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SUMMARY:The MindWell Journey with Dr. Geoffrey Soloway  on Zoom April 15 1-2 PM a FREE Mindfulness Toronto Community workshop
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\n\nLearn more about Dr. Soloway’s wellness programs on Wednesday\, April 15th @ 1PM EST! \n\n\n\n\nWhile traditional mindfulness often begins in stillness\, its greatest impact is revealed in life’s most demanding moments. In this session\, Dr. Geoffrey Soloway\, founder of MindWell-U\, shares his Mindfulness-in-Action methodology\, a framework designed to support real-time self-regulation\, focus\, and resilience with five research studies illustrating both the personal well-being benefits and application to professional performance. \nDrawing on over 20 years of research and experience developing innovative workplace mental wellness programs\, Geoff will trace the evolution of MindWell Take 5 technique\, a cue-based mindfulness practice that has served over 150\,000 unique users since 2016. \nThe talk also explores the intersection of mindfulness and technology\, including the MindWell AI Coach\, which leverages a unique tool to provide support and guidance on the MindWell platform\, as well as capabilities for customizing new content and programs. \nGeoff will further highlight the next phase\, MindWell House\, a boutique performance training facility in Victoria\, BC\, integrating Heart Rate Variability (HRV) biofeedback\, 5 acres of nature\, and thermal contrast (sauna and cold immersion) to create a reset for today’s leaders and teams. \nDr. Geoffrey Soloway\, PhD\, Founder of MindWell-U\, holds a PhD and Master’s in Education from the University of Toronto\, specializing in mindfulness and holistic well-being\, and a certificate in Organizational Coaching from the University of British Columbia. His personal pursuits include completing a Yoga Teacher Training in 2002\, participating in a month-long silent meditation retreat in 2007. In his 20’s Geoff extensively explored Canada\, having slept in a tent in every province and territory\, and for the past 15 years he has heated his home on the west coast by woodstove exclusively. \nConnect with Dr. Geoffrey Soloway on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/geoffsoloway/\nmindwellu.com\nmindwellhouse.com \nTo register please go to EVENT BRITE
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/the-mindwell-journey-with-dr-geoffrey-soloway-on-zoom-april-15-1-2-pm-a-free-mindfulness-toronto-community-workshop
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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SUMMARY:Free Mindfulness Meditation at the Hamilton Central Library
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to spend a peaceful hour meditating with others at the Central Library in downtown Hamilton. The sessions will be led by experienced facilitators\, giving you exposure to different approaches to mindfulness meditation from mostly guided to mostly silent. The meditation period is 30-45 minutes followed by 15 minutes of questions and discussion. \nNo matter your level of experience with mindful meditation\, you will benefit from this hour break from everyday life. \nNo registration is required. Simply drop in and enjoy. \nJanuary 20th to June 16th
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/free-mindfulness-meditation-at-the-hamilton-central-library-2-2/2026-04-14
LOCATION:Hamilton Central Library\, 55 York Blvd.\, Hamilton\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Mindfulness Hamilton Events
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SUMMARY:Free Meditation at Dundas Library
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to spend a peaceful hour meditating with others at the Dundas Library. The sessions will be led by experienced facilitators\, giving you exposure to different approaches to mindfulness meditation from mostly guided to mostly silent. The meditation period is 30-45 minutes followed by 15 minutes of questions and discussion. \nNo matter your level of experience with mindful meditation\, you will benefit from this hour break from everyday life. \nNo registration is required. Simply drop in. \nDundas Library Location: 18 Ogilvie St\, Dundas\nDates: Mondays\nJanuary 19th to June 15th (no class on February 16\, April 6 and May 18)\nTime: 6 to 7pm\nNo registration is required. Simply drop in and enjoy.
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/free-meditation-at-dundas-library-2/2026-04-13
LOCATION:Dundas Library\, 18 Ogilvie St\, Dundas\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Mindfulness Hamilton Events
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SUMMARY:Free Meditation at Sherwood Library
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to spend a peaceful hour meditating with others at the Sherwood Library. The sessions will be led by experienced facilitators\, giving you exposure to different approaches to mindfulness meditation from mostly guided to mostly silent. The meditation period is 30-45 minutes followed by 15 minutes of questions and discussion. \nNo matter your level of experience with mindful meditation\, you will benefit from this hour break from everyday life. \nNo registration is required. Simply drop in and enjoy. \nLocation: 467 Upper Ottawa (Upper Ottawa and Fennell Ave. E) \nTime: 2 to 3pm \nDates: January 19th to June 15th (no class on February 16\, April 6 and 20 and May 18)
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/free-meditation-at-sherwood-library-2-2/2026-04-13
LOCATION:Sherwood Library (467 Upper Ottawa)\, 467 Upper Ottawa Street\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8T 3T3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Mindfulness Hamilton Events
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SUMMARY:Free Meditation at The Putman Family YWCA
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to spend a peaceful hour meditating with others at the Putman Family YWCA. The sessions will be led by experienced facilitators\, giving you exposure to different approaches to mindfulness meditation from mostly guided to mostly silent. The meditation period is 30-45 minutes followed by 15 minutes of questions and discussion. \nPlease bring a mat and cushion if you have them. We will also have chairs and some mats on hand. \nStreet parking is available and you may also use the parking lot at the Crown Point Community Church north of the Y. \nNo matter your level of experience with mindful meditation\, you will benefit from this hour break from everyday life. \nYou are welcome to decide to come at the last minute. However we ask that you register in advance if possible so that we can notify you if there are any changes in the schedule. Registering will also put you on a list to be notified of other meditation opportunities we are planning for the future. To register in advance go to EVENT BRITE \nLocation: 52 Ottawa Street North \nTime: 9 to 10am \nJanuary 24th to June 20th (no class on February 14\, February 21\, April 4\, May 16 and June 6)
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/free-meditation-at-the-putman-family-ywca-2/2026-04-11
LOCATION:YWCA – 52 Ottawa Street North\, 52 Ottawa Street North\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8H 3Y7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Mindfulness Hamilton Events
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SUMMARY:Taking in the Good: Rewiring the Mind towards Happiness and Joy
