BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Mindfulness Hamilton - ECPv6.16.4.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:Mindfulness Hamilton
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Mindfulness Hamilton
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/New_York
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20170312T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20171105T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20180311T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20181104T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20190310T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20191103T060000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:UTC
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+0000
TZOFFSETTO:+0000
TZNAME:UTC
DTSTART:20160101T000000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180708T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180708T163000
DTSTAMP:20180528T231513Z
CREATED:20180528T231513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180528T231513Z
UID:10000213-1531040400-1531067400@mindfulnesshamilton.ca
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180625T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180629T163000
DTSTAMP:20180513T183528Z
CREATED:20180513T183528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180513T183528Z
UID:10000210-1529917200-1530289800@mindfulnesshamilton.ca
SUMMARY:MINDFULNESS\, CREATIVITY & SPIRITUALITY WITHIN EXPRESSIVE ARTS
DESCRIPTION:Haliburton School of the Arts\, June 25-29\, 2018 \nInstructor: Marybeth Leis Druery \nhttps://flemingcollege.ca/continuing-education/courses/mindfulness-creativity-spirituality-within-expressive-arts \nDescription: \nEssential to wellbeing\, the interconnectivity of mindfulness\, spirituality and creativity will be explored through expressive arts experiences in this reflective\, contemplative and creative course. Through meditation\, guided visualization\, art making\, movement\, sound and writing\, you will work both indoors and out in the natural world to connect to self\, community\, spirit and nature to develop a personal practice of the contemplative and creative\, centred self. Sometime will be spent in silent reflection while walking\, writing or making art. This course will appeal to those who are searching for a deepened connection to a self-care practice and to those who are working with caregivers or populations who could benefit from the principles and practices. \nAdditional info: \nThe course is taught in a retreat-like soulful manner (with 12-15 people) and is a chance to also explore self-care. The tools gained in the course can enhance a variety of human service fields.  \nHSA has rustic cabins (shared with 1 person) that can be booked for $226 for the week by calling Amber: 1-866-353-6464 X3 \nLet me know if you have questions about the course content (leismb@mcmaster.ca). For registration inquiries\, see link.
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/mindfulness-creativity-spirituality-within-expressive-arts
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180614T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180614T213000
DTSTAMP:20180528T230813Z
CREATED:20180528T205611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180528T230813Z
UID:10000212-1529001000-1529011800@mindfulnesshamilton.ca
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180603T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180603T163000
DTSTAMP:20180411T151352Z
CREATED:20180411T150519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180411T151352Z
UID:10000208-1528029000-1528043400@mindfulnesshamilton.ca
SUMMARY:Mindfulness and the Brain (Teens encouraged to  attend)
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is for anyone who is interested in learning about the science behind mindfulness and how it can benefit our physical\, mental\, and emotional well being. Various techniques and practice\, such as yoga and breathing\, are introduced to help you in your daily practice towards stress reduction. \nAlthough this workshop is open to everyone\, special attention will be placed on teens – how stress affects them and how they can cope with stressors in their life.\n$30.00 before May 18\, 2018\n(students under 20yrs old\, $15.00\, for the whole package)\nAdd on: \n11:00am-12:00am – Yoga class  ($5.00)\n5:00pm-6:00pm – Yoga Nidra ($5.00)\nAdd both for $7.00 \nContact Michelle Baldin RYT300 at solsalutation@outlook.com
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/mindfulness-and-the-brain-teens-encouraged-to-attend
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180527T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180527T170000
DTSTAMP:20180306T193504Z
CREATED:20171111T101612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180306T193504Z
UID:10000116-1527415200-1527440400@mindfulnesshamilton.ca
SUMMARY:Meditation Facilitator Training Program – Hamilton\, May 2018
DESCRIPTION:Become an Authentic\, Skilled and Certified Meditation Facilitator  \nMost comprehensive and unique training program available \nMeditation is the path to peace and freedom from fear and sufferings. It’s an important step to self-realization in many spiritual traditions\, including Patanjali’s yoga\, Vedanta and Buddhism. The practice of meditation has many health benefits. It promotes emotional healing and can be helpful for those suffering from a variety of acute and chronic health problems including stress-related disorders\, chronic pain\, anxiety and depression. \nSerious students require a solid grounding in both the theory and practice of meditation. A comprehensive Meditation Facilitator Training Program is being offered by Naturality\, in association with the Canadian Yoga Alliance. The training program will be held in Hamilton. \nWhether you are a practitioner of meditation or a beginner\, this program will deepen your own meditation practice\, and will also enable you to teach meditation to individuals and groups. \nTeachings  \nNaturality (Natural Spirituality) – “Living According to Our Nature\, Walking Our Own Path” \nUnderstand and become skillful in: \n\nScience (Biology\, Psychology) and Spirituality of a variety of meditation techniques to experience peace in daily living and moving on the path of Self-Actualization to discover authentic self.\n\nDialogues will include the problem of fear and suffering and freedom from them through meditation. \nSpecial Emphasis on \n\nRole of meditation in treating Mental Health Problems including fear and anxiety.\nRole of meditation in helping the people suffering from chronic stress and pain.