Peterborough Yoga Festival

01/30/2026

01/30/2026

Vasant Panchami is a vibrant Hindu festival that celebrates the arrival of spring and honors Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge, music, and the arts. It typically falls in January or February, marking a time of renewal and growth. The festival is characterized by the wearing of yellow clothing, symbolizing the blossoming mustard fields and the warmth of the season. People worship Saraswati, especially students and artists, by offering flowers and fruits to her idols and seeking her blessings for wisdom and creativity. It’s also a time for community gatherings, music, dance, and feasting, as the energy of the season is embraced with joy and celebration.

01/30/2026

Have you signed up for Chair Yoga at the Woodview library branch yet? Thursdays 10:30 am starting Feb 12th. Visit us to register today! 66 Northeys Bay Road 705-654-1071

01/30/2026

Reset & Regulate: A Somatic Sanctuary

In a world that demands constant effort, give yourself permission to return to the wisdom of your body.

This 90-min experience blends somatic movement with long-held stretches to ground your energy, still your mind & create a sense of safety within.


Slow, repetitive movements to nourish your nervous system
Long, intentional breaths to soothe the vagus nerve and quiet a busy mind.
Deep Yin stretches to melt layers of tension and hydrate your body’s connective tissues. A reset button for your nervous system

A rebalancing, to support physical pain + emotional release + grounded connection to oneself.

Limited spots

Sunday, March 8, 2026

11:00 am - 12:30pm

$80+hst in advance, $100+hst on the day of the workshop

01/22/2026

Exploring Buddhism Classes in Norwood
Based on the book "How to Transform Your Life"
with Buddhist Teacher Cate Henderson
Alternate Tuesday evenings, Jan 27 to March 24, from 7:00 to 8:15pm
at Norwood United Church, 4264 Highway 7

In these meditation classes, you will learn the foundations of Buddhist philosophy and meditation practice, which can help us maintain a positive perspective on life and approach everyday challenges with greater clarity and calm. These teachings are based on the book “How to Transform Your Life” by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.

The classes offer step-by-step guidance on the Buddhist path to inner peace in a way that is accessible and practical for everyone, regardless of background or experience.
Each class includes two guided meditations and a practical talk. These are drop-in classes, so you can attend any or all of them.

After each class, there is time for Q&A. No experience of meditation is necessary. Everyone is welcome!

Cost: 15.00 per class, or 65.00 for the 5-class series.
You can book online or register in person at the door.

Schedule

Jan 27: A Buddhist approach to peace
Feb 10: What is consciousness?
Feb 24: How our mind continues after death
Mar 10: Embracing change
Mar 24: Karma - How our intentions change our world

See our webpage to register: https://tinyurl.com/az2vtuv7

01/22/2026