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FREE Self-Care Mandala Workshop

FREE!

75 minutes

Join Cher Curshen, registered psychotherapist, for this free 75 minute workshop that focuses on creating a mandala as a tool for meditation and self-care.
 

Becoming a parent can change your life in wonderful, and sometimes challenging ways. It can be difficult to navigate a balance between your identity as an individual and your identity as a parent.The drawing of a Mandala facilitates the potential for healing, knowledge, stability and inner peace. It provides the ‘artist’ with a reflection of self allowing them to take a step back and objectively reflect.

 
So what is a mandala? The word mandala itself simply means “circle” in Sanskrit. The circle mirrors the Self as it represents wholeness and a model for the organizational structure of life itself, a cosmic diagram that shows the relation to the infinite and the world that extends beyond and within the mind and body. Mandala art begins with a central point and all other lines, colours, and symbols radiate out from that central place.
 
It is the connection that the mandala brings to Self and the Universe that makes it a wonderful self discovery tool. Through mandala creations you can intuitively regain perspective on what really matters in life, and focus on what is essential to you.
 
 
What to expect in this workshop:
 
-Participants will experience creating their own spontaneous creations of colour and form through a Mandala creation
-Discover their personal mandalas meaning through a reflective practice of writing and processing
-Optional group sharing
-Learn how to create a mandala diary for themselves for ongoing self reflection and self-care. Participants will receive a mandala diary handout sheet

 

What you will need for the workshop:

-A blank sheet of paper cut to square or a square art pad
-Art supplies such as: oil pastels, chalk pastels, coloured pencils
-Something to create your circle like a plate or lid (freehand is ok too!)
-A quiet space

This workshop is free!

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Class / Workshop Facilitators

  • Cher Curshen, Registered Psychotherapist at West End MamasCher Curshen (she/her)Registered Psychotherapist

    Cher has learned through experience, that we bring our own unique story to therapy and honours this with compassion and acceptance – after all, it’s YOUR one-time story of life, even with the themes and challenges that can arise as women and with motherhood, she views you as one of kind.

    Having offered therapy for over 17 years, Cher remains passionate about her work, and follows a strength based focus that incorporates a number of therapeutic approaches aimed at meeting your specific needs holistically, integrating mind, body, emotion and spirit.  

    In your appointments, you will experience working together and validation, moving you towards balance, harmony and wholeness, while developing your inner resources and the power and freedom to bring about change.

    On a personal note, Cher has three sons, two are twins and yes she has a story…. or two!

    To book an appointment, please contact Cher directly. She can be reached at cher_wem@bigheartstudio.com or (416) 888-8852.

    Cher is fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Class / Workshop Facilitators

  • Brittany Brie D’Amico (she/her)Fitness Expert

    Brittany Brie has an incredible passion and love for movement. She has studied dance for over 20 years, and currently teaches pilates and reformer classes in York Region.

    Her passion, experience and love for helping others have inspired her to develop classes that will challenge and motivate you to move. Her main goal as an instructor is to provide you with the knowledge and confidence to move your body, all while having a smile on your face. Brittany Brie is very excited to educate the new mothers of West End Mammas through The Bump Method program, featuring Pre & Postnatal Pilates classes.

    She spends many nights coaching, inspiring and leading a team of fierce female dancers in the Army of Sass dance program.When Brittany is not in the studio, you can find her on an open lake using her paddle board, eating cupcakes, or listening to music while entertaining friends!

    Brittany Brie is fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

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