\nRole of meditation in preventing and delaying brain aging to help in Dementia and Alzheimer Disease\n\nComplimented by: \n\nBody Movements       Breath Work\n\nSynthesize: \n\nSpirituality and Sciences\n\ncombining meditation and yoga with the latest research in neuroscience and brain. \nMind-Body Medicine \nTo Explore Mind-Body Connections to experience the feeling of well-being\, relaxation response and deal with stress\, anxiety\, PTSD\, sleep problems and other chronic illnesses. \nDevelop tools for self-knowing through: \n\nPersonality or Innate Nature and changing lifestyle accordingly\n\nconnecting personality and body types to the brain and nervous system. \n\nEgo\, Subconscious and Soul\n\nconnecting in-depth knowledge of self with the meditative journey. \n\nCentres of Evolution and Involution or Chakras and their connection with Brain and the world\n\nexploring their evolutionary significance and connecting to brain. \n\nEnergy Points Energy Channels   Energy Healing\n\nconnecting them to the nervous system. \nThemes\, questions and problems from students \nTeaching Methods \nExperience-based education – Experiencing and also finding the source of experience. \nProblem-based learning – Exploring the problem of fear\, meaning in life\, love\, relationship\, fulfillment\, work and education. \nDialectical dialogue – Exploring two poles of an experience or knowledge. \nSelf-inquiry – Who am I?  Enquiring into the origin of knowledge\, beliefs and motives. \nHealthy competition and co-operation – It helps in realizing and expressing our potential and brings unique creativity to teachings without being isolated. We have fear of our own greatness known as Jonah’s complex which we have to overcome to experience best in us. \nWe become big by becoming bigger\, not by making others small and then help others to grow. \nCourse Material \nManual \nMeditation – The art\, science and methods of meditation \nDigital Audio Files \n\nNaturality meditations\nNaturality meditations and chants\n\nHandouts  \n  \nDates  \nProgram will be held only on Sunday  \nStart date – May 27th  \nJune 3\, 10\, 24                July 8\, 22 \nJuly 14 and 15 (retreat)  at Bliss Haven Retreat Centre – Dunnville – Ontario          \nVenue – Regent Health Centre\, 150 Locke St. S.\, Hamilton\, ON \nTime – 10:00 am to 5:00 pm \nFee  \n$ 1150 (includes tax\, retreat and course material) \nDeposit- $250. Cheque is payable to ‘Naturality’ and mailed to… \nJivasu \n45 Marion Ave. North – Hamilton\, Ontario – L8S 4G2 \nOr you can e-transfer to       mira.rostami@hotmail.com \nFor more information – www.naturalitypath.com \nMira  at  mira.rostami@hotmail.com      Phone: 905-541-1870
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/meditation-facilitator-training-program-hamilton-january-2018
ORGANIZER;CN="Mira Rostami":MAILTO:mira.rostami@hotmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180526
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180527
DTSTAMP:20180228T233246Z
CREATED:20180228T233246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180228T233246Z
UID:10000200-1527292800-1527379199@mindfulnesshamilton.ca
SUMMARY:The Mindfulness Centre presents a Silent Retreat
DESCRIPTION: A DAY IN SILENCE FAR FROM LIFE’S USUAL BUSINESS \nwith \nMarlene Van Esch\, MSW; Jennifer Stone\, BA\, MSc \nImmerse yourself into the vast spaciousness of Being:\nYou will have arranged your day in advance\, so that for the\nduration of the retreat no one can reach you\, no business needs\nto be attended to\, and you don’t need to speak to anyone.\nAfter an introductory orientation\, and under the guidance of an\nexperienced teacher\, you will have the rare opportunity to be\nwith yourself in silence in the presence of like-minded fellow\ntravellers for an extended period of time. You will penetrate the\ndepths of each present moment and the energy flow that you are\,\nin ways you would have never anticipated before. There will be a\ndebriefing opportunity at the end of the retreat. \nParticipants will:\n• experience an extended period of silence as the teacher guides the\ngroup through a series of different meditation practices\,\n• cultivate deep\, penetrating moment-to-moment awareness and\nthe creative wide open spaciousness that flows from it\,\n• learn patients and staying power to improve wellbeing and\nreduce stress\, and\n• develop resilience to feel more stable in everyday life. \nWho Should Attend:\nAnyone with prior meditation experience. \nAddress: 345 Lakeshore Rd East\, Suite 408\, Oakville\, Ontario L6J 1J5\nTel: (905) 338 1386\, Email: info@mindful.ca\nwww.mindful.ca
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/the-mindfulness-centre-presents-a-silent-retreat
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180512T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180512T153000
DTSTAMP:20180411T151435Z
CREATED:20180411T145416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180411T151435Z
UID:10000207-1526128200-1526139000@mindfulnesshamilton.ca
SUMMARY:Love and the Mammalian Brain
DESCRIPTION:A retreat centred on the understanding that we are all nurturers.\nExercises are geared to help us understand why we do what we do as nurturers and understand the importance of rest and centring.\nYou will be pampered with a gentle yoga class\, and exercises geared to laughter\, love\, and relaxation.\nBreathing\, yoga\, laughter\, and connection exercises are all here to await you on this special day!\n$25.00 before May 1\, 2018\nAdd on: \n11:30am-12:30am – Yoga class  ($5.00)\n3:45pm-4:45pm – Yoga Nidra ($5.00)\nAdd both for $7.00 \nContact Michelle Baldin RYT300 at solsalutation@outlook.com
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/love-and-the-mammalian-brain
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180509T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180613T183000
DTSTAMP:20180323T200857Z
CREATED:20180323T194111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180323T200857Z
UID:10000205-1525890600-1528914600@mindfulnesshamilton.ca
SUMMARY:Mindfulness for Stress Reduction
DESCRIPTION:This 6-week program for small groups (maximum 6 participants) is a variation of the Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Program.  It is primarily practice-based\, with teachings arising out of participants’ experience. \nThe program includes: \n\na brief overview of mindfulness: What is it?  How does it work?\,\nways in which it helps reduce stress in personal life and in work\,\nmindfulness practices\, including both seated and movement practices\,\nstrategies to bring mindfulness into everyday life.\n\nFor those who are interested in continuing after the program\, there are additional programs in Deepening Practice\, Deepening Insight\, Mindful Communication and Integration.
