MINDFULNESS AS A PATHWAY TO GREATER HAPPINESS with Dr. Kathirasan K., A Mindfulness Toronto Community Event
2025-10-25 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Zoom
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.
Dr. 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.
DISCOVER MORE:
Centre for Mindfulness: www.centreformindfulness.sg
Mindfulness Academy: www.mindfulnessacademy.global
International Mindfulness Teachers Association: www.imta.org
Access Dr. Kathirasan’s latest book: Introducing Mindfulness-Based Wellbeing Enhancement. Cultural Adaptation and an 8-week Path to Wellbeing and Happiness.

Mindful Evening: Connecting & Creating Together
2025-11-26 17:30 - 19:30 | Hamilton Central Library, 55 York Blvd., Hamilton, ON, Canada
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.
Participants have an opportunity to engage in small group networking, meaningful conversations, and interactive activities designed to spark new connections and ideas.
Come together in community to connect and create! Help plan future events that promote mindfulness practice in Hamilton.
Light refreshments will be provided.
5:30 – 5:45pm – Arrive and Gather
5:45 – 6:00pm – Introduction from Mindfulness Hamilton committee members
6:00 – 6:15pm – Guided Meditation to Begin
6:15 – 7:00pm – Small Group Networking, Mingling and Activities
7:00 – 7:15pm – Guided Meditation to Close
7:15 – 7:30pm – Group Gather, Reflection and Conclusion
Light refreshments will be provided.
Date: Wednesday, November 26th, 5:30 to 7:30pm
Place: Hamilton Central Library 55 York Blvd
The evening is free but registration is required

Questions: info@mindfulnesshamilton.ca
Website: mindfulnesshamilton.ca

Mindful Tech: Reclaiming Presence in a Digital World with Kate Dunn-Flynn: A Free on line Mindfulness Toronto Community Event
2025-11-29 10:00 - 11:00 | Ontario
Join us for an online session with Kate on Saturday, November 29th @ 10AM EST!

In 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.
By the end of the presentation, participants will be able to:
-Recognize the impact of digital habits on their overall well-being.
-Apply mindfulness techniques to reduce digital overwhelm and increase intentional tech use.
-Design personalized digital boundaries that support presence and productivity.
Kate 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.
To register go to LINK
For more information, visit: https://www.rootedinwellnesscanada.ca/

Day Long Yoga and Restorative Retreat with Andrea Peloso
2025-12-06 10:00 - 17:30 | De La Sol Yoga Studios, 430 York Blvd, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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!
The morning will be slow and relaxing yoga and the afternoon will be Restorative Yoga.
Yoga beginners are welcome!
Why would this yoga retreat be of interested to meditators?
“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

Meet the Teacher: Andrea Peloso https://andreapeloso.com/
Venue: De La Sol Yoga Studios • Hamilton, ON • Moon Room | Saturday, Dec 6 • 10:00 a.m. – 05:30 p.m. EDT
Cost:$125
Early Bird Special: Save $35 before Nov 5.
To register go to https://app.arketa.co/delasolyogastudios/checkout/001iX7XMcYIxczFsnOVN
You will need to create an account and then click Purchase and Reserve

Digital Detox Challenge
2026-01-10 08:00 - 2026-01-11 20:00 | Ontario
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.
For further information please go to LINK

FREE Virtual Event: Mindful Tech: Reclaiming Presence in a Digital World
2026-01-27 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom
Join us online to unplug, recharge, and find calm in the chaos of nonstop digital buzz!
In 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.
By the end of the presentation, participants will be able to:

Recognize the impact of digital habits on their overall well-being.
Apply mindfulness techniques to reduce digital overwhelm and increase intentional tech use.
Design personalized digital boundaries that support presence and productivity.
Align messaging with wellness, mental health, and stigma reduction

Kate 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.

Carla 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.

