our mission

To build and share accessible wellbeing spaces and co-develop effective wholebeing experiences that support both individual and collective thriving.

our offerings

  • community wellbeing

    Our programs aim to promote preventative health and wellbeing by fostering a culture of care for oneself, others, and the environment. Guided by a combination of the SPIRE framework for personal wellbeing (Spiritual, Physical, Intellectual, Relational, Emotional) developed by Dr. Tal Ben Shahar and expanded collective wellbeing principles from Dr. Isaac Prilleltensky, the program emphasizes fairness and worthiness. This holistic approach ensures that individuals and communities have accessible and effective tools to thrive.

    Through the Island Wellbeing Project, we co-developed and tested a community wellbeing program with the 300-person island community of Shapinsay, Orkney.

    Photo credit: Alison McDougall
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  • personal wellbeing

    Our founder, Alison, is also a Conscious Connected Breathwork (CCB) facilitator and offers group and 1:1 breathwork sessions.

    CCB is a gentle yet powerful breathing practice that uses a continuous, flowing breath to calm the mind, release emotional tension, and support inner peace. It’s fully guided and done to music, helping participants feel safe, present, and supported.

    Alison found breathwork during a time of transition and after making some big changes in her life. The breath became a tool she would use to move through difficult emotions, gain clarity on challenging decisions, drop out of the thinking mind and reconnect with her physical.

    Photo credit: Sharon Black
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  • accessible shared spaces

    We shared our space in Toronto with a 20-person film crew, music artists and many other creators who were looking for low-cost spaces to pursue their passions and dreams. We continue to partner with inclusive and low-cost community spaces and provide scouting and hosting services.

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    In partnership with Tern 360, a social enterprise, we are designing a multi-fuel source mobile sauna for the Shapinsay Community. Read our evolving proposal here.

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    In partnership with the Shapinsay Men's Shed, a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organization, we have co-developed a vision to create a safe and supportive community shed space where people can share ideas and skills, and engage in meaningful, fun, creative and interesting projects that support individual and collective wellbeing.

    Photo credit: Terra Babayeva

harvest the light within

Saturday 20 September 2025 | 10:30am – 2:30pm | Shapinsay, Orkney

Step into the stillness of autumn and celebrate the season of harvest with us on the island of Shapinsay. Harvest the Light Within is a half-day retreat designed to nurture body, mind, and spirit while reflecting on the seeds we’ve sown and the growth we’ve cultivated through summer.

Together we’ll gather in the beautiful Shapinsay Church and Reflective Space for a guided journey of:

  • grounding into presence and opening space for reflection
  • an active, gentle breathwork practice that supports emotional release, clarity, and deep relaxation
  • soothing sound vibrations to restore balance and invite inner stillness
  • nourishing lunch, fresh bread, naturally sweetened bakes, teas, and fresh juice
  • integration through creative expression with local artist

This retreat is a chance to slow down, reconnect with yourself, and celebrate the light within as the seasons shift.

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"The golden moments in the stream of life rush past us and we see nothing but sand; the angels come to visit us and we only know them when they are gone."

- George Eliot