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/mindfulness-for-stress-reduction-2
LOCATION:TBA Hamilton/Burlington\, Ontario\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Anna Taneburgo":MAILTO:annataneburgo@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180504T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180504T203000
DTSTAMP:20180411T151537Z
CREATED:20180411T142149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180411T151537Z
UID:10000206-1525458600-1525465800@mindfulnesshamilton.ca
SUMMARY:Meditation: How to Harness the Power of Stress Reduction
DESCRIPTION:Through simple to understand science\, this workshop is designed to provide an understanding of what meditation is and how we can use it to help begin a journey down the path of stress reduction.\nMeditation techniques will be practiced.  No prior knowledge of science or yoga is necessary.\n$20.00 before April 26\, 2018 \nContact Michelle Baldin RYT300 at solsalutation@outlook.com
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/meditation-how-to-harness-the-power-of-stress-reduction
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180421
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180422
DTSTAMP:20180228T234003Z
CREATED:20180228T234003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180228T234003Z
UID:10000202-1524268800-1524355199@mindfulnesshamilton.ca
SUMMARY:The Mindfulness Centre presents an MBSR REFRESHER
DESCRIPTION:A Mindfulness Meditation Review \nwith \nMarlene Van Esch\, MSW; Linda Macdonald MD \nReview\, digest and consolidate:\nYou have completed the MBSR-X or have other mindfulness meditation\nexperience\, and you want a refresher helping you renew your commitment\,\nreview your practice and consolidate your gains. This workshop will provide\nthe opportunity to revisit the most basic principles of Dynamic Mindfulness\nand clarify misunderstandings that may have crept into your practice. You\nwill be exposed to a combination of necessary theoretical knowledge\, direct\npractice experience and Q&A processing. \nParticipants will:\n• review the basic tools we use to ensure successful practice\,\n• explore various meditation practices and learn to best use them\,\n• define the mind and remember its embodied and relational\nquality\,\n• understand the connections between what we do in meditation and what is\ngoing on in the brain and body\,\n• cultivate deep\, penetrating awareness and the creativity that flows from it\,\n• integrate meditation techniques to improve wellbeing and reduce stress\, and\n• develop resilience and mindsight. \nWho Should Attend:\nAnyone who has taken the MBSR-X/MBCT programs or with other\nmindfulness meditation experience\, wanting to refresh or consolidate some\nof the most basic meditation principles. \nAddress: 345 Lakeshore Rd East\, Suite 408\, Oakville\, Ontario L6J 1J5\nTel: (905) 338 1386\, Email: info@mindful.ca\nwww.mindful.ca
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/the-mindfulness-centre-presents-an-mbsr-refresher
LOCATION:The Mindfulness Centre\, 345 Lakeshore Rd East\, Suite 408\, Oakville\, Ontario\, L6J 1J5\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="The Minfulness Centre":MAILTO:info@mindful.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180415T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180415T170000
DTSTAMP:20180228T234456Z
CREATED:20180228T234456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180228T234456Z
UID:10000201-1523779200-1523811600@mindfulnesshamilton.ca
SUMMARY:The Mindfulness Centre presents Discovering Mindfulness
DESCRIPTION:A MINDFULNESS MEDITATION WORKSHOP\nFOR BEGINNERS \nwith \nJennifer Stone BA\, MSc; Alison Kelford\, M.D. \nTaste the potential and benefits of mindfulness:\nExpand your capacity to see\, learn and grow as an individual by\ndiscovering the power of listening. This lively and engaging\nintroductory session for beginners will provide an opportunity to\nfind out what mindfulness practice entails\, and why it is at once\nchallenging\, and yet also a simple and effective way of settling the\nmind and increase attention\, awareness and resilience. \nParticipants will:\n• Experience periods of guided instruction in a number of\nmeditation practices\, silent exploration\, and collective inquiry\nand dialogue\,\n• Cultivate deep\, penetrating awareness and insight\, and the\ncreativity that flows from it\,\n• Learn meditation techniques to improve wellbeing and reduce\nstress\,\n• Discover brain facts that explain the power of mindfulness\, and\n• Develop resources to feel more alive in everyday life. \nWho Should Attend:\nAnyone curious about living deeply and mindfully. This\nworkshop is recommended for those considering enrolling in our\nMBSR-X/MBCT programs. \nAddress: 345 Lakeshore Rd East\, Suite 408\, Oakville\, Ontario L6J 1J5\nTel: (905) 338 1386\, Email: info@mindful.ca\nwww.mindful.ca
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/the-mindfulness-centre-presents-discovering-mindfulness
ORGANIZER;CN="The Minfulness Centre":MAILTO:info@mindful.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180411T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180411T203000
DTSTAMP:20180215T092427Z
CREATED:20180215T092427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180215T092427Z
UID:10000198-1523469600-1523478600@mindfulnesshamilton.ca
SUMMARY:MIndful Self-Compassion - a 9 week  course
DESCRIPTION:Apr. 11 – June 6\, 2018\nWednesdays (6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.)\nRetreat:\nSat.\, May 12 (9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.)\nNo previous experience is required to attend this Program \nIncreasingly\, health-care institutions are coming under pressure to do more with less\, to provide quality care with less resources and to improve the experience of patients and their families. \nAs a result\, many health-care workers find themselves grappling with increased levels of stress\, burnout\, compassion/empathy fatigue and conflict within their teams and colleagues. \nThere is a way to create workplaces that both support physician/staff/learner; one that creates resilience and enables compassionate care not only for patients but for fellow co-workers as well. \nMindful Self-Compassion provides emotional strength and resilience\, allowing us to admit our shortcomings\, motivate ourselves with kindness\, forgive ourselves when needed\, relate wholeheartedly to others\, and be more authentically ourselves. Increased self-compassion improves compassion for others. \n– Motivate yourself with kindness rather than criticism\n– Handle difficult emotions with greater ease\n– Transform challenging relationships\, old and new-  Manage caregiver fatigue\n– Practice the art of savoring and self-appreciation \nMultiple studies have shown that 30-60% of physicians and other health care providers are experiencing significant levels of professional and personal distress\, including burnout\, emotional exhaustion\, and low self-accomplishment. Burnout has been linked to many adverse outcomes including poor quality of care\, increased errors and decreased ability to demonstrate empathy. \nHow can the individuals who choose this “helping” profession thrive in the face of personal and work stresses? As we meet suffering in clinical practice\, can we practice building resilience rather than cynicism and exhaustion? \nWho of us has not left themselves out in the process of caring for others?