Tag: Movement and Music

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The Gifts of Our Injuries: Celebrating Lynn Simonson and a Lifetime of Movement

Celebrating Lynn Simonson’s 2026 Dance Teacher Award and the words that inspired my journey from dance and Touch for Health® to three years of Movement and Music programs and the new BioEnergetic Wellness program at Akamai University International.

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When the Funk Hits: How Movement, Intention and a New Perspective Can Open New Possibilities

In Episode 10 of Facing Dementia, Laurin Wittig explores how joyful movement, creativity, tea intentions and a change in perspective helped her move from trying to fix wellness toward discovering new possibilities. We also share BioEnergetic Wellness programs at the Greenwell Center that invite movement, music, awareness and intention into daily life.

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The Future Must Always Have a Place in the Room

What happens when you intentionally create space for your future before it arrives? Discover why the Artfilled Wellness Retreat on Cape Breton Island is more than a retreat—it is an invitation to experience your next chapter through movement, music, nature, creativity, community, and possibility.

More Than a Retreat: Living the Artfilled Wellness Model

What if a wellness retreat wasn’t simply a collection of activities, but an intentional journey where movement, music, nature, art, tea, storytelling, and community worked together to cultivate lasting wellbeing? Discover how the Artfilled Wellness Model creates a living ecology of care that participants experience—not just attend—over eight transformative days in Cape Breton.

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The Hidden Power of the Be Well with Dr Michelle Greenwell Podcast

Season 6 of the Be Well with Dr Michelle Greenwell podcast has been released. What a season this will be! The vault is full of great episodes for you to enjoy. Join us!

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Welcoming Marian Egan to the Cape Breton Island Energy & Arts Immersion Retreat

We are delighted to welcome Marian Egan to the Cape Breton Island Energy & Arts Immersion Retreat in August 2026.
An award-winning author, artist, and international speaker from Ireland, Marian brings a rare and deeply embodied approach to wellness — one that weaves together intuition, art, frequency, and self-care. Through intuitive painting and reflective facilitation practices, Marian invites participants to listen more deeply to what emerges within and between us, revealing insights that often live beyond words. Her presence adds a powerful creative and contemplative layer to a retreat designed for those ready to explore healing, learning, and connection in a truly experiential way.

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The Circle of Uncertainty: Breaking Free from the Loop of Self-Doubt

Are you feeling stuck in the loop of doubt and indecision? The Circle of Uncertainty keeps us spinning in place, but one conscious step forward can open new possibilities, perspectives, and growth. Join our Movement and Music, Tai Chi Cape Breton, Qi YINtegration, or Storytelling Workshop programs to move beyond hesitation and step into flow, creativity, and inner peace.

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Discover Wellness, Wisdom, and Community through the CanBeWell Silent Auction

Bid on unique wellness experiences from award-winning Canadian educators, facilitators, and creators in the CanBeWell Silent Auction! 🌿 Support holistic learning, gain new skills, and connect with a vibrant wellness community before it closes November 1.

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Touch for Health: The Foundation for Healing Through Movement, Sound, and Colour

Are you ready to empower your daily self-care with knowledge about how the body, mind, and spirit share information through biofeedback? Check out the latest in Touch for Health news.

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New Music & Movement Class – Finding Peace and Harmony Through Sound and Motion

Ready to set your health and wellness plan in motion with an online class that is designed for you? Join us this Tuesday for 12 weeks of learning and loving music and movement.