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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-3
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171129T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171129T200000
DTSTAMP:20171116T234213Z
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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-6
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171129T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171129T230000
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SUMMARY:Lucia Light No3 Hypnagogic Light Sessions @ Zee Float
DESCRIPTION:Lighthouse will be returning to Zee Float with their Lucia Light N°03 Hypnagogic Light Machine! \nCurious but not sure what to expect? Take it for a quick spin during our mini-session happy hours from 4:00pm till 6:00pm. \n10 Minute Mini Sessions – $20 (FREE! for Zee Float Members) \n30 Minute – $70 ($65 for Zee Float Members)\n60 Minute – $125 ($120 for Zee Float Members) \nLimited Availability so book your spot by calling the studio – 905 769-3404 \nWHAT IS IT?  \nAt Lighthouse we tap into the imagination with the Lucia Light N°03. \nA patented strobe light system designed to utilize flickering white light and soft incandescent light to instantly and safely produce altered states of consciousness. \nWithout substances or special exercises\, simply close your eyes\, lay back and let go. The Lucia will do the rest… \nStimulating the pineal gland and other parts of the brain\, it takes you on a stunning visual\, transcendent journey with reported effects such as; deep relaxation\, meditative self awareness\, feelings of well being\, a renewed sense of energy\, and even mystical experiences. \nAlthough Lucia light sessions can be a welcome escape\, at lighthouse we believe the idea is not to escape reality\, but instead to empower yourself to create a reality where you feel complete and sustainable content. \nWhat reality can you imagine for yourself?
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/lucia-light-no3-hypnagogic-light-sessions
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171129T071500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171129T080000
DTSTAMP:20171117T000624Z
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SUMMARY:Early Morning Guided Meditation w/ Stacey Ziebarth @ Zee Float
DESCRIPTION:Start your morning off right with a 45 minute guided meditation led by the Stacey Ziebarth. \nAll are welcome! Cost is by donation\, so pay what you think it’s worth or what you can afford. Come sit still\, relax\, and pay attention. \nWhere: Zee Float in Hamilton\, ON. Located at 430 York Blvd. directly below De La Sol Yoga \nWhen: Every Wednesday from 7:15am – 8:00am \nCost: By Donation
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/early-morning-guided-meditation-w-stacey-ziebarth-4
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171128T163000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171128T173000
DTSTAMP:20171116T220940Z
CREATED:20171116T220940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171116T220940Z
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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-2
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171127T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171127T190000
DTSTAMP:20171116T232755Z
CREATED:20171116T232755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171116T232755Z
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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-zee-float-2
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171127T071500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171127T080000
DTSTAMP:20171117T000634Z
CREATED:20171116T213052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171117T000634Z
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SUMMARY:Early Morning Guided Meditation w/ Stacey Ziebarth @ Zee Float
DESCRIPTION:Start your morning off right with a 45 minute guided meditation led by the Stacey Ziebarth. \nAll are welcome! Cost is by donation\, so pay what you think it’s worth or what you can afford. Come sit still\, relax\, and pay attention. \nWhere: Zee Float in Hamilton\, ON. Located at 430 York Blvd. directly below De La Sol Yoga \nWhen: Every Monday from 7:15am – 8:00am \nCost: By Donation
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/early-morning-guided-meditation-w-stacey-ziebarth-3
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171124T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171124T190000
DTSTAMP:20171116T235709Z
CREATED:20171116T235709Z
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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-11
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171123T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171123T183000
DTSTAMP:20171117T000645Z
CREATED:20171116T215216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171117T000645Z
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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-2
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171122T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171122T200000
DTSTAMP:20171116T233929Z
CREATED:20171116T233929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171116T233929Z
UID:10000182-1511379000-1511380800@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-5
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171122T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171122T170000
DTSTAMP:20180228T232622Z
CREATED:20170311T022854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180228T232622Z
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SUMMARY:The Dharma with a Twist: Silent Retreat