\nWho does not have an inner critic that barks at us periodically?\nWho has difficulty navigating stress or conflict in interpersonal relationships? \nMindful Self-Compassion (MSC) is an empirically-supported\, (evidenced based) 9-week\, training program designed to cultivate the skill of self-compassion. Based on the ground-breaking research of Kristin Neff and the clinical expertise of Christopher Germer\, MSC teaches core principles and practices that enable participants to respond to difficult moments in their lives with kindness\, care and understanding. \nThe three key components of self-compassion are self-kindness\, a sense of common humanity\, and balanced\, mindful awareness. Kindness opens our hearts to suffering\, so we can give ourselves what we need. Common humanity opens us to our essential inter-relatedness\, so that we know we aren’t alone. Mindfulness opens us to the present moment\, so we can accept our experience with greater ease. Together they comprise a state of warm-hearted\, connected presence. \nSelf-compassion can be learned by anyone. It is a courageous attitude that stands up to harm\, including the harm that we unwittingly inflict on ourselves through self-criticism\, self-isolation\, or self-absorption.\nSelf-compassion provides emotional strength and resilience\, allowing us to admit our shortcomings\, motivate ourselves with kindness\, forgive ourselves when needed\, relate wholeheartedly to others\, and be more authentically ourselves. \nRapidly expanding research demonstrates 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 satisfying personal relationships and increased compassion for others. \nThis mindfulness course is an experiential curriculum for all health care providers. The program uses didactic teaching\, experiential work including group\, large and small\, interpersonal work as well as individual work. We will meet for 2 1/2 hours each Wednesday and will have a half day retreat after session 5. To receive the most benefit from the program\, participants are advised to attend every session along with the retreat and to develop a mindfulness practice each day during the program. \nLearning Objectives: At the end of this course\, participants will be able to: \n\nDevelop mindfulness\nDevelop self and other observational tools thus improving one’s relationship with self and others\nLearn to manage suffering and difficult emotions\nLearn the skills to start to develop self-compassion\, self-care behaviors\, set realistic personal boundaries to help prevent burnout\nPromote resilience\, health and well-being within the self and the health care environment\n\nFor further information and entire brochure please go to  https://fhs.mcmaster.ca/facdev/documents/MSC2018.pdf \nand to https://fhs.mcmaster.ca/facdev/ for further background information and testimonials by students
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/mindful-self-compassion-a-9-week-course
ORGANIZER;CN="McMaster Faculty of Health Sciences Program for Faculty Development":MAILTO:dicroce@mcmaster.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180411T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180504T083000
DTSTAMP:20180417T135922Z
CREATED:20180417T135922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180417T135922Z
UID:10000209-1523428200-1525422600@mindfulnesshamilton.ca
SUMMARY:Meditation: How to Harness the Power …
DESCRIPTION:Through simple to understand science\, this workshop will provide an understanding of what meditation is and how we can use it to help begin a journey down the path of stress reduction.\nMeditation techniques will be practiced .No prior knowledge of science or yoga is necessary. \n\n\n\nWhen\nDaily from 6:30am to 8:30am from Wed Apr 11 to Fri May 4 (EDT)\n\n\nWhere\nNative Woman’s Centre\, Hamilton\, Rosedene Ave.
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/meditation-how-to-harness-the-power
LOCATION:Native Woman’s Centre Rosedene Ave Hamilton\, Hamilton
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180408T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180408T170000
DTSTAMP:20180306T195644Z
CREATED:20180306T142517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180306T195644Z
UID:10000204-1523192400-1523206800@mindfulnesshamilton.ca
SUMMARY:1 Day Mindfulness Workshop: Path to Freedom From Fear and Anxiety
DESCRIPTION:In this workshop you will learn meditation techniques:\n\n\n\nto help you see the automatic pilot reactions to everyday fear and anxiety and to explore what happens when you  become more “aware”.\nto help you explore the difference between thinking about anxiety and experiencing it directly through our senses.\nto help you face (rather than avoid) difficulties that arise in your life from time to time.\nto help you explore how negative ways of thinking gradually dissipate when you actively practice self-love and kindness.\nto help you befriend your fear and anxiety\nto help apply Mindfulness into your daily life\, so it’s always there when you need it the most.\n\n 
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/meditation-door-to-freedom-from-fear-and-anxiety-4-wednesdays-7-9-pm
LOCATION:Regent Health Center\, 150 Locke St. South\, Hamilton \, ON\, L8P 4A9\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Mira Rostami":MAILTO:mira.rostami@hotmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180404T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180404T210000
DTSTAMP:20180306T194030Z
CREATED:20180306T140517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180306T194030Z
UID:10000203-1522870200-1522875600@mindfulnesshamilton.ca
SUMMARY:8 Week Meditation Workshop (8 Wednesdays)
DESCRIPTION:8 Wednesdays starting on April 4th\, 2018 from 7:30- 9:00 pm \n$100 or $15 per Session \nWho is this workshop for? \n\n\n\n\nPeople who are stressed and emotionally overwhelmed\nPeople who have trouble expressing their emotions\nPeople who feel confused and indecisive \nThose who constantly manifest the same unwanted result\nThose who want to lessen their anger and frustration\n\nThis 8-week workshop is an opportunity to learn: \n\nWhat are emotions and why they play an important role in keeping you healthy\nHow to manage stress and experience emotional well-being\nHow to find ways to deeply connect with your loved ones\nHow to handle difficult emotions \nHow to identify your patterns \nHow to connect with the underlying emotions that we often overlook