For more information and to register go to EVENT BRITE

Mindfulness Compassion and Racism: An Anti-Oppressive Approach to Adult Education, Thursday Feb 5 12-1PM
2026-02-05 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
A FREE Mindfulnes Toronto Community Event on line workshop (Zoom)
Mindfulness 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.
While 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
The 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.
In 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.
About the presenter
Rose 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.
TO REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT GO TO EVENT BRITE

Free Workshop: Digital Detox: Restoring Focus and Well-Being with Kate Dunn & Carla LaBella Saturday, February 7th, 2026
2026-02-07 11:00 - 12:15 | Goodness Me Burlington, 2300 Fairview Street, Burlington, Ontario, L7R 2E4, Canada
Hosted by Goodness Me! Natural Food Market
In 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.
Agenda:

What is digital wellness and why is it important?
The digital wellness imperative
Exploring the impacts of technology
Practical strategies to address digital fatigue, including a mindfulness exercise

Kate 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/

Carla 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
When: Saturday, February 7th, 2026
Where: In-Person (Burlington Location – 2300 Fairview Street, Burlington, Ontario, L7R 2E4)
Time: 11:00 am – 12:15 pm
REGISTRATION: https://goodnessme.ca/products/digital-detox-restoring-focus-and-well-being-kate-dunn-burlington?variant=46271599444157

The Compassionate Self: Using Mindfulness to Discover the Joy Within
2026-02-21 09:00 - 16:00 | St. Cuthbert’s Presbyterian Church, 2 Bond Street N, Hamilton, 2 Bond St N, Hamilton, Canada
The Compassionate Self: Using Mindfulness to Discover the Joy Within
While 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.
This 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.
The 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.
Anyone 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.
Date: Saturday, February 21st 9am to 4pm
Location: St. Cuthbert’s Church, 2 Bond St.North, Hamilton

Fees*:
Early bird: Member $80 Non-member $100** Financially Challenged $50
After February 15th: Member $90 Non-member $110 Financially Challenged $60
Register on Eventbrite Here
*Fee includes a morning snack and drinks during breaks. Please bring your own lunch.
**Membership in Mindfulness Hamilton is $25 a year
Facilitators
Colin 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

Janey 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.

8-Week MBCT Program: Manage Stress, Anxiety & Overthinking
2026-02-28 08:30 - 12:00 | Ontario
Learn practical skills to quiet racing thoughts, manage anxiety, and break stress patterns… backed by neuroscience, taught in community.

Feeling 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.
This 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.
MBCT 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.
What you’ll gain:

Tools to respond to stress rather than react
Techniques to quiet worrying about past/future
Skills to step out of autopilot and be present
Practices for self-compassion when you’re struggling
Guided meditations you can use anywhere

What’s included: 8 weekly 3-hour sessions | Handbook with practice guides | Access to guided meditation recordings | Certificate of completion
Led 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.
Investment: $600 (Reimbursed through Extended Health Benefits)
Location: Burlington, ON (specific address shared upon registration)
This 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/
3425 Harvester RdBurlington, ON
Saturdays, Feb 28 from 9:30 am to 12 pm EST
to register go to: Event Brite

for more information go to: LINK

Yoga for Improving Sleep with Tama Soble: A FREE on line Mindfulness Toronto Community Event Tues March 24, 12pm - 1pm EST
2026-03-24 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
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.
For your comfort in this online session, please bring a yoga mat or other comfortable surface to rest on during our practice together.
Tama 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.
Discover more about Esther Meyers Yoga Studio and Tama’s offerings here: https://www.estheryoga.com/
To Register go to Event Brite

Taking in the Good: Rewiring the Mind towards Happiness and Joy
2026-03-25 18:30 - 20:30 | The Staircase Theatre, 27 Dundurn St North, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Taking in the Good: Rewiring the Mind towards Happiness and Joy
Join 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.
You’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.

The 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.
Instructor: 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.
For more information, visit www.melanieschwindt.com.
Date: Wednesday, March 25th, 2026
Time: 6:30 to 8:30pm
Place: The Staircase Theatre 27 Dundurn St North, Hamilton
Fees: 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
*Note: Membership in Mindfulness Hamilton is $25 per year
Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/taking-in-the-good-rewiring-the-mind-towards-happiness-and-joy-tickets-1981272264678?aff=oddtdtcreator

The MindWell Journey with Dr. Geoffrey Soloway on Zoom April 15 1-2 PM a FREE Mindfulness Toronto Community workshop
2026-04-15 13:00 - 14:00 | Zoom
Overview

Learn more about Dr. Soloway’s wellness programs on Wednesday, April 15th @ 1PM EST!

