A Little Zen
Welcome to A Little Zen, where our clients heal, root and grow.
We heal from trauma and pain.
We root in the present moment.
We grow towards an intentional and purposeful life.
We all hold some level of unresolved trauma within us. It holds us back from living our best life – whether we realize it or not. This manifests both in our body and our mind. At A Little Zen, we practice a body-oriented trauma informed therapy approach to healing. Body-oriented trauma therapy is based on the concept that body and mind are one. And, as such, should not be treated independently of one another.
If you’re looking for support on your journey to Zen from unresolved trauma or stress, read on.
At A Little Zen we use a holistic approach to traditional counselling, coaching and psychotherapy and combine it with mindful movement, intentional breathwork, yoga and sensational experience. This can happen in a traditional office setting, virtually, in the ZEN den yoga studio or outside in forest therapy.
You learn practical skills to increase psychological flexibility and live a full and meaningful life while overcoming the physical and or emotional pain you are processing. Our goal at A Little Zen is to provide the tools to help you move out of suffering and into living with intention, using a variety of methods including trauma-informed therapy, yoga and movement, coaching and Counselling.
In addition to traditional counselling and psychotherapy options, A Little Zen also offers Forest Therapy (Nature Therapy). This is an opportunity for you to ‘get outside to get inside’. Nature is known to reduce anger, fear, stress, and other unpleasant feelings. Through our forest therapy program, A Little Zen takes our holistic approach to psychotherapy and counselling outdoors to facilitate deep personal exploration and enable you to discover your inner strength. Our forest therapy sessions can include experiential mindful movement, present moment awareness training and breathwork.
Our Services
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Therapeutic Retreats
Experience A Little Zen with our self care trauma-informed therapeutic retreats
designed to provide you with tools to manage stressors, regulate your nervous system and forge a deeper understanding and connection within yourself and the natural world around you.
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Individual Counselling & Psychotherapy
Give yourself permission to remember and return to who you were born to be.
We will guide you in learning your heart's longing and practical skills to create changes that your deepest desire while connecting with your authentic self. Individuals have the option of in-person, virtual or nature-based sessions.
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Yoga Therapy Group Programs
Yoga therapy is a form of body-centered counselling, where we utilize the physical practices of yoga (Asana) and breath-work (Pranayama) as an inner resource to promote healing.
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Forest Therapy Programs
Forest therapy with A Little Zen provides a unique and holistic approach to traditional talk therapy.
This nature-integrated approach combines mindful movement and intentional breath with the traditional aspects of talk therapy, all while being fully immersed in the beauty of nature.
What do we do?
Our approach is organic and person-centered. We see our time with you as a partnership by collaborating on your therapeutic journey. Together we bring awareness to the things that may be acting as a barrier for change or forward movement in your life. Think of A Little Zen as your guide through the healing journey. We provide support and teach skills that will enable you to move towards a full life.
Our office is based in Uxbridge, Ontario, ‘the Trail Capital of Canada’, an easy scenic drive from Stouffville, Newmarket, Markham, Port Perry, Pickering and Ajax. Our building and office is accessible, centrally located, with plenty of free parking.
At A Little Zen, we believe that the practice of yoga and mindful movement have the power to transform lives. Our experienced social workers are dedicated to helping individuals of all levels.
Whether you are new to yoga or have been practicing for years, we invite you to join us on the mat and discover the many benefits of this mind-body practice. Our classes are designed to be accessible and supportive, with a focus on moving out of suffering and into living.
Click below to learn how you can become a Little Zen member for access to a variety of benefits and additional content
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