Our Services

Garden Variety Movement offers yoga to support healing. Let’s keep growing.

Yoga for Concussions In-Person

  • weekly at Grit & Grace,

    24 Wilson Street, Guelph

  • April 7, 14, 21, 28 and May 5

  • $400 CAD

Yoga for Concussions Virtual

  • self directed, multi format

  • content accessible forever

  • $400 CAD

Yoga in Healthcare

  • videos and in-person classes

  • flexible and customized

  • $140/hr CAD

Yoga for Concussions 1-1

  • 1 hr private session

  • tips for your healing journey

  • $90 CAD

Movement, breath, and mindfulness designed for people with mild brain injuries, those living with Post Concussion Syndrome, and people who struggle with anxiety and mood swings related to brain injury and/or concussion. Classes include strength and mobility work, slow and steady poses, and rest practices proven to support brain wellbeing. The course includes multiple formats so participants can choose what is least aggravating to their symptoms: PDFs, audio, video, live classes.

Benefits

  • Comfort your mind and body so it can heal

  • Grow from the experience of brain injury

  • Learn about the relationship between neuroplasticity and movement

  • Appreciate and grapple with your unique response to your concussion

  • Understand your capacity with self-assessment, checking in on your symptoms

  • Gain easy-to-use resources for when you have a symptom flare

  • Walk away with a list of actions to calm your brain

Yoga for Concussions

Testimonials about the Course

  • Alissa's gentle and generous approach as a facilitator was so nourishing for me. The Yoga for Concussions course became a time in the week that I looked forward to, a space that really helped me to honour the capacity of my mind and body. The course content was always helpful and I really appreciated connecting with others who have experienced TBI. I came away from the course with some important tools and a sense of shared community, but importantly, also the feeling of being affirmed and understood in my experience.

  • I love the Brain Care Cheat Sheet and video. I feel fortunate to have found you and appreciate all that you do for the brain injured.

  • I like Alissa’s approach as well as the movements which I will be able to continue. I will recommend her course to others.

Yoga in Healthcare Settings

For healthcare workers themselves or any hospital department who wishes to support their patients with yoga, in person, or with pre-recorded yoga videos. Videos are short, informative movement and mindfulness practices for a quick wellness break. In-person yoga classes are customizable, personal, easy to access, and symptom friendly.

  • Flexible - long drop in window so you can pop in anytime 

  • Accessible -  show up for as few as 5 mins without disrupting class flow

  • Customized - include common concerns like low back stiffness or foot pain

Testimonials about Hospital Team Yoga

  • One day I was super stressed and felt like I didn't have time to go to yoga but I went and we did a 15 minute session. It completely changed my mood/nervous system and productivity for the afternoon. That was a very cool experience and I was so grateful.

  • It provides a break in the day to get up from my desk. It helps me get focused again for the rest of the day.

  • I am in a better mood after a 15 min session. It is in a perfect area of the hospital to relax in the middle of a 12 hour shift. I also feel more energized to get back on the unit to do some work… and spread the word of how well I feel after doing the yoga class.

  • Amazing support for staff wellbeing and preventing burnout. Please keep these sessions coming!