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/8-week-meditation-workshop-april-18
LOCATION:Regent Health Center\, 150 Locke St. South\, Hamilton \, ON\, L8P 4A9\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Mira Rostami":MAILTO:mira.rostami@hotmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180327T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180327T193000
DTSTAMP:20180215T091213Z
CREATED:20180215T091125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180215T091213Z
UID:10000197-1522171800-1522179000@mindfulnesshamilton.ca
SUMMARY:MBSR for Healthcare Providers - an 8 week course
DESCRIPTION:Mindfulness Based Stress\nReduction (MBSR) for Health\nCare Professionals\n10-week Program\,\nplus all-day retreat\nDay of week: Tuesdays\nMar 27\, 2018 – May 29\, 2018\n5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.\nAll-day silent retreat:\nSaturday\, May 5\, 2018\n8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. \nOverview:\nThis 10-week course is geared specifically towards health care professionals and designed to promote both personal wellness and professional resilience and capacity. It\nprovides the unique opportunity for health care professionals to develop their personal\nmindfulness practice as well as to examine the interface between mindfulness practice\nand the arts of healing and teaching. Mindfulness is a non-judgmental way of\nrelating to life circumstances so that they can be approached with greater calm\, clarity and wisdom.\nOver 20 years of research has shown thatMBSR participants report: \n\nLasting decreases in physical and psychological symptoms\nGreater ability to cope with stress\nGreater facility to learn\nGreater energy and enthusiasm for life\n\nProgram Goals:\nTo understand the conceptual foundation of mindfulness\nTo develop or deepen a personal meditation practice\nTo promote personal health\nTo promote professional resilience and capacity\nTo enhance interpersonal relationships\nTo learn to apply mindfulness in clinical practice and/or education \nFormat:\nGuided mindfulness meditation and yoga practices \n\nExercises to enhance awareness in everyday life\nMethods to deepen interpersonal communication\nDiscussion of ways to integrate mindfulness into clinical practice and/or education\n\nfor full brochure please go to  \n https://fhs.mcmaster.ca/facdev/documents/MBSRS2018.pdf \n 
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/mbsr-for-healthcare-providers-an-8-week-course
ORGANIZER;CN="McMaster Faculty of Health Sciences Program for Faculty Development":MAILTO:dicroce@mcmaster.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180322T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180322T200000
DTSTAMP:20180216T225344Z
CREATED:20180116T221249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180216T225344Z
UID:10000196-1521743400-1521748800@mindfulnesshamilton.ca
SUMMARY:Mindfulness for Stress Reduction:  6 - week course
DESCRIPTION:This 6-week program for small groups (maximum 6 participants) is a variation of the Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Program.  It is primarily practice-based\,with teachings arising out of participants’ experience. Therefore\, it is suitable for those new to mindfulness\, and those who wish to continue their practice in a supportive environment. \nDates and Times:  \n\nThursdays March 22 – May 3\, 6:30 – 8:00 pm\nFee:  $180. for 6 weeks (90 minute sessions)   \nGroup size is limited. \nLocation:  West Hamilton (directions to private studio available upon registration)   \nIf you are interested: \nEmail Anna at annataneburgo@gmail.com \nShe will book a phone conversation with you to ensure that the program will meet your needs. \nAlso available:   \nMindfulness for Stress Reduction\, Level 2: Deepening Practice  \nFor further information\, please go to www.wholehealing.ca
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/mindfulness-for-stress-reduction-6-week-course
ORGANIZER;CN="Anna Taneburgo":MAILTO:annataneburgo@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180224T084500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180224T160000
DTSTAMP:20180216T225441Z
CREATED:20180216T043302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180216T225441Z
UID:10000199-1519461900-1519488000@mindfulnesshamilton.ca
SUMMARY:Hamilton Yogathon 2018
DESCRIPTION:Pose for a Cause\, Support our Students & our Community \nJoin Student Open Circles and your community for our 3rd Annual Yogathon. This day-long event will feature both yoga & meditation sessions in a variety of styles and levels. From beginners to experts- all are welcome! Sessions will be led by a variety of prominent teachers from local companies & studios. Register for one class or stay for the whole day!\nSaturday February 24\, 8:45am-4:00pm\nHamilton Mennonite Church\, 143 Lower Horning Drive\nTickets: $15 – $40 \nThe Yogathon raises funds for essential programs and services offered by Student Open Circles (SOC). With your help\, SOC is making a positive difference in the lives of McMaster students and those in the Hamilton community.\nTo register and for more information: www.StudentOpenCircles.com/yoga
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/hamilton-yogathon-2018
LOCATION:Hamilton Mennonite Church\, 1430 Lower Horning Drive\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, Canada
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180202T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180204T140000
DTSTAMP:20171102T172246Z
CREATED:20171102T010507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171102T172246Z
UID:10000115-1517590800-1517752800@mindfulnesshamilton.ca
SUMMARY:Silent Retreat - Hamilton Meditation Group
DESCRIPTION:This silent retreat weekend is an opportunity to connect to the limitless energy that is available and waiting for you. \nPut into practice proven techniques that will create the space necessary to redirect your energy. \nAllow yourself the opportunity to disconnect from all life’s distractions and connect to your true nature. Tap into who you are at your core and understand more clearly what you want and how to go about creating it. \nJoin Allison Liss as she presents a combination of meditation and mental techniques that slowly and surely shift your energy. There is no need to fight an uphill battle in this life. Shift your energy and the “hill” will flatten and open itself to you to make way for beautiful circumstances and serendipitous encounters to come your way. \nMount Mary Retreat Center\, 437 Wilson Street St. E\nAncaster\, Ontario L9G 3K4 \nContact: allisonliss@gmail.com OR jadenicole.bryan@gmail.com \n(905) 912-0858
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/silent-retreat-hamilton-meditation-group