DESCRIPTION:Taking in the Good: Rewiring the Mind towards Happiness and Joy \nJoin us for an evening exploring why negativity has such a strong pull\, and how science shows we can retrain the brain toward happiness and joy.   \nYou’ll be introduced to practical\, evidence-based ways to counterbalance this tendency\, including practices that cultivate gratitude\, joy\, and awe. These practices aren’t about ignoring difficulty—they’re about training the mind to register goodness more fully and deeply.\n\nThe evening will include gentle teaching\, guided practices\, and meditations that you can easily bring into daily life. Through reflection and experience\, you’ll learn how to “take in the good” in ways that support resilience\, emotional balance\, and a greater sense of ease. No prior meditation experience is needed—just a curiosity about how small shifts in attention can create meaningful change. \nInstructor: Melanie Schwindt is a graduate of the Awareness Training Institute in collaboration with the Greater Good Science Center at the University of California\, Berkeley. She offers evidence-based mindfulness and meditation practices grounded in neuroscience\, embodiment\, and compassion-based inquiry. Known for her relational and inclusive teaching style\, Melanie meets people where they are\, offering practical tools and contemplative practices that help navigate life’s challenges with greater clarity\, steadiness\, and care.\nFor more information\, visit www.melanieschwindt.com. \nDate: Wednesday\, March 25th\, 2026 \nTime: 6:30 to 8:30pm \nPlace: The Staircase Theatre 27 Dundurn St North\, Hamilton \nFees: Early bird until March 18th: $25 members; $35 non-member*; $10 student/financial hardship\, After March 19th: $30 members; $40 non-member*; $15 student/financial hardship \n*Note: Membership in Mindfulness Hamilton is $25 per year  \nRegister Here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/taking-in-the-good-rewiring-the-mind-towards-happiness-and-joy-tickets-1981272264678?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/taking-in-the-good-rewiring-the-mind-towards-happiness-and-joy
LOCATION:The Staircase Theatre\, 27 Dundurn St North\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Mindfulness Hamilton Events
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SUMMARY:Yoga for Improving Sleep with Tama Soble: A FREE on line Mindfulness Toronto Community Event Tues March 24\, 12pm - 1pm EST
DESCRIPTION:The body and mind both play a role when sleep is elusive. Let’s explore asana\, pranayama and meditation practices that quiet the nervous and respiratory systems\, and gently unwind the tension throughout the body. In this way we will begin to feel and understand a quiet and comfortable state that can guide us towards deep and productive sleep. No previous yoga experience is required. \nFor your comfort in this online session\, please bring a yoga mat or other comfortable surface to rest on during our practice together. \nTama Soble completed her yoga teacher training at Esther Myers Yoga Studio with Esther Myers\, Monica Voss and Paola di Paola. She has been practicing yoga and meditation for over 40 years. Tama co-owns and teaches classes and teacher training at Esther Myers Yoga Studio. She conducts retreats in Ontario\, British Columbia and internationally\, and has been teaching classes specifically focused on supporting those with anxiety\, depression and insomnia for two decades. \nDiscover more about Esther Meyers Yoga Studio and Tama’s offerings here: https://www.estheryoga.com/ \nTo Register go to Event Brite
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/yoga-for-improving-sleep-with-tama-soble-a-free-on-line-mindfulness-toronto-community-event-tues-march-24-12pm-1pm-est
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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SUMMARY:8-Week MBCT Program: Manage Stress\, Anxiety & Overthinking
DESCRIPTION:Learn practical skills to quiet racing thoughts\, manage anxiety\, and break stress patterns… backed by neuroscience\, taught in community. \n\n\n\nFeeling like your brain never shuts off? This 8-week MBCT program teaches you practical mindfulness skills to manage stress\, anxiety\, and the constant mental chatter that keeps you running on empty. \nThis evidence-based program blends the highlights of mindfulness meditation\, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)\, and self-compassion practices. Each week builds skills to regulate emotions\, tolerate distress and respond to life’s challenges with more calm and clarity. \nMBCT has been shown to lower cortisol levels\, improve mood\, and enhance overall well-being. It has also been shown to reduce the risk of depressive relapse by at leat 50%. Whether you are new to mindfulness or looking to deepen your practice\, this program offers a structured\, supportive environment to help you grow. This is a sister program to the famous Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program\, which also has decades of scientific backing. \nWhat you’ll gain: \n\nTools to respond to stress rather than react\nTechniques to quiet worrying about past/future\nSkills to step out of autopilot and be present\nPractices for self-compassion when you’re struggling\nGuided meditations you can use anywhere\n\nWhat’s included: 8 weekly 3-hour sessions | Handbook with practice guides | Access to guided meditation recordings | Certificate of completion \nLed by Angie Kingma\, RP: Certified Mindfulness Teacher who’s been facilitating MBCT since 2011. On faculty at Centre for Mindfulness Studies and recognized on Mindful.org and Access MBCT international directories. \nInvestment: $600 (Reimbursed through Extended Health Benefits) \nLocation: Burlington\, ON (specific address shared upon registration) \nThis evidence-based program is grounded in neuroscience and suitable for beginners or those deepening their practice. A brief assessment ensures this program is the right fit for you. For more information\, please visit: https://mindfulnessforhealth.ca/our-services/8-week-mindfulness-training-burlington/ \n3425 Harvester RdBurlington\, ON \nSaturdays\, Feb 28 from 9:30 am to 12 pm EST\n                      to register go to: Event Brite\n\nfor more information go to: LINK
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/8-week-mbct-program-manage-stress-anxiety-overthinking
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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SUMMARY:The Compassionate Self: Using Mindfulness to Discover the Joy Within
DESCRIPTION:The Compassionate Self: Using Mindfulness to Discover the Joy Within \nWhile we readily accept the imperfections of those we love\, we often judge ourselves harshly\, creating anxiety and blocking our own inner growth. Mindfulness can help us develop the skill to feel more warmth and love for everyone as we navigate our lives. \nThis interactive day-long workshop will focus on building self-compassion skills. We will begin with developing a better understanding of the relationship between our thoughts and emotions and the role they play in determining our outlook in life. We will then work with a number of practices designed to counter habitual tendencies and create a shift in awareness from self-judgement to one of self-compassion and kindness towards ourselves and others. \nThe day will be split into three parts\, each containing a talk and practice. Chairs are available but you are welcome to bring your own mat and cushion. You will also be given specific practices to engage in during a morning break of 15 minutes and the one-hour lunch break. \nAnyone looking to become more proficient in understanding how the mind and emotions influence how we identify with ourselves and the world around us will enjoy the many practical tips\, techniques and practice to enhance overall well being and establish a more joyful\, compassionate self-view. \nDate: Saturday\, February 21st 9am to 4pm \nLocation: St. Cuthbert’s Church\, 2 Bond St.North\, Hamilton\n \nFees*:\nEarly bird:  Member  $80 Non-member $100** Financially Challenged $50 \nAfter February 15th: Member $90  Non-member $110 Financially Challenged $60 \nRegister on Eventbrite Here \n*Fee includes a morning snack and drinks during breaks. Please bring your own lunch. \n**Membership in Mindfulness Hamilton is $25 a year \nFacilitators \nColin De France is a dedicated mindfulness facilitator\, meditation guide\, and yoga teacher based in Ontario\, Canada\, serving the Hamilton and Greater Toronto region. With a deep passion for helping individuals find balance\, clarity\, and inner peace\, Colin blends mindfulness\, meditation\, and classical yoga practices to support personal and professional well-being. Colin did a podcast with Mindfulness Hamilton which you can access at this LINK  \n \nJaney Piroli Combining over two decades of leadership development experience with a deep passion for human potential\, Janey Piroli brings a unique blend of professional wisdom and holistic wellbeing practices to her work with individuals and organizations. As a Certified Executive Coach and graduate of the Search Inside Yourself Leadership Institute’s ENGAGE program\, Janey has touched the lives of hundreds of people globally\, helping them become more present and authentic in all areas of their lives – as leaders\, partners\, parents\, and friends. Her natural ability to create trusting relationships and inspire hope has been foundational to her work in organizational development\, where she has successfully championed mindfulness initiatives that bridge professional excellence with personal wellbeing. 
