Kundalini Yoga & Gong Bath – Welcome Ceremony

Sat Nam. My name is Teri Hall and I am a yoga teacher and lifelong student of Life. I was introduced to yoga at a very young age and have been practicing and teaching various styles of Yoga for over 50 years (Hatha, Kundalini, Chair, Restorative, and Yoga Nidra). I have always been drawn to yoga’s ability to help calm my mind, strengthen my body and most of all, to connect to my inner self. I integrate pranayama (breathing techniques), mindfulness and meditation into my classes and teach with wisdom, dedication and passion. I am always seeking opportunities to continue my education and growth as a teacher and to share these learnings with you. Off my mat, I can be found designing jewelry, painting, hiking, kayaking, and being in nature every chance I get.

Julie Pellissier-Lush is a Mi’kmaq storyteller, photographer, actor, drummer, best-selling author, and the first Indigenous Poet Laureate for PEI.

Through her books, songs, poetry, and other creative pursuits, Julie celebrates and shares the powerful stories of the Mi’kmaq on PEI. Amongst her many accomplishments, Julie helped script the play ‘Mi’kmaq Legends’, which has been performed countless times over the past 12 years across the Island.

At her essence, Julie is a cultural teacher and knowledge keeper. She finds inspiration from her elders, as they bravely share their stories, and from today’s courageous youth who are embracing and celebrating their rich culture. Her five children serve as her greatest inspiration and enduring reason for getting up each day to teach, sing, and create in celebration of her Mi’kmaw roots.

The multi-talented, heart-centred artist’s contributions to the Mi’kmaw community and PEI have not gone unnoticed. She is the recipient of the Queens Diamond and Platinum Jubilee Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal, and the Senators 150 Medal.

Her plays continue to grow in popularity and are featured in various festivals and stand-alone productions across Atlantic Canada. Julie is currently writing a new ghost storybook with the Elders of PEI as well as two children’s books.

Ruth Richman has been practicing yoga asana and meditation since the 1960’s. She has 1000’s of hours of training in several styles and branches of Yoga including Hatha, Astanga, Kundalini, Yin, Restorative, Pranayama, and Yoga Therapy. In addition she has studied and practiced meditation styles for decades. She has been teaching Yoga on PEI since 1980. For 12 years she led Yoga Teacher Training programs in PEI and NB. Currently, Ruth teaches classes in person in Charlottetown and on Zoom; she leads a free weekly Meditation session on Zoom and in person: and she is a volunteer leader of a free Early Morning Sadhana on Zoom. It is a 2.5 hour practice of Kundalini mantra, motion, and meditation. Ruth particularly enjoys workshop style classes in which participants get to explore and experience the many aspects of Yoga, no matter what the style.

A landscaped riverside park with an in-line skating area, interpretive signs, gazebos & a boardwalk.

Find nearby parking around Founders’ Hall and in the Confederation Landing Lot, both at the bottom of Hillsborough and Prince Streets, off of Water Street.