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Varia is founder of Creative Arts Therapy Barbados, a psychotherapy practice using drama and movement About Me. I am a Bajan. Land of many blessings. Hot sun. Rum.

Born and grew up in the tiny island of Barbados. Small communities. Beach culture. Soca & Tuk music. Cricket. Sugar cane. Ackees. Fast talking. Slow walking. My journey is not without its twists and turns. I love the arts completely – all of them. I wanted to be a fine artist when I was in secondary school. I love creating things from nothing. Love to cook. Love to draw. Love to sing. Love music. Love to dance. Love to learn. Love to laugh. When I wasn’t sure what to do with my life I studied law and became a lawyer. The kind of lawyer with a passion for the arts. The kind of lawyer that hates suits but loves an argument. I discovered that what it was I loved about the law was its quest for justice. This is at my core. I am a feminist. I have since hung up the suits and now I get to do what I absolutely love most. That which I have always done. I act. To inhabit the lives of many and transmit their stories for an audience – to share their truths and untruths, is my chosen art. When I am not acting, I am doing another one of my loves – sharing my creative energies with the fabulous young people of Mustardseed Productions. They give me such joy and vigor. This is how I learn and hone my craft. They remind me to play honestly and I see through them how we are shaped and complicated by social constructs and constraints. So that’s me in a nutshell…

31/05/2025

A refreshing and revitalising workshop for teachers and educators. Under the theme ‘In My Element’ the workshop will reconnect teachers to themselves and each other energised by nature.

How many teachers are dragging to the finish line of this academic year? They are hardworking, dedicated, givers, often under appreciated and easily at risk of overwhelmed and burn out.

If you are a teacher or educator (primary, secondary or tertiary - private or public), join us for this exciting one-day retreat to designed to revitalise energy, refresh minds, reaffirm spirits and nurture hearts for greater wellbeing, balance and peace.

June 14, 2025 at the Accra Beach Resort.

Refreshments and lunch included, as well as special treats, surprises and giveaways too.

Spaces are limited, register now!

15/04/2025

This April we are ‘Blooming into Being’ for the next edition of Barefoot Soul!

Sunday April 27th 2025 at Demi Yoga studio. Brought to you by women, for women, through movement, dance and the metaphors of nature we will explore all that help and hinder us from growing into our best selves - from roots to full bloom!

No choreography, training or prior learning needed. Come as you are! Move with us.

Space is limited. Sign up through the link in the bio.

https://forms.gle/vDHdqep5uVc7nYnw8

16/03/2025

The next Barefoot Soul will be held on Sunday March 30th at Demi Yoga studio. Brought to you by women, for women, the theme for this next one is ‘March Mayhem’. Through movement and dance we will explore the messy and mucky parts of our lives - where there is dis-ease and disquiet - ultimately seeking peace, calm and balance.

No choreography, training or prior learning needed. Come as you are! Move with us.

Space is limited. Sign up through the link in the bio.

https://forms.gle/2NMBwKyabQZPe9Pb8

08/02/2025

Barefoot Soul is back on Sunday, February 16, 2025 with our February edition on Self-Love! Exploring themes of what love means to us. How we receive it, give it, and how we can reconnect with ourselves compassionately and lovingly. Join us in a moving, grooving meditation for women, by women. Demi Yoga Studio.

Register through the link in bio. Spaces are limited!

12/11/2024

Don’t miss the next Barefoot Soul! Coming up just now on Sunday, November 17, 2024 at Demi Yoga Studio . Iza Bajan vibe - looking at IndepenDANCE - and notions of freedom through movement. Women come through in your blue, yellow, black 💙💛🖤 as we explore and groove through some of the shackles that bind us.

Check out the link in the bio to register. Spaces are limited!

22/10/2024

Great News! The next Barefoot Soul is on Sunday, October 27, 2024 @ 5:45pm. Ladies, join us at Demi Yoga Studio for a mindful movement session.

We’ll be exploring the theme of *Storms of Life - Navigating Rough Seas and Strong Breeze*

Brought to you by the Creative Arts Therapy Collective BB (CatSpraddle Barbados).
Click on the link in the bio or below to register.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfgwAl5uxkw-nPOvn3HDz14CFM0gSfx244X8hD31duCJJ-JRA/viewform

11/10/2024

As we look back on the year, we wanted to share some of the feedback from our clients. 10 of them to be exact - to mark the 10th day of the 10th month (CATB anniversary). Interspersed with a few images of our therapists outside of the therapy space… doing what we do when life starts to feel heavy… ‘catching ourselves’ if you will.

Thanks to those of you who shared your reflections on the process. We value and appreciate you.

Now back to work…

23/07/2024

The next Barefoot Soul will be held on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at The St. Michael School. The theme, is ‘In Pursuit of Joy!’ Come join us as women move and groove exploring tenets of joy during this festival season. What brings you joy? How do you express joy? How can we learn to trust and seize joy when it presents itself to us?

Movementation starts at 6:45pm sharp!

Register on the link below or in the bio.

https://forms.gle/19EgKw7H9B1YsGkQ6

Spaces are limited!

23/06/2024

June edition of Barefoot Soul coming up next Wednesday, June 26 at *The St Michael School*
Come dance move and groove with us as we explore themes of symphony, harmony and togetherness as women, in this season of emancipation asking hard questions and sharing through movement.
Go to the link or click in our Bio to register: https://forms.gle/pyfQhVs4AKLdz3jS8

21/05/2024

It’s the May edition of Barefoot Soul!

Hope to see you at the next one as we move through acceptance and permission-giving - to ourselves! YES YOU MAY!!

May 29, 2024 @ We Stay Well Sanctuary, Bellevue Plantation. Come join us in the sisterhood groove!

Click the link in the Bio or go to https://forms.gle/ENaf21jBtdoE57J37
to register - limited spaces!

18/04/2024

Barefoot Soul APRIL EDITION is here! Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at the *We Stay Well Sanctuary*, Bellevue Plantation.

With the theme of “April Showers Bring May Flowers: The Bloom” through movement, connection, we’ll explore all the things that help us and hinder us from flourishing and thriving.

Come join us in the sisterhood bloom 👣

Registration form in our bio and below:
https://forms.gle/SNczCuqHsH4LDKhc8

22/03/2024

REGISTER NOW!! *Wednesday 27th March*

This month we explore ‘Marching to the Beat of Our Own Drum’. Join us for the next edition of Barefoot Soul (March) where we invite women to gather and groove together for a themed moving meditation. A brief escape from the hustle and bustle of ‘outside’, sessions are facilitated by trained Creative Arts Therapists who guide and hold the space for you to move through and ‘just be’.

We will be at the lovely ‘We Stay Well Sanctuary’ in Bellevue Plantation, Waterford, St. Michael.

Click the link in the bio https://forms.gle/ADfEXfMKwn7CFxRw5 to register. Spaces are limited!

Address

Pavilion Court
Hastings

Telephone

+12462624838

Website

http://Www.Creativeartstherapybarbados.com/

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