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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: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: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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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
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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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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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SUMMARY:The Art of Being: A Mindful Journey Through Sitting\, Sound\, Drawing and Movement
DESCRIPTION:The Art of Being: A Mindful Journey Through Sitting\, Sound\, Drawing and Movement  \nSunday April 27th at the Art Gallery of Hamilton  \n123 King Street West \n9am to 4pm\n\nWe invite you to a special day dedicated to cultivating joy and presence in everyday life through different mindfulness meditation experiences. By exploring mindfulness through a variety of practices\, we can enhance our ability to be fully engaged in each moment. Experienced meditators will appreciate the chance to deepen their practice. People new to meditation will have a chance to explore approaches other than formal sitting to experience the art and beauty of living mindfully. \nAdmission to the Art Gallery comes with your registration. You may wish to browse the galleries during the lunch break\, or from 4 to 5pm after our workshop ends and before AGH closes\, or if there is a workshop you choose not to attend\, you may browse the galleries or find a quiet space to just be for a while. \nSessions include: \nSitting Meditation: Finding Joy in Everyday Life\nLed by Melanie Schwindt\, mindfulness instructor\, speaker\, and coach\, this session will explore how to bring mindfulness into every aspect of your daily life\, fostering joy and presence. \nMindfulness Through Drawing\nExperience drawing as a meditative process\, where you can unwind\, create\, and connect in an open and supportive environment. No art experience required. Led by Cara-Jane Dempsey\, Mindfulness Coach and Therapeutic Arts Practitioner  \nMindfulness Through Slow Looking\nDid you know that the average time spent looking at a work of art is just 17 seconds? In this session\, you will select a painting in the Helen McNicoll exhibition and engage in deep\, mindful observation\, spending many minutes gazing at the artwork. Stools or yoga mats for sitting are provided. Led by Laurie Kilgour-Walsh\, Head of Programs and Learning at the Art Gallery of Hamilton. Laurie has worked at AGH for nearly 19 years.  In recent years\, her work has focused on the power of arts experiences to improve wellbeing in participants through a focus on strengths\, social connection\, and shared experiences.  With a strong belief in person-centred programming\, her work encourages participants to see and think about art in new ways.  She is also a mother\, and a practicing visual artist.\n\nMindfulness Through Creative Movement\nCreated by Dr. Jamie Marich\, dancing mindfulness invites you to engage with the present moment through movement\, whether standing\, seated\, or a combination of both. This accessible practice can be adapted to all levels and abilities. Led by Lisa Kiss\, certified yoga and mindfulness meditation teacher. \nMindfulness Through Sound\nThis sound journey will immerse you in a deeply restorative experience using crystal singing bowls\, a gong\, tuning forks\, and other live instruments. Whether seated or lying down\, you’ll have the opportunity to fully absorb the therapeutic vibrations. Led by Monika Benkovic\, international yoga and sound facilitator. \nSitting Meditation: Feel Good\nLed by Allison Liss\, a meditation facilitator and member of the Core Committee of Mindfulness Hamilton\, this session focuses on cultivating positivity and well-being through meditation. \nThanks to the generosity of the Art Gallery of Hamilton\, we are able to offer this program for the following fees*: \nEarly bird:  Member  $75 Non-member $90 Financially Challenged $35 \nAfter April 20th: Member $85  Non-member $100 Financially Challenged $40 \n*Note that participants will provide their own lunch and snacks. The AGH snack bar opens at 11am
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/the-art-of-being-a-mindful-journey-through-sitting-sound-drawing-and-movement
LOCATION:Art Gallery of Hamilton\, 123 King St W\, Hamilton\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Mindfulness Hamilton Events
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SUMMARY:Becoming Free: How to Use Mindfulness for Personal Growth and Healing
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening workshop designed to help you use mindfulness to foster personal growth\, emotional healing\, and a more authentic life. In this workshop\, you will explore the core mindfulness skills of concentration\, clarity\, and equanimity\, which can illuminate the painful emotions stored in the body and facilitate their release. \nBy creating these emotional openings\, mindfulness encourages greater psychological insight\, empowering you to better understand your emotional landscape. With this insight\, you will learn how to respond more skillfully to each moment\, leading to increased freedom\, emotional balance\, and personal authenticity. \nThe evening will include a blend of teaching\, guided meditation\, and discussion to help you relax deeply and tap into insights that can accelerate your emotional healing. Whether you’re new to meditation or a seasoned practitioner\, this workshop offers a valuable opportunity to deepen your mindfulness practice with the guidance of a skilled and experienced facilitator. \nCome experience the transformative power of mindfulness and take steps toward a freer\, more connected way of living. \nAbout The Instructor: \nAnna Taneburgo’s training embraces both Western and Eastern modalities.  She has a Bachelor of Social Work and Master of Adult Education.  She is also a trained Reiki Master\, Kripalu Yoga Teacher and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Teacher. Anna has over 30 years experience in health care and higher education\, which includes teaching numerous mindfulness courses through Hamilton Health Sciences and McMaster University. Her explorations of complementary healing practices\, and her quest to bridge conventional and complementary medicine\, has led to the unique way she works with individuals in her private practice. For more information\, see Anna’s website at www.annataneburgo.ca \n \nDate: Wednesday\, March 26th\, 2025 \nTime: 6:30 to 8:30pm \nPlace: St. Cuthbert’s Presbyterian Church\, 2 Bond Street North\, Hamilton L8S 3W1 \nEvent Fees: \n\nEarly bird until March 19th: $25 members; $35  non-member*; $10 student/financial hardship\nAfter March 19th: $30 members; $40 non-member*; $15 student/financial hardship\n*Note: Membership in Mindfulness Hamilton is $25 per year
