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Workshops


Yoga Fascia workshop



June 1st - feet and ankles

11am-1pm with Ailsa (and ongoing on the last Sunday of the month each month with a different focus)


$30 RSVP to reserve your spot

“The nature of yoga is to shine the light of awareness into the darkest corners of the body.” — Jason Crandell

This quote is the inspiration for my yoga practice and also for this invitation to take some sacred time and dive deeper into ourselves during this weekend retreat.


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Qigong Workshop

Sunday May 11th from 11am-1pm with Declan

$20 RSVP to declanjking@hotmail.com


Explore the beneficial effects of Qigong and learn how to incorporate these simple techniques into your everyday life.

Sound Bowl

Healing

An afternoon of deep rest and renewal.


Sunday June 1st from 3pm-4:30pm

Space is limited - RSVP to pamelareclaiming@gmail.com


$35 all welcome


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Morning Eurythmy $20 Afternoon Drama Reading $15


 May 10th and May 31st, 2025

Come for one artistic activity only, or participate in both! All levels are welcome! No prior experience is necessary.


Eurythmy is 10 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., facilitated by Margaret Osmond from Dartmouth, and includes mid-morning refreshments. Suggested donation $20.


Drama Reading is 1:30 to 3:00 p.m., facilitated by Paul Goodyear from Bear River. Suggested donation $15.


Optional: Bring something to share for Pot Luck Lunch at 12:30 (Soup provided: Cheeses, salads, veggies, dips, breads/crackers, butter, fruits and desserts welcome).


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Lughnassadh Retreat

Focusing on writing and somatic movement with the theme of 'Harvesting' our creative spark. Join Ailsa for enriching writing sessions, Margaret Osmond for movement and Declan for great food!  July 31st to Aug. 3rd.

$450 plus tax for sessions and meals

Accommodations are $50 plus tax per might extra

https://www.ailsakeppie.com/2025retreats

Sacred Somatics

Practitioner Training beginning April 2025

Tuition: $2000CAD for 60 hour program which includes online webinars, self study and a weeklong in person retreat

Sacred Somatics, created by Ailsa Keppie, is a modality that brings together three main aspects of Therapeutic and Somatic Practice namely:

  • observation: reading the body and awareness of what the client is presenting with
  • Feeling: intentional touch and therapeutic skill 
  • Embodiment: grounding and ethical relationship 



Treating the Anterior Thorax and Breast Massage Course

May 10th and 11th from 10am-5pm. $450plus HST

A training for Health Professionals in treating this sensitive area of the body. Focusing on Pregnancy (and Pre and Post partum periods), Gender issues and Breast cancer and scar treatments for the thorax. Email: ailsakeppie@gmail.com for details.

The Fascial Feel

The Fascial Feel:  an introductory course in trauma-informed myofascial release for Hands on practitioners and an approved Elective course for the ISSSE training in Somatic Sex Education

*non professionals welcome to join the class with approval from the instructor



Dates: July 11-14th

Times: in person Friday 4-8pm, Saturday 10-2pm, Sunday 10-2pm Monday 10-2pm

Location: Our Celtic Hearth, Hortonville, Nova Scotia, Canada

Cost: $500 CAD plus 15%HST tax

Instructor: Ailsa Keppie

Registration: email ailsakeppie@gmail.com and an invoice will be sent to you to register


Accommodations can be provided onsite for $50 pppn - please enquire

Pick ups and drop offs at the airport are $75 per trip (if arranged ahead) or taxi is average $220 one way.

Email: ourceltichearth@gmail.com


16 hours of course content