CORNWALL, Ontario – About 500 participants were expected to drop in throughout Om The Night in Lamoureux Park on Saturday, Aug. 25 where they could relax and meditate.
Each hour from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. offered a different activity for participants, including partner yoga, drumming, flow yoga and meditation.
The fourth annual event, hosted by Love Yoga: Creative Movement Studio and Sexual Assault Support Services (SASS) for Women of SDG&A, encouraged healing and new beginnings. All proceeds go to SASS.
“Om The Night is actually Paula McDermid’s creation,” explained Angela Vinet, Executive Director of SASS. “She wanted to create an event where the community could come together and do something that is really just whole, and holistic, and nurturing and healing.”
The event encouraged a small donation for participation.
“It’s donation based, so if all you have is a loonie, a loonie is great…we wanted it to be accessible to everyone so we didn’t put a specific price to it,” said Vinet.
After the opening ceremonies, instructors delved into strength and stretch, as well as kids yoga. Instructors from McDermid’s studio Love Yoga, and a guest instructor from Ottawa all donated their time. Vinet is thankful for their support and the support of the community.
Vinet said the event encourages community members to be comfortable together and channel new beginnings while meditating under the moon.
“It falls into the whole idea that a full moon is a time for renewal and for new beginnings. So, by healing yourself and healing the community, we can begin anew,” said Vinet.