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/becoming-free-how-to-use-mindfulness-for-personal-growth-and-healing
LOCATION:St. Cuthbert’s Presbyterian Church\, 2 Bond St N\, Hamilton\, ON\, L8S 3W1\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Winter Retreat: Cultivating Mindful Goals and Resolutions for the New Year
DESCRIPTION:As you step into a new year\, join us for this experiential workshop designed to help you cultivate mindful goals and resolutions for the new year. This session will provide a supportive and reflective environment where you can explore approaching your goals through the lenses of mindfulness\, loving-kindness\, self-compassion\, and intentionality. You will leave the workshop with a clearer understanding of how to set mindful\, achievable goals while cultivating strategies to remain focused and mindful amidst distractions. Whether you’re new to mindfulness practices or have prior experience\, this session will provide valuable insights and tools for everyone. Join us for this journey of self-discovery and intention-setting as we welcome the new year with clarity\, purpose\, and mindfulness. \nMorning Session: Navigating Challenges with Mindfulness\nIn the morning\, you will explore the obstacles that can get in the way of achieving your goals. Through guided visualization and mindfulness exercises\, identify what matters to you and change the conversation you have with yourself as you learn strategies to work mindfully with challenging thoughts and emotions. \nAfternoon Session: Mindfulness in the Digital Age\nIn the afternoon\, you will explore how to navigate goal-setting in our technology-driven world. Drawing on research about effective goal-setting\, you’ll receive tips for creating a mindful action plan. Activities will include mindful movement\, a guided visualization\, a digital wellness exercise\, and a special closing session. \nThings you need to know: \n\nWe will provide a vegetarian lunch with vegan and gluten-free options. Please let us know if you have any dietary restrictions by emailing info@mindfulnesshamilton.ca\nWe will have chairs on hand. If you would like to sit on the floor for the meditation sessions\, please bring your own mat\, cushion and blanket\n\nDate: Saturday\, January 18th\, 2025\nTime: 9am to 4pm (lunch included)\nLocation: First Unitarian Church of Hamilton\, 170 Dundurn St. S. Hamilton\, ON L8P 4K3 \nFees:\nEarly bird until January 10th $120 members; $130 general; $50 students/financial hardship\nAfter January 10th $130 members; $140 general; $60 students/financial hardship \nRegistration is limited to 30 people \nTo Register click HERE \nThe facilitators: \n \nCarla LaBella is a professor of psychology and author of the WOW book: Ways of Optimizing Well-Being. She has gained a reputation for being an authority on positive psychology and is a sought-after speaker on this topic at the college and in her community. With over 20 years of experience teaching psychology and co-creating and teach­ing the ever-popular Positive Psychology course\, she brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her work. \n \nKate Dunn earned her M.A. in Sociology from Western University and Hons. B.A. in Sociology (minor in Women’s Studies) from McMaster University. She is currently a full-time Professor in Interdisciplinary Studies where she teaches a wide range of courses focused on social inequality\, positive psychology\, and gender. She is trained in Unified Mindfulness (UM)\, positive space\, rainbow diversity\, mental health first aid\, and has just completed her Empowered Educator microcredential through eCampusOntario. She is also a proud Board Member of the Eva Rothwell Centre.
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/winter-retreat-cultivating-mindful-goals-and-resolutions-for-the-new-year
LOCATION:First Unitarian Church of Hamilton\, 170 Dundurn St. S.\, Hamilton\, ON\, L8P 4K3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Mindfulness Hamilton Events,Post on Homepage
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SUMMARY:Grief Resides Among Us: A Mindful Approach
DESCRIPTION:Grief resides among us\, every day. \nGrief is something we all encounter throughout our lives. Whether it’s the loss of a loved one\, a job or career\, a relationship\, or even the gradual loss of physical or mental abilities due to aging or illness\, grief is a natural companion to these changes. \nOn a broader scale\, as we navigate the complexities of coexisting in the world\, many of us may also grieve for the suffering around us\, whether it is close to home or across the globe. \nGrief has the power to reshape who we are\, influencing how we connect with others and move through life. Mindfulness doesn’t take away grief but provides a way to move through it with compassion. Mindfulness can support the grieving process by fostering patience\, acceptance\, and non-judgment\, creating the space to cope and heal. \nThis two-hour interactive and experiential session offers an opportunity for everyone to explore mindful and compassionate ways to support themselves and others on the journey through grief. The goal is to provide practical tools for approaching grief with greater awareness. This workshop serves as a valuable introduction to understanding and managing grief mindfully. \nFee: Early bird until November 6th: $15 members; $25 non-member*; $5 student/unwaged\, Reg: $20 members; $30 non-member*; $10 student/unwaged \n*Note: Membership in Mindfulness Hamilton is $25 per year \nPurchase tickets for this event here.
