Mindfulness Hamilton

Meditation on Locke Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings from 8:30 to 9:15 AM
2025-02-24 08:30 - 21:15 (America/New_York)
Start your day with presence and peace. We meet three times a week—Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings from 8:30 to 9:15 AM at So’ham Studio (361 Jackson St W, right off Locke Street in Hamilton).
Whether you’re new to meditation or already have a practice, this is a welcoming space to build consistency, deepen your experience, and connect with like-minded people.
Sessions are led by Aviva Zeldman-Shore, a meditation instructor trained through Buddhist Geeks, with hundreds of hours of retreat and group meditation experience.
Aviva is a hypnotist with Navya Hypnosis and is obtaining her Masters in Psychology from City University.
Shalom Shore is an experienced meditator in the Goenka Vipassana meditation tradition. He holds a Masters in Clinical Sociology from the University of North Texas and an MBA from Western Governors University.

Our meditation offerings are donation-based through the Buddhist principle of Dana —there’s no set fee, and everyone is welcome.

Becoming Free: How to Use Mindfulness for Personal Growth and Healing
2025-03-26 18:30 - 20:30 | St. Cuthbert’s Presbyterian Church, 2 Bond St N, Hamilton, ON, L8S 3W1, Canada
Join us for an evening workshop designed to help you use mindfulness to foster personal growth, emotional healing, and a more authentic life. In this workshop, you will explore the core mindfulness skills of concentration, clarity, and equanimity, which can illuminate the painful emotions stored in the body and facilitate their release.
By creating these emotional openings, mindfulness encourages greater psychological insight, empowering you to better understand your emotional landscape. With this insight, you will learn how to respond more skillfully to each moment, leading to increased freedom, emotional balance, and personal authenticity.
The evening will include a blend of teaching, guided meditation, and discussion to help you relax deeply and tap into insights that can accelerate your emotional healing. Whether you’re new to meditation or a seasoned practitioner, this workshop offers a valuable opportunity to deepen your mindfulness practice with the guidance of a skilled and experienced facilitator.
Come experience the transformative power of mindfulness and take steps toward a freer, more connected way of living.
About The Instructor:
Anna Taneburgo’s training embraces both Western and Eastern modalities. She has a Bachelor of Social Work and Master of Adult Education. She is also a trained Reiki Master, Kripalu Yoga Teacher and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Teacher. Anna has over 30 years experience in health care and higher education, which includes teaching numerous mindfulness courses through Hamilton Health Sciences and McMaster University. Her explorations of complementary healing practices, and her quest to bridge conventional and complementary medicine, has led to the unique way she works with individuals in her private practice. For more information, see Anna’s website at www.annataneburgo.ca

Date: Wednesday, March 26th, 2025
Time: 6:30 to 8:30pm
Place: St. Cuthbert’s Presbyterian Church, 2 Bond Street North, Hamilton L8S 3W1
Event Fees:

Early bird until March 19th: $25 members; $35 non-member*; $10 student/financial hardship
After March 19th: $30 members; $40 non-member*; $15 student/financial hardship
*Note: Membership in Mindfulness Hamilton is $25 per year

MINDFUL SELF-COMPASSION TRAINING: AN 8-WEEK PSYCHO-EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM Tuesdays April 22 to June 10 2025 4:30 - 6:30 PM
2025-04-22 08:00 - 17:00 | 430 York Blvd Hamilton Ontario, 271 Graham Avenue South, Hamilton, ON, Canada
Join us for this interactive, supportive 8-week program to learn:

Through guided meditations and informal practices to decrease reactivity and respond to life’s challenging moments with kindness, care, and understanding
The empirically supported benefits of self-compassion
To motivate yourself with kindness rather than criticism
Skills to handle difficult emotions with greater ease
Ways to transform challenging relationships
How to manage caregiver fatigue
The art of savouring and self-appreciation

Teachers: Diana Tikasz, MSW, RSW & Judy Baxter-Foreman, BASc, MEd, CLC
Trained by the Center for Mindful Self-Compassion
Based on research and workbook by Dr. Kristen Neff & Dr. Chris Germer. For more information about Mindful Self-Compassion, visit https://centerformsc.org/.
LOCATION: 430 york blvd, Hamilton, oN
DETAILS
Tuesdays – april 22 to june 10, 2025, 4:30PM – 6:30PM
Half-day meditation retreat: saturday, may 24, 9am-1pm
Cost: $500
May be eligible for coverage through Extended Health Benefits.
For more information
or To Register:
dtikasz@gmail.com

The Art of Being: A Mindful Journey Through Sitting, Sound, Drawing and Movement
2025-04-27 09:00 - 16:00 | Art Gallery of Hamilton, 123 King St W, Hamilton, Canada
The Art of Being: A Mindful Journey Through Sitting, Sound, Drawing and Movement
Sunday April 27th at the Art Gallery of Hamilton
123 King Street West
9am to 4pm