DESCRIPTION:This retreat will explore the intersection between the Dharma (the ancient wisdom teachings of the Buddha) and mindfulness-based interventions (predominantly Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy or MBCT). \nSecular and Therapeutic Mindfulness have been referred to as a Trojan Horse\, or stealth Buddhism\, a characterization that brings a variety of reactions. This retreat will work with the Dharma\, and Inquiry\, a central component of mindfulness programs believed to assist in self exploration\, emotion and attention regulation and an increased ability to manage difficulty. MBCT also makes explicit the intent of various practices within this context. This will also be explored as it relates to the Dharma. Thus the retreat will combine long periods of silence and a variety of practices with periods of inquiry into the meditative experience of retreatants. Silence will be maintained outside the meditation hall. \nWho Should Attend\nAnyone interested in Buddhist Psychology and/or mindfulness-based interventions with an existing mindfulness practice. Ideal for practitioners of mindfulness meditation who would like to develop their skills of inquiry and knowledge of the Dharma.  All professionals who are teaching mindfulness-based interventions would benefit greatly from this retreat as would MBSR/MBCT program graduates. \nParticipants Will Learn \n\nto deepen their practice through periods of silence and inquiry\nabout the intersection between Buddhist Teachings and Mindfulness-Based interventions\nto increase their self-reflective capacity using the components of their experience\n\n\nDates\nWednesday\, November 22\, 2017 | 4:00 pm – Sunday\, November 26\, 2017 | 4:00 pm \nFacilitators\nPascal Auclair & Patricia Rockman MD CCFP FCFP \nLocation\nSt. John’s Convent and Guest House\n233 Cummer Avenue Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada M2M 2E8 \nCosts & Donation\nThe fee below covers the cost of room and board only.\nThe teachers will not receive any payments from the organization.\nThe facilitators\, following the teachings on the practice of generosity of the ancient Buddhist tradition\, will be offering their time and their facilitation skills to the retreatants. Participants are invited to consider this deeply and invited to consider making a donation on top of the fees in appreciation of the facilitator’s donated time and skills and to support them in their well-being and livelihood. \nThere are opportunities to donate in person at the retreat or online here. \nFee\nEarly Bird Registration (before October 11\, 2017): $675\nRegular Registration: $725\n\nPlease bring:\n•    yoga mat\n•    meditation cushion\n•    a shawl or blanket if needed\n•    comfortable clothing\n•    indoor\, soft-soled shoes\, sandals or slippers \nThe retreat location is a scent-free environment. Cell phones are prohibited in all but the main floor phone booth in the Guest House. Use of electronic devices and other distractions such as computers and books is strongly discouraged. \nCancellation and Refund Policy\nIf your retreat is cancelled\, you are entitled to a full refund. You will be contacted at least five business days’ prior to the retreat start date if a cancellation is made.  If you wish to withdraw from this course\, notice of withdrawal must be given by email to: info@mindfulnessstudies.com.  Please review the following refund & exchange policy: \nREFUNDS\nIf you give at least 30 business days’ notice prior to the retreat start date\, you will receive the full tuition less a $200 fee.\nIf you give 20 – 29 business days’ notice prior to the retreat start date\, you will receive a 50% refund.\nIf you give 10 – 19 business days’ notice prior to the retreat start date\, you will receive a 25% refund.\nIf you give less than 10 business days’ notice prior to the retreat start date\, no refund will be available.\nAfter the retreat has started no refund\, exchanges or transfers will be available. \nEXCHANGES\nIf you give at least 20 business days’ notice prior to the retreat start date\, you can apply the full tuition amount as a credit to a future course.\nIf you give 10-19 business days’ notice prior to the retreat start date\, you can apply 50% of the tuition amount as a credit to a future course.\nIf you give less than 10 business days’ notice prior to the retreat start date\, you can apply 25% of the tuition amount as a credit to a future course.\nAfter the retreat has started no refund\, exchanges or transfers will be available. \nMore…\nFacilitator(s):Patricia Rockman MD CCFP FCFP & Pascal Auclair Core Teacher at the Insight Meditation Society in Massachusetts
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/the-dharma-with-a-twist-silent-retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171122T071500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171122T080000
DTSTAMP:20171117T000655Z
CREATED:20171116T212901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171117T000655Z
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SUMMARY:Early Morning Guided Meditation w/ Stacey Ziebarth @ Zee Float
DESCRIPTION:Start your morning off right with a 45 minute guided meditation led by the Stacey Ziebarth. \nAll are welcome! Cost is by donation\, so pay what you think it’s worth or what you can afford. Come sit still\, relax\, and pay attention. \nWhere: Zee Float in Hamilton\, ON. Located at 430 York Blvd. directly below De La Sol Yoga \nWhen: Every Wednesday from 7:15am – 8:00am \nCost: By Donation \n 
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/early-morning-guided-meditation-w-stacey-ziebarth-2
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171121T163000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171121T173000
DTSTAMP:20171116T220815Z
CREATED:20171116T220815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171116T220815Z
