Evonne Sullivan

BA, CHRL, E-RYT

Yoga Teacher, Meditation Teacher & Speaker

Mental Health & Addiction Recovery

info@evonnesullivan.com

519.671.0910

evonnesullivan.com

About

Evonne Sullivan is a Registered Yoga Teacher specializing in trauma-informed yoga, mindfulness and meditation for mental health and/or addiction recovery. Through her Yoga for Wellness & Recovery program andEvonneSullivan.com she facilitates mental health, wellness and recovery groups, as well as working within organizations, businesses, treatment centres, education, healthcare, conferences and special events. Evonne is partnered with CAMH Foundation teaching at The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health.

Evonne has trained with Yoga of Recovery, Trauma Sensitive Yoga, LifeForce Yoga for Depression and Anxiety,Yoga of 12-Step Recovery and Recovery 2.0. She holds an Honours BA from the University of Guelph, a Postgraduate Certificate in Human Resources Management from George Brown College and is a Certified Human Resources Leader. She creates a supportive, trauma-informed environment for mind-body health and healing. Her teachings are applicable to individuals, families, supporters and professionals.

As a person in long-term recovery, her regular yoga practice is fundamental in her ability to manage challenges with anxiety and depression. She credits her health, wellness and sobriety to living consciously and in touch with the mind-body connection. In her work life, personal life and within communities, Evonne is a strong advocate for mental health awareness and helps to break the stigma surrounding addiction.

Professional Experience

  • Centre for Addiction & Mental Health - CAMH Foundation 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022

  • Municipal Employee Wellness Programs - The City of London 2020, 2021, 2022

  • National Conference - Canadian Mental Health Association National 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021

  • Provincial Conference - Human Services & Justice Coordinating Committee 2017, 2019, 2021

  • Centre for Innovation in Campus Mental Health - Canadian Mental Health Association Ontario 2021

  • Canada’s Largest Yoga Event - Toronto Yoga Conference & Show 2018, 2019

  • Child & Parent Resource Institute - Ontario Ministry of Children & Youth Services 2018, 2019

  • Grounding Trauma - Cast Canada 2018

  • Edgewood Health Network - Recovery Capital Conference of Canada 2018

  • Annual Institute on Addiction Studies - Addiction Studies Forum Inc. 2018

  • Corporate Culture - Conference Board of Canada 2019

  • Workplace Mental Health - Conference Board of Canada 2017

  • MindYourMind - ConnexOntario 2018, 2019

  • HealthAchieve - Ontario Hospital Association 2017

  • National Youth & Justice Congress - Canadian Criminal Justice Association 2017

  • Recovery Week London - Addiction Services of Thames Valley 2016, 2017

  • Wellness Education Centre - Western University 2016, 2017

  • Community Resource Centre - Mission Services of London 2017

  • Maawn Doosh Gumig Community & Youth Centre - Aamjiwnaang First Nation 2016

  • Medical Sciences & Addictions Studies - Schulich & Western University 2017, 2018

Training Experience:

  • Yoga of Recovery - Durga Leela

  • Trauma Sensitive Yoga - David Emerson

  • LifeForce Yoga for Anxiety and Depression - Amy Weintraub

  • Yoga for 12 Step Recovery - Nikki Myers

  • Recovery 2.0 - Tommy Rosen and Kia Miller

  • Balancing Moods, Trauma-Informed, PTSD & Healthcare 1 - YogaFit Canada

  • Internal Peace Initiative - 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training

  • Mental Health First Aid - Mental Health Commission of Canada

  • Mental Health Sensitivity - Blu Matter Project & To Write Love on Her Arms

  • Post-Graduate Certificate in Human Resources Management - George Brown College

  • Honours BA - University of Guelph

Media

  • You’ve Changed, Episode 2 - CAMH Podcast 2019

  • Connecting the Dots - MindYourMind Podcast 2019

  • Addressing the Opioid Crisis - CTV Evening News 2018

  • Sobriety During the Holidays and 5 Year Milestone - CBC London Morning 2017

  • Yoga, Mental Health & Recovery - Ontario Shores for Mental Health Sciences 2017

  • Yoga for Addiction Recovery - Whole Body Mental Health Mindful Psychiatry 2017

  • Mental Health and Recovery - Rogers TV London Daytime 2017

  • Yoga - Western University Health4U 2017

  • Addictions: Success Stories Exist, Recovery Day Rally, Mental Health Week, Yoga for Addictions &

    Recovery - Fanshawe College XFM Radio 2016, 2017, 2018

Session Description

Trauma-Informed Yoga

  • Focusing on the relationship between mood management and the mind-body connection, sessions offer a combination of breathing, movement, postures, mindfulness and music. Participants will explore the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual benefits of a yoga practice. Sessions are for all levels; providing options for beginners to regular practitioners.

  • Improving the mental, psychological and cognitive well-being in both adults and adolescents, yoga is gaining popularity as part of an effective treatment plan for various conditions and disorders, including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, ptsd and addiction. All sessions are trauma-informed and based upon mental health sensitivity.

Mindful Meditation