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/grief-resides-among-us-a-mindful-approach
LOCATION:St. Cuthbert’s Presbyterian Church\, 2 Bond St N\, Hamilton\, ON\, L8S 3W1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Mindfulness Hamilton Events,Post on Homepage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T121310
CREATED:20240630T114815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T174119Z
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SUMMARY:Mindfulness Hamilton Silent Retreat
DESCRIPTION:No phone. No talking. Just Being. \nDuring these turbulent times everyday life can feel overwhelming as we are inundated daily with problems we just can’t solve. Join mindfulness teachers Allison Liss and Melanie Schwindt for a silent retreat experience designed for beginners and experienced practitioners.  \nSilent meditation provides a rare opportunity to rejuvenate\, reconnect with our true nature\, develop deeper inner peace and cultivate loving kindness and compassion for oneself and others. \nThis full day of silence includes guided seated meditation\, walking meditation (which may include an outdoor walk)\, a sound bath to enhance your meditative experience\, and a vegetarian lunch. Wear comfortable clothing and bring your own mat and cushion if you want to sit on the floor. The location\, St. Cuthbert’s Presbyterian Church in Westdale\, has comfortable chairs and room to move around.  \nIf you have ever thought you might like to attend a silent retreat\, or wondered what it would be like to withdraw from the world for a day\, this is your chance to try out the experience. If you are an experienced meditator\, this will give you a chance to spend a day in meditative silence without venturing too far from home. \n“You can’t stop the waves\, but you can learn to SURF!” \nJon Kabot Zinn \nFAQ Questions for the Silent Retreat on October 19th\n\nWhat is a silent retreat?\nA silent retreat is a designated time for individuals to disconnect from the external world\, refrain from talking\, and engage in mindfulness and meditation practices to cultivate inner peace and self-awareness.\nWho can attend the retreat?\nThe retreat is open to both beginners and experienced meditators. Anyone interested in experiencing the benefits of silence and mindfulness is welcome to join.\nWhat should I bring to the retreat?\nWear comfortable clothing and bring a blanket if you wish. Chairs are available but if you prefer to sit on the floor\, bring a mat and a cushion  \nWill there be guidance during the retreat?\nYes\, the retreat will include guided seated meditations\, walking meditations\, and a sound bath led by experienced mindfulness teachers Allison Liss and Melanie Schwindt.\nIs the retreat completely silent?\nFor participants\, yes. To fully experience the benefits of mindfulness and meditation you will remain in silence from about 9:30am to 3:30pm.  \nWhat is included in the retreat fee?\nThe retreat fee includes a full day of guided meditations\, walking meditation\, a sound bath\, and a vegetarian lunch.\nWhere is the retreat being held?\nThe retreat will take place at St. Cuthbert’s Presbyterian Church in Westdale. The church offers a serene environment with comfortable chairs and space for movement.\nWhat should I wear to the retreat?\nWe recommend that you dress in layers and wear comfortable clothing that allows you to move freely and sit comfortably for extended periods.\nDo I need to have previous meditation experience to attend?\nNo prior meditation experience is necessary. The retreat is suitable for beginners as well as experienced meditators.\nHow can I register for the retreat? \nYou can register for the retreat through Eventbrite  \nWhat happens if I need to cancel my registration? \nRefunds are issued up to 1 day before the event through eventbrite. Eventbrite’s fee is nonrefundable. \nWill meals be provided?\nYes\, a vegetarian lunch and drinks will be provided. Please inform us of any dietary restrictions in advance.\nCan I bring my own food and drinks?\nThis is not recommended as eating is included in the silent meditation. We will provide healthy vegan and gluten free options. Please let us know if you  have specific dietary needs or preferences by emailing us at info@mindfulnesshamilton.ca.  \nIs there parking available at the venue? Do buses serve the area?\nParking is available on the side streets surrounding St. Cuthbert’s Presbyterian Church with no time limit on Saturdays. Please come early to ensure you give yourself time to find a parking spot. St. Cuthberts is in Westdale near McMaster University\, which is served by several bus routes. The University bus (51) stops in front of St. Cuthberts. Please check the HSR schedule for routes and schedules\nIs the venue accessible?\nYes\, there are steps to the retreat venue and to the bathroom\, but there is an elevator available. Let us know if you have any concerns info@mindfulnesshamilton.ca.\nHow can I prepare for the retreat?\nConsider practicing mindfulness and meditation in the days leading up to the retreat. Arrive with an open mind and be prepared to embrace silence.\n\nWhat should I do if I have more questions?\nFeel free to contact us through our website or social media channels if you have any additional questions or concerns. info@mindfulnesshamilton.ca.
