RELAX & RESTORE: STRESS AWARENESS EVENT

The MCA Department of Health’s Health Promotion & Prevention (HPP) Team will be hosting “Relax & Restore: A Stress Awareness Event” on Wednesday, April 22 at the St. Regis Recreation Center from 5:30–7:30 p.m. Registration is required to participate. 

In partnership with Iakwa’shatste Youth Fitness, this family-focused event will support the development of self-regulation skills to help manage stress through restorative yoga, mindful breathing, meditation, and gentle movement designed to release physical tension and support emotional well-being.  

Participants will take part in:

• Restorative yoga for all ages
• Mindful breathing practices
• Guided meditation
• Gentle movement exercises 

This event is open to all Akwesasne community members. No drop-offs will be allowed. No yoga experience is required, and mats will be provided if needed. The first 20 participants to register will receive a wellness bag. 

Light healthy snacks will be provided, along with infused fruit and herbal water and a tea station. All participants will also be entered into a prize draw.  

To register, please contact MCA Health Promotion & Prevention:

• Krista Lee Oakes — 613-575-2341 ext. 3239  
• Robyn Leroux — 613-575-2341 ext. 3227
• healthpromotionandprevention@akwesasne.ca