Four years ago, I had the most wonderful opportunity to begin teaching trauma-informed yoga with CAMH for mental health and addictions. Over this time, I have met so many incredible clients and staff, and am always grateful to share the mind-body practices of yoga, meditation and mindfulness, as part of people’s healing process.

Being in recovery myself, I could have never imagined this path of health and connection that lay in my future. Thank you to Gifts of Light of CAMH Foundation, the recreation therapists, clinicians, support staff and of course, all the clients whose determination and dedication is an inspiration every day.

Since July 2018, a patient has participated in a yoga or meditation session 4494 times and clinicians 1423 times - totalling 1366 sessions! This includes in-person, as well as virtual sessions.

To learn how you can support people on their journey to recovery, visit www.giftsoflight.ca . 'Gifts of Light' are practical, meaningful gifts and experiences that meet the unique needs of mental health and addiction patients at CAMH - such as art, music, yoga, care packages and events.