The Calm Place

The Calm Place The Calm Place is a wellness centre offering health services for both the mind and body.

03/25/2026

Sometimes the right message shows up at the right time!
Coincidence… probably😅

Big feelings don’t take the summer off — but now your kids have a place to move through them 🌿✨Our Kids Yoga Series + Ca...
03/24/2026

Big feelings don’t take the summer off — but now your kids have a place to move through them 🌿✨

Our Kids Yoga Series + Calm Camps are back — and these always fill quickly for a reason!

At The Calm Space, we’re not just teaching yoga… we’re helping kids learn how to:
→ calm their minds and bodies
→ build confidence and self-esteem
→ explore big feelings in a safe, supportive way
→ connect through movement, play, and creativity

Calm Kids & Parents (Ages 4–6)
📅 May 31- June 21 | 1:00 PM–2:00 PM
A playful, connection-focused class where caregivers and little ones move, laugh, and grow together through partner poses, games, music, and storytelling.

Calm Kids (Ages 7–11)
📅 May 31- June 21 | 2:30 PM–3:30 PM
A 4-week series designed to support emotional regulation, self-awareness, and confidence — all through fun, interactive movement and breathwork.

Calm Camp (Ages 8–12)
📅 July 13–17 | 8:30 AM–12:00 PM
📅 August 10–14 | 8:30 AM–12:00 PM
Our camps are a favourite! Each morning is filled with yoga, mindfulness, crafts, journaling, games, and connection, all designed to help kids feel calmer, stronger, and more like themselves.

Spots are limited — especially for camp. Early registration is strongly encouraged. For more information and to secure your child’s spot, visit www.calmplace.ca.

03/23/2026

Your body remembers what your mind tried to move past.
Healing often means supporting the nervous system — not just the story. 💜

New season. More opportunities for calm. Calm Cast returns this spring🎙️
03/22/2026

New season.
More opportunities for calm.

Calm Cast returns this spring🎙️

Feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, or just needing a reset?We’ve created a lineup of workshops and classes designed to supp...
03/21/2026

Feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, or just needing a reset?

We’ve created a lineup of workshops and classes designed to support your nervous system, communication, and overall well-being.

Here’s what’s coming up at The Calm Place + The Calm Space:

Real Talk: Communication for People Pleasers & Super Feelers
📅 April 19, April 26, May 3 | ⏰ 1:00–3:00 PM
A fun and interactive group for young adults (25 and under) exploring communication barriers, self-respect, navigating conflict, and learning how to express their needs with confidence. Register by emailing: admin@calmplace.ca

Nervous System Reset Workshop
📅 May 2 | ⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Led by Registered Psychologist Alison Petten and Neuroscientist & Yoga Instructor Yellow Martin, this trauma-informed workshop blends psychology, neuroscience, breathwork, and yoga to help participants understand stress responses and learn practical tools for nervous system regulation.

Full Moon Workshop
with Adriannah O'Hara
📅 March 29 | ⏰ 6:30 – 8:00 PM
Under the light of the Pink Full Moon, gather for an evening of reflection, balance, and gentle renewal. Through guided reflection, grounding practices, subtle energy work, and a simple full moon ritual, this experience offers space to pause, reset, and reconnect as the new season begins to unfold.

Mother’s Day Pause: Gentle & Restorative Yoga
with Maria Hillier
📅 May 10 | ⏰ 2:00–4:00 PM
A nurturing Mother’s Day gathering featuring gentle yoga, restorative poses, and space to rest and connect. Bring your mom, a sister, a grandmother, or someone you love—or come honour yourself.

✨ Many of these offerings have limited space. Early registration is encouraged. Visit www.calmplace.ca for more information and to grab your spot.

Let’s change the narrative: therapy isn’t just for when things fall apart — it’s for learning how to thrive. Talking to ...
03/20/2026

Let’s change the narrative: therapy isn’t just for when things fall apart — it’s for learning how to thrive. Talking to someone about your thoughts, feelings, and experiences can be one of the most powerful steps you take for your well-being.

Therapy isn’t a sign that something is “wrong” with you.
It’s a sign that you’re willing to care for your mind the same way you care for your body.

It’s choosing growth.
It’s choosing understanding.
It’s choosing yourself.

At The Calm Place, we believe conversations can be healing. Our therapists are here to listen, support, and walk alongside you — wherever you are in your journey. Because seeking support isn’t weakness. It’s courage. 🌿

Book an appointment with one of our counsellors today by calling (709) 733-CALM or visiting www.calmplace.ca.

Today, we’re shining a light on Claire LeDrew, BSW, MSW, RSW, one of the thoughtful and compassionate therapists here at...
03/19/2026

Today, we’re shining a light on Claire LeDrew, BSW, MSW, RSW, one of the thoughtful and compassionate therapists here at The Calm Place.

Claire supports clients navigating anxiety, stress, depression, life transitions, relationship challenges, chronic pain, and emotional regulation. She has extensive experience working with post-secondary students and individuals with disabilities, and is passionate about creating spaces where people feel truly understood.

Her work draws from evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness-based practices—all grounded in self-compassion and a strengths-based perspective.