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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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171120T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171120T190000
DTSTAMP:20171116T232549Z
CREATED:20171116T232549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171116T232549Z
UID:10000177-1511202600-1511204400@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-zee-float
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171120T071500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171120T080000
DTSTAMP:20171116T213904Z
CREATED:20171116T212619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171116T213904Z
UID:10000168-1511162100-1511164800@mindfulnesshamilton.ca
SUMMARY:Early Morning Guided Meditation w/ Stacey Ziebarth
DESCRIPTION:Start your morning off right with a 45 minute guided meditation led by the Stacey Ziebarth. \nAll are welcome! Cost is by donation\, so pay what you think it’s worth or what you can afford. Come sit still\, relax\, and pay attention. \nWhere: Zee Float in Hamilton\, ON. Located at 430 York Blvd. directly below De La Sol Yoga \nWhen: Every Monday from 7:15am – 8:00am \nCost: By Donation \n 
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/early-morning-guided-meditation-w-stacey-ziebarth
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171118T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171118T160000
DTSTAMP:20170713T193307Z
CREATED:20170412T215906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170713T193307Z
UID:10000102-1510995600-1511020800@mindfulnesshamilton.ca
SUMMARY:Wakeful Retreat - A One Day Semi-Silent Retreat
DESCRIPTION:HAVE YOU BEEN CURIOUS ABOUT DOING A SILENT RETREAT?\nDo you have a mindfulness or meditation practice\, but just can’t seem to keep it going? Or\, perhaps you’ve been curious about doing a silent meditation retreat but the thought of doing 2\, 3 or 4 days is a little overwhelming? One of the most powerful ways to grow or deepen your practice is by attending a few retreats every year. Join Qualified MBSR Teacher and Mindfulness Instructor\, Kate Kerr for this semi-silent 1-day retreat and learn how to practice mindfulness & discover powerful strategies to live a more conscious and successful life. The benefits you’ll walk away with include understanding and managing your mind better\, reducing stress\, responding more skillfully in challenging situations\, increasing focus\, having stronger mental resilience and learning all the tools you need to practice mindfulness anytime\, anywhere. Click here to learn about the benefits you will walk away with and how to prepare for the retreat. \nTHIS RETREAT IS FOR:\n\nAnyone who wishes to quiet the negative inner voice that inhibits peace and happiness\nAnyone who is interested in establishing a healing meditation practice for the mind and emotions\nAnyone who seeks a means to be more compassionate and forgiving towards themselves.\nSuitable for business leaders\, employees\, teachers\, healthcare professionals\, entrepreneurs and parents\nSuitable for beginners\, as well as those looking to refresh or deepen their mindfulness practice\n\nOUR RETREAT INCLUDES:\n\nA qualified\, experienced mindfulness facilitator & senior trainer.\nA welcome package with strategies on how to prepare for the retreat and get the most out of the day.\nKate’s inspirational keynote talk on what mindfulness really is\, the neuroscience behind it\, the physiology of stress.\nWake Up Kate’s latest training guide: “The Most Important Five Steps You’ll Ever Need To Know To Master Meditation”.\nTraining in ALL the foundational mindfulness practices\, including the body scan\, mindful movement\, sitting with awareness of breath\, mountain meditation\, walking meditation\, sound meditation\, thoughts are not facts meditation\, loving kindness meditation.\nA transformational eating meditation to help transform your health and cultivate greater breakthrough thinking in your life and work.\nThe EXACT tools you need to implement mindfulness at work and at home.\nExclusive bonus material [only available in this retreat] “10 Steps To Mindfulness”\nPowerful resources and handouts.\nMembership in Wake Up Kate’s Private FB Community.\nClosing discussion\, what you MUST KNOW STRATEGIES to transition to informal life\, on going support and resources.\n\nABOUT THE RETREAT INSTRUCTOR: KATE KERR\, BA (HONS)\nKate is President of Wake Up Kate and a Qualified MBSR Instructor (Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction). She has studied mindfulness meditation and interpersonal neurobiology at the Mindfulness Centre since 2011. She has deepened her practice at numerous 8 day silent retreats with Shinzen Young in Vipassana insight meditation. Kate completed her professional training in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction with the highly regarded international MBSR Professional Education and Training at University of Massachusetts Medical School. Most recently Kate completed the intensive Mind Body Medicine Training with Saki Santoreli\, Florence Meleo-Meyer and Judson Brewer. Kate thrives on an active daily meditation practice of her own embodying mindfulness as a way of life. \nPRAISE FOR WAKE UP KATE COURSES & RETREATS\n“Kate you are truly a gifted facilitator. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with such empathy and compassion. You are inspirational. So much of what you shared has resonated deeply with me. I’ve experienced adversity many times in my life but in the last few years it has affected my health and happiness and I’ve been searching for how to regain my balance. Your retreat was just what I needed. Thank you for’ waking’ me up and helping me find my way back to me.” — Carolyn Simpson\, President\, Money Moods Incorporated \nWHEN:\nSaturday Nov 18th\, 2017 | 9am-4pm \nWHERE:\nMacLachlan College | 337 Trafalgar Road | Oakville \nCOST:\n\nLIMITED TIME OFFER: GET $70 OFF UNTIL NOV 4\, 2017\n$227+hst UNTIL NOV 4\, 2017\nENTER PROMO CODE: WAKEFULRETREATNOV2017\n$297+hst AFTER NOV 4th\, 2017