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/the-compassionate-self-using-mindfulness-to-discover-the-joy-within
LOCATION:St. Cuthbert’s Presbyterian Church\, 2 Bond Street N\, Hamilton\, 2 Bond St N\, Hamilton\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Mindfulness Hamilton Events
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SUMMARY:Free Workshop: Digital Detox: Restoring Focus and Well-Being with Kate Dunn & Carla LaBella Saturday\, February 7th\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Goodness Me! Natural Food Market \nIn this workshop\, Kate Dunn and Carla LaBella will explore the concept of digital wellness and its importance in helping us establish balance\, focus and clarity in our personal and professional lives. Learn more about how our digital consumption can affect us physically\, mentally\, and emotionally and how we can harness our tech devices to restore a sense of balance\, increase productivity\, and enhance overall well-being. \nAgenda: \n\n\n\nWhat is digital wellness and why is it important?\nThe digital wellness imperative\nExploring the impacts of technology\nPractical strategies to address digital fatigue\, including a mindfulness exercise\n\n\n\n \nKate Dunn (she/her) holds a Masters degree in Sociology from Western University and has nearly two decades of teaching experience at the post-secondary level in Interdisciplinary Studies. She obtained her certification in Unified Mindfulness (2022) and has both taught and developed courses focused on Gender\, EDI\, Positive Psychology\, and Digital Wellness. Her written work has been featured in the London School of Economics and Political Science\, Gender & Society\, Contemporary Sociology\, and the Canadian Journal of Sociology. A strong advocate for mental health and well-being\, Kate is also the founder of Rooted in Wellness Canada\, an online platform committed to sharing the principles of Positive Psychology and enhancing and fostering a culture of positive mental health within the community in which she lives and works. For more information\, please visit: https://www.rootedinwellnesscanada.ca/ \n \nCarla LaBella (she/her) is a Professor of Psychology at Mohawk College. She teaches a variety of psychology-related courses (primarily Introductory Psychology and Positive Psychology) to various programs within the College. She is the co-facilitator and co-founder of the Happiness Series for students and staff\, and she offers wellness sessions throughout the College and in the greater Hamilton community. Outside the College\, she is a board member for the Suicide Prevention Community Council of Hamilton (SPCCH)\, the Hamilton Program for Schizophrenia (HPS)\, and she is a committee member for Mindfulness Hamilton. She earned her MA in Cognitive Psychology from the University of Waterloo\, Honours BA in Psychology from McMaster University\, a Certificate in Applied Positive Psychology from the Flourishing Center\, and she became a Modo Yoga teacher and a Unified Mindfulness Coach. Her debut book\, The WOW Book: Ways for Optimizing Well-Being was recently published by FriesenPress (2024). For more information\, visit carlalabella.ca \nWhen:  Saturday\, February 7th\, 2026  \nWhere:  In-Person (Burlington Location – 2300 Fairview Street\, Burlington\, Ontario\, L7R 2E4)   \nTime:  11:00 am – 12:15 pm  \nREGISTRATION:  https://goodnessme.ca/products/digital-detox-restoring-focus-and-well-being-kate-dunn-burlington?variant=46271599444157
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/free-workshop-digital-detox-restoring-focus-and-well-being-with-kate-dunn-carla-labella-saturday-february-7th-2026
LOCATION:Goodness Me Burlington\, 2300 Fairview Street\, Burlington\, Ontario\, L7R 2E4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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SUMMARY:Mindfulness Compassion and Racism: An Anti-Oppressive Approach to Adult Education\, Thursday Feb 5 12-1PM
DESCRIPTION:A  FREE  Mindfulnes Toronto Community Event on line workshop (Zoom) \nMindfulness practice has been shown to deepen self-awareness\, strengthen our capacity to regulate emotions\, and support healthier relationships with others. It is also a key component of compassion\, which begins with awareness and clear seeing into our stress and suffering\, both individual and collective. Compassion involves acknowledging this stress and suffering\, together with the wish\, or the actions\, to help alleviate it. \nWhile mindfulness and compassion are increasingly recognized for their benefits\, there has been limited research exploring how these practices are experienced by racialized adults. In this presentation\, I will draw from my research to explore how people who identify as Indigenous or Black\, South or East Asian\, Middle Eastern\, and other ethnic minorities living in Canada (referred to here as BIPOC—Black\, Indigenous\, and People of Colour) experience racism or oppression\, and how mindfulness or compassion practices\, integrated with ancestral\, community\, and cultural practices may support them in processing these experiences \nThe broader aim of this work is to expand understanding and support educators and clinicians in developing anti-oppressive\, inclusive\, and culturally sensitive approaches to mindfulness-based education and care. By grounding mindfulness and compassion in lived realities\, this research seeks to contribute to practices that genuinely support well-being and autonomy among BIPOC individuals and communities. \nIn addition to discussion\, the session includes an experiential component. Participants are invited to engage in mindfulness and compassion practices\, along with guided reflection\, to explore how these approaches might be thoughtfully integrated into their own teaching\, clinical practice\, or research. \nAbout the presenter \nRose Mina Munjee is a PhD candidate in Education at the University of Reading in the UK. She has written for DIME\, Canadian Journal of Buddhist Studies\, and Mindful.org. She developed and taught “Mindfulness-Informed Interventions for Mental Health” at the University of Toronto and curated a speaker series entitled\, “Diverse Perspectives in Mindfulness and Mental Health.” She is a Registered Psychotherapist and certified teacher\, mentor\, and teacher trainer of evidence based Mindfulness programs (MBSR\, MBCT\, MSC). She develops curricula and has taught mindfulness-based interventions at the Center for Mindful Self Compassion\, the Centre for Mindfulness Studies\, the University of Toronto\, UCSD Mindfulness\, and for various corporations and in healthcare. Rose Mina has practiced insight meditation since 2007 and is a community meditation teacher with True North Insight where she runs groups\, retreats\, and nature walks and is a co-founder of Mindful Earth Refuge\, a Toronto-based\, in person\, EcoDharma monthly practice group. She is a BIPOC woman of South Asian origin and is originally from South Africa. \nTO REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT GO TO EVENT BRITE
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/mindfulness-compassion-and-racism-an-anti-oppressive-approach-to-adult-education-thursday-feb-5-12-1pm
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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SUMMARY:FREE Virtual Event: Mindful Tech: Reclaiming Presence in a Digital World