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/mindfulness-hamilton-silent-retreat
LOCATION:St. Cuthbert’s Presbyterian Church\, 2 Bond St N\, Hamilton\, ON\, L8S 3W1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Mindfulness Hamilton Events,Post on Homepage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220423T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220423T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T121310
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SUMMARY:Mindfulness and Creativity: a Half Day Workshop with Mary Beth Druery
DESCRIPTION:In this workshop you will gain an experiential understanding of the connections between creative practice and mindfulness practice.\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event\nRegister Here \n\n\nMindfulness Hamilton Presents \nA half day mindfulness workshop held on Zoom \nApril 23 2021 \nMindfulness and Creativity: \nFalling awake to life through creative expression \nDescription: \nExplore your creative self and experience creativity as a mindfulness practice. Grow your ability to bring creativity and mindfulness into your daily activities. This interactive and experiential workshop offers creative practices to cultivate curiosity\, an attitude of open inquiry\, and a willingness to stay with the process without expectation. You will be guided to: \n\nTap into your inner creativity\n\n\nEngage your playful self with simple creative activities\n\n\nExperience meditation using art\n\n\nCreate your own mandala as a focus for meditation\n\n\nPractice bringing mindfulness into each part of the creative process\n\n\nExplore mindful attitudes through expressing your creative self\n\n\nGain an experiential understanding of the connections between creative practice and mindfulness practice\n\nWe’ll use a variety of media including music\, visual\, movement\, and writing in a non-judging\, respectful environment where no artistic experience or perceived skill is needed. Bring any of the following with you: paper\, pen or pencil\, and any markers\, pencil crayons\, crayons\, paints\, or pastels that you have available. \nBio \nMarybeth Leis Druery is an Expressive Arts facilitator\, visual artist\, and Spiritual Director\, offering individual or group spiritual companioning for individuals of diverse faith or non-religious backgrounds to practice mindfulness and explore meaning. She co-founded the local charity Student Open Circles in 2001\, where she facilitates weekly reflection\, mindfulness\, and creativity circles\, personal development courses\, retreats\, leadership development\, and engages McMaster University students to volunteer in groups with Hamilton’s underserved communities. \nMarybeth received her B.Ed. at the University of Western Ontario\, is a trained Spiritual Director through the Ontario Jubilee program\, and holds an Expressive Arts Practitioner Graduate Certificate through Haliburton School of Art and Design. She is committed to working towards a world in which we value and care for each other\, while living lightly on the earth. She deepens her journey through practices from diverse spiritual traditions\, art\, dreamwork\, body awareness\, and meditation. She loves people\, painting\, reading\, and Hamilton’s downtown and green spaces. \nwww.StudentOpenCircles.com www.MarybethLeisDruery.ca \nQuestions? mindfulnessmamilton@gmail.com \nWebsite: mindfulnesshamilton.ca \n \n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/mindfulness-and-creativity-a-half-day-workshop-with-mary-beth-druery
LOCATION:Ontario
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220326T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220326T120000
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CREATED:20220107T223432Z
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SUMMARY:The Future of Mindfulness in Hamilton: A community-wide co-creation session
DESCRIPTION:Join mindfulness leaders\, teachers\, and practitioners in a radical imagining of what mindfulness means for Hamilton \n\n\nRegister Here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-future-of-mindfulness-in-hamilton-a-community-wide-co-creation-session-tickets-237566276127\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\nWhen the COVID-19 pandemic hit\, Mindfulness Hamilton moved our programs on-line. As we recognize the challenges and opportunities of the present moment\, Mindfulness Hamilton’s Core Committee thought this was a good time to reflect on the needs of the community we serve and start to source new ideas for how and who we might serve better. \nRather than a strategic planning process\, we wish to engage our community in a bottom-up creative process to collectively explore opportunities in the current and future environments. \nWe are inviting all of our members\, and everyone who has been a committee member or volunteer to participate in one or both of our co-creation sessions\, along with anyone who has an interest in mindfulness education and support\, including mindfulness teachers and facilitators. \nThese interactive planning and design sessions will give participants a bird’s eye view of how Mindfulness Hamilton has been serving the community\, surface emerging needs and hopes from each participant about how we might go further\, and co-create sketches of future possibilities for the organization. \nPart 1: Sourcing New Ideas – Saturday Feb 26\, 2022 10-12 AM via Zoom \n\nSurface emerging\, unmet needs in our community and dream big about how we can meet those needs.\n\nPart 2: Ideas into Action – Saturday Mar 26\, 2022 10-12 AM via Zoom \n\nThe best ideas from Part 1 will be shared and turned into concrete plans\, experiments\, and actions to bring them to life.