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Meet Nadine Quehl, a mindfulness and yoga practitioner whose work is helping create healthier, more connected communities across Waterloo Region.

Since 2018, Nadine has been using yoga, meditation, and mindful movement to support mental health in hospitals, community centres, correctional institutions, and educational settings. From leading trauma-informed yoga sessions for youth at WRHN’s Child and Adolescent Inpatient Program to volunteering with women at Grand Valley Institution, she brings compassion, inclusion, and healing to every space she enters.

We are grateful to have community leaders like Nadine who demonstrate how movement, mindfulness, and connection can positively impact mental well-being.

Join us at our upcoming Yoga Social and experience the benefits of mindful movement while connecting with others who value wellness, resilience, and community.

All experience levels are welcome.
Come move, breathe, connect, and support mental
wellness together.

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Mark your calendars for June 21st! We’re coming together for Yoga Social - a day dedicated to celebrate

Location: Hepcat Swing Dance Studio
42 Erb Street, Waterloo, Ontario
Sunday, June 21, 2026
Time: 9.45 am to 11 am

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Yoga Social Join us for Yoga Social, a chill in-person hangout to stretch, breathe, and meet cool yogi friends!

At , we believe that mental wellness is nurtured through both mind and body. As part of our commitment to promoting holistic mental health, we're organizing a special event to celebrate International Yoga Day 2026 and are looking for a passionate Yoga Instructor to lead the session.

Date: June 21, 2026
Time: 9:45 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: Hepcat Swing Dance Studio, Waterloo
Audience: 30+ participants

We're seeking an experienced instructor who can create an engaging, inclusive, and uplifting yoga experience for our community as we come together to celebrate the connection between movement, mindfulness, and mental well-being.

DM us for fee details and to express your interest.

Deadline to apply: June 5, 2026

Know a great yoga instructor? Tag them below or share this post!

Mental Health Awareness Month begins today — a reminder to check in with ourselves, not just emotionally, but in the way we work and live each day.
How are your boundaries lately?

Are you saying yes to everything?
Are you giving yourself space to pause between meetings?
When was the last time you stepped away from your desk for a real lunch break?
Do you have time off planned — or are you running on empty?

Mental health at work isn’t only about managing stress when it peaks.
It’s built in the small, everyday choices:
taking breaks, setting boundaries and asking for support.

Wishing you a month of mindful moments, stronger boundaries through May and beyond.🩵

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The "hustle culture" narrative is shifting.

On May 25th, we are hosting a panel at the SDG Idea Factory in Kitchener to have an honest conversation about the intersection of mental health, scale, and resilience. This isn't a surface-level "wellness" talk; it’s a deep dive into leading at scale without losing clarity.

We are looking for 2 founders from the Waterloo region to join the conversation.

We want speakers who can speak candidly on:

· Practices that helped transition from survival mode to intentional leadership.

· Replacing "hustle at all costs" with sustainable resilience.

· The reality of isolation and stress while building a legacy.

Event Details:

When: May 25, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Where: SDG Idea Factory, Kitchener

Format: 50-minute moderated panel + Q&A

Who is a founder that needs to be heard on this topic? DM your recommendations.

Surrogacy creates families, but it also brings unique emotional challenges for surrogates, intended parents, and the child.

Ontario’s laws are clear on parental rights, yet mental health supports—like counseling, psychological screening, and postnatal care—are still missing from the framework.

In Geenishka’s latest blog at she dives into:

💡 Why informed consent goes beyond paperwork
💡 The importance of mental health screening
💡 How Ontario can protect everyone involved in surrogacy

Surrogacy isn’t just a medical procedure—it’s an emotional journey.

Let’s make sure mental health is part of the conversation.

Read the full article here: https://www.bookmytherapy.ca/surrogacy-and-mental-health-in-ontario/

Share your thoughts: How can we better support surrogates and families in Ontario?

Surrogacy and Mental Health in Ontario - bookmytherapy Learn about legal consent, psychological screening, emotional support, and key policy gaps that impact surrogates, intended parents, and children

What an incredible morning of connection, calm, and self-care. Together we explored mindfulness techniques, stress management tools, and ways to cope with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who came out to share this experience, and a special appreciation to Janice for leading us with such insight and care.

Our mission is to create welcoming spaces where mental health conversations thrive. Stay connected for upcoming events and opportunities to engage.

Step into a morning of mindfulness, nature and connection this September 20 from 9.30 am to 11.30 am at the Waterloo Park.

Who is this for?
Community members of all ages interested to learn about seasonal affective disorder ( a common experience in winters), looking to manage stress and practise mindfulness in everyday life.

Meeting point: West Gazebo, Waterloo Park, Waterloo
Entrance: 66 Father David Bauer Drive

Light refreshments and Chai/Coffee will be available.

Free and open to all.

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Mindfulness Talk in the Park Join us for a chill chat about mindfulness in the park - let's relax, unwind, and learn how to be present in the moment!