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/wakeful-retreat-a-one-day-semi-silent-retreat
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171118
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171119
DTSTAMP:20171029T211756Z
CREATED:20171029T211756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171029T211756Z
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SUMMARY:UNDERSTANDING MINDFULNESS THROUGH MUSIC
DESCRIPTION:Full day Workshop with Gary Diggins\n\n\n\n\nMindfulness is the practice of focusing attention in the present moment.\nThe practice helps us manage stress and anxiety\, become more resilient with difficult emotions\, and live with more self-awareness. \nThis highly interactve workshop explores mindful practices through group music making. User-friendly instruments are provided. No prior background in music or mindfulness is needed. \nGary Diggins has worked for Mindfulness Without Borders for the past decade and taught around the world. He is the author of Tuning the Eardrums: Listening as a Mindful Practice. \nSome topics include: \n• Making music as a contemplative practice\n• Noticing emotional responses to soundscapes\n• Cultivating self-awareness through listening\n• Improvising as a means of staying in the moment \nBring a packed lunch and water container.\n If you have your own drums and small percussion bring them along. \nCost: $75 \nRegister:  \n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/understanding-mindfulness-through-music
LOCATION:Women’s Native Centre\, 21 Rosedene Ave\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, Canada
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171117T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171117T190000
DTSTAMP:20171116T235525Z
CREATED:20171116T235525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171116T235525Z
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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-10
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171116T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171116T183000
DTSTAMP:20171117T000710Z
CREATED:20171116T205253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171117T000710Z
UID:10000117-1510853400-1510857000@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
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171025T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171025T170000
DTSTAMP:20171026T014321Z
CREATED:20171026T014017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171026T014321Z
UID:10000113-1508918400-1508950800@mindfulnesshamilton.ca
SUMMARY:5-Day Mindful Self-Compassion
DESCRIPTION:Learn to manage difficulty with more ease and kindness \nMindful Self-Compassion (MSC) combines the skills of mindfulness and self-compassion to enhance our emotional well-being. While mindfulness increases our awareness of the present\, self-compassion encourages greater kindness and understanding of periods of suffering. It also helps us accept our flaws and better understand our challenges. \nMSC is a research-supported program developed by Dr. Kristin Neff and Dr. Christopher Germer. Research on self-compassion have shown that it boosts happiness and improves relationships while reducing anxiety\, depression and shame. Increased levels of self-compassion can transform empathy fatigue into wholehearted engagement with others. \nParticipants Will Learn\nTo befriend their self–critic\, develop self-compassion skills\, and foster goodwill towards themselves and others. The 5-day intensive explores typical responses as difficulties arise. \nWho Should Attend\nAll are welcome. It is especially beneficial for graduates of mindfulness-based programs\, such as MBCT/MBSR. No previous experience with mindfulness or meditation is required. This program qualifies as the prerequisite for training as a Mindful Self-Compassion teacher. \nTiming\nSessions 1-5:  Monday\, January 22 to Friday January 26th | 8:30am – 4:30pm\nThe Centre for Mindfulness Studies\, 180 Sudbury St\, Toronto\, Ontario \nEarly Bird Fee: $690 until Dec 22 \nRegular Fee: $750\n(Fees includes handouts and guided meditations)\n\nREGISTER HERE \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\n \nUpon request\, an insurance receipt will be provided on behalf of Kimberly Sogge (Clinical Psychologist). Insurance receipts will not be available prior to the last program session. \n\nAll participants must be free of substance misuse.\nIf you have third-party insurance\, it may cover all or part of the cost of a therapeutic course. We recommend that you contact your insurance provider to confirm what health professions your plan covers (e.g. Psychologist\, Psychotherapist\, Social Worker\, Occupational Therapist\, Naturopath) and that this coverage includes the types of therapies in question (sometimes there are restrictions on the particular services covered by a given health profession). Please check the profession of the non-physician faculty for this program (see above)\, and confirm that profession is covered by your insurance and that the program is not an excluded service for that profession. Insurance receipts will be issued during the final session of the program.\n\n\n\nREGISTER\nStart: Monday\, January 22\, 2018\, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm\nAt: The Centre for Mindfulness Studies\, 180 Sudbury St\, Toronto\, Ontario Map\nFee: Early Bird Fee: $690 until Dec 22  Regular Fee: $750\nFacilitator(s): Kimberly Sogge C Psych
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/5-day-mindful-self-compassion
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171021T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171022T163000
DTSTAMP:20170516T155527Z