DESCRIPTION:Join us online to unplug\, recharge\, and find calm in the chaos of nonstop digital buzz! \nIn a world of constant notifications and endless scrolling\, our attention is constantly being fragmented. This presentation explores how mindfulness can help us navigate digital spaces with intention and balance. Learn practical strategies to cultivate awareness\, reduce tech-induced stress\, and foster deeper connection with yourself and others. \nBy the end of the presentation\, participants will be able to: \n\nRecognize the impact of digital habits on their overall well-being.\nApply mindfulness techniques to reduce digital overwhelm and increase intentional tech use.\nDesign personalized digital boundaries that support presence and productivity.\nAlign messaging with wellness\, mental health\, and stigma reduction\n\nKate Dunn (she/her) holds a Masters degree in Sociology from Western University and has nearly two decades of teaching experience at the post-secondary level in Interdisciplinary Studies. She obtained her certification in Unified Mindfulness (2022) and has both taught and developed courses focused on Gender\, EDI\, Positive Psychology\, and Digital Wellness. Her written work has been featured in the London School of Economics and Political Science\, Gender & Society\, Contemporary Sociology\, and the Canadian Journal of Sociology. A strong advocate for mental health and well-being\, Kate is also the founder of Rooted in Wellness Canada\, an online platform committed to sharing the principles of Positive Psychology and enhancing and fostering a culture of positive mental health within the community in which she lives and works. For more information\, please visit: https://www.rootedinwellnesscanada.ca/Links to an external site. \n \nCarla LaBella (she/her) is a Professor of Psychology at Mohawk College. She teaches a variety of psychology-related courses (primarily Introductory Psychology and Positive Psychology) to various programs within the College. She is the co-facilitator and co-founder of the Happiness Series for students and staff\, and she offers wellness sessions throughout the College and in the greater Hamilton community. Outside the College\, she is a board member for the Suicide Prevention Community Council of Hamilton (SPCCH)\, the Hamilton Program for Schizophrenia (HPS)\, and she is a committee member for Mindfulness Hamilton. She earned her MA in Cognitive Psychology from the University of Waterloo\, Honours BA in Psychology from McMaster University\, a Certificate in Applied Positive Psychology from the Flourishing Center\, and she became a Modo Yoga teacher and a Unified Mindfulness Coach. Her debut book\, The WOW Book: Ways for Optimizing Well-Being was recently published by FriesenPress (2024). For more information\, visit carlalabella.caLinks to an external site. \n \nFor more information and to register go to EVENT BRITE
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/free-virtual-event-mindful-tech-reclaiming-presence-in-a-digital-world
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Suicide Prevention Community Council of Hamilton":MAILTO:info@spcch.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260110T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260111T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T121653
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SUMMARY:Digital Detox Challenge
DESCRIPTION:Ready to swap screen time for real time? Join our free global 24-Hour Digital Detox Challenge to take a break from screens and enjoy a full day of unplugged bliss. \nFor further information please go to LINK
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/digital-detox-challenge
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T173000
DTSTAMP:20260416T121653
CREATED:20251006T183730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T225052Z
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SUMMARY:Day Long Yoga and Restorative Retreat with Andrea Peloso
DESCRIPTION:In the most hectic month of the year take a moment to unplug\, unwind and reconnect with yourself and your wellbeing in a caring\, peaceful and warm community environment. Prepare to unwind and unplug\, reconnect with yourself and leave with tools for wellness heading into the rest of December!\nThe morning will be slow and relaxing yoga and the afternoon will be Restorative Yoga. \nYoga beginners are welcome! \nWhy would this yoga retreat be of interested to meditators? \n“Restorative Yoga is an incredible gateway practice that softens our entrance to meditation by sharing passive principles of deep release and letting go\, as well as being at home with ourselves no matter what conditions arise\, finally it leaves body and mind in a greater state of balance allowing us to bring self kindness more greatly into our days.” Andrea Peloso\n \nMeet the Teacher: Andrea Peloso https://andreapeloso.com/ \nVenue: De La Sol Yoga Studios • Hamilton\, ON • Moon Room | Saturday\, Dec 6 • 10:00 a.m. – 05:30 p.m. EDT\nCost:$125 \nEarly Bird Special: Save $35 before Nov 5. \nTo register go to https://app.arketa.co/delasolyogastudios/checkout/001iX7XMcYIxczFsnOVN \nYou will need to create an account and then click Purchase and Reserve
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/day-long-yoga-and-restorative-retreat-with-andrea-peloso
LOCATION:De La Sol Yoga Studios\, 430 York Blvd\, Hamilton\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251129T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251129T110000
DTSTAMP:20260416T121653
CREATED:20251120T170116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T170345Z
UID:10003672-1764410400-1764414000@mindfulnesshamilton.ca
SUMMARY:Mindful Tech: Reclaiming Presence in a Digital World with Kate Dunn-Flynn: A Free on line Mindfulness Toronto Community Event
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an online session with Kate on Saturday\, November 29th @ 10AM EST!\n\n\n\nIn a world of constant notifications and endless scrolling\, our attention is constantly being fragmented. This presentation explores how mindfulness can help us navigate digital spaces with intention and balance. Learn practical strategies to cultivate awareness\, reduce tech-induced stress\, and foster deeper connection with yourself and others. \nBy the end of the presentation\, participants will be able to: \n-Recognize the impact of digital habits on their overall well-being. \n-Apply mindfulness techniques to reduce digital overwhelm and increase intentional tech use. \n-Design personalized digital boundaries that support presence and productivity. \nKate Dunn (she/her) is a professor of Sociology at Conestoga College. She holds a Masters degree in Sociology from Western University and has nearly two decades of teaching experience at the post-secondary level in Interdisciplinary Studies. She obtained her certification in Unified Mindfulness (2022) and has both taught and developed courses focused on Positive Psychology and Digital Wellness. Her written work has been featured in the London School of Economics and Political Science\, Gender & Society\, Contemporary Sociology\, and the Canadian Journal of Sociology. A strong advocate for mental health and well-being\, Kate is also the founder of Rooted in Wellness Canada\, an online platform committed to sharing the principles of Positive Psychology and enhancing and fostering a culture of positive mental health within the community in which she lives and works. \nTo register go to LINK \nFor more information\, visit: https://www.rootedinwellnesscanada.ca/
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/mindful-tech-reclaiming-presence-in-a-digital-world-with-kate-dunn-flynn-a-free-on-line-mindfulness-toronto-community-event
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251126T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251126T193000
DTSTAMP:20260416T121653
CREATED:20250926T200020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T200020Z
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SUMMARY:Mindful Evening: Connecting & Creating Together
DESCRIPTION:Mindfulness Hamilton invites you to an evening of connection\, reflection\, and collaboration as we come together to increase mindfulness in Hamilton. We will review the ideas  from our last networking event in 2023\, provide an update on actions taken to date\, and discuss ways to move forward. This gathering is open to anyone interested in mindfulness\, mindfulness educators\, meditation teachers\, practitioners\, and anyone interested in fostering well-being in our city. \nParticipants have an opportunity to engage in small group networking\, meaningful conversations\, and interactive activities designed to spark new connections and ideas. \nCome together in community to connect and create! Help plan future events that promote mindfulness practice in Hamilton. \nLight refreshments will be provided. \n5:30 – 5:45pm – Arrive and Gather  \n5:45 – 6:00pm – Introduction from Mindfulness Hamilton committee members  \n6:00 – 6:15pm – Guided Meditation to Begin  \n6:15 – 7:00pm – Small Group Networking\, Mingling and Activities  \n7:00 – 7:15pm – Guided Meditation to Close  \n7:15 – 7:30pm – Group Gather\, Reflection and Conclusion  \nLight refreshments will be provided. \nDate: Wednesday\, November 26th\, 5:30 to 7:30pm \nPlace: Hamilton Central Library 55 York Blvd \nThe evening is free but registration is required \n \nQuestions: info@mindfulnesshamilton.ca \nWebsite: mindfulnesshamilton.ca
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/mindful-evening-connecting-creating-together
LOCATION:Hamilton Central Library\, 55 York Blvd.\, Hamilton\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Mindfulness Hamilton Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T110000
DTSTAMP:20260416T121653
CREATED:20251010T231115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T231642Z