While 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.
Drawing 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.
The 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.
Geoff 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.
Dr. 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.
Connect with Dr. Geoffrey Soloway on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/geoffsoloway/
mindwellu.com
mindwellhouse.com
To register please go to EVENT BRITE

The Art of Being: A Mindful Journey Through Sitting, Sound, Mandala and Movement
2026-04-26 09:00 - 16:00 | Art Gallery of Hamilton, 123 King St W, Hamilton, Canada
The Art of Being: A Mindful Journey Through Sitting, Sound, Mandala and Movement Sunday April 26th at the Art Gallery of Hamilton
123 King Street West
9am to 4pm

We 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.
Admission 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.
Sessions include:

Mindfulness Through Sound
Journey through a sound bath meditation; an intentional, traditional healing practice that ebb and flows with the power of sound, frequency and vibration to tune into your creative consciousness. As the waves of sound from quartz singing bowls flow in, you are invited to rest. The session will be led by Melaina Gasbarrino founder of SALT to TREE, a wellness company she created to welcome us all into a place of ease.

Mindfulness Through Slow Looking
Did 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 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 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.

Mindfulness Through Creative Movement
Through music & gentle verbal guidance, participants will express physical sensations, perceptions, and experiences. Our breath will act as the interpreter between the body & mind allowing for a beautiful holistic reset for body, mind & spirit. This practice is accessible to all levels & abilities. The session will be led by Tasha Bodnarchuk who brings many years of studying yoga, dance and mindful movement to her teaching.
Mindfulness Through Mandala Creation
Mandala painting is a creative, contemplative practice that combines the meditative focus of silent presence with the expressive beauty of visual art. A ‘mandala’ (Sanskrit for circle) is a geometric symbol representing wholeness, unity and the cosmos. Creating one cultivates a pathway inward – a form of active methodical meditation. No art experience required. The session will be led by Shawn McGregor of bodyRhythm Studios providing a safe space to breathe, to move, to heal.
Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-art-of-being-a-mindful-journey-tickets-1985968670755?aff=oddtdtcreator
Thanks to the generosity of the Art Gallery of Hamilton, we are able to offer this program for the following fees*:
Early bird: Member $75 Non-member $90 Financially Challenged $35
After April 20th: Member $85 Non-member $100 Financially Challenged $40
*Note that participants will provide their own lunch and snacks. The AGH snack bar opens at 11am

Mindful Connection & Networking: A Mindfulness Hamilton in person workshop Weds April 29
2026-04-29 17:30 - 19:00 | Hamilton Central Library, 55 York Blvd., Hamilton, ON, Canada
Overview

Mindfulness Hamilton presents Mindful Connection & Networking. Join us for an evening of connection with the Mindfulness Hamilton community

Mindfulness Hamilton: Mindful Connection & Networking
Join us for an intentional evening of connection with the Mindfulness Hamilton community.
This gathering offers a different kind of networking experience — one rooted in presence, curiosity, and authentic conversation. Through guided meditation, structured connection activities, and open community mingling, you will have the opportunity to meet people who share an interest in mindfulness, wellbeing, and be part of creating a supportive community in Hamilton.
Whether you practice mindfulness, teach mindfulness or you are simply curious about mindfulness, you are welcome.
Together, we will slow down, connect meaningfully, and explore how mindfulness can continue to grow through community.
Schedule:
5:30 – 5:45pm: Arrival + Gentle Landing
5:45 – 5:55pm: Opening + Land Acknowledgement
5:55 – 6:00pm: Guided Meditation
6:00 – 6:30pm: Guided Connection Activity
6:30 – 7:15pm: Open Networking + Mingling
7:15 – 7:25pm: Guided Meditation
7:25 – 7:30pm: Closing
No prior meditation experience is required
Come as you are
To register go to EVENT BRITE

Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation: A 6-week course with Rohini Kumar
2026-04-30 19:00 - 2026-06-04 20:00 | Regent Health Centre, 150 Locke St S, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Hello fellow students of mindfulness. My name is Rohini Kumar, I am a long-time practitioner of mindfulness and am currently a student in the Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program under Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach. I am honoured to be offering a 6 week Introduction to Mindfulness course as part of my training. Together, we will be exploring fundamentals of mindfulness such as mindfulness of the breath, body, emotions and thoughts, as well as experimenting with stillness and movement practice. Whether you have an established meditation practice, or are curious about mindfulness, all are welcome on this journey to discovering peace right where you are.
To register and for more information please email Rohini at mindfulnessinhamilton@gmail.com
