Calgary Wellness Workshops
Classes & Events
Upcoming Events
Host a group workshop with us!
Interested in collaborating with us to build a stronger, more supportive community? We’d love to hear from you! Together, we can start meaningful conversations and make a real impact in Calgary.
We have three workshop rooms, we can host groups of 8 to 60.
Please fill out the form below and we will reach out once approved.
Space rental rates: $125/hour per group room
Think Less, Say More
Registration information and FAQ
Who Can Benefit? Women who…
• Find themselves overthinking what to say before or during conversations
• Feel hesitant to speak up, especially in groups or higher-stakes situations
• Notice they become self-conscious or “in their head” in the moment
• Want to feel more natural, present, and confident when communicating
• Are tired of trying to “get it right” and want to trust themselves instead
Workshop Goals:
• Build self-trust. Shift from overthinking and self-monitoring to responding more
naturally and intuitively in conversations.
• Increase comfort with uncertainty. Develop the ability to stay present even when
you don’t know exactly what to say—without shutting down or overcorrecting.
• Strengthen flexible thinking: Practice moving away from rigid “right/wrong”
communication patterns toward adaptability and responsiveness.
• Expand willingness to speak and engage. Take more social risks in a supportive
environment, leading to greater participation and expression in everyday life.
How to Register
1. Email April@bodymindmotion.com to book your 20-30 minute Zoom onboarding
session.
2. During this session, we’ll review group expectations, answer questions, and
confirm readiness.
3. Once complete, you’ll receive the sign-up forms and payment information to
reserve your spot.
Cost/ insurance coverage
$400.00 for the 4-week 1.5 hours session workshop. Many extended health plans cover
group services provided by a registered psychologist. Check your plan for coverage under
psychological services — receipts can be submitted for reimbursement.
Think Less, Say More (Copy)
Registration information and FAQ
Who Can Benefit? Women who…
• Find themselves overthinking what to say before or during conversations
• Feel hesitant to speak up, especially in groups or higher-stakes situations
• Notice they become self-conscious or “in their head” in the moment
• Want to feel more natural, present, and confident when communicating
• Are tired of trying to “get it right” and want to trust themselves instead
Workshop Goals:
• Build self-trust. Shift from overthinking and self-monitoring to responding more
naturally and intuitively in conversations.
• Increase comfort with uncertainty. Develop the ability to stay present even when
you don’t know exactly what to say—without shutting down or overcorrecting.
• Strengthen flexible thinking: Practice moving away from rigid “right/wrong”
communication patterns toward adaptability and responsiveness.
• Expand willingness to speak and engage. Take more social risks in a supportive
environment, leading to greater participation and expression in everyday life.
How to Register
1. Email April@bodymindmotion.com to book your 20-30 minute Zoom onboarding
session.
2. During this session, we’ll review group expectations, answer questions, and
confirm readiness.
3. Once complete, you’ll receive the sign-up forms and payment information to
reserve your spot.
Cost/ insurance coverage
$400.00 for the 4-week 1.5 hours session workshop. Many extended health plans cover
group services provided by a registered psychologist. Check your plan for coverage under
psychological services — receipts can be submitted for reimbursement.
Think Less, Say More
Registration information and FAQ
Who Can Benefit? Women who…
• Find themselves overthinking what to say before or during conversations
• Feel hesitant to speak up, especially in groups or higher-stakes situations
• Notice they become self-conscious or “in their head” in the moment
• Want to feel more natural, present, and confident when communicating
• Are tired of trying to “get it right” and want to trust themselves instead
Workshop Goals:
• Build self-trust. Shift from overthinking and self-monitoring to responding more
naturally and intuitively in conversations.
• Increase comfort with uncertainty. Develop the ability to stay present even when
you don’t know exactly what to say—without shutting down or overcorrecting.
• Strengthen flexible thinking: Practice moving away from rigid “right/wrong”
communication patterns toward adaptability and responsiveness.
• Expand willingness to speak and engage. Take more social risks in a supportive
environment, leading to greater participation and expression in everyday life.
How to Register
1. Email April@bodymindmotion.com to book your 20-30 minute Zoom onboarding
session.
2. During this session, we’ll review group expectations, answer questions, and
confirm readiness.