CREATED:20170425T225931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170516T155527Z
UID:10000108-1508576400-1508689800@mindfulnesshamilton.ca
SUMMARY:The Centre for Compassion and Wisdom Presents: 16 Guidelines for Life
DESCRIPTION:16Guidelines Level 1: Tools for cultural and personal change.  \nParticipants will develop tools to change the way they Think\, Act\, Relate and Create Meaning. \nThis workshop is for those who are interested in taking mindfulness into the world in order to create a wise\, kind society: \n\nEducators\nFacilitators\nHealth and Mental Health practitioners\nParents\nBusiness Leaders\nCommunity Developers\nCoaches\n\nThe 16G have attracted everyone from neuroscientists to school teachers\, corporations to social services agencies\, parents to community builders – anyone who is in need of motivation to change their outlook and practices. The 16G are currently being used for personal and cultural change in hospitals\, schools\, social service agencies\, drug rehab\, hospices\, universities\, youth-at-risk programs\, youth leadership programs\, businesses and prisons as well as in families\, communities and neighborhoods. \nREGISTER:  https://16guidelinesworkshopjune2017.eventbrite.ca \nINQUIRIES: \npeace@centreforcompassionandwisdom.com \ncraig@essentiachange.net \nFEES: \nRegistration includes cost of 16 G Book and Cards ($35 value) \n$225 early bird \n$275 regular fee \nIn partnership with: essentialchange.net \n 
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/the-centre-for-compassion-and-wisdom-presents-16-guidelines-for-life
LOCATION:Women’s Native Centre\, 21 Rosedene Ave\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="The Centre for Compassion and Wisdom":MAILTO:peace@centreforcompassionandwisdom.com 
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171010T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171205T210000
DTSTAMP:20170713T200132Z
CREATED:20170412T212721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170713T200132Z
UID:10000100-1507660200-1512507600@mindfulnesshamilton.ca
SUMMARY:Wake Up Kate 8-Week MBSR Course
DESCRIPTION:WHAT IS MINDFULNESS-BASED STRESS REDUCTION? \nThis 8 week\, 9 session MBSR curriculum is being offered by Wake Up Kate and is based on an intensive training in mindfulness meditation. The curriculum was developed by the University of Massachusetts Medical School & Centre For Mindfulness over the course of three decades and is designed to teach participants how to integrate and apply mindfulness in their everyday lives and to the range of challenges arising from life stresses. Learn more here. \nWHY PARTICIPATE?\n“Mindfulness provides a simple but powerful route for getting ourselves unstuck\, back in touch with our wisdom and vitality. It is a way to take charge of the direction and quality of our own lives\, including our relationships with the family\, our relationships to work and the larger world and planet\, and most fundamentally\, our relationship with ourself as a person.” Jon Kabat-Zinn. \nThis 35 year old course is highly respected in the medical\, business and educational community. It has been featured on 60 minutes with Anderson Cooper\, on PBS in Bill Moyer’s documentary\, Healing and the Mind (seen by more than 40 million people)\, Time Life Magazine\, The Oprah Winfrey show\, ABC’s Evening News with Dan Harris and hundreds of publications. \nWHAT DOES THE 8-WEEK MBSR COURSE INCLUDE?\n\nWake Up Kate’s signature introduction to mindfulness keynote and MBSR orientation (1.5 hours).\nEight weekly classes (2.5 hours each).\nOne ALL DAY silent retreat usually on a Saturday or Sunday.\nDedicated one-on-one weekly email consultation with a Qualified Mindfulness Instructor.\nOn going resources\, teaching tips and support with Membership in Wake Up Kate’s Private Facebook community.\nOne-on-one guided instruction in mindfulness across all foundational mindfulness practices including sitting and walking meditation\, mindful eating\, mindful dialogue/communication\, body scans and body-mind awareness.\nGentle stretching\, mindful yoga.\nGroup dialogue\, experiential exercises and enquiry aimed at cultivating emotional intelligence and self-awareness in everyday life and work.\nDaily home assignments.\nLife time access to Wake Up Kate’s guided meditation recordings to keep you on track after the course ends.\nAn easy to use home practice manual to keep you on track.\n\nAN EVIDENCE BASED PROGRAM\nTwo decades of published research indicate that the majority of people who complete this course experience: \n\nReduced stress\, anxiety and depression\nImprovements with pain\, tiredness and headaches\nIncreased awareness and concentration\nIncreased perception and memory\nGreater energy and enthusiasm for life\nImproved self-esteem\nAn ability to cope more effectively with both short and long term stressful situations\n\nWHEN:\nMandatory Orientation: Tuesday October 10th\, 2017 | 6.30pm-8.00pm \nClass Dates: 8 Tuesdays: October 17\, 24\, 31\, November 7\, 14\, 21\, 28. December 5th. Class Time: 6.30pm-9.00pm \nAll Day Retreat: Saturday November 25th\, 9am – 4pm \nWHERE:\nMacLachlan College | 337 Trafalgar Road | Oakville\, Ontario \nLIMITED TIME OFFER\nSUPER EARLY BIRD $595+HST \n\nGET $100 OFF UNTIL AUGUST 29\nENTER PROMO CODE: SUPERWAKEUPKATEFALLMBSR\n\nEARLY BIRD $620+HST \n\nGET $75 OFF UNTIL SEPTEMBER 26\nENTER PROMO CODE: WAKEUPKATEFALLMBSR\n\nREGULAR PRICE $695+HST \n\nAFTER SEPTEMBER 26\, 2017\n\nDON’T FORGET TO ENTER THE PROMO CODE TO RECEIVE YOUR EARLY REGISTRATION OFFER. \n\n100% RISK FREE GUARANTEE\nFull tuition is due to register for the course. If at the end of the mandatory orientation session you decide – or we decide – this course is not for you\, your full tuition will be refunded in full\, less a $50 non-refundable processing fee. Once you begin the program (after Orientation)\, your tuition fee is non-refundable.
