Breathe and Bloom Gathering Space

02/25/2026

Looking for something to do this weekend that feels nourishing?

Whether solo or with a friend(s), join me, Julia, at for a holistic gathering to learn and embody self-love practices inspired by Ayurveda.

🧘🏽‍♀️Come as you are - no prior experience with Ayurveda, yoga or mindfulness required!
❤️ Learn about the basics of Ayurveda, “the self-study of life”
🍎 Deepen your self-awareness and leave with practical tools for self-love
🧘🏿‍♀️ Wear comfy clothes for mindful movement & breathing
💕 Each participant will receive their own workshop summary, personal “dinacharya” (daily routine), and dosha (unique constitution) massage oil, & copper tongue scraper
☕️ Connect with community, enjoy seasonal Ayurvedic goodies, and savour Canadian blended loose leaf tea by

To RVSP, link in bio.

Individual Ayurvedic coaching is available with Julia too for those curious to bring balance into their life through holistic practices.

02/24/2026

With March around the corner, sharing opportunities to breathe, bloom & gather with me, Julia!

🐧 Maitland Fire Hall:
- Chair Yoga has switched over to Tuesdays 10am
- Evening Hatha-Yin Yoga remains on Mondays 6:30pm
- By donation (cash or e-transfer) & no registration required

🐧 Nova Scotia Native Women's Centre, Millbrook
- Mondays 12pm
- Free drop-in for Indigenous women

🐧 The Yoga Lounge, Shubenacadie
- Tuesday, March 3rd - Evening Unwind (hatha)
- Thursdays (10am on March 5th) at 12pm (March 12th onwards)
- Saturday, March 14th & 28th at 10am

🐧 Kids Action Program; Kennetcook Firehall
- Tuesdays, 1pm
- 6 week series starting March 3rd
- Free & drop-in

🌱 Individual Counselling & Ayurvedic Nutrition Coaching
- Virtual Mon-Fri
- Shubenacadie, Wed-Thur; at The Yoga Lounge
- Dartmouth; Thurs-Fri; at ML Family Counselling

🌿 Links & contact:
Email: breatheandbloom.gatheringspace@gmail.com
Main website (individual bookings & learn more): https://www.breatheandbloomgatheringspace.com/
Yoga Lounge bookings: https://momence.com/u/theyogalounge-fsJ7N9

02/24/2026

I am looking forward to collaborating with Kids Action Program - Hants to offer this free yoga series at the Kennetcook Firehall 💫

Staff are excited to share that, in partnership with Julia from Breathe and Bloom, we will be offering a six‑week, family‑friendly yoga program. Classes will begin on Tuesday, March 3rd, from 1–2 PM. Registration is not required - however, if you’re able, please let staff know you plan to attend so we can ensure we have enough materials prepared.

02/23/2026

As we dive into the final week of February, there are several opportunities that you can breathe, bloom & gather with myself, Julia!

🐧 Be mindful of weather & road conditions, and I'll aim to post updates to my socials in case of any changes/cancellations.

Link the the comments for saving your spot for classes or the Sat workshop at The Yoga Lounge

02/22/2026

Looking forward to our Monday yoga tomorrow!

⛅️If the weather stays clear for the morning we will have our 10am chair yoga at the Maitland Fire Hall!

❄️The evening looks to be snowy so will be posting a link in the comments for a likely virtual 6:30pm session!

Donations are welcome to support the Maitland Fire Auxiliary and instructor via cash or e-transfer to: breatheandbloom.gatheringspace@gmail.com

02/20/2026

Join me, Julia Blackwell, on Saturday February 28th for a very special workshop! Cultivating Self-Love with Ayurveda ❣️

✨️This immersive Ayurvedic workshop blends gentle movement, calming breathwork, and rituals to soothe the nervous system and restore balance.
✨️Learn the foundations of Ayurveda, discover your unique dosha, and experience nourishing practices like self-massage, Nasya, and oil pulling you can take home.
Leave feeling grounded, supported, and deeply cared for. ✨
All oils, herbal tea, light Ayurvedic snacks, and take-home tools included.

Link in comments to RVSP💛
The Yoga Lounge

02/17/2026

There’s still time to register for this FREE Ayurvedic workshop for Healing a Heavy Heart!

Join Julia, guest facilitator, and the Mindful Healing Circle on Wed, Feb 18th, 5:30-7pm.

Location: community room, After Trauma Empowerment Network (ATEN), 2834 hwy 2, Shubenacadie, Nova Scotia.

Email the organizer, Healing Buddha Hermitage, at mindfulhealingcircle@gmail.com

The Mindful Healing Circle meets the 3rd Wed of each month.

02/15/2026

Ayurvedic Wisdom for Late Winter

Winter is a time of Kapha - reflection, deep rest, & slowness.

It’s natural to feel heavy, foggy, lethargic, or sluggish. The season has prepped the body for restoration.

Ayurveda attunes to the seasonal rhythms. We are in a gentle transition from the rest of winter to the awakening of spring.

Support your awakening with warm food, gentle movement, morning sunlight, and Ayurvedic practices to clear mucus & boost immunity.

Be gentle as we return to the cleansing lightness of spring.

⛅️ Link in bio to book an Ayurvedic session with Julia to learn more and to receive tailored and seasonal support towards balance.
☀️ In-person in Shubenacadie, Nova Scotia; Virtually worldwide

02/15/2026

With a couple of weeks left of February, sharing a breakdown of ways to breathe, bloom & gather with myself, Julia!

Highlighting a couple of special Ayurvedic workshops in Shubenacadie this month:
✨ "Healing a Heavy Heart with Ayurveda" on Wed, Feb 18th, 5:30pm-7pm, FREE, at the After Trauma Empowerment Network's community room. Email the organizer, Robert, at mindfulhealingcircle@gmail.com to register

✨ "Cultivating Self-Love with Ayurveda" on Sat, Feb 28th, 2-4:30pm, $45, at The Yoga Lounge - RVSP as space is limited (link in comments)

02/15/2026

Join us on this holiday Monday for 10am chair yoga or an evening hatha yoga at 6:30pm to nourish the mind, body & soul!

Bring a friend or family member to share the love 💕