\n\nThe sessions will be interesting and fun. A number of different mindfulness and creativity exercises including breakout sessions will help to unleash our collective creative juices. The process will generate ideas and insights that can help us plan the way forward for our organization. \nWhether you are new to mindfulness or have a longstanding practice and/or promote or teach mindfulness\, this will be a wonderful and unique opportunity to learn and interact with like minded people who share common goals.. \nPlease consider joining us for one or both sessions. You do not need to attend the first session to attend the second one. \nIf you have questions\, please contact us at mindfulnesshamilton@gmail.com \nFacilitator: Sean Park\, PhD \nSean is a teaching professor in the Department of Medicine at McMaster University. Through his highly experiential way of teaching\, he inspires business\, engineering\, and health science students to design and create new futures with empathy\, creativity\, insight\, and foresight. His doctoral work in contemplative studies and arts education\, training as a mindfulness educator\, and adventures in global healing traditions lends a unique perspective to the history and future of mindfulness. \n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/the-future-of-mindfulness-in-hamilton-a-community-wide-co-creation-session/2022-03-26
LOCATION:Ontario
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220127T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220127T200000
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SUMMARY:Riding the Wave: Using Unified Mindfulness’ See-Hear- Feel (SHF) Technique to Work with Challenging Emotions: An Evening Workshop with Carla LaBella
DESCRIPTION:Mindfulness Hamilton Presents | Riding the Wave: Using Unified Mindfulness’ See-Hear-Feel (SHF) Technique to Work with Challenging Emotions \nREGISTER HERE\nHow we can use mindfulness and meditation practices to find balance\, calm and strength? An Evening Workshop with Carla LaBella Jan 27\, 7:00-9:00 PM on Zoom \nDescription: Do you ever find yourself overwhelmed with “big” emotions? Please join us for this interactive and experiential session where you will learn how mindfulness can help you work with challenging emotions. Topics will include: \n\nUnderstanding your emotions\, and why you need to experience the full spectrum of emotions; you just don’t want to get stuck in the more challenging ones.\nLearning UM’s SHF technique and how it can be applied to these emotional experiences when they arise.\n Learning about Life practice. Meditation is not only about finding time to sit on one’s cushion. You will learn about formal practice\, microhits\, and background practice\, and the flexibility of practicing anytime\, anywhere.\nThe evening will include some theory\, practical mindfulness exercises and techniques\, questions and discussion\, reflection and teaching around what arises for participants during the session.\nThis workshop will be suitable for all levels of experience with mindfulness.\n\nAbout the Presenter \n \nCarla LaBella is a Professor of Psychology at Mohawk College. Her engaging and dynamic teaching style has attracted hundreds of people to her popular wellness series where she encourages participants to be mindful\, practice self-care\, cultivate self-compassion\, and ultimately find and live their purpose. Her passion for building resiliency has led to the co-development of the College’s first-ever Positive Psychology course. She also has a strong commitment to community mental wellness and serves as a board member for the Suicide Prevention Community Council of Hamilton and the Hamilton Program for Schizophrenia. Recently\, she was a nominee for the YWCA Women of Distinction award (2018) and recipient of the Jacqui Candlish Award for Excellence in Suicide Prevention Work (2019). She is a Unified Mindfulness Level 2 Coach\, holds a Certificate in Positive Psychology from the Flourishing Center\, M.A. in Psychology from the University of Waterloo and Honours B.A. in Psychology from McMaster University. \n  \n  \n  \nQuestions? MindfulnessHamilton@gmail.com\nWebsite: mindfulnesshamilton.ca\nTickets: go to Event Brite
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/riding-the-wave-using-unified-mindfulness-see-hear-feel-shf-technique-to-work-with-challenging-emotions
LOCATION:Ontario
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211005T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211005T210000
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SUMMARY:Chronic Pain and the Role of Mindfulness with Amy Hondronicols: An Evening Workshop with Amy Hondronicals Oct 5 2021
DESCRIPTION:This will be an interactive workshop with a number of mindfulness practices and time for Q&A \nAmy will define chronic pain and mindfulness\, from the context of her approach to practice of physiotherapy.   \nShe will discuss:  \n\nThe existence of pain with and without damage\, the example of phantom limb pain\, and how the context affects pain perception.\nNeuroplasticity and how is that related to mindfulness. She will discuss brain maps\, how they are affected by pain and injury\, use\, and mindfulness.\nThe stress response in pain and the acute and long-term changes that can happen. \n\n\nThe connection between thoughts\, emotions and pain \nMindful strategies to help cope with chronic pain: movement\, graduated challenges\, breathing practices\, progressive muscle relaxation\, positive self-talk\, and education \n\n  \nAmy is a physiotherapist working in a public setting. She encounters people dealing with chronic pain on a daily basis\, and this has shaped her practice to be aware of the factors that affect pain in every interaction. She thinks that mindfulness plays a key role in how physiotherapy can help people move better\, and cope with pain. In particular\, she is interested in how mindful movement can power change in the nervous system. Some of her favourite ways to move are sailing on the Bay or biking through Hamilton! 