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SUMMARY:MINDFULNESS AS A PATHWAY TO GREATER HAPPINESS with Dr. Kathirasan K.\,   A Mindfulness Toronto Community Event
DESCRIPTION:Happiness is often sought in external achievements and fleeting pleasures\, yet research shows that lasting wellbeing comes from how we relate to our thoughts\, emotions\, and experiences. This talk explores mindfulness as a powerful pathway to greater happiness\, highlighting how awareness\, attention\, and acceptance enable us to experience life more fully and with balance. \nDr. Kathirasan K\, PhD is the Founder and CEO of the Centre for Mindfulness and the Mindfulness Academy. A Certified Mindfulness Teacher–Professional (CMT-P)\, he is a scholar-practitioner with over two decades of dedicated mindfulness practice rooted in the Indic traditions of meditation and philosophy. Kathirasan serves on the board of the International Mindfulness Teachers Association and is the author of several books on mindfulness and its modern applications. \nDISCOVER MORE:\nCentre for Mindfulness: www.centreformindfulness.sg\nMindfulness Academy: www.mindfulnessacademy.global\nInternational Mindfulness Teachers Association: www.imta.org\nAccess Dr. Kathirasan’s latest book: Introducing Mindfulness-Based Wellbeing Enhancement. Cultural Adaptation and an 8-week Path to Wellbeing and Happiness.
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/mindfulness-as-a-pathway-to-greater-happiness-with-dr-kathirasan-k-phd-cmt-p-a-mindfulness-toronto-community-event
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T121653
CREATED:20250714T162531Z
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SUMMARY:Mindfulness Hamilton Fall Retreat: Exploring Four Mindful Awareness Baskets
DESCRIPTION:Exploring Four Mindful Awareness Baskets\nSaturday\, October 25th\, 9am to 4pm\nSt. Cuthbert’s Presbyterian Church\, 2 Bond Street N\, Hamilton \nJoin us for a one-day workshop with Har-Prakash Khalsa to explore four fundamental yet contrasting and complementary approaches to developing Mindful Awareness. Har-Prakash will guide us through a meditation for each approach\, followed by a discussion where participants may share meditation experiences and ask questions.  \nThe Four Mindful Awareness Baskets are: \n\n Naming and Knowing – This approach empowers focused attention\, enabling us to recognize and establish a steady level of mindful awareness. It is particularly beneficial for those who experience distractions during meditation or throughout their day – which is just about everyone!\n Nurture Positive – This technique focuses on finding\, creating\, and sustaining positive emotions and thoughts. It serves as a counterbalance to the negativity bias and distressing emotions we encounter\, and cultivates an optimal foundation for improving our behaviors\, situations\, and relationships and achieving our goals. \n Do Nothing – The heart of the Do Nothing technique is the ability to skillfully let go of controlling or directing our attention while remaining effortlessly aware. This can lead to a sense of freedom from our conventional\, limited identity.  \n Turn Back – This approach turns our attention back toward pure awareness and can lead to a deep sense of fulfillment that is independent of conditions.\n\nThe Four Mindful Awareness Baskets is based on a framework developed by Shinzen Young that organizes the methods of diverse contemplative traditions\, East and West. Sufficiently practicing and integrating these approaches leads to the following:  \n\nExperiencing who you are at the deepest levels. \nReducing your suffering and increasing your fulfillment.\nShowing up fully to your life and being of optimal service to others.  \n\nThis workshop is suitable for meditators of all levels. \nHar-Prakash has been teaching and practicing meditation since 1984. He is the creator of the Cultivating the Jewel of Mindfulness Practitioner Training Program and Retreat Guide\, based on Shinzen Young’s mindfulness system and psychological-relational teachings. \nYou can find more about Har-Prakash and what he offers at https://www.cultivatingthejewel.com. Listen to a Mindfulness Hamilton podcast with Har-Prakash 3 | Har-Prakash Khalsa by Hamilton Talks Mindfulness \nFees*:\nEarly bird:  Member  $80 Non-member $100** Financial Hardship $50 \nAfter October 18th: Member $90  Non-member $110 Financial Hardship $60 \n*Fee includes snacks and drinks during breaks. Please bring your own lunch. \n**Membership to Mindfulness Hamilton is $25 a year
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/fall-retreat-exploring-four-mindful-awareness-baskets
LOCATION:St. Cuthbert’s Presbyterian Church\, 2 Bond Street N\, Hamilton\, 2 Bond St N\, Hamilton\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Mindfulness Hamilton Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T121653
CREATED:20250714T120023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T012141Z
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SUMMARY:What Matters in Teaching Mindfulness to Teens
DESCRIPTION:What Matters in Teaching Mindfulness to Teens\n21st century skills are essential competencies needed for success in today’s world\, including both personal and professional life. Future ready\, social and emotional learning. \nJoin us for a practical and inspiring session designed for all school staff – educators\, youth workers\, counselors\, parents and anyone working with teens. This workshop draws on over a decade of experience implementing mindfulness in high schools and community programs\, focusing on how to meaningfully share these tools with teens in a way that resonates. \nWe’ll explore: \n\nReal-life examples of mindfulness in action with teens\nEngaging practices and activities to try with youth\nStrategies for integrating mindfulness into educational\, community\, and counseling settings\n\nThe session will also introduce The Mindful Edge™ Stress Management and Life Strategies for Teens\, a program for being with the ups and downs of life\, a skill-based\, trauma-sensitive\, evidence-informed program supporting teens in navigating the ups and downs of life. It includes movement\, breathwork\, and reflective practices. \nYou’ll leave with: \n\nInsights into what makes a strong facilitator\nTools for managing resistance and navigating challenges\nGuidance on ensuring programs remain secular and inclusive\nA clear understanding of the connection between mindfulness and mental health\nA curated resource list of books\, apps\, and websites for teens\n\nWhether you’re new to teaching mindfulness or looking to deepen your impact\, this session offers a grounded and compassionate framework for supporting youth well-being. \nBio: Heidi Bornstein\, RP\, Yoga Teacher CYA-E-RYT GOLD\, Founder Mindfulness Everyday\, Director SMART Ontario\, MBSR & SMART Facilitator\, Mindful Movement and Qigong Teacher \nHeidi Bornstein is a certified Hatha yoga and meditation teacher with expertise in mindfulness-based stress reduction and trauma-sensitive practices. She has extensive training from the International Meditation Institute in India\, as well as certifications in Hatha Yoga\, Yoga Science\, and Yoga Ed for diverse populations\, including children\, teens\, and at-risk groups. Heidi’s mindfulness training includes Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) under the guidance of Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn\, Dr. Saki Santorelli\, Roy Hintsa\, and Dr. Diane Reibel. She is also trained in Trauma-sensitive Mindfulness\, smartEducationTM\, and Mindfulness for Kids at Risk. Additionally\, she holds certification in Medical Qigong Self-Healing (Levels A & B). As a co-creator of the Yoda-Yoga Program for Kids and The Mindful Edge® – Stress Reduction and Life Strategies for Teens\, Heidi specializes in developing accessible mindfulness and wellness programs for schools and organizations. She is the program coordinator for SMART Ontario\, an advisor for the Mindfulness Council of Canada\, and an instructor at the University of Toronto’s School of Continuing Studies. Since 2002\, Heidi has been teaching yoga\, mindfulness\, and meditation\, supporting individuals and communities across educational\, professional\, and therapeutic settings. \nLocation: Westmount Secondary School Auditorium – 39 Montcalm Dr. Hamilton\, Ontario \nParking: Please park in one of the two school parking lots or at the Recration Centre next door. No street parking. \nEntrance: Please use the Main Doors that leads into the front foyer as the presentation will be in the auditorium.