We invite you to a special day dedicated to cultivating joy and presence in everyday life through different mindfulness meditation experiences. By exploring mindfulness through a variety of practices, we can enhance our ability to be fully engaged in each moment. Experienced meditators will appreciate the chance to deepen their practice. People new to meditation will have a chance to explore approaches other than formal sitting to experience the art and beauty of living mindfully.
Admission to the Art Gallery comes with your registration. You may wish to browse the galleries during the lunch break, or from 4 to 5pm after our workshop ends and before AGH closes, or if there is a workshop you choose not to attend, you may browse the galleries or find a quiet space to just be for a while.
Sessions include:
Sitting Meditation: Finding Joy in Everyday Life
Led by Melanie Schwindt, mindfulness instructor, speaker, and coach, this session will explore how to bring mindfulness into every aspect of your daily life, fostering joy and presence.
Mindfulness Through Drawing
Experience drawing as a meditative process, where you can unwind, create, and connect in an open and supportive environment. No art experience required. Led by Cara-Jane Dempsey, Mindfulness Coach and Therapeutic Arts Practitioner
Mindfulness Through Slow Looking
Did you know that the average time spent looking at a work of art is just 17 seconds? In this session, you will select a painting in the Helen McNicoll exhibition and engage in deep, mindful observation, spending many minutes gazing at the artwork. Stools or yoga mats for sitting are provided. Led by Laurie Kilgour-Walsh, Head of Programs and Learning at the Art Gallery of Hamilton. Laurie has worked at AGH for nearly 19 years. In recent years, her work has focused on the power of arts experiences to improve wellbeing in participants through a focus on strengths, social connection, and shared experiences. With a strong belief in person-centred programming, her work encourages participants to see and think about art in new ways. She is also a mother, and a practicing visual artist.

Mindfulness Through Creative Movement
Created by Dr. Jamie Marich, dancing mindfulness invites you to engage with the present moment through movement, whether standing, seated, or a combination of both. This accessible practice can be adapted to all levels and abilities. Led by Lisa Kiss, certified yoga and mindfulness meditation teacher.
Mindfulness Through Sound
This sound journey will immerse you in a deeply restorative experience using crystal singing bowls, a gong, tuning forks, and other live instruments. Whether seated or lying down, you’ll have the opportunity to fully absorb the therapeutic vibrations. Led by Monika Benkovic, international yoga and sound facilitator.
Sitting Meditation: Feel Good
Led by Allison Liss, a meditation facilitator and member of the Core Committee of Mindfulness Hamilton, this session focuses on cultivating positivity and well-being through meditation.
Thanks to the generosity of the Art Gallery of Hamilton, we are able to offer this program for the following fees*:
Early bird: Member $75 Non-member $90 Financially Challenged $35
After April 20th: Member $85 Non-member $100 Financially Challenged $40
*Note that participants will provide their own lunch and snacks. The AGH snack bar opens at 11am

Love, Compassion & Wisdom in a Dangerous Time May 2-9 Niagara Falls Ontario
2025-05-02 09:00 - 2025-05-09 12:00 | Monastery of Mount Carmel, Niagara Falls, Ontario, 7020 Stanley Avenue, Ontario, Canada
Join us as we return to Mount Carmel for a weeklong Silent retreat with this incredible tear: Meg Salter, Ralph Andradez and Erin McCarthy. An Opportunity to go offline and we well supported in community through Meditation teachings, coaching and strategies to help us ride the waves – particularly in difficult times.

In an increasingly turbulent world, taking the time to re-group, re-set, and develop our core capacities for attention from the mind and intention from the heart is more important than ever
Join our community to cultivate practices that foster loving connection, discerning wosdom, and engaged compassion.
Led by an incredible team—Meg Salter, Ralph Andradez, and Erin McCarthy—this retreat offers a unique opportunity to disconnect from the noise of daily life and reconnect with your inner peace.
This is a self-directed retreat, with lots of opportunities for practice, group teachings, private coaching and free time. Our team will offer expert guidance in meditation techniques and strategies designed to help you manage the ups and downs of being human, especially in challenging times.
Mount Carmel is the perfect, supportive environment for exploring practice and taking time for quiet and rest. Enjoy cozy, private accommodations, nourishing buffet-style vegetarian meals, and a community of wonderful, like-minded individuals.
Daily gentle yoga and crystal bowl sound meditation.
For more Information and to register go to SEEDS website HERE

Building our Resiliency During Uncertain Times: A Free Community Wellness Webinar with Professor Carla LaBella
2025-05-08 07:00 - 20:30 | Zoom
In recognition of mental health week, the Suicide Prevention Community Council of Hamilton is hosting a community wellness session.
Today, many of us are facing challenging circumstances and uncertainty, not only in our personal lives, but in our global community as well.
How do we better navigate the edgy thoughts and emotions that often accompany these experiences?
Drawing on wisdom from various disciplines, including Positive Psychology, we will explore a variety of topics including mindfulness, self-compassion, and talking back to our mind chatter.
Please join us for this interactive and experiential session where you will both learn and practice these strategies and build your resiliency toolbox.
When: Thursday, May 8th, 2025
Where: Virtual (Eventbrite)
Time: 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Cost: FREE
Carla LaBella is a Professor of Psychology at Mohawk College. She teaches a variety of psychology-related courses (primarily Introductory Psychology and Positive Psychology) to various programs within the College. She is the co-facilitator and co-founder of the Happiness Series for students and staff, and she offers wellness sessions throughout the College and in the greater Hamilton community. Outside the College, she is a board member for the Suicide Prevention Community Council of Hamilton (SPCCH), the Hamilton Program for Schizophrenia (HPS), and she is a committee member for Mindfulness Hamilton. She earned her MA in Cognitive Psychology from the University of Waterloo, Honours BA in Psychology from McMaster University, a Certificate in Applied Positive Psychology from the Flourishing Center, and she became a Modo Yoga teacher and a Unified Mindfulness Coach. Her debut book, The WOW Book: Ways for Optimizing Well-Being was recently published by FriesenPress (2024). For more information, visit carlalabella.ca

Mindfulness Mondays at the First unitarian Church
2025-05-12 14:30 - 15:30 | First Unitarian Church of Hamilton, 170 Dundurn St. S., Hamilton, ON, L8P 4K3, Canada
These drop-in classes are offered every second and fourth Monday of the month from 2:30 to 3:30pm. They include mindful movements, meditations and discussion.
The First Unitarian Church is located at 170 Dundurn St. S. There is plenty of parking. Chairs are provided. If you prefer to sit on the floor, bring your own mat and cushion. Please arrive a few minutes early as the classes start promptly at 2:30pm.
The sessions are led by Melanie Schwindt melanieschwindt.com. Melanie is a certified mindfulness instructor and Meditation Inquiry coach who has extensive training and experience. She contributes regularly to the free meditation sessions offered by Mindfulness Hamilton at the Central Library and the Ottawa St YWCA from September to June.

