Ubuntu Breathwork & Yoga

I am Julie Thompson, founder of Ubuntu Breathwork & Yoga.

I believe in the power of kindness, self-love, self-compassion, and approaching wellness with an open heart and mind.

“Ubuntu” is an ancient African word meaning humanity. Translated, it means, “I am because we are.”

I am a breathwork facilitator and yoga teacher, and in my approach to wellness I believe it is important to treat the whole person in mind, body, and soul.

I hold a certificate in Applied Mindfulness and Meditation from the University of Toronto, a certificate in Trauma Informed Coaching from The Healing Centre, and a Mindfulness Ambassador Certificate from The Global Minds Collective (formerly Mindfulness Without Borders).

The central themes of my life have always been movement, mindfulness, and spreading kindness. Growing up in Ottawa, I enjoyed the outdoor community pool in the hot summers, and the local skating rink during the cold winters. In high school, my love for movement led me to play competitive volleyball, where I was first introduced to mindfulness.

Developing a mindfulness practice transformed the way I viewed myself, my life, and the world around me. I continued to explore mindfulness in college and through my subsequent careers as a child and youth worker and a police officer, where my focus has been to provide mental health support and mindfulness resources.

In addition to my mindfulness trainings, I am highly trained in Applied Suicide Intervention Skills and Critical Incident Stress Management.