Move & Meditate
Outdoor Fitness Class & Guided Meditation with Alex Mcnab & Sam DiFrancescantonio
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Date: Thursday, Sept 17th, 2026
Time: 6 PM to 7 PM AST
Location: Risework Therapy Halifax Patio | 5781 Charles Street, Halifax
Move. Breathe. Reset.
Join fitness instructor Alex Mcnab, and therapist and Founder of Risework Therapy, Sam DiFrancescantonio, MSW, RSW, for a unique wellness experience designed to help you reconnect with your body, quiet your mind, and feel more grounded.
This 60-minute experience combines intentional movement and guided meditation to support both physical and emotional well-being. Together, we'll create space to release stress, cultivate presence, and reconnect with yourself through movement, mindfulness, and community.
Alex will guide participants through an energizing, all-levels fitness class focused on movement, strength, and feeling good in your body. Following the workout, Sam will lead a restorative guided meditation designed to support nervous system regulation, relaxation, and mental wellness.
Whether you're looking to move your body, reduce stress, or simply carve out time for yourself, Move & Meditate offers an opportunity to reset, recharge, and leave feeling refreshed.
Registration Opens August 17th
Space is limited. Email Sam to pre-register!
Meet the Facilitators
Alex Mcnab
Alex McNab is a Halifax-based fitness instructor who has been teaching group fitness since 2020. She currently teaches boxing and barre at RStudios and Lagree at Coastal Core. With a background in dance, she brings rhythm, energy and intentional movement, creating workouts that are both challenging and fun. Her motto is “come as you are, leave feeling better.”
Fitness is a passion alongside her full-time work in communications. Outside of work or the gym, she’s usually running (often training for her next race), spending time with her Bernese mountain dog, Riggs, or hunting down the perfect matcha.
Fitness Instructor
Sam DiFrancescantonio
Sam DiFrancescantonio, MSW, RSW, is the founder of Risework Therapy and a registered therapist with over 12 years of experience in mental health. She has worked with organizations including the Canadian Mental Health Association, George Brown College, and Family Service Toronto, and has more than five years of experience in private practice. In 2021, she brought her vision for approachable, compassionate care to life by creating Risework Therapy.
With a special interest in mindfulness, somatic practices, and nervous system regulation, Sam helps people slow down, reconnect with their bodies, and feel more present.
Therapist & Founder of Risework TherapyDate: Thursday Sept 17th, 2026
Time: 6om-7pm AST
Location: Risework Therapy Halifax Patio | 5781 Charles Street
What to Expect
• 30 minutes of guided movement with Alex Mcnab
• 30 minutes of meditation and mindfulness with Sam DiFrancescantonio
• Practical tools for stress management and nervous system regulation
• A welcoming environment for all fitness and experience levels
• An opportunity to connect with yourself and your community
What to Bring
• Comfortable clothing you can move in
• Water bottle
• Yoga mat (if available)
No prior fitness or meditation experience is required.
Spaces are limited.
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