Mind Trails: 90 minute hikes with a mindfulness hiking group. May 19 June 2 June 16 June 30 3:30 - 5 PM
2025-05-19 15:30 - 16:45
Mind Trails is a mindfulness hiking group held bi-weekly on Mondays or Tuesdays at 3pm, with a variety of beginner friendly to intermediate hikes. The hiking group is led by Katrina Lefebvre, a BA Psychology graduate from McMaster University, who has also attained First Aid training and her Hike Lead certificate. Hikes are free (except for parking fees) and held within the Hamilton/Dundas community. Waivers must be signed before attending. To sign up, search @MindTrailsProject on Instagram and Facebook and click the Google form link in the bio. The link will take you to a Google form version of our waiver! After signing up, prepare for your hike by packing your own water, food, and gear you might need. Hikes have a 10-minute grace period – hike lead will wait for 10 minutes at the trail entrance before beginning the hike. Feel free to catch up to the group if you do arrive late! It should be noted that the end times of hikes are not set in stone, and some trails are out-and-back, meaning that it will take additional time to head back to the starting point.
Hike Dates:
MAY 19: Princess Point/Cootes Paradise loop, 3.5 km, 3:30pm-4:45pm
JUNE 2: Battlefield Monument to Devil’s Punchbowl, 3.5 km, 3:30pm-5:00pm
JUNE 16: Borer’s Falls Trail, 4.1km, 3:30pm-4:30pm (moderately difficult)
JUNE 30: Canterbury Falls and Sherman Falls, 3.5 km, 3:30pm-5:00pm
SIGN UP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1L3K9gM8XNthnHYVMf5lDGfIFIRX2EWKGc-BTiyeYf-8/edit
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Cultivating Presence & Self-Compassion for Therapists’ Self-Care with Dr. Shari Geller, Ph.D., C. Psych
2025-05-27 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
A MINDFULNESS TORONTO PROFESSIONAL COMMUNITY MEETING

Please join Dr. Shari Geller for a talk on therapeutic presence (TP), self-compassion, and self-care for therapists. Offering compassionate care, sustained attention, and psychotherapy, without a balance of compassion and care for self, can lead to burn-out and exhaustion.
This talk will explore the relationship of mindful self-compassion (Neff and Germer, 2018) and therapeutic presence (Geller, 2017; Geller & Greenberg, 2012, 2023), with a particular focus on effective therapeutic relationships and therapist well-being. Since presence and self-compassion need to be directly experienced to be understood, this will include a brief introduction to the topic and experiential practice.
Therapeutic presence is a way of being that optimises the doing and techniques of therapy and for clinical relationships. TP provides clients with a sense of safety, allowing them to be seen, heard, understood, and “feel felt,” while also strengthening the therapeutic alliance. TP also invites clinicians to work on their own balance of presence and compassion with self and clients, ensuring they remain centred and effective.
Self-compassion is a key resource in maintaining clinicians’ presence and working with the barriers to presence. SC involves meeting our emotions and difficult experience with mindfulness, common humanity, kindness, and warmth. Research shows that self- compassion is also strongly associated with emotional well-being, healthy habits, and more fulfilling relationships.
Therapeutic presence and self-compassion are key underlying factors in effective therapeutic relationships and are intimately related to one another. Self-compassion allows clinicians to return to presence when they are challenged by difficult emotions or stress. Together, therapeutic presence and self-compassion are powerful resources for counsellors to maintain emotional balance in the midst of challenging clinical work and
to prevent caregiver fatigue and burn-out.
Dr. Shari Geller is an author, clinical psychologist, and certified Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) teacher, offering training modules in therapeutic presence internationally as part of a longer-term vision of having presence be a foundational training across psychotherapy approaches. Shari co-authored the book, Therapeutic Presence: A Mindful Approach to Effective Therapeutic Relationships – 2 nd Edition (2022) with Dr. Leslie Greenberg. Shari’s book: A Practical Guide For Cultivating Therapeutic Presence (2017), offers hands on tools and guidance for cultivating and strengthening presence in therapy. Shari is a co-editor on a new book: Grounding Psychotherapy in Self-Compassion (2025).
Shari is the co-director of the Centre for MindBody Health, in Toronto, where she offers training, supervision and therapy in Emotion-Focused therapy (EFT) and Mindfulness and Self-Compassion modalities for individuals and couples. She is a therapist, supervisor, and trainer in Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT). Shari serves on the teaching faculty in Health Psychology at York University and is Adjunct Professor in the Faculty of Music at the University of Toronto, in association with Music and Health Research Collaboratory (MaHRC). She is a co-developer and part of the core faculty of the Self-Compassion in Psychotherapy (SCIP) certificate program and is Membership and Networking Committee Chair for the International Society for Emotion Focused Therapy (isEFT). Shari enjoys playing the HandPan and djembe and founded the Therapeutic Rhythm and Mindfulness Program (TRM™). Her love of nature and her dogs, along with her 35-year personal meditation practice help to keep her present in the moment.
For more about Shari click on: https://www.sharigeller.ca/ or https://www.cmbh.ca/
For more information about Mindfulness Toronto go to: https://mindfulnesstoronto.net/
Live Online Via Zoom: Register on Eventbrite by clicking the Website: Link Below

Reflect and Connect Guided In-Person Retreat June 14, 2025
2025-06-14 10:00 - 14:00 | Friends House, 60 Lowther Ave, Toronto, Ontario, M5R1C7, Canada
Theme: Integrating Mind, Body, Heart

Join us in practicing mindfulness, focusing on integrating mind, body and heart. This retreat is the last in our series for winter-spring 2025 to resume in September 2025. Through mindful movement, breath and reflective guided practices, we will explore connection – mind-body, community and nature. Heidi and Steve will lead the guided mindfulness practices, and David will guide movement with Qigong, connecting movement, mindfulness and breathing to invigorate and improve energy.
Come and allow yourself to be cared for by others and experience connecting with others in the group, as we practice mindful awareness together.