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180117T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180117T203000
DTSTAMP:20180215T085447Z
CREATED:20171122T191757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180215T085447Z
UID:10000193-1516210200-1516221000@mindfulnesshamilton.ca
SUMMARY:Mindful Self Compassion 8 week course
DESCRIPTION:  \n\nNext Course: Wednesdays Jan 17 to Mar 7\, 2018\n             5:30pm to 8:30pm\n             Retreat: Sat. Feb 17\, 2018\, 9:30am to 1:30pm\nLocation:  Melrose United Church;                                                                                                                  86 Homewood Ave\,                                                                                                                                         Hamilton\, ON L8P 2M4                                                                                                                                             in the Parlour Room \nMindful Self-Compassion (MSC) is an empirically-supported\, 8-week\, training program designed to cultivate the skill of self-compassion. Based on the groundbreaking research of Kristin Neff and the clinical expertise of Christopher Germer\, MSC teaches core principles and practices that enable participants to respond to difficult moments in their lives with kindness\, care and understanding. \nThe three key components of self-compassion are self-kindness\, a sense of common humanity\, and balanced\, mindful awareness. Kindness opens our hearts to suffering\, so we can give ourselves what we need. Common humanity opens us to our essential inter-relatedness\, so that we know we aren’t alone. Mindfulness opens us to the present moment\, so we can accept our experience with greater ease. Together they comprise a state of warm-hearted\, connected presence. \nSelf-compassion can be learned by anyone\, even those who didn’t receive enough affection in childhood or who feel uncomfortable when they are good to themselves. It’s a courageous attitude that stands up to harm\, including the harm that we unwittingly inflict on ourselves through self-criticism\, self-isolation\, or self-absorption. Self-compassion provides emotional strength and resilience\, allowing us to admit our shortcomings\, motivate ourselves with kindness\, forgive ourselves when needed\, relate wholeheartedly to others\, and be more authentically ourselves. \nRapidly expanding research demonstrates 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 satisfying personal relationships. And it’s easier than you think. \nAfter participating in this workshop\, you’ll be able to: \nPractice self-compassion in daily life\nUnderstand the empirically-supported benefits of self-compassion\nMotivate yourself with kindness rather than criticism\nHandle difficult emotions with greater ease\nTransform challenging relationships\, old and new\nManage caregiver fatigue\nPractice the art of savoring and self-appreciation
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/mindful-self-compassion-8-week-course
LOCATION:Melrose United Church\, 86 Homewood Avenue\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8P2M2\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Barbara Smith":MAILTO:info@mindfulselfcompassion.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180117T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180117T190000
DTSTAMP:20171219T054025Z
CREATED:20171219T054025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171219T054025Z
UID:10000194-1516204800-1516215600@mindfulnesshamilton.ca
SUMMARY:Mindful Self Compassion - Centre for People Development
DESCRIPTION:Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) is an empirically supported 8 week training program designed to cultivate the skill of self-compassion. Self-compassion can be learned by anyone. It fosters emotional strength and resilience\, allowing one to admit to ones shortcomings\, motivating oneself with kindness\, forgiving oneself as needed\, relating wholeheartedly to others\, and being oneself more authentically. \nSESSIONS:\nDate: 07-02-2018 \nDate: 07-03-2018 \nDate: 14-02-2018 \nDate: 17-01-2018 \nDate: 21-02-2018 \nDate: 24-01-2018 \nDate: 24-02-2018 \nDate: 28-02-2018 \nDate: 31-01-2018 \nCOURSE DESCRIPTION:\nLEADS Domain: Lead Self \nLearning Hours: 23 \nCost (HHS Staff and Physicians): $200.00 \nCost (non-HHS): $450.00 \nDate: Every Wednesday\, January 17\, 2018 to March 7\, 2018; \nTime: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM \nLocation: St. Peter’s Auditorium \n**Half Day Retreat Saturday March 3\, 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM – St Peter’s Auditorium**  \nFaculty Team: \nAndrea Frolic\, Director\, Office of Clinical & Organizational Ethics\, Hamilton Health Sciences; Asst. Clin. Prof.\, Department of Family Medicine\, McMaster University \nDiana Tikasz MSW\, RSW\, Coordinator of Mindfulness\, Compassion and Resilience Programs at Hamilton Health Sciences\, Clinical Specialist with the Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Care Centre \nTARGET AUDIENCE:\nThere are no pre-requisite requirements for this course. \nCourse Description: \nMindful Self-Compassion (MSC) is an empirically supported 8 week training program designed to cultivate the skill of self-compassion.  Based on research by Dr. Kristen Neff and Christopher Germer\, MSC teaches core principles and practices that enable participants to respond to difficult moments in their lives with kindness\, care and understanding.  Rapidly growing research demonstrates that self-compassion is strongly associated with emotional wellbeing\, decreased anxiety\, less depression and stress\, maintenance of healthy habits\, and satisfying personal relationships.  Self-compassion can be learned by anyone.  It fosters emotional strength and resilience\, allowing one to admit to one’s shortcomings\, motivating oneself with kindness\, forgiving oneself as needed\, relating wholeheartedly to others\, and being oneself more authentically. \nLEARNING OUTCOMES:\nAt the end of this course you will be able to: \n\nPractice self-compassion in daily life\nUnderstand the empirically supported benefits of self-compassion\nMotivate oneself with kindness rather than criticism\nHandle difficult emotions with greater ease\nTransform challenging relationships\nManage caregiver fatigue\nPractice the art of savouring and self-appreciation\n\nSPECIAL COURSE FEATURES:\nThis course includes a half-day mindfulness silent retreat (Saturday February 24\, 2018 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM) focusing on self-compassion skills. \nThis is a pilot project so participant feedback is crucial to the further development of this curriculum. Participants will be asked to complete an evaluation after each session and participate in a focus group following the completion of the program.