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/wake-up-kate-8-week-mbsr-course
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170926T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170926T170000
DTSTAMP:20170425T024939Z
CREATED:20170425T024939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170425T024939Z
UID:10000106-1506412800-1506445200@mindfulnesshamilton.ca
SUMMARY:Mindful Self-Compassion
DESCRIPTION:Increasingly\, 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\nMotivate yourself with kindness rather than criticism\n Handle difficult emotions with greater ease\n Transform challenging relationships\, old and new\n Manage caregiver fatigue\n Practice the art of savoring and self-appreciation\n\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 \nstresses? As we meet suffering in clinical practice\, can we practice building resilience rather than cynicism \nand exhaustion? Who of us has not left themselves out in the process of caring for others? Who does not \nhave an inner critic that barks at us periodically? Who has difficulty navigating stress or conflict in \ninterpersonal relationships? \nMindful Self-Compassion (MSC) is an empirically-supported\, (evidenced based) 9-week\, training program \ndesigned to cultivate the skill of self-compassion. Based on the ground-breaking research of Kristin Neff and \nthe 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. \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. \nWe will meet for 2 1/2 hours each Tuesday 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. \nOverall Goals \n• Promote resilience\, health and well-being within the self and the health care environment \n• Engage self-compassion and self-kindness verses the inner critic \n• Develop self and other observational tools thus improving one’s relationship with self and others \n• Learn to manage suffering and difficult emotions \n• Learn to develop compassion and set boundaries without burnout\, apathy\, numbness and exhaustion \n• Learn self-care strategies to prevent burnout \n• Develop the capacity for an open heart \n• Develop mindfulness verses over-identification \nFaculty/Teachers/Facilitators: \nBarbara Smith\, MFA\, GIT\, MS. Psych\, CRPO \nRegistered Psychotherapist in private practice and mental health counsellor with the Hamilton Family Health Team. Barbara has been involved in contemplative studies for over 4 decades and has extensive training and experience in Mindfulness. She has trained in MBSR\, DRAM (Discovering Resilience Through Applied Mindfulness)\, Mindful Communication at the University of Rochester\, NY\, is a trained MSC (Mindful Self-Compassion) teacher and studied with Kristin Neff and Christopher Germer. She presently teaches Mindful Self-Compassion and Mindful Communication courses in Hamilton. Barbara is part of the executive of Mindfulness Hamilton\, has studied with Michael Stone and the application of mindfulness in clinical practice and has studied with Pema Chodron and Thich Nhat Hanh. She has extensive professional experience as a group leader. \nMary Linda Burgess\, MSW\, RSW \nMental Health Group Facilitator with Hamilton Family Health Team\, has 20 years of experience as a Mental Health Counsellor with Hamilton Family Health Team; is a Trained Teacher in Mindful Self-Compassion with the Centre of Mindful Self-Compassion; has completed Mindful Eating course with Jan Chosen-Bays; completed training with Sunnybrook Hospital and U of Toronto in leading mindfulness based group programs; has attended MBSR training with Jon Kabat Zinn and Saki Santorelli; has attended mindfulness based programs with such esteemed teachers as Pema Chodron\, Thich Nhat Hahn\, Jack Kornfield\, Sharon Saltzberg\, Tara Brach\, Norm Feldman and Molly Swan and others. Mary Linda has extensive experience in group facilitation; currently teaches Mindful Self– Compassion courses in Hamilton. \n  \n 
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/mindful-self-compassion-5
LOCATION:McMaster Innovation Park\, 175 Longwood Road South\,\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="McMaster Faculty of Health Sciences Program for Faculty Development":MAILTO:dicroce@mcmaster.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170922
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170925
DTSTAMP:20170329T060646Z
CREATED:20170329T060646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170329T060646Z
UID:10000096-1506038400-1506297599@mindfulnesshamilton.ca
SUMMARY:Trauma-Informed Mindfulness Training - Early bird rate ends August 1