Saturday, June 14, 2025
10am – 2pm
At Friends House, 60 Lowther Ave, Toronto M5R 1C7
Registration fee: $40.00
Learn more: Learn more: https://mindfulnesseveryday.org/retreats
Register here: https://mindfulnesseveryday.org/form-reflect-and-connect-guided-retreats-registration

Create Your WOW Life with Carla LaBella Sat. June 21 2-3:15 PM
2025-06-21 14:00 - 15:15 | Hamilton Italian Centre, 420 Crerar Cr, Hamilton, ON, Canada
Self-care is giving the world the best of you, instead of what’s left of you. ~ Katie Reed
In this interactive workshop, you will learn WOW (Ways of Optimizing Well-being) tips aimed at replenishing and renewing your energy so that you can pursue goals that truly matter to you. Themes to be explored include, but are not limited to, sleep, mindfulness, self-compassion, talking back to your mind chatter, and gratitude. By the end of the session, you will walk away with a fuller “toolbox” that will support you in creating a meaningFULL life worth living.

smartCoaching: Stress Management and Resiliency Techniques for Coaches: a 9 session Online program June 25 - Aug 20
2025-06-25 16:00 - 18:00 | Zoom
smartCoaching (Stress Management and Resiliency Techniques)
This program is specifically designed to address the needs of coaches looking to include mindfulness in their work with clients. SMART is also suitable for helping professionals, such as educators, social workers, therapists, counsellors, and other professionals wanting to incorporate mindfulness into their practice.

SMART – A 9-Session Program
smartCoaching™ (SMART – Stress Management and Resiliency Techniques) is an evidence-based, secular program designed to address the needs of coaches and other helping professionals. smartCoaching ™ is a live, small-group, confidential program designed to help individuals cultivate greater self-awareness, emotional regulation, and resilience through mindfulness practices with a trauma-sensitive approach. Offered online, via zoom.
SMART integrates the teachings, practices and research from:
– Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
– Mindful Self-Compassion
– Mindfulness-Based Emotional Balance
– Mindful Movement
– Kindness and Compassion training
– IFC Core Competencies
The program includes:

8 x 2-hour interactive live sessions
1 x 4-hour guided silent retreat
Home practice
smartCoaching Participant Manual (electronic)

Course Dates and Pricing
🗓️ Start Date: Wednesdays, 4-6 pm ET, June 25, 2025 to August
🌟 Price: $850 CAD
🚀 Only 16 seats to ensure depth & personalization
Learn more here: https://mindfulnesseveryday.org/smartcoaching
Register here: https://mindfulnesseveryday.org/smartcoaching-registration-form

Flow Into Summer: Lavender Field Meditations
2025-07-06 10:00 - 11:30 | 5127 Harrison Rd Binbrook, Ontario
Can you think of anything more relaxing than basking in the morning and/or evening sun with a gentle warmth on your skin meditating in a field of lavender?
Back by popular demand, we are partnering with Lisa Kiss and Mikel’s Lavender Oasis (Binbrook) again this summer for a mindfulness meditation outdoor experience. You can sign-up for one or all of the sessions to enhance your existing practice or start creating a consistent practice this summer. Different breath, sensory, movement and mantra techniques are observed in all classes to help relieve any stress and tension you are feeling and learn to be present in the moment. These tools can assist in a deeper, more purposeful meditation practice. Our goal is to hold a safe space to allow you to come back to yourself while connecting with each other and nature.
We will be outside so dress for the weather and bring a mat, cushion and blanket. We will try to arrange car pooling. Let us know if you can drive or need a ride at info@mindfulnesshamilton.ca
Sunday, July 6th | 10 – 11:30 am
Sunday, July 13th | 10 – 11:30 am
Sunday, July 6th | 7 – 8:30pm
Sunday, July 13th | 7 – 8:30pm
Fee for each session: Early bird until June 29th: $35 members; $45 non-member*; $15 student/financial hardship, After June 29th: $45 members; $50 non-member*; $20 student/financial hardship
*Note: Membership in Mindfulness Hamilton is $25 per year
Facilitator: Lisa Kiss
Lisa Kiss is an experienced Meditation Teacher from Hamilton, Ontario, who helps her students discover their flow, connect with their inner wisdom and learn how to take aligned action unique to them, through the spiritual personal development tools — meditation and mindful movement. As a certified 200hr yoga & mindfulness meditation teacher, she provides 1:1 support, and small group classes, to support community connection.

