Leigh Shand has over 15 years’ experience in the wellness sector. She leads by example and offers clients practical tools and strategies for living a more balanced and enjoyable life. Leigh is well versed in working with corporate, government and non-profit groups as she has an extensive background in public relations and marketing across all sectors. She understands day-to-day pressures; deadlines, as well as the opportunities and stresses associated with the workplace and remote work.
Workshops
*All workshops are rich in depth and include a detailed PowerPoint Presentation, props, experiential exercises and a handout. They are inclusive and trauma-informed.
Sleep: Practical tools for falling and staying asleep
*In person/hybrid or online (60-90 mins flexible)
Most people have struggled with sleep at some point in their lives. Stress, overwhelm, life changes and simply not being able to “shut off” are just a few reasons why sleep can be elusive. But sleep is critical to keeping healthy and maintaining balance. Join Wellness Coach, Leigh Shand for a deeper understanding of sleep and key tips for ensuring a better night’s rest.
Key take-aways include:
Benefits of sleep and understanding of circadian rhythm
Factors that contribute to good/poor sleep
How to create a bedtime routine and key components
Top tips for falling asleep and staying asleep
Handout with key teachings and strategies
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Stress: How to reduce it naturally and effectively
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*In person/hybrid or Online (60-90 mins flexible)
The current North American lifestyle is a recipe for feeling stressed out, overwhelmed and exhausted. Reducing stress is key to physical, mental and emotionally well-being. Join Wellness Coach, Leigh Shand for an engaging and experiential session on how incorporating gentle yoga/stretching, meditation and breathwork into your routine can go a long way to ensure a healthy body and a peaceful state of mind.
Key take-aways include:
Proven scientific benefits of meditation
Simple stretches you can do at home
Effective breathing techniques you can use anywhere
How to fit these practices into your life
Handout with key teachings and strategies
Menopause: Effective strategies to reduce symptoms and enjoy life more fully
*In person/hybrid or Online (60-90 mins flexible)
Menopause affects many different systems of the body that can impact physical, mental and emotionally well-being. Knowing you are not alone and having effective strategies to reduce symptoms and enjoy life are key to moving through this life transition. Join Wellness Coach, Leigh Shand for an engaging session to better understand this significant change and ways to navigate through it, feel better and life your best life.
Key take-aways include:
Background on the stages of Menopause
Current research on proven ways to reduce symptoms
How menopause varies from one woman to another
Book recommendations
Handout with key teachings and strategies
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Seasonal Wellness: How Ayurveda can improve digestion, exercise, immune health and more!
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*In person/hybrid or Online (60-90 mins flexible)
Ayurveda is a time-tested modality recognized by the World Health Organization. It is based on simple yet profound principles for how to move through the seasons to improve or optimize health and wellbeing. Join Leigh Shand, Wellness Coach for an enlightening talk on applying Ayurvedic principles for the season (and year round) to improve digestion, exercise, immune, health and more!
Key take-aways include:
Ayurveda explained and key pillars
Practical tips for the season and throughout the year
Favourite seasonal recipe
Handout with key teachings
Yoga: Gentle stretch and strength for body, mind and heart
*In person/online (60 mins flexible)
Interested in yoga but didn’t think you could do it? Maybe it’s been a long time or perhaps you have experience but haven’t found the right connection? Leigh Shand, Wellness Coach & Yoga Teacher, teaches a gentle, inclusive and trauma-informed style of yoga suitable for all levels. She offers several different ways to do poses and always meets people where they are at. She creates a safe space for all. You’re sure to leave filling more calm, grounded and uplifted!
Key take-aways include:
Gentle stretch and strengthen
Feelings of calm, grounded and uplifted
Community connection
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Guided Nature Walk: Ground, de-stress and learn with a guided walk in nature
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*In person/varied location across London and Southwestern Ontario
Looking for a unique way to unplug, destress and cultivate connection with a group? Consider a Guided Nature Walk with Wellness Teachings for your group. Leigh Shand is trained in both Wellness and as a Carolinian Forest Guide. She creates a memorable experience combining mindfulness with identification of local flora, fauna and conservation - think Forest Bathing meets Nature ID! Your staff or clients are sure to leave with a sense of calm, connectivity and inspiration too.
Benefits:
Lowers the stress hormone cortisol
Improves breathing and relaxes the nervous system
Provides a sense of calm and grounding
Reduces anxiety and depression
Improves mood and cultivates connection
Fosters connectivity between people and environment
Testimonials
“Shamanic Healing with Leigh is a life changing and profound experience that can help anyone at any time navigate life in a more positive, conscious way. She is a skilled and gentle practitioner whose insight and intuition is always relevant. I would encourage everyone to have a Shamanic healing session with Leigh. I know I will be a regular client!”