3. Once complete, you’ll receive the sign-up forms and payment information to
reserve your spot.
Cost/ insurance coverage
$400.00 for the 4-week 1.5 hours session workshop. Many extended health plans cover
group services provided by a registered psychologist. Check your plan for coverage under
psychological services — receipts can be submitted for reimbursement.
Think Less, Say More
Registration information and FAQ
Who Can Benefit? Women who…
• Find themselves overthinking what to say before or during conversations
• Feel hesitant to speak up, especially in groups or higher-stakes situations
• Notice they become self-conscious or “in their head” in the moment
• Want to feel more natural, present, and confident when communicating
• Are tired of trying to “get it right” and want to trust themselves instead
Workshop Goals:
• Build self-trust. Shift from overthinking and self-monitoring to responding more
naturally and intuitively in conversations.
• Increase comfort with uncertainty. Develop the ability to stay present even when
you don’t know exactly what to say—without shutting down or overcorrecting.
• Strengthen flexible thinking: Practice moving away from rigid “right/wrong”
communication patterns toward adaptability and responsiveness.
• Expand willingness to speak and engage. Take more social risks in a supportive
environment, leading to greater participation and expression in everyday life.
How to Register
1. Email April@bodymindmotion.com to book your 20-30 minute Zoom onboarding
session.
2. During this session, we’ll review group expectations, answer questions, and
confirm readiness.
3. Once complete, you’ll receive the sign-up forms and payment information to
reserve your spot.
Cost/ insurance coverage
$400.00 for the 4-week 1.5 hours session workshop. Many extended health plans cover
group services provided by a registered psychologist. Check your plan for coverage under
psychological services — receipts can be submitted for reimbursement.
Think Less Say More
A 4-week experiential workshop for women designed to cultivate self-trust in real conversations using improv-inspired exercises.
This session is especially relevant if you ever find yourself:
Overthinking what to say
Replaying conversations afterward
Second-guessing yourself in the moment
Rather than just talking about it, this is therapy for your nervous system- and it’s fun!
What to expect from the free Zoom session:
A brief introduction to the approach
A couple of low-pressure exercises (participate or watch)
A chance to ask any questions about the full workshop
If you’re curious, a quick registration for the preview is required . Here’s the link:
Think Less, Say More: Play Your Way to Communication Confidence - Free
Psychologist April Clay (BodyMindMotion Psychological Services and MindPlay Improv for Therapy) is offering a free 30-minute Zoom session on Monday April 13th 7-7:30pm as a preview of her new workshop (which will be an in-person small group) that will be held at Bloom:
Think Less, Say More: Play Your Way to Communication ConfidenceA 4-week experiential workshop for women designed to cultivate self-trust in real conversations using improv-inspired exercises.
This session is especially relevant if you ever find yourself:
Overthinking what to say
Replaying conversations afterward
Second-guessing yourself in the moment
Rather than just talking about it, this is therapy for your nervous system- and it’s fun!
What to expect from the free Zoom session:
A brief introduction to the approach
A couple of low-pressure exercises (participate or watch)
A chance to ask any questions about the full workshop
If you’re curious, a quick registration for the preview is required . Here’s the link:
Menopause & Mental Health: A Practical Integrative IntensiveMenopause & Mental Health: A Practical Integrative Intensive
Menopause & Mental Health: A Practical Integrative IntensiveMenopause & Mental Health: A Practical Integrative Intensive
Medical insight, psychological tools, and practical strategies to help you navigate menopause with clarity, confidence, and support.
The menopausal transition is one of the most profound biological and psychological shifts in a person’s life, yet many navigate it without clear guidance, validation, or support.
This 4-hour, small-group, clinician-led intensive is designed to provide both evidence-informed medical insight and practical tools to help you understand what is happening in your brain and body, and how to support yourself through it with greater clarity and confidence.
Led by family physician and women’s health specialist Dr. Griselle Leon and therapist Diana Wamsteeker, RSW, this workshop integrates medical education with psychological and lifestyle perspectives.
Designed as a supportive, educational, and practical experience, we will explore the medical foundations of hormonal transitions alongside the emotional, psychological, and relational changes many individuals experience during perimenopause and menopause. Content is informational in nature and intended to support awareness, self-reflection, and informed decision-making in partnership with your own healthcare team.
