we are grateful to the td park people grant for providing us with funding for our community to deliver this programming.
earth resonance is a two-part multi-modal environmental series designed to cultivate mindfulness, creativity, and connection to nature within the city for women & gender diverse people of colour. as our relationship with the earth continues to change, we are offering an opportunity to tend to our collective inner earth, learn to our earth and reconnect with nature in community.
traditional chinese medicine (tcm) is a holistic healing system that dates back over 3,000 years. it views the body as an interconnected whole—linking physical, mental, and emotional health—rather than focusing on isolated symptoms, practices such as acupuncture, cupping, gua sha, herbal medicine, nutrition, and qigong all fall under the umbrella of tcm. each modality aims to restore balance to the body’s vital energy, known as qi.
in this nourishing session, you are invited to learn about traditional chinese medicine through qigong movement, acupressure and creating your very own herbal tea to support your health and wellbeing.
denys gamotin (she/her) is an acupuncturist, traditional chinese medicine practitioner, yoga instructor and meditation guide who is passionate about singing karaoke and eating pasta. her offerings include acupuncture, cupping, eastern bodywork (tuina), gua sha and moxibustion. her main intention is collective healing — treating individuals and supporting them through their own wellness journeys, so that they have the capacity to show up for their communities and loved ones. after completing over 900 clinical hours at eight branches college of eastern medicine, she discovered that supporting people through mental health challenges as well as treating gynecological conditions are some of her areas of interest.
saturday, july 18th 2026
3pm to 5pm
high park - picnic site #14 . it is across from the skating rink, off of colborne lodge drive ( see map picture for details)
location coordinates - 43°38'59.9"N 79°27'52.4"W
comfortable clothes to do light movement (qigong) in
your curiosity
sunscreen, hat, sunglasses to keep cool
herbs for tea making
snacks, water and other non-alc drinks
by attending and participating in this event, you acknowledge that participation is voluntary and that wellness activities, including qigong movement, acupressure, herbal tea making, and outdoor programming, involve inherent risks. you agree to participate at your own discretion and assume responsibility for your wellbeing throughout the event.
colour in mind, facilitators, volunteers, partners, sponsors, and venue providers are not responsible for any injury, loss, damage, allergic reaction, or illness that may occur as a result of participation. by attending, you release and hold harmless colour in mind and all affiliated parties from any claims arising from your participation in this event.
if you have any medical conditions, injuries, allergies, or concerns that may affect your participation, please consult a healthcare professional and participate according to your needs and comfort level.
location:
high park is a public space. there are washrooms across the street (colborne lodge drive)
to access the picnic site, there is a paved road that connects to the grass where the picnic site is held. there may be an elevation from the road to the picnic site.
trauma sensitive space:
in our discussions, we prioritize creating an inclusive and trauma-sensitive environment. we recognize that participants have diverse experiences and backgrounds, and it is essential to ensure that everyone feels safe and respected. we will use inclusive language.
attendees are encouraged to participate at their comfort level, with the option to step out or seek support if needed. we are committed to cultivating a space where safety is the priority. re-traumatization. by prioritizing trauma sensitivity, we aim to create a supportive, explorative and healing environment for all.
we are grateful to the td park people grant for providing us with funding for our community to deliver this programming.
earth resonance is a two-part multi-modal environmental series designed to cultivate mindfulness, creativity, and connection to nature within the city for women & gender diverse people of colour. as our relationship with the earth continues to change, we are offering an opportunity to tend to our collective inner earth, learn to our earth and reconnect with nature in community.
traditional chinese medicine (tcm) is a holistic healing system that dates back over 3,000 years. it views the body as an interconnected whole—linking physical, mental, and emotional health—rather than focusing on isolated symptoms, practices such as acupuncture, cupping, gua sha, herbal medicine, nutrition, and qigong all fall under the umbrella of tcm. each modality aims to restore balance to the body’s vital energy, known as qi.
in this nourishing session, you are invited to learn about traditional chinese medicine through qigong movement, acupressure and creating your very own herbal tea to support your health and wellbeing.
denys gamotin (she/her) is an acupuncturist, traditional chinese medicine practitioner, yoga instructor and meditation guide who is passionate about singing karaoke and eating pasta. her offerings include acupuncture, cupping, eastern bodywork (tuina), gua sha and moxibustion. her main intention is collective healing — treating individuals and supporting them through their own wellness journeys, so that they have the capacity to show up for their communities and loved ones. after completing over 900 clinical hours at eight branches college of eastern medicine, she discovered that supporting people through mental health challenges as well as treating gynecological conditions are some of her areas of interest.
saturday, july 18th 2026
3pm to 5pm
high park - picnic site #14 . it is across from the skating rink, off of colborne lodge drive ( see map picture for details)
location coordinates - 43°38'59.9"N 79°27'52.4"W
comfortable clothes to do light movement (qigong) in
your curiosity
sunscreen, hat, sunglasses to keep cool
herbs for tea making
snacks, water and other non-alc drinks
by attending and participating in this event, you acknowledge that participation is voluntary and that wellness activities, including qigong movement, acupressure, herbal tea making, and outdoor programming, involve inherent risks. you agree to participate at your own discretion and assume responsibility for your wellbeing throughout the event.
colour in mind, facilitators, volunteers, partners, sponsors, and venue providers are not responsible for any injury, loss, damage, allergic reaction, or illness that may occur as a result of participation. by attending, you release and hold harmless colour in mind and all affiliated parties from any claims arising from your participation in this event.
if you have any medical conditions, injuries, allergies, or concerns that may affect your participation, please consult a healthcare professional and participate according to your needs and comfort level.
location:
high park is a public space. there are washrooms across the street (colborne lodge drive)
to access the picnic site, there is a paved road that connects to the grass where the picnic site is held. there may be an elevation from the road to the picnic site.
trauma sensitive space:
in our discussions, we prioritize creating an inclusive and trauma-sensitive environment. we recognize that participants have diverse experiences and backgrounds, and it is essential to ensure that everyone feels safe and respected. we will use inclusive language.
attendees are encouraged to participate at their comfort level, with the option to step out or seek support if needed. we are committed to cultivating a space where safety is the priority. re-traumatization. by prioritizing trauma sensitivity, we aim to create a supportive, explorative and healing environment for all.