DESCRIPTION:Trauma-Informed Mindfulness Training – Guelph\, ON\nPre-Approved for 20 CE Credits with the\nCanadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association \nIntegrating principles drawn from neuroscience\, attachment theory\, Somatic Experiencing and trauma-informed care to increase safety\, embodiment\, choice\, voice and empowerment for trauma survivors \nMindfulness has become a popular tool in many clinicians’ toolkits\, and the research behind it is overwhelmingly positive.  Trauma survivors often seek out mindfulness or other forms of meditation or spirituality\, such as yoga\, to support them in their healing journey\, or have been “prescribed” these by a professional.  However\, without the proper awareness or safeguards in place\, these practices can be activating and re-traumatizing for some people\, leading to many adverse effects\, such as anxiety\, panic\, psychotic breaks\, terror\, dissolution of ego boundaries\, flashbacks\, repressed material resurfacing\, and uncomfortable physical sensations associated with unresolved trauma responses. \nOthers turn to contemplative practices as a form of spiritual bypassing\, a way to dissociate and avoid or disconnect from distressing symptoms.  As is true with other approaches\, no one modality is a panacea and recognizing when a tool is the right fit or not is important.  This East meets West workshop will review the shadow side of spirituality\, and introduce practical principles to adapt mindfulness in a trauma-informed way.  Participants will be introduced to: \n\nIntegrating a trauma lens of polyvagal theory\, attachment theory and psychophysiology into mindfulness\nAdverse effects and benefits of contemplative practices\, in particular for those with early developmental trauma\nBody memory\, the biological cycle of stress activation\, defensive responses and completion\, and how thwarted self-protective efforts can manifest during meditation\nFrameworks and principles to support a more nuanced approach to mindfulness\, in alignment with staged models of trauma treatment\nCaveats around breath work practices for trauma\nWays to adapt mindfulness to support client safety\, choice\, voice and empowerment
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/trauma-informed-mindfulness-training-early-bird-rate-ends-august-1
ORGANIZER;CN="Sarah Schlote":MAILTO:sarah@healingrefuge.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170912T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171209T110000
DTSTAMP:20170822T183010Z
CREATED:20170821T203801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170822T183010Z
UID:10000111-1505241000-1512817200@mindfulnesshamilton.ca
SUMMARY:Mindfulness for Stress Reduction - 6 week courses
DESCRIPTION:This is a 6-week course for small groups (maximum 6 participants) that is a variation on the Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Program.  It is primarily practice-based\, with teachings arising out of the participants’ experience.  Therefore\, it is suitable for those new to mindfulness and those wishing to continue their practice in a supportive environment.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDates and Times: \nTuesdays\, September 12 – October 17\, 6:30-8:00 pm \nor \nSaturdays\, September 16 – October 21\, 9:30-11:00 am \nFee:  $150. for 6 weeks (90 minute sessions) \nGroup size is limited. \nLocation:  West Hamilton \n(directions available upon registration) \nPlease note: \nThe courses will run continuously.  The next courses are: \nTuesdays\, October 24 – December 5 \nor \nSaturdays\, October 28 – December 9 \n(no classes week of November 13th) \nIf you are interested: \nEmail Anna at annataneburgo@gmail.com \nShe will book a phone conversation with you to ensure that the course will meet your needs. \n website www.wholehealing.ca
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/mindfulness-for-stress-reduction-a-6-week-course
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170908T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171110T163000
DTSTAMP:20170311T023201Z
CREATED:20170311T023201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170311T023201Z
UID:10000090-1504863000-1510331400@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\, September 8\, 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):Gwen Morgan MSW RSW
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/1-day-mindfulness-core-concepts-4
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170908T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170908T163000
DTSTAMP:20170406T013723Z
CREATED:20170310T215325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170406T013723Z
UID:10000084-1504863000-1504888200@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\, September 8\, 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):Gwen Morgan MSW RSW
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/1-day-mindfulness-core-concepts-2
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170905T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170905T213000
DTSTAMP:20170827T062516Z
CREATED:20170827T062516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170827T062516Z
UID:10000112-1504639800-1504647000@mindfulnesshamilton.ca
SUMMARY:Meditation Group on Tuesday nights now open to public
DESCRIPTION:Long established meditation group will now meet at Hamilton Quaker Meeting House\, 7 Butty Place in West Hamilton near Whitney and Lower Horning on first and third Tuesday of each month. Start at 7:30 with 45 minute sitting meditation followed by a short reading and a talking circle. We end with tea and socializing\, finished by 9:30. A donation of $2.00 appreciated.There is no teacher and the meditation is self-guided. All welcome.
