Workshops

Lean and Green: Healthy Body, Healthy Planet
# of participants: 8-12
Description:
Did you know that the foods that are best for good health are also the same foods that are good for the environment? Did you know that according to the United Nations there is a strong connection between climate change and diet? In this session you will learn about the important connections between the health of our bodies, minds and our environment. If your resolutions include eating better, saving money, protecting the environment, losing weight or spending more time with friends and family, this workshop is perfect for you. Find out how some straightforward dietary changes can help maintain a healthy weight while lowering your carbon footprint and giving you more energy and better health. We will prepare and eat some delicious food together while reviewing the scientific evidence for eating certain foods and avoiding others. This workshop is ideal for everyone who wants to look great, feel better and contribute to solving our environmental crisis. The workshop fee includes several recipes, informational hand-outs and prepared food to take home and share with your family.
Price: $ 55 (includes the cost of food) - 3 hours
Location: Credible Edibles, 78 Hinton Avenue North
What to bring: Several food containers, pencil, paper.
Please let us know upon registration if you have any food allergies, sensitivities or aversions.
Speaker: Judi Varga-Toth

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Feeling Powerful: Re-energizing our lives and communities through energy conservation and empowering lifestyle choices
# of participants: 8 minimum
Description:
When we waste energy and consume more than we really need, we unwittingly participate in an energy system that must grow forever - whatever the social and environmental consequences. However, when we make a conscious decision to treat all energy – be it renewable or non-renewable – as something of great value, even something sacred, then the way we live our lives and participate in our communities changes forever. Have you ever felt the energizing feeling that comes with making choices that cost less, pollute less and reduce greenhouse gas emissions? Have you ever been empowered by joining others who want to use their power to promote positive change?

Find out how many people, groups and towns are using their power to improve their lives and the environment around them through their energy choices. Learn about basic things you can be doing at home, at work and through your purchasing and investment choices. This workshop is for people who want to be challenged, to learn and to share.  You will see photos and video images of best practices and compelling stories from around theworld. Renew your energy. Get empowered.
Price: $ 45 (includes supper) 3 hours
Location: Credible Edibles, 78 Hinton Avenue North
What to bring: Pencil, paper
Speaker: David Chernushenko

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Winds of Change – A Closer Look at How Changing Our Beliefs and Actions May Reshape Our World
# of participants: 8-12
Description:
Can we truly contribute to turning social conflicts and inequalities, abuse of natural resources, greed and consumption frenzy into social equality and respect for the environment? What responsibility, but also, what power do we have as individuals, citizens and consumers? Can a mere individual bring real change? What does change imply for us? What choices do we have? In this workshop we will review the dominant social, economic, environmental and political trends and their effects on us, our society and the Earth, as well as the emergence of new trends, behaviours and beliefs. This workshop is for people that dare to question their own beliefs, explore change and discover what kind of opportunities and challenges it may imply.
Price: $ 45 (includes supper) 3 hours

Location: Credible Edibles, 78 Hinton Avenue North
What to bring: Pen and paper.
Speaker: Agnès Revenu

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Yoga, Breath and a Good Night Sleep
# of participants: 8-15
Description :
Do you ever have trouble getting to sleep or staying asleep through the night?  Do you toss and turn, missing out on the kind of sound sleep that you know you need?  Does your body feel stiff and sore from lack of sleep and do your muscles feel tired because they work all day long and never get the chance to relax?

If you answered YES to any of these questions, read on!

In this experiential workshop, we focus on preparing the body for a good night’s sleep by increasing body flexibility, enhancing the alignment of the spine and calming the nervous system. You will learn what happens to your muscles when you become stressed and how to return to a relaxed state of body and mind. The yoga postures taught will help reduce the discomfort of sore, tired and aching muscles and provide for a restful night of sleep.  The added benefit of these postures is that you can also use them in the morning to help energize the body! 

Price: $ 40 - 2,5 hours
Location : Windhorse Yoga Centre, 1338 Wellington Street West
What to bring:  Please wear loose, comfortable clothing, as well as something warm to wear for the final relaxation. Bring your own yoga mat (or rent one from Windhorse Yoga for $2) and some water.  You can also bring a notebook and pen if you want to take notes of any kind.   Participants will be given a handout with information about sleep medication, healthy sleep habits and techniques for learning gentle abdominal breathing.

Speakers : Richard Hudspith and Marc Engfield

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Investing in your health – Learn how to make your own personal care products
# of participants: 8-12
Description:
Ever wonder what is really in your facial moisturizer?  Curious about whether you could make your own? If you are interested in learning more about everyday personal care products and how you can protect yourself and your family from exposure to unnecessary toxins, this workshop is for you.  Together, we will uncover some important facts about toxins which may be lurking in your bathroom cabinet and how to avoid them by making your own personal care products.  We will prepare body lotions that are 100% natural, good for the environment and lighter on your pocketbook!  The knowledge gained through this workshop will empower you to make informed decisions for you and your family.
Price: $55 (includes supper + the cost of supplies) - 3 hours
Location: Credible Edibles, 78 Hinton Avenue North
What to bring: 2 sealable containers, preferably glass, favourite essential oils (if you have any), pencil, paper if you wish to take notes.
Please let us know upon registration if you have any allergies, sensitivities or aversions.
Speaker: Frances Rubio/Prevent Cancer Now



We have proposed a range of topics for lectures and workshops, but we know you also have a wealth of ideas and knowledge to contribute. Please feel free to suggest new topics and/or speakers. If your request is consistent with our mission, vision and values, we will try our best to organize sessions based on your input.