Self-Care Throughout the Cycle

The Victoria Downtown Residents' Association is the official community organization representing people living in Victoria's Downtown and Harris Green neighbourhoods.

Victoria Downtown Residents Association

A menstruator's map to caring for the mind and body all month long

theDock: Centre for Social Impact

Join Herbal Therapist and Menstrual Educator Kate Giesbrecht (<a href="https://birchavenue.co/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">birchavenue.co</a>) as she demystifies and breaks down the different phases of the menstrual cycle and shares about the ways that fluctuating hormones can impact day-to-day life. Learn about the cyclical changes to brain chemistry, energy levels, nutritional needs and how to optimize wellbeing through cycle tracking and cycle syncing. Hear about (and taste!) some of Kate's favourite herbal allies, nutritional tips and lifestyle advice for smooth cycling. This is the health class you wish you'd had, but never got.All bodies and genders are welcome.Space for this workshop is limited, so please only register if you are sure that you will be able to attend.** Please avoid wearing perfume, cologne or other scented products. **Accessibility details: The workshop will take place at theDock, which is on the 3rd floor of 722 Cormorant Street. Access to the 3rd floor is by elevator and the theDock has even floor throughout and a wheelchair accessible washroom, which is also gender-inclusive. There is free on-street parking available on Cormorant Street after 6 pm, directly in front of the building. If you have questions about accessibility at the event, please email engage@victoriadra.ca.We encourage those who are able to walk, cycle or take public transit to the event. Bus tickets will be available for those who face financial barriers to attending. The closest bus stops are on the west side of Douglas at Cormorant, on the east side of Douglas just south of Pandora, and on the north side of Pandora just west of Blanshard.

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