Winnipeg Yoga, Meditation and Reiki Meetup Group

Guided meditation is a practice where an instructor (in this case me) leads participants through a structured meditation session, often incorporating verbal instructions and imagery. This technique aims to help individuals relax, focus, and achieve a state of mindfulness or deeper awareness. Here are some key components of guided meditation:

1. Verbal Guidance: An instructor provides instructions and cues that help meditators follow the process, which can include breathing techniques, body scanning, or visualization.

2. Imagery and Visualization: Guided meditations often involve vivid imagery, inviting participants to picture peaceful scenes or situations that promote relaxation and a positive state of mind.

3. Themes and Intentions: Different sessions can focus on specific themes, such as stress relief, healing, self-compassion, or enhancing gratitude. Participants may be encouraged to set personal intentions before starting the meditation.

4. Techniques: Guided meditation can incorporate various techniques such as mindfulness, loving-kindness meditation, progressive muscle relaxation, and more.

5. Duration: Our Monday evening sessions will be 30 minutes approximately. Therefore it is ideal for beginners to meditation but I feel that everyone could benefit from joining in.

In essence, guided meditation serves as a supportive tool for individuals seeking to enhance their mental clarity, emotional wellbeing, and overall quality of life by providing clear steps and encouraging mindfulness.
And I would love for us to become a supportive community!

Thai massage is a unique and ancient form of therapeutic bodywork that combines elements of yoga, acupressure, and energy line work. Here are the key features that define Thai massage:

1. Full-Body Treatment: Thai massage typically involves manipulating the entire body, focusing on the muscles, joints, and energy lines, called "Sen," believed to correspond to the body’s vital energy.

2. Passive Stretching: This massage style incorporates a series of assisted yoga-like stretches, allowing the practitioner to help the recipient achieve a greater range of motion and flexibility.

3. No Oil Used: Unlike many Western massage techniques, Thai massage is usually performed on a mat on the floor, with the recipient fully clothed in loose, comfortable attire. No oils or lotions are typically used.

4. Pressure Points: Practitioners use their hands, thumbs, elbows, knees, and feet to apply pressure to specific points along energy lines, similar to acupressure, to alleviate tension and encourage energy flow.

5. Breath Coordination: The massage is often synchronized with the recipient's breath, guiding them through deep inhalations and exhalations to enhance relaxation and release stress.

6. Holistic Approach: Thai massage aims to promote physical, mental, and spiritual wellness by addressing both bodily tension and energetic imbalances.

7. Adaptable Techniques: The methods used in Thai massage can be adjusted to fit the individual's needs, making it suitable for different body types and conditions.

8. Therapeutic and Restorative: While often relaxing, Thai massage can also be quite invigorating, helping to relieve muscle tension, improve circulation, and enhance energy levels.

In essence, Thai massage is a holistic, dynamic therapy aiming not just for physical relaxation but also for promoting balance and harmony within the body and mind through a blend of stretching, pressure, and mindful breath coordination.

Peony is a certified reflexologist with the Reflexology Association of Canada and certified in Thai massage with the Sunshine Network of Traditional Thai massage. Peony had training in lymphatic and myofascial massage, as well as craniocacral and Indian Head massage.Peony is also certified in Hypnotherapy and is a certified Life Coach with Infinite Possibilities.

Peony’s signature combination of reflexology, lymphatic massage and reiki will help you to become a healthier & more energetic person as well as alleviate chronic pain.

Peony is certified in Advanced Reiki, Advanced Integrated Energy Therapy and Advanced Theta Healing through Divine Clarity. Peony also has Level 3 certification in Divine Light Energy Healing through Soul Ascension school of Yoga & Healing Arts. Peony has also studied vipassana meditation.

Until October 31st only, pre-covid price of $240 for 4 prepaid sessions. Regular price $320 for 4 prepaid sessions. Personalized sessions including a combination of Reiki, Reflexology, Lymphatic & myofascial massage, craniosacral & Indian Head massage. With 4 consecutive sessions you can get best results.