“An alternative to feeling painfully cut off is to learn to rejoice in the happiness of others. … Learning to share their joy revolutionizes our thinking about where we can find happiness.” — Sharon Salzberg
Joy uplifts and brightens the heart. When we delight in goodness, we discover a refuge — a buoyant yet steady presence that neither clings to pleasure nor is diminished by suffering. In this delight, we cultivate the brightness of mind to meet life with openness, patience, and curiosity.
With mindfulness and intention, we can learn to uplift the mind and body rather than weigh it down, to access encouragement and comaraderie rather than jealousy and to trust the innate goodness that joy reveals in our heart-mind.
Join us for a morning of quiet contemplation as we turn toward the boundless practice of altruistic joy (mudita). Together, we will enjoy yoga, deep rest, guided meditation, journalling and the power of silence and community to hold and heal.
The movement (yoga) portion is suitable for all abilities. Beginners are very welcome.
Awakening Joy | Half-Day Yoga + Meditation Retreat
with Heather Fenton and Arlene Dezenosky
Saturday, November 15, 2025
9am-1pm
Stream Yoga + Meditation
819 Weaver Road, Port Colborne, ON L3K 5V3
Join us in person in the Hut or online through Zoom (we are in the Eastern time zone, Toronto/New York)
$45 (inc HST) | only $36 (inc HST) for Stream Monthly Members (review memberships vs class pass packages information here)
Heather Fenton
Studio Owner, Instructor
Heather is a meditation and yoga teacher and former Buddhist nun who combines 25 years of meditation training with a lifelong interest in mental and physical health. She finds joy in community and teaches from the heart with warmth, compassion, and humor.
Heather published her first book on meditation in August 2024. Preview & purchase 100 Days of Care: Cultivating Curiosity & Kindness.
Arlene Dezenosky
Instructor
Arlene is a mother of 4 who uses yoga and meditation as practical tools for balancing the inner and outer world of daily living. She encourages the use of breath work and awareness on and off of the mat.