Mindful Parenting: a Free Mindfulness Toronto Community Meeting with Dr. Marina Heifetz Tuesday July 8 12:00 PM to 1 PM EST
2025-07-08 12:00 - 13:00
“The wonderful gift of mindfulness is that we can stop ourselves and ask: What am I feeling? What is it like from my child’s point of view? When you can do that, you often see things that you didn’t let yourself see before because you were so caught up in the reactive mode, which is very limiting.”
~Myla Kabat-Zinn
This month, we are delighted to welcome Dr. Marina Heifetz, a registered clinical psychologist and founder of Mindful Kids Psychology and Wellness Centre. Drawing from over a decade of mindfulness practice personally and professionally, Dr. Heifetz will share how mindfulness-based approaches can bring intentional awareness, presence, and compassion into family life. Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, or simply curious about mindful living, all are warmly welcome to join us.
INCORPORATING MINDFULNESS TO SUPPORT MENTAL HEALTH OF CHILDREN, YOUTH AND PARENTS WITH DR. MARINA HEIFETZ, Ph.D., C. Psych

During this meeting, I look forward to sharing how I’ve incorporated mindfulness-based work into therapeutic supports with children, youth, and their parents. I will introduce various examples of ways mindfulness can be incorporated to bring intentional awareness and presence, including self-compassion and breathing practices.
Dr. Marina Heifetz is a registered clinical psychologist specializing in working with children, adolescents, and families. She is the owner and clinical director of Mindful Kids Psychology and Wellness Centre. She is passionate about research that contributes to development of appropriate supports for vulnerable populations. She has also been actively volunteering as the Clinical Director with the Special Olympics Strong Minds program since 2016.
Mindfulness has been a powerful, life-changing experience for Marina; with her knowledge and understanding of it starting 14 years-ago, when she first became a parent. Her foundational training in MBSR and thereafter various mindfulness-based workshops and conferences have influenced the way she approaches mindfulness practices personally and professionally.
In her therapeutic work, she is particularly drawn to intertwining mindfulness-based strategies in combination with modalities like CBT and ACT to build a strong foundation of awareness and self-compassion. Her ultimate mission is to provide a safe and compassionate space for families to develop resilience.
Discover More:
https://mkpsychologycentre.com/
To Register go to Event Brite

Digital Wellness Virtual Workshop with Carla LaBella and Kate Dunn Thursday July 10 10-12 or 1:30 - 3:30
2025-07-10 10:00 - 12:00
Digital Wellness Tips: Enhancing Student Learning & Well-Being in In-Person & Virtual Learning Environments
At all levels of education, the learning environment has evolved over the years. Increasingly, students are required to engage with a variety of learning spaces and tools, including the physical classroom and/or lab, virtual environments (on a learning management system – LMS or video conferencing – e.g., Zoom), and physical spaces outside of the classroom (e.g., nature, museums). A variety of technology and social media platforms are also being utilized and integrated into these environments. How can students optimize their attention, engagement, and learning in these diverse learning spaces? Join us for this interactive session where we will explore a variety of digital wellness strategies that can help enhance the student learning experience.
Digital Wellness Virtual Workshop (as part of McMaster’s EdCog Conference): On Thursday July 10th (10:00 am – 12:00 pm OR 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm), Kate Dunn and Cara LaBella will facilitate a virtual workshop on the topic of Digital Wellness. For more information on this session (and others!), click here: https://edcog.pnb.mcmaster.ca/events/digital-wellness-tips-enhancing-student-learning-well-being-in-in-person-virtual-learning-environments/. Note: All students and K-12 teachers receive a 50% discount for the conference. Please use the discount code STUDENT50 when registering to receive this pricing.

Mindfulness Through Photography: July 27 and August 17 9:30 - 10:30 AM
2025-07-27 09:30 - 10:30 | Urquhard Butterfly Garden Dundas Ontario, Canada
Interested in using photography as a way to practice mindfulness? Mindful photography encourages being present in the moment, enhances awareness & connection with the environment, promotes relaxation and creativity, and helps to develop a greater appreciation of the beauty around us.
Join me for an informal walk in nature at the unique Urquhart Butterfly Garden in Dundas (https://urquhartbutterfly.com).
July 27, 2025 and August 17th @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Map location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/w2SVq49tfXDjnW8K7
.Any camera will do including your phone. Washrooms not available. Free parking. Bring water, sunscreen and bug spray.
Instructor: Patrice Palmer (M.Ed., M.A.) is an adult educator with 30 years of experience teaching in Canada and Hong Kong. She currently teaches Positive Education at WLU and taught Positive Psychology, the science of human flourishing, at Mohawk College. Patrice is a Mindfulness Facilitator and Yoga Teacher (RYT 200) and likes to incorporate mindful movement in her facilitation. She is interested in exploring how art, nature and photography can be integrated into mindfulness practices.
These sessions are free but please register at Eventbrite.

“Take nothing but pictures, leave nothing but footprints, kill nothing but time” – Roots & Shoots.

A Run for Chris - in support of mental health & addictions care
2025-08-17 10:30 - 15:00 | Joe Sams Leisure Park, 752 Centre Road, Hamilton, ON, Canada
Join Mindfulness Hamilton for “A Run for Chris” – August 17th
Mindfulness Hamilton invites all members of Hamilton’s mindfulness community to join us in supporting mental health and substance use care in our City. We are entering a MH Team to walk or run 5km in the 4th annual “A Run for Chris”. The event is held in honour of Chris Owens who grew up in Waterdown. On August 20, 2021, at the age of 26, Chris lost his battle with mental health and substance use. This year, to continue the proud tradition of raising funds for programs and services helping those living with mental health and/or substance use concerns, all funds raised will support St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton’s Youth Wellness Centre (YWC). Last year the event raised over $40,000 in support of this worthy cause.
In addition, Mindfulness Hamilton will host an information booth onsite to promote mindfulness education in Hamilton. We sincerely hope that you’re able to drop by and say hi.
You can find all the info you need and join the MH Team for “A Run for Chris” by using this link
https://raceroster.com/registration/7b7a2a79-2daa-4de9-b1a0-03316c252cc4/entry?team=838878
We look forward to seeing you there!