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/chronic-pain-and-the-role-of-mindfulness-with-amy-hondronicols-an-evening-workshop-with-amy-hondronicals
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210918T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210918T120000
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SUMMARY:Mindfulness in Sleep and Dreams with Jivasu:  a half day workshop Saturday Sept. 18 2021
DESCRIPTION:Saturday Sept 18\, 2021 9:00 – 12:00 By Zoom \nDreams and sleep play an important role in healing\, \ creativity\, and spiritual growth. They are part of our subconscious and protect the brain in many ways\, including reducing information overload\, removing toxic energy of trauma through nightmares\, informing about repressed emotions and desires\, helping us to learn\, and accessing our creativity. Many great inventions\, including the discovery of DNA structure occurred in a dream. \nWe can train ourselves to meditate in dreams to experience higher levels of consciousness.  In Tibetan Buddhism\, a full yoga of dreams and sleep was created for this purpose. In Indian tradition\, the dream state is described as a distinct state of consciousness. In many ancient healing traditions\, dream diagnosis is used to assess the state of a person’s health. \nThis retreat is suitable for beginners\, intermediate\, or advanced meditators. \nIn this workshop\, you will learn about the science\, psychology\, and spirituality of sleep and dreams. You will practice techniques to remember and interpret dreams for healing\, creativity\, and spiritual growth. The workshop will include talk\, question and answer sessions\, and the practice of breathing exercises and meditation. \nJivasu is a physician\, spiritual teacher and the founder of the Natural Spirituality movement. Natural Spirituality is to unlock the powers of the Natural Self. It is grounded in science and the body. He has also studied mind-body medicine at Harvard. He teaches Natural Spirituality\, Nada Yoga (Yoga of sacred chants and music)\, Kundalini Yoga and Mind-Body Medicine all over the world. \nTo register go to Event Brite \nQuestions?mindfulnesshamilton@gmail.com \n  \n 
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/mindfulness-in-sleep-and-dreams-with-jivasu-a-half-day-workshop-saturday-sept-18-2021
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210508T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210508T120000
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SUMMARY:Mindfulness Hamilton  presents Mindful Self Compassion: A Saturday Morning Retreat via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) is an empirically-supported program designed to cultivate self-compassion and is based on the ground     breaking research of Kristin Neff and the clinical expertise of Chritopher Germer. \nMindfulness opens us to the present moment. Kindness and compassion opens our hearts to suffering so that we can give ourselves what we need. Common humanity opens us to our inter-relatedness so that we realize that we are not alone. \nResearch has demonstrated that self-compassion is strongly associated with emotional well-being\, reduced anxiety\, depression and stress levels\, maintenance of healthy habits such as diet and exercise\, as well as more satisfying personal relationships. MSC practices enable participants to respond to difficult moments in their lives with kindness\, care\, and understanding. \nStudies confirm that self-compassion is strongly associated with emotional well-being; less anxiety\, depression and stress; maintenance of healthy habits such as diet and exercise and more satisfying personal relationships!  And it is easier than you think. \nConsider attending this workshop if you are experiencing: \n\nirritability\nburn out or care-giver fatigue \ndifficult emotions\nrelentless inner critic\nshame and other negative emotions\njudgment towards others\ndifficulty in interpersonal relationships\nrumination\nlittle joy or appreciation in your life\nsuffering \n\nA moment of self-compassion can change your entire day. A string of such moments can change the course of your life.”     –    Christopher Germer \nThis workshop will be an introduction to MSC and it’s origins along with introducing some of the basic MSC practices. It will be a combination of didactic and practice with time for Q&A and discussion. \n \nBarbara Smith\, MFA\, MS psych\, RP has been a registered Psychotherapist in private practice for three decades. She is retired from the Hamilton Family Health Team where she worked as a mental health counsellor. Barbara has been involved in contemplative studies for over four decades and has extensive experience in Mindfulness. She has trained in MBSR\, DRAM\, and Mindful Communication. She is a trained Mindful Self Compassion Teacher through the CMSC and was trained by Kristin Neff and Christopher Germer. She studied with Michael Stone and Pema Chodron and Thich Nhat Hanh. Barbara has extensive professional experience as a group leader. She presently teaches Mindful Communication and Mindful Self Compassion courses through the McMaster Program for Faculty Development and Mindful Self Compassion Hamilton \nPre registration is required \nFor tickets go to Event Brite
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/mindfulness-hamilton-presents-mindful-self-compassion-a-saturday-morning-retreat-via-zoom
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210406T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210406T210000
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SUMMARY:Mindfulness\, Stress Reduction\, and Resilience; An Evening Workshop with Anju Joshi