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/mindful-self-compassion-centre-for-people-development
LOCATION:St. Peter’s Auditorium\, 88 Maplewood Ave\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8M 1W9 \, Canada
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180103T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180122T170000
DTSTAMP:20180105T024547Z
CREATED:20180105T024547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180105T024547Z
UID:10000195-1514966400-1516640400@mindfulnesshamilton.ca
SUMMARY:Allison Liss - Hamilton Meditation Group - Follow my trip to India!
DESCRIPTION:Allison Liss will be traveling throughout India from January 3rd-22nd and would love for you to follow her as she experiences the culture\, meditation and mindfulness. \nInstagram: @hamiltonmeditationgroup \nFacebook: Hamilton Meditation Group \nTwitter: @allisonlisshmg
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/allison-liss-hamilton-meditation-group-follow-my-trip-to-india
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171222T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171222T190000
DTSTAMP:20171117T000046Z
CREATED:20171117T000046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171117T000046Z
UID:10000192-1513967400-1513969200@mindfulnesshamilton.ca
SUMMARY:Guided Meditation w/ Sandeep Grewal @ Zee Float
DESCRIPTION:Join the wonderful Sandeep Grewal for a 30 minute guided meditation session at Zee Float. \nSandeep is incredibly knowledgable in all fields of meditation and is a perfect teacher for beginners. \n\nWe have built a beautiful meditation room at Zee Float for those looking to find some “space” in their busy day.  We have a talented team of meditation instructors to help guide you into a beautiful practice of learning to sit still\, relax\, and pay attention. All of our meditation classes are by donation – all are welcome! \nWhere: Zee Float in Hamilton\, ON. Located at 430 York Blvd. directly below De La Sol Yoga \nWhen: Every Friday from 6:30pm – 7:00pm \nCost: By Donation – Pay what you can
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/guided-meditation-w-sandeep-grewal-zee-float-15
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171220T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171220T200000
DTSTAMP:20171116T234456Z
CREATED:20171116T234456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171116T234456Z
UID:10000186-1513798200-1513800000@mindfulnesshamilton.ca
SUMMARY:Guided Meditation w/ Sandeep Grewal @ Zee Float
DESCRIPTION:Join the wonderful Sandeep Grewal for a 30 minute guided meditation session at Zee Float. \nSandeep is incredibly knowledgable in all fields of meditation and is a perfect teacher for beginners. \n\nWe have built a beautiful meditation room at Zee Float for those looking to find some “space” in their busy day.  We have a talented team of meditation instructors to help guide you into a beautiful practice of learning to sit still\, relax\, and pay attention. All of our meditation classes are by donation – all are welcome! \nWhere: Zee Float in Hamilton\, ON. Located at 430 York Blvd. directly below De La Sol Yoga \nWhen: Every Wednesday from 7:30pm – 8:00pm \nCost: By Donation – Pay what you can
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/guided-meditation-w-sandeep-grewal-zee-float-9
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171219T163000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171219T173000
DTSTAMP:20171116T230537Z
CREATED:20171116T230537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171116T230537Z
UID:10000176-1513701000-1513704600@mindfulnesshamilton.ca
SUMMARY:Guided Meditation w/ Steve Ferrell @ Zee Float
DESCRIPTION:Steve Ferrell teaches Yoga\, Meditation\, and Mindfulness practices in the Hamilton area. Steve has been studying and practicing meditation for a decade. Over this time he has worked with many different techniques from different lineages of Yoga\, and Buddhism as well as studying Western-based psychological perspectives. \nHis searching finally settled when he found Zen practice 5 years ago through the teaching of his primary teacher Shoken Michael Stone. He believes that a sitting practice is essential for survival in an “Attention Deficit Society”. He also strongly believes in the power of meditation to help calm habitual thought patterns\, and centre one’s self directly in the middle their life. He helps his students find the simplicity and beauty within the work of sitting and mindfulness based practices.  He continues to study the Dharma with Michael as well as other teachers including Roshi Enkyo O’Hara\, Peter Levitt\, and Pascal Auclair. \nWe have built a beautiful meditation room at Zee Float for those looking to find some “space” in their busy day.  We have a talented team of meditation instructors to help guide you into a beautiful practice of learning to sit still\, relax\, and pay attention. All of our meditation classes are by donation – all are welcome! \nWhere: Zee Float in Hamilton\, ON. Located at 430 York Blvd. directly below De La Sol Yoga \nWhen: Every Tuesday from 4:30pm – 5:30pm \nCost: By Donation – Pay what you can
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/guided-meditation-w-steve-ferrell-zee-float-4
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171218T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171218T190000
DTSTAMP:20171116T233600Z
CREATED:20171116T233535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171116T233600Z
UID:10000179-1513621800-1513623600@mindfulnesshamilton.ca
SUMMARY:Guided Meditation w/ Sandeep Grewal @ Zee Float
DESCRIPTION:Join the wonderful Sandeep Grewal for a 30 minute guided meditation session at Zee Float. \nSandeep is incredibly knowledgable in all fields of meditation and is a perfect teacher for beginners. \n\nWe have built a beautiful meditation room at Zee Float for those looking to find some “space” in their busy day.  We have a talented team of meditation instructors to help guide you into a beautiful practice of learning to sit still\, relax\, and pay attention. All of our meditation classes are by donation – all are welcome! \nWhere: Zee Float in Hamilton\, ON. Located at 430 York Blvd. directly below De La Sol Yoga \nWhen: Every Monday from 6:30pm – 7:00pm \nCost: By Donation – Pay what you can