Claire believes therapy works best when it’s collaborative. She strives to create an inclusive, trauma-informed space where you feel seen, heard, and accepted, and where your voice guides the process.

When she’s not in session, you’ll likely find Claire spending time with her dogs, reading a good book, or getting creative with crafts.

If you’re looking for supportive, thoughtful guidance as you navigate life’s challenges, Claire may be a wonderful fit for your journey.

✨ Learn more or book with Claire by visiting www.calmplace.ca

New classes and series are arriving at The Calm Space this spring. 🌿Whether you're looking to build strength, regulate y...
03/18/2026

New classes and series are arriving at The Calm Space this spring. 🌿

Whether you're looking to build strength, regulate your nervous system, move more gently, or simply carve out time to breathe, our upcoming offerings are designed to meet you where you are.

Here’s what’s coming up in the studio:

Introduction to Neurogenic Yoga Series
with Helena Butler
📅 April 6–27 | ⏰ 7:00–8:00 PM
A somatic practice that integrates yoga, breathwork, and the body’s natural tremor response to help release stored tension and support nervous system healing.

Pilates: Beyond the Basics (4 Week Series)
with Kelsey Lomond
📅 April 16 – May 7 | ⏰ 5:45–6:45 PM
Deepen your Pilates practice with thoughtful progressions that build strength, stability, coordination, and confidence in movement.

Midday Flow
with Erica Robbins
📅 Starting March 18 | ⏰ 12:15–1:00 PM
A gentle midday reset with slow, mindful movement and simple breathwork to help you reconnect and recalibrate during the day.

Calm Flow (Online or In Person)
with Maria Hillier
📅 Starting April 2 | ⏰ 9:30–10:30 AM
A nourishing morning practice blending gentle flow, yin, and restorative poses to help release tension and begin the day feeling grounded.

Moving with Kindness: Therapeutic Yoga for Chronic & Persistent Pain
with Maria Hillier
📅 April 1 – May 6 | ⏰ 5:30–6:30 PM
A therapeutic yoga series grounded in modern pain science that offers practical tools for moving with more ease, confidence, and self-compassion while living with chronic pain.

Cultivating Calm: Breathwork, Restorative Yoga & Yoga Nidra
with Maria Hillier
📅 April 1 – May 6 | ⏰ 7:00–8:15 PM
A deeply supportive series exploring breathwork, restorative yoga, and Yoga Nidra to help calm the nervous system and create space for deep rest.
✨ All classes are beginner-friendly and trauma-informed.
✨ Small group settings to support comfort and connection.

Explore the full schedule and reserve your space today at www.calmplace.ca.

Your nervous system doesn’t learn safety in isolation. It learns it in the presence of other regulated humans.This is ca...
03/17/2026

Your nervous system doesn’t learn safety in isolation.
It learns it in the presence of other regulated humans.

This is called co-regulation — and it’s one of the most powerful parts of healing.

Sometimes, regulation looks like:
• A calm tone that softens your guard
• A steady presence that tells your body it’s okay to stay
• Breathing in rhythm with others around you
• Feeling seen without needing to explain everything

Your nervous system quietly takes notes: “Maybe I’m safe here.” This is why healing spaces matter.

Whether you're finding calm through counselling, holistic practice, or grounding yourself on a yoga mat beside others, your body is learning something new.

At The Calm Place, we intentionally create spaces where your nervous system doesn’t have to do it alone - because healing isn’t just about coping. Sometimes it's about borrowing safety until your body remembers how to hold it on its own.

Before the degrees.Before the training.Before the work we do today.There were kids who were learning about the world, na...
03/16/2026

Before the degrees.
Before the training.
Before the work we do today.

There were kids who were learning about the world, navigating big feelings, building empathy, and growing into the people they would become.

And today, those kids grew up to become the clinicians, specialists, and wellness guides who sit with others in their hardest moments.

Because behind every therapist, counsellor, social worker, and wellness practitioner…
There was once a child learning how to care deeply about people.

We love the humans behind the work here at The Calm Place — and today we’re celebrating where they started. 💜

Swipe to meet our team! →

03/15/2026

Sitting all day? Try this 2-minute body reset with Kelsey.

This simple Pilates move wakes up your core, improves posture, and releases tension from your body.

Quick. Gentle. Effective.

Your body deserves this pause. 💜

Sometimes what looks like “overreacting” is actually your nervous system trying to protect you.When your system has lear...
03/14/2026

Sometimes what looks like “overreacting” is actually your nervous system trying to protect you.

When your system has learned to stay on high alert, everyday situations can feel bigger, heavier, and harder to navigate.

Here are a few signs your nervous system might be in survival mode:
▫️ You shut down in conflict
Your system may interpret disagreement as a threat, triggering a freeze response to protect you.
▫️ You get overwhelmed easily
When your nervous system is already working overtime, even small stressors can feel like too much.
▫️ You feel constantly “on edge”
Your body stays in a state of alert, scanning for danger even when things seem safe.

These aren’t character flaws. They’re nervous system responses. And the good news?

With the right support and regulation practices, your nervous system can learn that it’s safe to soften.

💬 Which one of these resonates with you?

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