Breathe and Bloom Gathering Space

03/21/2026

Spring, through a somatic lens, is a gentle thaw. 🌿
The body begins to wake from winter—sensations return, energy shifts, emotions may rise.

Support yourself softly…
Step outside and feel the air on your skin,
move in ways that feel intuitive,
sip something warm, rest when needed.

Romance this season—slow mornings, sunlight on your face, quiet moments with yourself.

Just like nature, you don’t need to bloom all at once.
Trust your timing. 🌱

If you’re feeling called to deepen your mind-body connection, connect with Julia to explore holistic support through her offerings of counselling, somatic and mindfulness inspired therapy, yoga, and Ayurveda coaching.

03/18/2026

Wonderful healing opportunity in the community 💗

Join us on the third Wednesday of every month at 9am at East Hants Sportsplex for our Walk & Talk sessions.

*Note the date change for March to accommodate March Break activities.*

Wednesday, March 25
Wednesday, April 15
Wednesday, May 20
Wednesday, June 17

It's an opportunity for you to talk with Hospice staff about anything grief-related, and no registration is necessary.

If you have any questions, please contact us info@cehhospice.org or 902-893-3265.

03/18/2026

Early spring invites a different kind of healing…

Not rushed.
Not loud.
But quietly alive.

On your next walk, pause for a moment—
and create.

A small piece of nature art.
A spiral of twigs.
A circle of stones.
Petals, bark, moss… gathered with care.

There’s no goal.
No need to make it perfect.

This is a practice of presence.

Of noticing what’s emerging
both around you… and within you.

As the earth softens from winter,
we, too, begin to thaw.

Hands connecting with the land,
breath slowing,
mind settling.

In these simple, creative moments,
healing happens gently.

You may walk away with nothing to hold—
but everything to feel.

⸻

03/18/2026

Such a lovely Spring Break session today with the Kids Action Program - Hants in Kennetcook! One of the kiddos gifted me this charming drawing 🧘🏽‍♀️🥰

I am grateful to be offering a variety of mindful movement classes throughout East Hants, including this family yoga series.

03/17/2026

Wonderful opportunity to try to win a 5-class pass for The Yoga Lounge. I am honoured to lead the Thursday morning vinyasa class, and the Saturday biweekly Qigong class. There is a great variety of styles and teachers here! 🫶🏽

✨️MARCH Giveaway! '5' 5 class passes! ️✨️
I did this 6 months ago after receiving really beautiful feedback about the YL! And its been that kind of week - new connections, feel good conversations and beautiful experiences in our space! 💛 I absolutely love the YL, and the people we share it with 🙏

I would love for you to share your experience at the Lounge—whether it’s about the space, a class you loved, an instructor who made an impact, or even one word that captures how you feel here. Your 'shares' help others get a feel for what our space is all about 💛

I will be drawing for 5 5-class passes!
Share your comment below by Friday at 4pm to enter! And its totally ok if you have shared your feedback before! You are welcome to share again to enter to win - ✨️ Tammy

03/17/2026

Sometimes life—or the mind—can feel overcrowded…
like too many apple slices in a small pan.

As they cook, some pieces soften,
while others are left untouched…
uneven, unattended.

Just like our attention,
when it’s spread too thin.

Balance gets lost.
Things take longer.
We feel scattered.

But presence… creates space.

Space to tend to each thought,
each feeling…
one at a time.

And in that gentle focus,
everything softens evenly.

We’re left feeling nourished,
grounded,
and quietly fulfilled.

03/15/2026

Wonderful encouragement for those interested in journaling but unsure where or how to start 💫

03/15/2026

For those interested in yoga this week, sharing some ways to breathe and move with me this week!

🧘🏽‍♀️ Monday 6:30pm yoga at the Maitland fire hall to support the Maitland Fire Aux
🧘‍♀️ Tuesday 10am chair yoga at the Maitland fire hall, supports the Maitland Fire Aux
🫶🏽 Tuesday 1pm family yoga this spring break at the Kennetcook fire hall, Kids Action Program - Hants
🧘🏿‍♀️ Thursday 10am vinyasa yoga (energizing flow) at The Yoga Lounge in Shubenacadie
💫 Counselling & Ayurvedic Nutrition Coaching (virtual or in Shubie & Dartmouth)

03/13/2026

As winter softens and the first whispers of spring awaken the earth, we are invited to do the same. 🌱

In Ayurveda, this is a season of renewal—when the body begins to release what it has been holding through the quiet months. Through gentle breath, mindful movement, and connection with nature, we can support this natural shift.

Feel the ground beneath your feet.
Let the cool air clear the mind.
Allow the body to soften and awaken.

Healing doesn’t need to be forced—it unfolds when we move with the rhythms of nature.

Breathe in the freshness of spring.
Let your body remember its natural balance. ✨

03/12/2026

🐾 Meet the team of Breathe and Bloom Gathering Space!

We are a family "from away" and are passionate about weaving together nature, wellness, creativity, and connection into our offerings here at Breathe and Bloom Gathering Space, based in Maitland, Nova Scotia.

Current offerings:
🌿Virtual and in-person counselling & mind-body specialty of Integrative Somatic Therapy Practice (ISTP)™ (Shubenacadie & Dartmouth)
🌿 Group & individual yoga and qigong classes (Shubenacadie & Maitland)
🌿 Ayurvedic Nutrition Coaching (virtual & Shubenacadie)

Coming spring/summer 2026:
🌺 Artisan store (Maitland)
🌺 Nature-based group & individual classes and workshops (yoga, qigong, meditation) (Maitland)

💫 Future seasons we plan to provide a healing sensory garden as well for those attending classes, workshops, & general access for the community.

03/08/2026

Ways to breathe & flow with me, Julia, this week!

03/07/2026

Have you been feeling stiff, stagnant, or tense? Qigong is a wonderful yet gentle practice rooted in ancient Chinese medicine that blends movement with breath.

🌿 Boost circulation

🌿 Nourish your joints and spine

🌿 Release stagnant energy and feel more energized

🌿 Strengthen immunity

🌿 Reduce stress and improve mental clarity

🌿 Improve balance and coordination

Join me, Julia, co-owner of Breathe and Bloom Gathering Space, to experience the benefits of Qigong for yourself! The replay will be available for those unable to join live (the practice starts around the 3:50min mark).

For those interested in a longer practice, consider this your invitation to practice with me at The Yoga Lounge in Shubenacadie at 10am on the 2nd & last Saturday of each month.

Stay tuned for nature Qigong in Maitland once the weather warms.