Two years ago this week, I began a wonderful partnership with Gifts of Light of CAMH Foundation, teaching trauma-informed yoga for patients at the Centre for Addiction & Mental Health. It has been an amazing experience being a part of the CAMH community - so many clients and staff have truly touched my heart.

I am incredibly grateful to share the healing practice of yoga with people in treatment for mental health and addiction challenges, and to be a small part of their journey. The dedication and strength patients have towards their health and healing is nothing short of inspirational. Since July 2018, a patient has participated in a yoga session 2076 times and clinicians 560 times - totalling 521 sessions! This also includes recent virtual yoga and meditation sessions.

Thank you to the patients, clinicians, staff and Gifts of Light who has embraced yoga and my work into their programs…and for everyone’s support, compassion, camaraderie and some laughter as well. For more information and how to support, visit www.giftsoflight.ca. Gifts of Light are practical, meaningful gifts and experiences that meet the unique needs of patients at CAMH.