What is Mindfulness? Free Drop-In Session
2025-09-16 18:00 - 19:30 | Hamilton Central Library, 55 York Blvd., Hamilton, ON, Canada
What is Mindfulness?
This fall we will start our free meditation drop-in program at the Central Library with a talk about what mindfulness is. We invite you to join one of the founders of Mindfulness Hamilton for a session focused on mindfulness – what it is and its relation to meditation, some history, and what scientific studies have shown us. There will be time for questions and time to practice mindful meditation.
Facilitator: Dr. Ken Burgess
Date: Tuesday, September 16th, 6 to 7:30pm
Location: Central Library 55 York Blvd
The session is free and there is no need to register. If you have questions, please contact us at info@mindfulnesshamilton.ca

Free Meditation at Dundas Library
2025-09-22 18:00 - 19:00 | Dundas Library, 18 Ogilvie St, Dundas, Ontario, Canada
We invite you to spend a peaceful hour meditating with others at the Dundas Library. The sessions will be led by experienced facilitators, giving you exposure to different approaches to mindfulness meditation from mostly guided to mostly silent. The meditation period is 30-45 minutes followed by 15 minutes of questions and discussion.
No matter your level of experience with mindful meditation, you will benefit from this hour break from everyday life.
No registration is required. Simply drop in.
Dundas Library Location: 18 Ogilvie St, Dundas
Dates: Mondays
September 22, 6 to 7:30pm – special kick-off session Exploring the Transformative Practice of Mindfulness
Mondays, September 29, October 20 to December 8th
Time: 6 to 7pm
No registration is required. Simply drop in and enjoy.
October 20, 2025
October 27, 2025
November 3, 2025
November 10, 2025
November 17, 2025
November 24, 2025
December 1, 2025
December 8, 2025

Exploring the Transformative Practice of Mindfulness
2025-09-22 18:00 - 19:30 | Dundas Library, 18 Ogilvie St, Dundas, Ontario, Canada
To kick off the new location for our free drop-in meditation program at Dundas Library, we invite you to join us for a session focused on the benefits of learning to navigate the world more mindfully. We will explore the what, why, and how of mindfulness for an enlightening evening where we will learn, discuss, and ultimately practice this life-changing skill of mindfulness.
Facilitators: Carla La Bella, author of The Wow Book (Ways of Optimizing Well-Being)
Date: Monday, September 22, 6 to 7:30pm
Location: Dundas Library, 18 Ogilvie Street
The session is free. Registering on Eventbrite will allow us to let you know if there are any changes or updates, but you are welcome to just drop-in. If you have questions, please contact us at info@mindfulnesshamilton.ca

Mindfulness Toronto Presents Free Workshop: Being Unblended; Effortless Mindfulness Meets Internal Family Systems Saturday Sept 27 10-11 AM
2025-09-27 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom
Being Unblended: Effortless Mindfulness Meets Internal Family Systems with Dr. Kimberly Sogge C.Psych
What if healing didn’t require efforting your way to peace, but instead relaxing into the Self that’s already here? In this experiential talk, clinical psychologist and mindfulness teacher Dr. Kimberly Sogge will explore the intersection of Loch Kelly’s Effortless Mindfulness and Richard Schwartz’s Internal Family Systems (IFS)—two elegant, compassionate approaches to awakening and psychological healing.
Together, we will:

Explore how the IFS model of “Self” aligns with the open-hearted awareness of effortless mindfulness
Practice gentle “glimpse” meditations that unhook us from the thinking mind into a spacious, loving presence.
Learn how to unblend from reactive parts without suppressing or bypassing them
Discover how Self-led presence can become a trustworthy inner refuge in daily life and in therapeutic work

Whether you’re a clinician, a meditator, or simply someone seeking a kinder relationship with yourself, this session will offer tools for integrating nondual awareness and parts work into your mindfulness journey.
Dr. Kimberly Sogge C.Psych is a Canadian Psychologist and the founder of Ottawa River Integrative Mental Health Inc., a hybrid group practice offering evidence-based psychology and psychotherapy focused on wellbeing and growth. She completed her academic training at McGill University and her doctoral training in Texas at both Texas A&M University and the University of Texas at Austin. After completing her Ph.D., she returned to Canada to raise her children as Canadians and to serve in clinical and leadership roles within hospital-based mental health care.
At Ottawa River, Dr. Sogge integrates Internal Family Systems (IFS), nondual mindfulness, and compassion science in her work with clients and clinicians alike.
She is a member of the international Plum Village mindfulness community founded by Zen teacher Thích Nhất Hạnh, and host of Dr. Sogge: The Art and Science of Thriving, a podcast exploring how psychological science and contemplative wisdom can support human flourishing.

Date:Saturday, September 27th
Time:10 – 11 AM
Speaker: Kimberly Sogge, C. Psych, Founder of Ottawa River Integrative Mental Health

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What Matters in Teaching Mindfulness to Teens
2025-10-09 18:30 - 20:30 | Westmount Secondary School, 39 Montcalm Dr, Hamilton, Ontario, L9C 4B1, Canada
What Matters in Teaching Mindfulness to Teens
21st century skills are essential competencies needed for success in today’s world, including both personal and professional life. Future ready, social and emotional learning.
Join us for a practical and inspiring session designed for all school staff – educators, youth workers, counselors, parents and anyone working with teens. This workshop draws on over a decade of experience implementing mindfulness in high schools and community programs, focusing on how to meaningfully share these tools with teens in a way that resonates.
We’ll explore:

Real-life examples of mindfulness in action with teens
Engaging practices and activities to try with youth
Strategies for integrating mindfulness into educational, community, and counseling settings

