Highly Sensitive Persons - Art Circle

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About us

~ What are we about? ~

Hello, beautiful and brave soul.

This group is created to connect inspiring individuals who feel the yearning for deeper meaning in life, whose curiosity for the subtlest expressions of the human spirit moves them forward and ignites their spark. This group is for seekers and explorers, compassionate and creative beings. It is for sensitive as well as brave souls who want to expand their minds and hearts in order to bring more love and impactful change into the world.

~ What will we do? ~

Consistently, we will gather to engage in expressive Art exercises and Yogic meditation + asana practices.

~ The goal of this group ~

- To connect HSPs, creatives and spiritual seekers of Montreal;
- Help us develop our strengths by getting to know them in a safe environment;
- Unwind and cultivate a deeper understanding of ourselves through joyful, expressive Art (drawing) exercises;
- Connect with our deeper selves through Yogic meditation and asana practices;
- Encourage each other to be our true selves and a force of positive change in the world.

*Please note that this group is intended mainly for people who share high sensitivity trait (HSP), empaths, intuitives, creatives and spiritual seekers.

~ How do you know if you're an HSP? ~

A highly sensitive person (HSP) is an individual who is thought to have an increased or deeper central nervous system sensitivity to physical, emotional, or social stimuli. The term highly sensitive person was first coined by psychologists Elaine Aron and Arthur Aron in the mid-1990s.

Highly Sensitive Persons (HSPs) are thought to make up roughly 20% of the general population. It is less common to be a highly sensitive person, and society tends to be built around people who notice a little less and are affected a little less deeply.

There are several traits or characteristics common to HSPs, according to the researchers who identified this personality trait:

Avoiding violent movies or TV shows because they feel too intense and leave you feeling unsettled;
Being deeply moved by beauty, either expressed in art, nature, or the human spirit;
Being overwhelmed by sensory stimuli like noisy crowds, bright lights, or uncomfortable clothing;
Feeling a need for downtime (not just a preference), especially when you have hectic days; needing to retreat to a dark, quiet room;
Having a rich and complex inner life, complete with deep thoughts and strong feelings that go with them.
Dr. Aron also developed a highly sensitive person test, or a personality questionnaire to help people identify themselves as HSPs. It is known as Aron’s Highly Sensitive Persons Scale (HSPS):
https://hsperson.com/test/highly-sensitive-test/

~ What are the Yogic meditation practices? ~

I encourage you to dive deep into exploring a basic step-by-step meditation course here: meditationsteps.org

or on this YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtXup65mEgK255lP_3VNHla3dBaLI7MvZ&si=1nXI5KUK-hBdZ38n

~ The main idea behind this group ~

The goal is to create a safe, inspiring, and authentic atmosphere for HSPs, empaths, intuitives, creatives and spiritual seekers to support each other’s growth and build strong inner balance and stability in each of us. We will use Yogic meditation and asana practices and Expressive art exercises as tools to deepen our connection with what's real inside. By becoming more loving, compassionate, brave and connected to our core values, we will discover the gifts we can bring into the world.

If you’re drawn to creating in a supportive community and becoming an inspiring individual through curiosity about the gifts of your sensitivity, this space is for you :)

"And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we're liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others."

~ A Return to Love by Marianne Williamson