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/what-matters-in-teaching-mindfulness-to-teens
LOCATION:Westmount Secondary School\, 39 Montcalm Dr\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L9C 4B1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Mindfulness Hamilton Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251202T180000
DTSTAMP:20260416T121653
CREATED:20251004T171342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251004T171603Z
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SUMMARY:smartCoaching: Stress Management and Resiliency Techniques for Coaches: a 9 session Online program
DESCRIPTION:smartCoaching (Stress Management and Resiliency Techniques)\nThis program is specifically designed to address the needs of coaches looking to include mindfulness in their work with clients. SMART is also suitable for helping professionals\, such as educators\, social workers\, therapists\, counsellors\, and other professionals wanting to incorporate mindfulness into their practice.\n\nSMART – A 9-Session Program\nsmartCoaching™ (SMART – Stress Management and Resiliency Techniques) is an evidence-based\, secular program designed to address the needs of coaches and other helping professionals. smartCoaching ™ is a live\, small-group\, confidential program designed to help individuals cultivate greater self-awareness\, emotional regulation\, and resilience through mindfulness practices with a trauma-sensitive approach. Offered online\, via zoom. \nSMART integrates the teachings\, practices and research from:\n– Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction\n– Mindful Self-Compassion\n– Mindfulness-Based Emotional Balance\n– Mindful Movement\n– Kindness and Compassion training\n– IFC Core Competencies \nThe program includes:\n\n8 x 2-hour interactive live sessions\n1 x 4-hour guided silent retreat\nHome practice\nsmartCoaching Participant Manual (electronic)\n\n Course Dates and Pricing\n🗓️ Start Date: Weekly\, 4-6 pm ET from October 7 to December 2\, 2025 | November 4\, 2025 4-hour guided retreat 4-8 pm.\n🌟 Price: $600 CAD\n🚀 Only 16 seats to ensure depth & personalization \nLearn more here: https://mindfulnesseveryday.org/smartcoaching\nRegister here: https://mindfulnesseveryday.org/smartcoaching-registration-form
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/smartcoaching-stress-management-and-resiliency-techniques-for-coaches-a-9-session-online-program-june-25-aug-20-2
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mindfulness Everyday":MAILTO:natanya.mandel@mindfulnesseveryday.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T110000
DTSTAMP:20260416T121653
CREATED:20250831T142039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T183333Z
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SUMMARY:Mindfulness Toronto Presents Free Workshop: Being Unblended; Effortless Mindfulness Meets Internal Family Systems Saturday Sept 27 10-11 AM
DESCRIPTION:Being Unblended: Effortless Mindfulness Meets Internal Family Systems with Dr. Kimberly Sogge C.Psych \nWhat if healing didn’t require efforting your way to peace\, but instead relaxing into the Self that’s already here? In this experiential talk\, clinical psychologist and mindfulness teacher Dr. Kimberly Sogge will explore the intersection of Loch Kelly’s Effortless Mindfulness and Richard Schwartz’s Internal Family Systems (IFS)—two elegant\, compassionate approaches to awakening and psychological healing. \nTogether\, we will: \n\nExplore how the IFS model of “Self” aligns with the open-hearted awareness of effortless mindfulness\nPractice gentle “glimpse” meditations that unhook us from the thinking mind into a spacious\, loving presence.\nLearn how to unblend from reactive parts without suppressing or bypassing them\nDiscover how Self-led presence can become a trustworthy inner refuge in daily life and in therapeutic work\n\nWhether you’re a clinician\, a meditator\, or simply someone seeking a kinder relationship with yourself\, this session will offer tools for integrating nondual awareness and parts work into your mindfulness journey. \nDr. Kimberly Sogge C.Psych is a Canadian Psychologist and the founder of Ottawa River Integrative Mental Health Inc.\, a hybrid group practice offering evidence-based psychology and psychotherapy focused on wellbeing and growth. She completed her academic training at McGill University and her doctoral training in Texas at both Texas A&M University and the University of Texas at Austin. After completing her Ph.D.\, she returned to Canada to raise her children as Canadians and to serve in clinical and leadership roles within hospital-based mental health care. \nAt Ottawa River\, Dr. Sogge integrates Internal Family Systems (IFS)\, nondual mindfulness\, and compassion science in her work with clients and clinicians alike. \nShe is a member of the international Plum Village mindfulness community founded by Zen teacher Thích Nhất Hạnh\, and host of Dr. Sogge: The Art and Science of Thriving\, a podcast exploring how psychological science and contemplative wisdom can support human flourishing. \n\nDate:Saturday\, September 27th\nTime:10 – 11 AM\nSpeaker: Kimberly Sogge\, C. Psych\, Founder of Ottawa River Integrative Mental Health\n\nTo Register go to Event Brite
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/mindfulness-toronto-presents-free-workshop-being-unblended-effortless-mindfulness-meets-internal-family-systems-saturday-sept-27-10-11-am
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T193000
DTSTAMP:20260416T121653
CREATED:20250817T190046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T070405Z
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SUMMARY:Exploring the Transformative Practice of Mindfulness
DESCRIPTION:To kick off the new location for our free drop-in meditation program at Dundas Library\, we invite you to join us for a session focused on the benefits of learning to navigate the world more mindfully.  We will explore the what\, why\, and how of mindfulness for an enlightening evening where we will learn\, discuss\, and ultimately practice this life-changing skill of mindfulness. \nFacilitators: Carla La Bella\, author of The Wow Book (Ways of Optimizing Well-Being) \nDate: Monday\, September 22\, 6 to 7:30pm \nLocation: Dundas Library\, 18 Ogilvie Street \nThe session is free. Registering on Eventbrite will allow us to let you know if there are any changes or updates\, but you are welcome to just drop-in. If you have questions\, please contact us at info@mindfulnesshamilton.ca
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/exploring-the-transformative-practice-of-mindfulness
LOCATION:Dundas Library\, 18 Ogilvie St\, Dundas\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Mindfulness Hamilton Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T193000
DTSTAMP:20260416T121653
CREATED:20250817T193030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250817T193030Z
UID:10003629-1758045600-1758051000@mindfulnesshamilton.ca
SUMMARY:What is Mindfulness? Free Drop-In Session
DESCRIPTION:What is Mindfulness? \nThis fall we will start our free meditation drop-in program at the Central Library with a talk about what mindfulness is. We invite you to join one of the founders of Mindfulness Hamilton for a session focused on mindfulness – what it is and its relation to meditation\, some history\, and what scientific studies have shown us. There will be time for questions and time to practice mindful meditation. \nFacilitator: Dr. Ken Burgess \nDate: Tuesday\, September 16th\, 6 to 7:30pm \nLocation: Central Library 55 York Blvd \nThe session is free and there is no need to register. If you have questions\, please contact us at info@mindfulnesshamilton.ca