DESCRIPTION:Extensive research has revealed that practicing mindfulness can help to reduce anxiety and stress and increase resilience. In this session\, we will explore how mindfulness can help you become more resilient and experience more contentment and peace in your daily life. \n \nThis workshop includes: \n\nA variety of approaches to practicing mindfulness\nGentle breath awareness techniques\nMindful movement\n\nThere will Q&A and opportunity for discussion. \nAbout the Presenter\nAnju is a retired gerontologist from McMaster University’s Department of Health\, Aging and Society.      She has been practicing yoga and meditation for      twenty years and is a trained and experienced      yoga and meditation teacher. \nFor tickets please go to Event Brite 
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/mindfulness-stress-reduction-and-resilience-an-evening-workshop-with-anju-joshi
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210311T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210311T210000
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CREATED:20210125T000417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210208T220103Z
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SUMMARY:Mindfulness and Chronic Pain with Dr. Eleni Hapidou: An evening workshop on Zoom
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will cover the basics of chronic pain\, including what it is\, how it works\, and the role of neuroplasticity     . \nParticipants will then explore how mindfulness practices can play an important role in helping people who suffer with chronic pain\, both theoretically and experientially. \nThere will be opportunities to move and stretch\, and a mid-workshop bio break. \nParticipants will be provided with  on line resources to support your ongoing personal mindfulness practice and management of chronic pain     . \n \nAbout the Presenter\nEleni Hapidou\, Ph.D.\, C. Psych.\, is a clinical\, health and rehabilitation psychologist practicing for the better part of 30 years. She works at the Michael G. DeGroote Pain Clinic\, Hamilton Health Sciences\, where she also conducts research\, and teaches at McMaster University.  Eleni is also a Yoga Teacher trained in the Sivananda and Satyananda lineage. She has trained with various teachers over the years that include Yogis\, Rishis\, Swamis some of whom hold MDs and PhDs and has participated in many retreats on Yoga and Meditation in Canada\, the Bahamas\, and India. \nEleni      has been teaching Yoga and Meditation to her patients with chronic pain\, depression\, anxiety and PTSD.  She has conducted thousands of meditation sessions over the years and has also recorded her own CDs of guided meditations.  She has extensive experience in Mindfulness techniques. \nFor further information and tickets go to Event Brite \n 
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/mindfulness-and-chronic-pain-with-dr-eleni-hapidou-an-evening-workshop-on-zoom
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200609T200000
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SUMMARY:TED Talk with Daron Larson on Mindfulness and the Covid Pandemic
DESCRIPTION:Long time student and teacher\, Daron Larson is presenting a Ted Talk this next Tuesday\, June 9th evening. It will be live\, free\, and online. It’s the first salon event hosted by the TEDxColumbus organization. They’ve invited Daron and another speaker\, Doris Korda to kick things off. Daron will be talking about how current events help reveal the potential for mindfulness to help people navigate uncertainty and difficult emotions. He plans to emphasize how “the monastery comes to us” — as Shinzen says — and how this can be an opportunity to strengthen our resilience and recognize our shared humanity. When: Tuesday\, June 9 starting at 7 p.m. EST Topic: Growing Minds They will be hosting two past TEDxColumbus speakers\, Doris Korda and Daron Larson. They will discuss their previous talks and how the ideas they shared then relate to our changing world. Check out their talks! Doris Korda – How to do school better Daron Larson – Don’t try to be mindful  To Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yZt_8LcnTLm3IkfaMOoHIw     Read more HERE \n\n 
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/ted-talk-with-daron-larson-on-mindfulness-and-the-covid-pandemic
LOCATION:ON LINE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190225T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190415T213000
DTSTAMP:20260416T121310
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SUMMARY:DECLUTTER YOUR MIND to Live a Happier\, Healthier\, Less Stressful Life
DESCRIPTION:DECLUTTER YOUR MIND. \nThe benefits of decluttering your home and office have been proven time and time again. By getting rid of things that you no longer need\, you free up the physical space around you to provide better focus on what’s important. \nNow just imagine what would happen if you decluttered your mind. \nBy learning to slow the never-ending stream of thoughts in your mind you can free up the brain space to be present with the people and things that are truly important in your life. You can literally rewire your brain to stop dwelling on things in the past\, or worrying so much about the future and find peace and presence right now. \nIn as little as 10 minutes a day\, the tools you learn will help you achieve your goals\, improve your relationships\, and reduce stress and anxiety. Seriously. \nImagine waking up each morning feeling more rested. \nImagine that when you are stuck in a traffic jam you can remain calm. \nImagine being able to stop worrying about things all the time\, and watching your anxiety decrease. \nImagine watching all your relationships – from your kids or spouse to clients and coworkers – visibly improve. \nYou deserve to do this for yourself. And you owe it to the people closest to you to be showing up as the best version of yourself for them each day. \nI can’t wait to see you there! \n— \n6 sessions in total. \n7pm to 9:30pm Monday evenings beginning February 25th to April 15Th (inclusive\, with two weeks off) \n— \nABOUT THIS COURSE \nA combination of personal development and mindfulness-based exercises