Harbour Strong in the Park: Men’s Yoga, Breathwork & Real Talk
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Join us for a day of judgement-free, mat optional morning of yoga and breathwork just for men. All levels of experience welcome!
Date: Sunday, August 10 2025. Event starts 10:30am NST.
Location: Bowring Park, 305 Waterford Bridge Rd, St. John’s, NL A1E 1E7
Cost: No charge. Spaces are limited. 16+ to attend.
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🧘♂️ Harbour Strong in the Park 🌳Men’s Yoga, Breathwork & Real Talk
🗓 Sunday, August 10, 2025 | ⏰ 10:30 AM | 📍Bowring Park, St. John’s NL
Stretch your body. Fill your lungs. Unclench your… stress.
✨ Yoga led by the amazing Jodi Williams (she won’t make you chant unless you’re into that)
🌬️ Breathwork guided by Brent Bashara (he’ll help you breathe deeper than your last group chat reply)
🥨 Snacks provided – because healing works better when you’re not hangry
🧠 Real conversation about men’s mental health – no lectures, just honest talk
This isn’t about perfect poses or dramatic exhaling. It’s about showing up, loosening up, and maybe laughing a bit along the way. We’ll move, breathe, and remind ourselves that strong men also rest, reflect, and connect.
🎟 FREE to attend
🧘 No experience needed
👕 Just bring comfy clothes, and your legendary self
Come as you are. Leave a little lighter.
ABOUT THIS PROGRAM
Harbour Strong: Men’s Mental Health Network
Empowering Men Across Newfoundland & Labrador Through Mental Wellness & Community Connection
What is Harbour Strong?
Harbour Strong is a provincial pilot project focused on men’s mental health, resilience, and community support. Through land-based and other gatherings like ice fishing, snowshoeing, dogsledding, music, yoga, and more, men will engage in open, supportive conversations about mental wellness, stress, and emotional well-being—all in a natural, supportive environment.
This initiative is a collaboration between CMHA-NL and The Lonely Man Project, with input from Indigenous leaders, mental health experts, and local communities.
Why Men’s Mental Health Matters
Many men in Newfoundland & Labrador struggle in silence with stress, isolation, and mental health challenges. Harbour Strong provides:
✅ Safe spaces for men to talk about mental well-being
✅ Land-based experiences proven to support mental health
✅ Community leadership opportunities to break stigma
✅ Tools & resources for long-term mental wellness
Who Should Join?
📌 Men of all ages looking to prioritize mental well-being
📌 Community leaders & mentors invested in men’s mental health
📌 Young men & teens seeking positive role models
What to Expect
📍 Four regional gatherings across Newfoundland & Labrador
📍 Outdoor activities designed to foster open conversations
📍 A growing network of men supporting men