As we aim to continually engage residents and inspire them to pursue wellness in all of its dimensions, we have launched a new video series, called #WellnessWednesday. This series focuses on leading activities that our viewers can accomplish in the comfort of their own home focusing on all dimensions of wellness.

This week’s video takes a shift from the physical dimension of wellness to focus on the spiritual and emotional benefits of meditation, taught by Tapestry at Arbutus Walk’s Kinesiologist Supervisor Ellen D’arcy. Ellen encourages residents to relax, pull up a chair and join her in this guided meditation class.

Our Kinesiologist Ellen: Ellen grew up in Port Moody and graduated from Simon Fraser University with a degree in Kinesiology. She is a practicing member of the British Columbia Association of Kinesiologists and a 200 hour certified Yoga teacher with Yoga Alliance.

As a Kinesiologist, Ellen has worked with a variety of clients from athletes, adults with soft tissue and orthopaedic injuries, to active agers. Ellen is passionate about helping her clients achieve their goals so they can lead a happy and healthy well-balanced lifestyle. In her free time, she enjoys spending time in the outdoors and attending fitness classes like yoga and barre. She runs a variety of fitness classes at Arbutus Walk from meditation and Yoga to Total Body Fit! Come meet Ellen and join the fun!