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/what-is-mindfulness-free-drop-in-session
LOCATION:Hamilton Central Library\, 55 York Blvd.\, Hamilton\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Mindfulness Hamilton Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250825T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250825T153000
DTSTAMP:20260416T121653
CREATED:20250421T191736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T125519Z
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SUMMARY:Mindfulness Mondays at the First unitarian Church
DESCRIPTION:These drop-in classes are offered every second and fourth Monday of the month from 2:30 to 3:30pm. They include mindful movements\, meditations and discussion. \nThe First Unitarian Church is located at 170 Dundurn St. S. There is plenty of parking. Chairs are provided. If you prefer to sit on the floor\, bring your own mat and cushion. Please arrive a few minutes early as the classes start promptly at 2:30pm. \nThe sessions are led by Melanie Schwindt melanieschwindt.com. Melanie is a certified mindfulness instructor and Meditation Inquiry coach who has extensive training and experience. She contributes regularly to the free meditation sessions offered by Mindfulness Hamilton at the Central Library and the Ottawa St YWCA from September to June.
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/mindfulness-mondays-at-the-first-unitarian-church/2025-08-25
LOCATION:First Unitarian Church of Hamilton\, 170 Dundurn St. S.\, Hamilton\, ON\, L8P 4K3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250817T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250817T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T121653
CREATED:20250728T212040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T141044Z
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SUMMARY:A Run for Chris - in support of mental health & addictions care
DESCRIPTION:Join Mindfulness Hamilton for “A Run for Chris” – August 17th \nMindfulness Hamilton invites all members of Hamilton’s mindfulness community to join us in supporting mental health and substance use care in our City. We are entering a MH Team to walk or run 5km in the 4th annual “A Run for Chris”. The event is held in honour of Chris Owens who grew up in Waterdown. On August 20\, 2021\, at the age of 26\, Chris lost his battle with mental health and substance use. This year\, to continue the proud tradition of raising funds for programs and services helping those living with mental health and/or substance use concerns\, all funds raised will support St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton’s Youth Wellness Centre (YWC). Last year the event raised over $40\,000 in support of this worthy cause. \nIn addition\, Mindfulness Hamilton will host an information booth onsite to promote mindfulness education in Hamilton. We sincerely hope that you’re able to drop by and say hi. \nYou can find all the info you need and join the MH Team for “A Run for Chris” by using this link \nhttps://raceroster.com/registration/7b7a2a79-2daa-4de9-b1a0-03316c252cc4/entry?team=838878 \nWe look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/a-run-for-chris
LOCATION:Joe Sams Leisure Park\, 752 Centre Road\, Hamilton\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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SUMMARY:Mindfulness Through Photography:  July 27 and August 17  9:30 - 10:30 AM
DESCRIPTION:Interested in using photography as a way to practice mindfulness?   Mindful photography encourages being present in the moment\, enhances awareness & connection with the environment\, promotes relaxation and creativity\, and helps to develop a greater appreciation of the beauty around us. \nJoin me for an informal walk in nature at the unique Urquhart Butterfly Garden in Dundas (https://urquhartbutterfly.com). \nJuly 27\, 2025 and August 17th @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am \nMap location:  https://maps.app.goo.gl/w2SVq49tfXDjnW8K7 \n.Any camera will do including your phone.  Washrooms not available.  Free parking.  Bring water\, sunscreen and bug spray. \nInstructor: Patrice Palmer (M.Ed.\, M.A.) is an adult educator with 30 years of experience teaching in Canada and Hong Kong.  She currently teaches Positive Education at WLU and taught Positive Psychology\, the science of human flourishing\, at Mohawk College.  Patrice is a Mindfulness Facilitator and Yoga Teacher (RYT 200) and likes to incorporate mindful movement in her facilitation. She is interested in exploring how art\, nature and photography can be integrated into mindfulness practices.   \nThese sessions are free but please register at Eventbrite.  \n  \n“Take nothing but pictures\, leave nothing but footprints\, kill nothing but time” – Roots & Shoots.
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/mindfulness-through-photography-two-workshops-july-27-and-august-17-930-1030-am/2025-08-17
LOCATION:Urquhard Butterfly Garden Dundas Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250713T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250713T203000
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SUMMARY:Flow Into Summer: Lavender Field Meditations
DESCRIPTION:Can you think of anything more relaxing than basking in the morning and/or evening sun with a gentle warmth on your skin meditating in a field of lavender? \nBack by popular demand\, we are partnering with Lisa Kiss and Mikel’s Lavender Oasis (Binbrook) again this summer for a mindfulness meditation outdoor experience. You can sign-up for one or all of the sessions to enhance your existing practice or start creating a consistent practice this summer. Different breath\, sensory\, movement and mantra techniques are observed in all classes to help relieve any stress and tension you are feeling and learn to be present in the moment. These tools can assist in a deeper\, more purposeful meditation practice. Our goal is to hold a safe space to allow you to come back to yourself while connecting with each other and nature. \nWe will be outside so dress for the weather and bring a mat\, cushion and blanket. We will try to arrange car pooling. Let us know if you can drive or need a ride at info@mindfulnesshamilton.ca \nSunday\, July 6th | 10 – 11:30 am \nSunday\, July 13th | 10 – 11:30 am \nSunday\, July 6th | 7 – 8:30pm \nSunday\, July 13th | 7 – 8:30pm \nFee for each session: Early bird until June 29th: $35 members; $45  non-member*; $15 student/financial hardship\, After June 29th: $45 members; $50 non-member*; $20 student/financial hardship \n*Note: Membership in Mindfulness Hamilton is $25 per year \nFacilitator: Lisa Kiss \nLisa Kiss is an experienced Meditation Teacher from Hamilton\, Ontario\, who helps her students discover their flow\, connect with their inner wisdom and learn how to take aligned action unique to them\, through the spiritual personal development tools — meditation and mindful movement. As a certified 200hr yoga & mindfulness meditation teacher\, she provides 1:1 support\, and small group classes\, to support community connection.
