Common Well Yoga Therapy is on the treaty territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. This territory is also part of the traditional lands of the Haudenosaunee, the Huron-Wendat, the Chippewa and the Anishinaabe peoples. Tkaronto/Toronto is a traditional meeting place and is home to many First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples who come from a diversity of backgrounds and traditions. I am deeply grateful to the land keepers, past and present, who respect and nurture this land and its inhabitants. I stand in solidarity with the First Peoples of Turtle Island who demand full recognition of their rights to land and self-governance under the treaties and international law. May we all live together in justice, peace and understanding.
About Ingrid Wirsig
My mission is to help you connect to your inner source of healing.
As a yoga therapist, I work in partnership with you to develop a care plan aligned with your health goals, values, lifestyle, and preferences. Learning about what is most important to you, and drawing from the ancient tradition and practice of Yoga, I help connect you with tools that will help you unravel the causes of dis-ease in your life. Small, meaningful and consistent steps are powerful and lead to lasting change.
I first discovered Yoga and its transformative power over 25 years ago and have been teaching Yoga for nearly 15 years. I became a certified yoga therapist (C-IAYT) in 2016 after receiving a Master of Science from the Maryland University of Integrative Health. My interest include supporting healthy aging, mental health, stress reduction, chronic disease management, and addressing burnout. I am particularly interested in the effects of chronic stress and helping people feel more at ease in their minds and bodies. I design and lead health programs in community spaces and health centres both independently and in collaboration with other health professionals. I currently run a yoga therapy program at the Sunnybrook Veterans Centre, serving Veterans, their families, and staff.
I am profoundly grateful for the tradition of Yoga, from its roots on the Indian sub-continent thousands of years ago to its many expressions today, and to the lineage of yogis and yoginis from South Asia who dedicated their lives to studying the human condition, providing humankind access to a wealth of teachings, tools and practices that enhance health and happiness.