The cost of the workshop is $475, reflecting a small-group, clinician-led experience comparable to approximately two individual therapy sessions, while offering four hours of guided education and discussion. A nourishing lunch is also included, creating space for rest, reflection, and meaningful connection.
The therapeutic component may be eligible for reimbursement through extended health benefits (participants are encouraged to confirm with their individual plans).
Breathwork for Mental Health, Sleep & Well-being
2-hour session co-led by certified Buteyko breathing practitioner Jennifer Blunston and family physician Dr. Griselle Leon
Mind Gut Connection Workshop
Mind–Gut Connection: Learning to Heal with Subconscious Rewiring
Date: January 8, 2025
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM (2 hours)
Cost: $55
🔗 Register here: [ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1977984375513?aff=oddtdtcreator ]
Led by hypnotherapist Kate Semeniuk
Learn how the gut and subconscious shape your emotions, and how body sensations can be used to rewire patterns and find clarity.
Your mind remembers. Your gut responds. And in between them lives a powerful conversation most of us were never taught to understand.
Sensations — tension, cravings, nausea, tightness, butterflies, heaviness, imbalance…
In this workshop, we will explore the language of your body: how the gut often reacts to emotions before conscious awareness, how symptoms can carry stories, and how the body communicates what the mind may try to ignore. This experience is an invitation to transform physical sensations into insight, discomfort into clarity, and anxiety into inner guidance — by using one of your most powerful tools: your subconscious mind. Cant make it? book 1:1 session with Kate here
Navigating Perimenopause & Menopause
Understanding the Transition & Reclaiming Your Well-Being
Date: January 3, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM (90 minutes)
Cost: Free, AHS-covered
🔗 Register by filling out the form below — last program filled in under 24 hours.
Back by popular demand! Our first offering of this workshop — co-hosted by Dr. Griselle Leon and Occupational Therapists Shabina Ramji and Poonam Dhaliwal from Kawa Health
This 90-minute session offers:
Insight into how hormonal changes affect mood, identity, and overall functioning
An overview of evidence-based hormone therapy options
Practical strategies to stabilize well-being
A supportive space to ask questions and feel understood
Tools to approach this transition with confidence and clarity
Please note:
To ensure the workshop is a good fit and to clarify your goals, a 15-minute phone intake with Dr. Leon is required prior to attendance. Your spot will be confirmed only after completion of the intake questionnaire and phone call before the workshop date.
Menopause & Mental Health: A Deeper Conversation
Menopause & Mental Health: A Deeper Conversation
Date: December 27, 2025
Time: 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM (2 hours)
Cost: $110
Benefits Coverage: Eligible for therapy benefits
Capacity: Only 8 participants (intimate, supportive environment)
Co-led by therapist Natasha Dharshi (MSW) and Dr. Griselle Leon, this deeper-dive session explores the emotional and psychological landscape of perimenopause and menopause.
Together, we’ll gently explore:
Mood changes, identity shifts, and nervous system patterns
The emotional complexity of this transition
Practical, compassionate ways to support yourself
This session will include guided exercises, reflection, and shared discussion in a safe, respectful space. Reserve here
Navigating Perimenopause & Menopause: Understanding the Transition & Reclaiming Your Well-Being
Join us for a 90-minute interactive workshop designed for women navigating the emotional, cognitive, and mental health challenges that can arise during perimenopause and menopause. Together, we’ll explore how fluctuating hormones can influence your body, mood, identity, and daily functioning, and discuss practical strategies to help you regain stability and well-being.
Candle making with Intention
Join Vi.Ro Candles and Natasha Dharshi (MSW), for a calming, hands-on candle making workshop designed to support relaxation and self-reflection. This unique session blends creativity with gentle therapeutic guidance, offering you space to slow down, connect, and create with intention.
You will take home a beautiful candle with a scent customized for you. This workshop may be covered by extended healthcare benefits—please check with your provider for details.
Self Care Workshop
In this afternoon workshop led by Karen McPhee, you will be held in a sacred container of safety and support in which to nurture yourself and learn healthy self-care practices. This workshop will include periods of inquiry, journaling, and reflection to bring deeper clarity to your life as well as guided visualizations and meditations to access your inner resources of peace and wisdom.