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/flow-into-summer-lavender-field-meditations/2025-07-13/2
LOCATION:5127 Harrison Rd Binbrook\, Ontario
CATEGORIES:Mindfulness Hamilton Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T170000
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SUMMARY:Digital Wellness Virtual Workshop with Carla LaBella and Kate Dunn  Thursday July 10 10-12 or 1:30 - 3:30
DESCRIPTION:Digital Wellness Tips: Enhancing Student Learning & Well-Being in In-Person & Virtual Learning Environments\nAt all levels of education\, the learning environment has evolved over the years. Increasingly\, students are required to engage with a variety of learning spaces and tools\, including the physical classroom and/or lab\, virtual environments (on a learning management system – LMS or video conferencing – e.g.\, Zoom)\, and physical spaces outside of the classroom (e.g.\, nature\, museums). A variety of technology and social media platforms are also being utilized and integrated into these environments. How can students optimize their attention\, engagement\, and learning in these diverse learning spaces? Join us for this interactive session where we will explore a variety of digital wellness strategies that can help enhance the student learning experience. \nDigital Wellness Virtual Workshop (as part of McMaster’s EdCog Conference): On Thursday July 10th (10:00 am – 12:00 pm OR 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm)\, Kate Dunn and Cara LaBella will facilitate a virtual workshop on the topic of Digital Wellness.  For more information on this session (and others!)\, click here: https://edcog.pnb.mcmaster.ca/events/digital-wellness-tips-enhancing-student-learning-well-being-in-in-person-virtual-learning-environments/. Note: All students and K-12 teachers receive a 50% discount for the conference. Please use the discount code STUDENT50 when registering to receive this pricing.
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/digital-wellness-virtual-workshop-with-carla-labella-and-kate-dunn-thursday-july-10-10-12-or-130-330/2025-07-10/1
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250708T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250708T130000
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SUMMARY:Mindful Parenting: a Free Mindfulness Toronto Community Meeting  with Dr. Marina Heifetz Tuesday July 8 12:00 PM to 1 PM EST
DESCRIPTION:“The wonderful gift of mindfulness is that we can stop ourselves and ask: What am I feeling? What is it like from my child’s point of view? When you can do that\, you often see things that you didn’t let yourself see before because you were so caught up in the reactive mode\, which is very limiting.” \n~Myla Kabat-Zinn \nThis month\, we are delighted to welcome Dr. Marina Heifetz\, a registered clinical psychologist and founder of Mindful Kids Psychology and Wellness Centre. Drawing from over a decade of mindfulness practice personally and professionally\, Dr. Heifetz will share how mindfulness-based approaches can bring intentional awareness\, presence\, and compassion into family life. Whether you’re a parent\, caregiver\, or simply curious about mindful living\, all are warmly welcome to join us. \nINCORPORATING MINDFULNESS TO SUPPORT MENTAL HEALTH OF CHILDREN\, YOUTH AND PARENTS WITH DR. MARINA HEIFETZ\, Ph.D.\, C. Psych \n \nDuring this meeting\, I look forward to sharing how I’ve incorporated mindfulness-based work into therapeutic supports with children\, youth\, and their parents. I will introduce various examples of ways mindfulness can be incorporated to bring intentional awareness and presence\, including self-compassion and breathing practices. \nDr. Marina Heifetz is a registered clinical psychologist specializing in working with children\, adolescents\, and families. She is the owner and clinical director of Mindful Kids Psychology and Wellness Centre. She is passionate about research that contributes to development of appropriate supports for vulnerable populations. She has also been actively volunteering as the Clinical Director with the Special Olympics Strong Minds program since 2016. \nMindfulness has been a powerful\, life-changing experience for Marina; with her knowledge and understanding of it starting 14 years-ago\, when she first became a parent. Her foundational training in MBSR and thereafter various mindfulness-based workshops and conferences have influenced the way she approaches mindfulness practices personally and professionally. \nIn her therapeutic work\, she is particularly drawn to intertwining mindfulness-based strategies in combination with modalities like CBT and ACT to build a strong foundation of awareness and self-compassion. Her ultimate mission is to provide a safe and compassionate space for families to develop resilience. \nDiscover More:\nhttps://mkpsychologycentre.com/ \nTo Register go to Event Brite
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/mindful-parenting-a-free-mindfulness-toronto-community-meeting-with-dr-arina-heifetz-tuesday-july-8-1200-pm-to-1-pm-est
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250630T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250630T170000
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SUMMARY:Mind Trails: 90 minute hikes with a mindfulness hiking group.  May 19 June 2 June 16 June 30  3:30 - 5 PM
DESCRIPTION:Mind Trails is a mindfulness hiking group held bi-weekly on Mondays or Tuesdays at 3pm\, with a variety of beginner friendly to intermediate hikes. The hiking group is led by Katrina Lefebvre\, a BA Psychology graduate from McMaster University\, who has also attained First Aid training and her Hike Lead certificate. Hikes are free (except for parking fees) and held within the Hamilton/Dundas community. Waivers must be signed before attending. To sign up\, search @MindTrailsProject on Instagram and Facebook and click the Google form link in the bio. The link will take you to a Google form version of our waiver! After signing up\, prepare for your hike by packing your own water\, food\, and gear you might need. Hikes have a 10-minute grace period – hike lead will wait for 10 minutes at the trail entrance before beginning the hike. Feel free to catch up to the group if you do arrive late! It should be noted that the end times of hikes are not set in stone\, and some trails are out-and-back\, meaning that it will take additional time to head back to the starting point. \nHike Dates:  \nMAY 19: Princess Point/Cootes Paradise loop\, 3.5 km\, 3:30pm-4:45pm \nJUNE 2: Battlefield Monument to Devil’s Punchbowl\, 3.5 km\, 3:30pm-5:00pm \nJUNE 16: Borer’s Falls Trail\, 4.1km\, 3:30pm-4:30pm (moderately difficult) \nJUNE 30: Canterbury Falls and Sherman Falls\, 3.5 km\, 3:30pm-5:00pm \nSIGN UP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1L3K9gM8XNthnHYVMf5lDGfIFIRX2EWKGc-BTiyeYf-8/edit \nSOCIALS:  \nFB:  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575182323900&sk=about  \nINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/mindtrailsproject?fbclid=IwY2xjawKPK1tleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFua2hXaWlFSmxFY09kSzd2AR4Z4vswOnufB9A78-NIhSD99PMTcFaSNN6vhJgP_RWYMb_d4qQRMOhiumhR8g_aem_hf6I44nRpbEccBUHr4Oyng
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/mind-trails-90-minute-hikes-with-a-mindfulness-hiking-group-may-19-june-2-june-16-june-30-330-5-pm/2025-06-30
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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