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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.
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
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).
Please RSVP if interested
Yoga Nidra class - May 29th 7pm
Join Melissa for a rejuvenating session of Yoga Nidra at Our Celtic Hearth!
Yoga Nidra is a powerful meditation technique that promotes deep relaxation and stress relief. Melissa will guide you through a series of calming exercises to help you achieve a state of complete relaxation.
Whether you're new to Yoga Nidra or a seasoned practitioner, this event is open to all levels. Come and experience the profound benefits of this practice in a welcoming and peaceful environment.
Don't miss this opportunity to take some time for yourself and nurture your mind, body, and spirit. Reserve your spot today!
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
Bioenergetics Retreat 2025,
August 16-22nd
Bioenergetic Analysis is a holistic and well-established psychotherapy that helps resolve emotional issues through work with both body and mind. Bioenergetics assumes that the mind and body are one, that feelings are a body experience, and that our body experiences shape how we function in the world.
The Retreat is a week-long experience of community living and personal growth. Our time together will include individual and group therapy, movement, creativity and Qigong. It’s a unique opportunity in a safe and supportive atmosphere.
Cost: $1600 plus tax includes all meals and sessions. Accommodations are extra and booked om a first come first serve basis. Email ourceltichearth@gmail.com for details
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