and techniques will be taught during this course. You will be guided to create your own personalized toolbox to pull from when you need it most – helping you to lead a healthier\, happier and less stressful life. \nFebruary 25th: Rewiring our brain for happiness & success \nMindfulness is an integral tool for staying healthy in our fast-paced modern world. With this practice it’s possible to actually rewire our brains in a positive way and we are introduced to a basic techniques to begin this process. \nMarch 4th: We are not our thoughts \nLearn to recognize unconscious negative thought patterns and how to eliminate or alter them to create more positivity\, joy and peace within the mind. \nMarch 11th: No class. \nMarch 18th: Mindful Journaling \nSee why mindful journaling is considered such a healthy habit. We go over useful writing prompts and create our own personalized journal. \nMarch 25th: Importance of self-compassion \nWe are our own worst critics. We look at how this can be so detrimental to our lives and learn to practice self-love in a way that it benefits not just us\, but everyone around us. \nApril 1: No class. \nApril 8: Learning to let go. \nLetting go can be difficult. We learn tools that help us healthfully grieve loss in life – from breaking our favourite mug to losing our job or seeing the end of a relationship with a loved one. \nApril 15: Be the change \nWe explore the ways in which we can bring the tools we’ve learned into our daily lives moving forward. \nREGISTER NOW >>> \n#declutter #mindfulness #hamiltonontario #waterdownontario #hamont#burlont #personaldevelopment #beamazing #waterdownvillage \nwww.kandisjames.com
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/6-part-mindfulness-series-to-live-a-happier-healthier-less-stressful-life
LOCATION:Ontario
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190120T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191215T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T121310
CREATED:20190316T150609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190316T152144Z
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SUMMARY:Stress Reduction and Mindfulness Training
DESCRIPTION:Mountain Wellness Center offers monthly workshops\, based on the teachings of the MBSR program by Jon Kabat-Zinn. The workshops take place on the 3rd Sunday of each month. ( excluding July & August) and run throughout all of 2019. Each class is $50\, and runs from 11-3PM.                                        In addition to following the MBSR teachings\, we also have time for formal practice and group discussion. \nThese classes are facilitated by Andi D. RMT/ CYT/CMF \nFor further information and exact dates please go to www.andid.ca or www.facebook.com/AndiD
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/stress-reduction-and-mindfulness-training
LOCATION:Mountain Wellness Centre\, 437 Concession St\, Hamilton
ORGANIZER;CN="Andi D":MAILTO:andidrmt@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180708T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180708T163000
DTSTAMP:20260416T121310
CREATED:20180528T231513Z
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SUMMARY:Love Yourself\, Love Life
DESCRIPTION:Join me for a day of self-exploration and self-compassion! \nWe will dive into Mindfulness activities that will open you up to self-awareness so that self-compassion and joy may follow. \nA lot of the ‘problems’ people have in life come from a lack of self-love\, an abundance of self-doubt\, and way too much negative self-talk. \nTHE GOOD NEWS? \nYOU CAN CHANGE THAT. \nJoin me for a day filled with exercises that will help you get out of your comfort zone\, learn new things about yourself\, and come away with more self-confidence\, self-love and self-compassion. \nAnd of course… have a blast doing it!! \nCLICK HERE FOR ALL THE DETAILS! \nRegistration is required: https://www.wakeuptowhatyouchoose.com/product-page/love-yourself-love-life
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/love-yourself-love-life
LOCATION:Ontario
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180614T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180614T213000
DTSTAMP:20260416T121310
CREATED:20180528T205611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180528T230813Z
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SUMMARY:Thought Awareness: The Basis of Mindfulness
DESCRIPTION:“What consumes your mind\, controls your life.” \nLearn to take back control with Mindfulness Meditation. \nIntroduction to ‘Thought-Awareness’: the basis of all mindfulness. \nDid you know that the average human has 60\,000 thoughts each and every day? \nI’ve done the math\, and guess what?! \nThat’s almost one thought every second of your waking hours – exhausting\, right? \nBut here’s where it gets even crazier… \nOn average\, around 95% of those thoughts are repetitive\, and 80% are negative. \nWe are literally thinking negative thoughts on repeat like all freakin’ day! \nThese negative thoughts manifest in different ways including: \n\nNegative self-talk/judgement\nDwelling on the past\nWorrying about the future\n\nIn this workshop\, we’ll explore the foundations of Mindfulness & Mindfulness Meditation to see how you can regain control over your thoughts. We’ll look at the most common ‘mind traps’ and how we can get out from those traps. Turn those negative\, repetitive thoughts into positive ones. \nWe will engage in mindfulness exercises and meditations that you may bring with you into your daily life to assist you in noticing and regulating your thought patterns to help you create a calmer\, less-stressful and more positive life. \nRegistration is required: https://www.wakeuptowhatyouchoose.com/product-page/taking-back-control \nWaterdown\, ON
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/thought-awareness-the-basis-of-mindfulness
LOCATION:Ontario
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