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/meditation-group-on-tuesday-nights-now-open-to-public
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170823T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170823T210000
DTSTAMP:20170716T030128Z
CREATED:20170716T025845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170716T030128Z
UID:10000110-1503513000-1503522000@mindfulnesshamilton.ca
SUMMARY:Unlock The Power Of Mindfulness Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Do you love stepping out of your comfort zone and challenging yourself and at the same time find it’s becoming harder to bounce back from stressors in your day? Are you tired of constantly doing battle with yourself and find it’s harder to stay focused and achieve your goals? \nIf this is you\, you’re not alone – come find out why. \nJoin us for a deep dive into mindfulness and discover science proven ways to create positive and lasting change. I’ll show you the exact steps to leverage the power of mindfulness in your work and life. This is an enlightening\, entertaining and experiential introduction to mindfulness and resilience training. It will provide you with the exact tools you need to apply mindfulness in your personal or professional life. \nYou’ll leave this workshop with outstanding resources and insider intel. You’ll have direct experience with the practice and be ready to begin leveraging the power of this training immediately. \nLearn more here. \nTHE WAKEUP WORKSHOP INCLUDES:\n\nKate’s international keynote talk on how to unlock the power of mindfulness\, calm the voice in your head\, build unshakable resilience and up your game.\nThe exact steps to practice mindfulness anytime\, anywhere and tools you can apply to your work and life immediately.\nMy go-to 3 practices to kick start your own mindfulness training program.\nA mindful listening and speaking tool that will give you instant leadership credibility and improve all your relationships.\n6 easy to implement strategies to apply mindfulness in your busy workspace environment.\nExclusive bonus material 21 ways to bring mindfulness to your workday.\nRefreshments and appetizers.\nEasy to use handouts\, powerful lasting resources.\nA community of like minded professionals\, entrepreneurs and senior leaders you can meet.\n10% of proceeds from this event will be donated to RETHINK Breast Cancer\, the young women’s breast cancer movement.\n\nREGISTER EARLY\nWe’re hosting an intimate gathering and releasing 40 tickets and only offer this workshop twice a year.  \nWHEN:\nWednesday August 23\, 2017 | 6.30pm – 9.00pm \nWHERE:\nSPOKE CLUB\, 600 King Street West\, Toronto \nCOST:\nLIMITED TIME OFFER\, GET $50 OFF\nPAY $97+hst UNTIL AUG 12\, 2017 \nENTER PROMO CODE: WAKEUPWORKSHOPAUG2017\n$147+hst AFTER AUG 12\, 2017 \nOUR GUARANTEE\nTickets to Wake Up Kate events are non-refundable\, but fully transferable. In other words\, you can transfer your ticket to any of our other programs\, or send a friend.
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/unlock-the-power-of-mindfulness-workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170801T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170801T163000
DTSTAMP:20170310T215141Z
CREATED:20170310T215141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170310T215141Z
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SUMMARY:2-Day MBCT Basics
DESCRIPTION:Explore the therapeutic benefits of MBCT while looking at its clinical applications. This is the first module of our Core MBCT Facilitation Certificate Program. \nMindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) combines the practice of mindfulness meditation with the tools of cognitive therapy. This highly experiential workshop adapts this treatment to health-care providers for personal use. Participants will explore habitual modes of mind that characterize changes in mood while simultaneously developing skills and a new relationship to these states. In addition\, participants will be introduced to the theoretical assumptions underlying the model as well as the application of MBCT in clinical settings. \nParticipants Will Learn\n• Mindfulness-based interventions are applicable to dealing with negative moods\, stress and anxiety\n• How to use mindfulness-based cognitive strategies in your personal and professional life to increase resilience\n• How to use MBCT practices in addressing depression and anxiety at an introductory level \nWho Should Attend\nHealthcare providers interested in learning MBCT for personal and professional resilience will benefit from this workshop as well as those who wish to learn about the clinical applications of this modality. \nTiming\nConsecutive Tuesdays\nSession 1: August 1\, 2017 | 9:30am – 4:30pm\nSession 2: August 8\, 2017 | 9:30am – 4:30pm \nFee: $535 (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. \nAccreditation\nThis course has been accredited for 13.5 Mainpro-C credits through the College of Family Physicians of Canada. \nMore…\nFacilitator(s):Evan Collins MD FRCPC
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/2-day-mbct-basics
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