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/guided-meditation-w-sandeep-grewal
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171215T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171215T190000
DTSTAMP:20171117T000000Z
CREATED:20171117T000000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171117T000000Z
UID:10000191-1513362600-1513364400@mindfulnesshamilton.ca
SUMMARY:Guided Meditation w/ Sandeep Grewal @ Zee Float
DESCRIPTION:Join the wonderful Sandeep Grewal for a 30 minute guided meditation session at Zee Float. \nSandeep is incredibly knowledgable in all fields of meditation and is a perfect teacher for beginners. \n\nWe have built a beautiful meditation room at Zee Float for those looking to find some “space” in their busy day.  We have a talented team of meditation instructors to help guide you into a beautiful practice of learning to sit still\, relax\, and pay attention. All of our meditation classes are by donation – all are welcome! \nWhere: Zee Float in Hamilton\, ON. Located at 430 York Blvd. directly below De La Sol Yoga \nWhen: Every Friday from 6:30pm – 7:00pm \nCost: By Donation – Pay what you can
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/guided-meditation-w-sandeep-grewal-zee-float-14
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171215T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171215T163000
DTSTAMP:20170311T022031Z
CREATED:20170311T021655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170311T022031Z
UID:10000087-1513328400-1513355400@mindfulnesshamilton.ca
SUMMARY:1-Day Mindfulness Core Concepts
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the research and application of mindfulness. This is the first module of our MBSR Core Facilitation Certificate Program. \nThis one-day highly experiential workshop will introduce participants to the origins\, principles and practices of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and other mindfulness-based interventions.  We will move between didactic and experiential sessions throughout the day. Participants will gain an understanding of the historical and scientific underpinnings of mindfulness and its application to stress and everyday life. \nThe morning session will consist of an orientation and overview of mindfulness concepts and origins\, and experiential exercises working with the senses. The afternoon session will delve deeper into experiencing the body through simple practices\, move into exploring thoughts and feelings\, and end with a discussion of the applications of mindfulness to daily living and how to learn more about mindfulness. \nParticipants Will Learn\n• How to define mindfulness and give a description of its theoretical underpinnings\n• To train the attention to be more present-focused\n• To start to apply core mindfulness practices to everyday life and difficult situations\n• Resources to learn more about MBSR and other mindfulness-based interventions \nWho Should Attend\nThis introductory course is meant for general interest and is most suitable for those interested in the personal and professional applications of mindfulness including healthcare providers\, other professionals\, and those wishing to teach MBSR or other mindfulness programs. There is no prerequisite for this course. \nIf you are pursuing the MBSR Facilitation Certificate and you have prior formal mindfulness training\, please contact The Centre to see if you can be exempt from completing this first training module. \nTiming\nOne-Day Course: Friday\nFriday\, December 15\, 2017 | 9:30am – 4:30pm \nFee: $335 (please note that lunch is not provided)\nAs a registered charity\, we do not charge HST. When you support us\, you support our charitable initiatives. If you’d like to learn more\, please see our Community Program. \nPayment\, cancellation and refund policies \nMore…\nFacilitator(s):Melissa Nigrini M.Ed
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/1-day-mindfulness-core-concepts-3
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171214T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171214T183000
DTSTAMP:20171117T000120Z
CREATED:20171116T220231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171117T000120Z
UID:10000055-1513272600-1513276200@mindfulnesshamilton.ca
SUMMARY:Singing Bowl Guided Meditation w/ Peter Monos @ Zee Float
DESCRIPTION:Join the wonderful Peter Monos for a 60 minute guided meditation. Peter plays his beautiful collection of cosmic sounding singing bowls for the duration of the session. \nWe have built a beautiful meditation room at Zee Float for those looking to find some “space” in their busy day.  We have a talented team of meditation instructors to help guide you into a beautiful practice of learning to sit still\, relax\, and pay attention. All of our meditation classes are by donation – all are welcome! \nWhere: Zee Float in Hamilton\, ON. Located at 430 York Blvd. directly below De La Sol Yoga \nWhen: Every Thursday from 5:30pm – 6:30pm \nCost: By Donation – Pay what you can
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/singing-bowl-guided-meditation-w-peter-monos-5
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171213T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171213T200000
DTSTAMP:20171116T234407Z
CREATED:20171116T234407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171116T234407Z
UID:10000185-1513193400-1513195200@mindfulnesshamilton.ca
SUMMARY:Guided Meditation w/ Sandeep Grewal @ Zee Float
DESCRIPTION:Join the wonderful Sandeep Grewal for a 30 minute guided meditation session at Zee Float. \nSandeep is incredibly knowledgable in all fields of meditation and is a perfect teacher for beginners. \n\nWe have built a beautiful meditation room at Zee Float for those looking to find some “space” in their busy day.  We have a talented team of meditation instructors to help guide you into a beautiful practice of learning to sit still\, relax\, and pay attention. All of our meditation classes are by donation – all are welcome! \nWhere: Zee Float in Hamilton\, ON. Located at 430 York Blvd. directly below De La Sol Yoga \nWhen: Every Wednesday from 7:30pm – 8:00pm \nCost: By Donation – Pay what you can
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/guided-meditation-w-sandeep-grewal-zee-float-8
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR