, massage, yoga, movement therapies, and somatic psychology to help people reconnect with body, mind, and spirit.
Her teaching integrates nature, nourishment, and nervous system healing, guiding others back to joy, authenticity, and the deep wisdom their bodies already hold.
Yin YOGA
Weekly Yoga with Ailsa - All Welcome
60 minute class
Thursdays 5:30pm AST
Our Celtic Hearth - Main Studio - Basic
Your Instructor: Ailsa Keppie
15 or monthly membership
Yin Yoga is a slow, meditative practice that targets the body’s deeper connective tissues, ligaments, joints, and fascia, to improve flexibility and circulation.
Postures are held for several minutes, allowing the body to gently open while the mind settles into stillness. This quiet, introspective style balances the faster pace of daily life and complements more active forms of yoga.
Yin encourages mindfulness, patience, and surrender, helping to calm the nervous system and release long-held tension. Ideal for all levels, this class offers a soothing space to unwind, restore energy flow, and cultivate a sense of inner peace and balance.
About Ailsa
Ailsa blends physiology, massage, yoga, movement therapies, and somatic psychology to help people reconnect with body, mind, and spirit.
Her teaching integrates nature, nourishment, and nervous system healing, guiding others back to joy, authenticity, and the deep wisdom their bodies already hold.
ALL LEVELS YOGA
Weekly Yoga with Ailsa - All Welcome
60 minute class
Fridays at 9:15am AST (beginning Oct 2025)
Our Celtic Hearth
Your Instructor: Ailsa Keppie
15 or monthly membership
The All Levels Yoga class offers a balanced practice suitable for beginners through experienced practitioners.
Each session includes mindful movement, breath awareness, and relaxation to build strength, flexibility, and focus at your own pace.
Variations and modifications are offered throughout, allowing everyone to practice safely and comfortably while exploring their personal edge.
This class blends foundational postures with gentle flows and restorative elements, creating a well-rounded experience for body, mind, and spirit. Whether you’re new to yoga or deepening your practice, you’ll leave feeling centered, energized, and more connected to yourself.
About Ailsa
Ailsa blends physiology, massage, yoga, movement therapies, and somatic psychology to help people reconnect with body, mind, and spirit.
Her teaching integrates nature, nourishment, and nervous system healing, guiding others back to joy, authenticity, and the deep wisdom their bodies already hold.
HATHA YOGA
Weekly Yoga with Ailsa - Advanced Class*
60 minute class
Tuesdays & Thursdays at 10:30am AST
Our Celtic Hearth
Your Instructor: Ailsa Keppie
15 or monthly membership
Hatha Yoga (Advanced) is a dynamic and disciplined practice designed for experienced students who want to deepen their strength, flexibility, and focus. This class explores advanced postures, refined alignment, and longer holds, integrating breath control and mindful transitions to cultivate mastery and inner awareness. Students will be guided to expand their physical capacity while maintaining steadiness and ease.
Beyond the physical challenge, advanced Hatha develops mental clarity, energetic balance, and a meditative presence. Ideal for dedicated practitioners ready to evolve their practice, this class offers an empowering journey toward greater precision, resilience, and self-awareness.
*(instructor permission required to join these classes)
About Ailsa
Ailsa blends physiology, massage, yoga, movement therapies, and somatic psychology to help people reconnect with body, mind, and spirit.
Her teaching integrates nature, nourishment, and nervous system healing, guiding others back to joy, authenticity, and the deep wisdom their bodies already hold.
Come in. Sit down. The kettle’s on
and your spirit is welcome here.
Writing Classes
WRITING CLASS
Weekly In Person Class
75 minute class
Thursdays at 4pm AST
Our Celtic Hearth
Your Instructor: Ailsa Keppie
15 drop in
Writing process group - gently guided writing and somatic awareness class where we learn both writing techniques and how to share our personal experiences in our writing.
About Ailsa
Ailsa is a published author and Somatic Psychotherapist and will gently offer guidance and insights in this 6 week class.
The Art of Noticing
A Six (6)-Week Writing Journey into Attention, Wonder and Presence
60 minute class
September 23rd at 7pm AST
Zoom (Online)
Your Instructor: Ailsa Keppie
Please choose the level that feels honest and workable for you.
100 CAD (Supported Rate)
For those with less financial capacity, this tier helps make this course a possibility.
140 CAD (Standard Rate)
This reflects the true cost of the course and supports the continuation of this work.
180 CAD (Supporter Rate)
For those with more financial capacity, this tier helps make supported spaces possible for others.
“The world is full of treasures waiting to be noticed.”
Writers are not necessarily people who have more interesting lives than everyone else. They are people who notice. They pay attention to the texture of a stone, the way a crow tilts its head, the silence after an argument, the smell of rain before a storm.
In a culture of distraction and hurry, noticing becomes a radical act. Through observation, reflection, and writing, participants will learn to slow down, deepen their awareness, and discover that inspiration is everywhere.
This course is suitable for beginners and experienced writers alike. No previous writing experience is required.
About Ailsa
Ailsa is a published author and Somatic Psychotherapist and will gently offer guidance and insights in this 6 week class.
Hunting for Buried Treasure
A Six (6)-Week Journey into the Stories You Carry
60 minute class
November 4th at 7pm AST
Zoom (Online)
Your Instructor: Ailsa Keppie
Please choose the level that feels honest and workable for you.
100 CAD (Supported Rate)
A limited number of spaces are available at this rate for those who need it.
140 CAD (Standard Rate)
This reflects the true cost of the course and supports the continuation of this work.
180 CAD (Supporter Rate)
For those with more financial capacity, this tier helps make supported spaces possible for others.
“All of us are far richer than we imagine. None of us possesses a life devoid of magic, barren of grace, divorced from power. Our inner resources, often unnamed and even unknown or unacknowledged, are the treasures we carry.”
This course is designed for people who have always wanted to write but don’t know where to begin. Through gentle prompts, reflective exercises, and supportive sharing, participants will discover that their lives are already full of stories worth telling.
About Ailsa
Ailsa is a published author and Somatic Psychotherapist and will gently offer guidance and insights in this 6 week class.
Writing Classes
WRITING CLASS
Weekly In Person Class
75 minute class
Thursdays at 4pm AST
Our Celtic Hearth
Your Instructor: Ailsa Keppie
15 drop in
Writing process group - gently guided writing and somatic awareness class where we learn both writing techniques and how to share our personal experiences in our writing.
About Ailsa
Ailsa is a published author and Somatic Psychotherapist and will gently offer guidance and insights in this 6 week class.
STORIES TO TELL with
6 Week Writing Class
75 minute class
September 23rd at 7pm AST
Zoom (Online)
Your Instructor: Ailsa Keppie
Join Ailsa for an exploration of writing from different perspectives of Time. We will cover things like story writing from your own past or historical tales, future hopes and dreams and even some present moment wisdom.
Ailsa is a published author and Somatic Psychotherapist and will gently offer guidance and insights in this 6 week class.
Please note classes will be held live on Zoom. Recordings will be sent out to participants within 48 hours.
About Ailsa
Ailsa is a published author and Somatic Psychotherapist and will gently offer guidance and insights in this 6 week class.
The Art of Noticing
A Six (6)-Week Writing Journey into Attention, Wonder and Presence
75 minute class
September 23rd at 7pm AST
Zoom (Online)
Your Instructor: Ailsa Keppie
100 CAD (Supported Rate)
A limited number of spaces are available at this rate for those who need it.
140 CAD (Standard Rate)
A limited number of spaces are available at this rate for those who need it.
180 CAD (Supporter Rate)
A limited number of spaces are available at this rate for those who need it.
“The world is full of treasures waiting to be noticed.”
Writers are not necessarily people who have more interesting lives than everyone else. They are people who notice. They pay attention to the texture of a stone, the way a crow tilts its head, the silence after an argument, the smell of rain before a storm.
In a culture of distraction and hurry, noticing becomes a radical act. Through observation, reflection, and writing, participants will learn to slow down, deepen their awareness, and discover that inspiration is everywhere.
This course is suitable for beginners and experienced writers alike. No previous writing experience is required.
About Ailsa
Ailsa is a published author and Somatic Psychotherapist and will gently offer guidance and insights in this 6 week class.
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Our Celtic Hearth is a sanctuary for the soul
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Our Celtic Hearth is a holistic wellness center dedicated to nurturing mind, body, and spirit through movement, healing, and community. Rooted in Celtic tradition and natural living, the center offers yoga, massage therapy, somatic coaching, and creative workshops in a warm, welcoming environment. Each experience is designed to restore balance, foster connection, and support lasting vitality.
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When I go to Celtic Hearth and see Ailsa for exercise or massage I am always amazed at her knowledge and understanding..I always leave feeling positive and blessed.
Remarkable gem off of the 101, exit 10 on Ridge road , yoga studio , weddings , corporate retreats , family gatherings just phenomenal! Nestled in nature, it’s a remarkable place , drop in or check out their website online
Instructor and massage therapist, Ailsa Keppie is a excellent healer who applies humour, kindness and her extensive knowledge to righting postural body issues. I feel energized within my body like I've had a reset back to childhood. If you've got aches and pains, and I'll bet you do!, check out Our Celtic Hearth.
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From Scared To Serene
Before the program I was uncentered and scared all the time. I now have a deeper connection with my husband…I am patient and kind with my daughter…and I’m enjoying my work so much more.
Rachel C
Entrepreneur
Boston, MA
I’m Working Fewer Hours and Have More Time With My Son!
Before the program I had lost myself. I sit today with a much better job…work fewer hours and spend more time with my son…it’s been life changing.
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CEO
Miami, FL
I'm fully present for my family now!
Professionally, this work has changed the way I lead people. Personally, I’m actually fully present with my daughters and my husband tells me I’m actually listening to him now.
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Located in Grand Pré, Nova Scotia, we welcome visitors from across the Annapolis Valley and beyond seeking holistic wellness and meaningful connection.
1-902-489-5320
2367 Ridge Road, Grand Pré
Nova Scotia, CA
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