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Classes + events that help you move, learn, connect.

Whether it’s an educational webinar led by our practitioners, a movement class, or a guided breathwork session, FMU classes are designed to give you tools you can use and a community to grow with.

EXPLORE THE SCHEDULE

You want more than wellness trends—you want tools that truly support your body and mind. 

That’s exactly what we’re here for.
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Upcoming classes.

Browse our upcoming classes and see what resonates. Our community space is always growing with workshops and gatherings designed to support your health and wellbeing.

Featured Classes
3 Overlooked Causes of Weight-Loss Resistance in Women Over 40 [Webinar]
Feb 4
3 Overlooked Causes of Weight-Loss Resistance in Women Over 40 [Webinar]

Weight loss after 40 isn’t about discipline or trying harder — it’s about understanding how the body changes over time.

In this live masterclass, Functional Medicine Health Coach Gloria Vaughan explains the key drivers of weight-loss resistance in women over 40 and outlines a more supportive, whole-body approach to weight health that meets you where you are now.

Authentic Relating & The Original Circling® Approach
Feb 12
Authentic Relating & The Original Circling® Approach

Join us for an evening of Authentic Relating & The Original Circling® Approach, a guided practice designed to build presence, deepen communication, and create meaningful connections. In this 2-hour small-group session, you’ll explore how to feel more at ease in your own skin and discover the power of honest, supportive dialogue.

GLP-1 Medications & Weight Loss: A Metabolic Perspective [Webinar]
Feb 25
GLP-1 Medications & Weight Loss: A Metabolic Perspective [Webinar]

Join Dr. Kristijana Rakic, ND for a free live webinar exploring the role of GLP-1 medications in weight loss through a metabolic and lifestyle-based lens. This educational session will break down how GLP-1 medications work in the body, who may benefit, where caution is warranted, and how they compare with lifestyle-based approaches to long-term metabolic health. The focus is on physiology, context, and informed decision-making, not trends or quick fixes.

Authentic Relating & The Original Circling® Approach
Mar 12
Authentic Relating & The Original Circling® Approach

Join us for an evening of Authentic Relating & The Original Circling® Approach, a guided practice designed to build presence, deepen communication, and create meaningful connections. In this 2-hour small-group session, you’ll explore how to feel more at ease in your own skin and discover the power of honest, supportive dialogue.

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We Believe Lasting Health is Built in Community

Our classes are perfect for you if…

✓ You’re looking for ways to regulate your nervous system in a supportive environment.

✓ You want simple, effective practices to help your body feel calmer and more resilient.

✓ You’re tired of conflicting advice and want health information you can actually trust.

✓ You know your body feels better when you move, breathe, and make space for recovery.

✓ You’re craving a circle of people who get it and a community that lifts you up.

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Karma Class Yoga
Oct
22
Karma Class

Karma Class Yoga

Join us in FMU’s Community Space for an all-levels yoga practice. Guided by Christine Polak, this pay-what-you-can class teaches the essentials of yoga to support functional movement, reduce stress, and improve focus. Proceeds support OneRoof Youth Services, helping provide shelter, meals, and programs for youth in the Waterloo Region.

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UPCOMING WEBINARS

UPCOMING WEBINARS

6:30 pm · Virtual Webinar
Topic: Overlooked Causes of
Weight Loss Resistance in Women Over 40
Led by: Gloria Vaughan, FMHC

Wed. February 4

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Top 3 Overlooked Causes of Weight Loss Resistance in Women Over 40

Many women over 40 are eating well, staying active, and still seeing little change. As hormonal, metabolic, and stress-related shifts occur, the body responds differently and strategies that once worked often stop delivering results. In this live masterclass, Gloria Vaughan explains what’s driving weight-loss resistance and how to support your body in a way that aligns with how it functions now.

You’ll Learn:

➝ Why weight loss changes after 40 (beyond calories and willpower)
→ The key factors influencing cravings, energy, and stalled progress
→ Practical steps to support sustainable weight health without extremes

4:30 pm · Virtual Webinar
Topic: GLP-1 Medications & Sustainable Weight-Loss
Led by: Dr. Kristijana Rakic, ND

Wed. February 25

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GLP-1 Medications & Lifestyle Medication in Sustainable Weight-Loss

In this free live webinar, Dr. K will walk through how GLP-1 medications work in the body, who may benefit, where caution is warranted, and how these medications compare with, and interact with, lifestyle-based approaches for sustainable weight loss.

You Will Learn:

➝ How GLP-1 medications act in the body beyond appetite and weight loss
➝ What GLP-1 means for blood sugar balance, muscle support, and gut health
➝ Who may benefit most from these medications and where caution is needed
➝ How GLP-1 fits with nutrition, movement, sleep, and stress support for lasting metabolic wellbeing

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • Not at all. Our community space is open to everyone and you don’t need to be a patient to participate.

  • Parking options vary depending on the date and time of your class:

    • Monday to Friday: Partial access to the FMU parking lot + street or Uptown city lot parking.

    • Wednesday & Thursday evenings: Pierce Family Vision spots are available after 7 pm. All other spots open after 6 pm.

    • Weekends: Full access to the FMU parking lot.

  • Here’s what to expect when you join us:

    Entrance: Head straight downstairs when you arrive to avoid congestion in the breezeway.

    Footwear: Outdoor shoes aren’t permitted in the community space. Please remove them at the bottom of the stairs and use the shoe rack. (Indoor slip-on sandals are available if you need them.)

    Washrooms: Washrooms are located on the lower level, adjacent to the community space.

  • All class registration sales are final and non-refundable. If you are unable to attend after purchasing, please contact us at community@fmuptown.com to transfer your registration to a friend who can attend in your place.

  • Yes. If you can’t make it, just email community@fmuptown.com and we’ll help transfer your spot to a friend.

  • Yes! We love partnering with facilitators who align with our mission. Email us at community@fmuptown.com with a short description of your class, workshop, or event idea.