The session will also introduce The Mindful Edge™ Stress Management and Life Strategies for Teens, a program for being with the ups and downs of life, a skill-based, trauma-sensitive, evidence-informed program supporting teens in navigating the ups and downs of life. It includes movement, breathwork, and reflective practices.
You’ll leave with:

Insights into what makes a strong facilitator
Tools for managing resistance and navigating challenges
Guidance on ensuring programs remain secular and inclusive
A clear understanding of the connection between mindfulness and mental health
A curated resource list of books, apps, and websites for teens

Whether you’re new to teaching mindfulness or looking to deepen your impact, this session offers a grounded and compassionate framework for supporting youth well-being.
Bio: Heidi Bornstein, RP, Yoga Teacher CYA-E-RYT GOLD, Founder Mindfulness Everyday, Director SMART Ontario, MBSR & SMART Facilitator, Mindful Movement and Qigong Teacher
Heidi Bornstein is a certified Hatha yoga and meditation teacher with expertise in mindfulness-based stress reduction and trauma-sensitive practices. She has extensive training from the International Meditation Institute in India, as well as certifications in Hatha Yoga, Yoga Science, and Yoga Ed for diverse populations, including children, teens, and at-risk groups. Heidi’s mindfulness training includes Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) under the guidance of Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn, Dr. Saki Santorelli, Roy Hintsa, and Dr. Diane Reibel. She is also trained in Trauma-sensitive Mindfulness, smartEducationTM, and Mindfulness for Kids at Risk. Additionally, she holds certification in Medical Qigong Self-Healing (Levels A & B). As a co-creator of the Yoda-Yoga Program for Kids and The Mindful Edge® – Stress Reduction and Life Strategies for Teens, Heidi specializes in developing accessible mindfulness and wellness programs for schools and organizations. She is the program coordinator for SMART Ontario, an advisor for the Mindfulness Council of Canada, and an instructor at the University of Toronto’s School of Continuing Studies. Since 2002, Heidi has been teaching yoga, mindfulness, and meditation, supporting individuals and communities across educational, professional, and therapeutic settings.
Location: Westmount Secondary School Auditorium – 39 Montcalm Dr. Hamilton, Ontario
Parking: Please park in one of the two school parking lots or at the Recration Centre next door. No street parking.
Entrance: Please use the Main Doors that leads into the front foyer as the presentation will be in the auditorium.

Mindfulness Hamilton Fall Retreat: Exploring Four Mindful Awareness Baskets
2025-10-25 09:00 - 16:00 | St. Cuthbert’s Presbyterian Church, 2 Bond Street N, Hamilton, 2 Bond St N, Hamilton, Canada
Exploring Four Mindful Awareness Baskets
Saturday, October 25th, 9am to 4pm
St. Cuthbert’s Presbyterian Church, 2 Bond Street N, Hamilton
Join us for a one-day workshop with Har-Prakash Khalsa to explore four fundamental yet contrasting and complementary approaches to developing Mindful Awareness. Har-Prakash will guide us through a meditation for each approach, followed by a discussion where participants may share meditation experiences and ask questions.
The Four Mindful Awareness Baskets are:

Naming and Knowing – This approach empowers focused attention, enabling us to recognize and establish a steady level of mindful awareness. It is particularly beneficial for those who experience distractions during meditation or throughout their day – which is just about everyone!
Nurture Positive – This technique focuses on finding, creating, and sustaining positive emotions and thoughts. It serves as a counterbalance to the negativity bias and distressing emotions we encounter, and cultivates an optimal foundation for improving our behaviors, situations, and relationships and achieving our goals.
Do Nothing – The heart of the Do Nothing technique is the ability to skillfully let go of controlling or directing our attention while remaining effortlessly aware. This can lead to a sense of freedom from our conventional, limited identity.
Turn Back – This approach turns our attention back toward pure awareness and can lead to a deep sense of fulfillment that is independent of conditions.

The Four Mindful Awareness Baskets is based on a framework developed by Shinzen Young that organizes the methods of diverse contemplative traditions, East and West. Sufficiently practicing and integrating these approaches leads to the following:

Experiencing who you are at the deepest levels.
Reducing your suffering and increasing your fulfillment.
Showing up fully to your life and being of optimal service to others.

This workshop is suitable for meditators of all levels.
Har-Prakash has been teaching and practicing meditation since 1984. He is the creator of the Cultivating the Jewel of Mindfulness Practitioner Training Program and Retreat Guide, based on Shinzen Young’s mindfulness system and psychological-relational teachings.
You can find more about Har-Prakash and what he offers at https://www.cultivatingthejewel.com. Listen to a Mindfulness Hamilton podcast with Har-Prakash 3 | Har-Prakash Khalsa by Hamilton Talks Mindfulness
Fees*:
Early bird: Member $80 Non-member $100** Financial Hardship $50
After October 18th: Member $90 Non-member $110 Financial Hardship $60
*Fee includes snacks and drinks during breaks. Please bring your own lunch.
**Membership to Mindfulness Hamilton is $25 a year

MINDFULNESS AS A PATHWAY TO GREATER HAPPINESS with Dr. Kathirasan K., A Mindfulness Toronto Community Event
2025-10-25 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom
Happiness is often sought in external achievements and fleeting pleasures, yet research shows that lasting wellbeing comes from how we relate to our thoughts, emotions, and experiences. This talk explores mindfulness as a powerful pathway to greater happiness, highlighting how awareness, attention, and acceptance enable us to experience life more fully and with balance.
Dr. Kathirasan K, PhD is the Founder and CEO of the Centre for Mindfulness and the Mindfulness Academy. A Certified Mindfulness Teacher–Professional (CMT-P), he is a scholar-practitioner with over two decades of dedicated mindfulness practice rooted in the Indic traditions of meditation and philosophy. Kathirasan serves on the board of the International Mindfulness Teachers Association and is the author of several books on mindfulness and its modern applications.
DISCOVER MORE:
Centre for Mindfulness: www.centreformindfulness.sg
Mindfulness Academy: www.mindfulnessacademy.global
International Mindfulness Teachers Association: www.imta.org
Access Dr. Kathirasan’s latest book: Introducing Mindfulness-Based Wellbeing Enhancement. Cultural Adaptation and an 8-week Path to Wellbeing and Happiness.

Mindful Evening: Connecting & Creating Together
2025-11-26 17:30 - 19:30 | Hamilton Central Library, 55 York Blvd., Hamilton, ON, Canada
Mindfulness Hamilton invites you to an evening of connection, reflection, and collaboration as we come together to increase mindfulness in Hamilton. We will review the ideas from our last networking event in 2023, provide an update on actions taken to date, and discuss ways to move forward. This gathering is open to anyone interested in mindfulness, mindfulness educators, meditation teachers, practitioners, and anyone interested in fostering well-being in our city.
Participants have an opportunity to engage in small group networking, meaningful conversations, and interactive activities designed to spark new connections and ideas.
Come together in community to connect and create! Help plan future events that promote mindfulness practice in Hamilton.
Light refreshments will be provided.
5:30 – 5:45pm – Arrive and Gather
5:45 – 6:00pm – Introduction from Mindfulness Hamilton committee members
6:00 – 6:15pm – Guided Meditation to Begin
6:15 – 7:00pm – Small Group Networking, Mingling and Activities
7:00 – 7:15pm – Guided Meditation to Close
7:15 – 7:30pm – Group Gather, Reflection and Conclusion
Light refreshments will be provided.
Date: Wednesday, November 26th, 5:30 to 7:30pm
Place: Hamilton Central Library 55 York Blvd
The evening is free but registration is required

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

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

In a world of constant notifications and endless scrolling, our attention is constantly being fragmented. This presentation explores how mindfulness can help us navigate digital spaces with intention and balance. Learn practical strategies to cultivate awareness, reduce tech-induced stress, and foster deeper connection with yourself and others.
By the end of the presentation, participants will be able to:
-Recognize the impact of digital habits on their overall well-being.
-Apply mindfulness techniques to reduce digital overwhelm and increase intentional tech use.
-Design personalized digital boundaries that support presence and productivity.
Kate Dunn (she/her) is a professor of Sociology at Conestoga College. She holds a Masters degree in Sociology from Western University and has nearly two decades of teaching experience at the post-secondary level in Interdisciplinary Studies. She obtained her certification in Unified Mindfulness (2022) and has both taught and developed courses focused on Positive Psychology and Digital Wellness. Her written work has been featured in the London School of Economics and Political Science, Gender & Society, Contemporary Sociology, and the Canadian Journal of Sociology. A strong advocate for mental health and well-being, Kate is also the founder of Rooted in Wellness Canada, an online platform committed to sharing the principles of Positive Psychology and enhancing and fostering a culture of positive mental health within the community in which she lives and works.
To register go to LINK
For more information, visit: https://www.rootedinwellnesscanada.ca/

Day Long Yoga and Restorative Retreat with Andrea Peloso
2025-12-06 10:00 - 17:30 | De La Sol Yoga Studios, 430 York Blvd, Hamilton, ON, Canada
In the most hectic month of the year take a moment to unplug, unwind and reconnect with yourself and your wellbeing in a caring, peaceful and warm community environment. Prepare to unwind and unplug, reconnect with yourself and leave with tools for wellness heading into the rest of December!
The morning will be slow and relaxing yoga and the afternoon will be Restorative Yoga.
Yoga beginners are welcome!
Why would this yoga retreat be of interested to meditators?
“Restorative Yoga is an incredible gateway practice that softens our entrance to meditation by sharing passive principles of deep release and letting go, as well as being at home with ourselves no matter what conditions arise, finally it leaves body and mind in a greater state of balance allowing us to bring self kindness more greatly into our days.” Andrea Peloso

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

Digital Detox Challenge
2026-01-10 08:00 - 2026-01-11 20:00
Ready to swap screen time for real time? Join our free global 24-Hour Digital Detox Challenge to take a break from screens and enjoy a full day of unplugged bliss.
For further information please go to LINK

FREE Virtual Event: Mindful Tech: Reclaiming Presence in a Digital World
2026-01-27 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom
Join us online to unplug, recharge, and find calm in the chaos of nonstop digital buzz!
In a world of constant notifications and endless scrolling, our attention is constantly being fragmented. This presentation explores how mindfulness can help us navigate digital spaces with intention and balance. Learn practical strategies to cultivate awareness, reduce tech-induced stress, and foster deeper connection with yourself and others.
By the end of the presentation, participants will be able to:

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

Kate Dunn (she/her) holds a Masters degree in Sociology from Western University and has nearly two decades of teaching experience at the post-secondary level in Interdisciplinary Studies. She obtained her certification in Unified Mindfulness (2022) and has both taught and developed courses focused on Gender, EDI, Positive Psychology, and Digital Wellness. Her written work has been featured in the London School of Economics and Political Science, Gender & Society, Contemporary Sociology, and the Canadian Journal of Sociology. A strong advocate for mental health and well-being, Kate is also the founder of Rooted in Wellness Canada, an online platform committed to sharing the principles of Positive Psychology and enhancing and fostering a culture of positive mental health within the community in which she lives and works. For more information, please visit: https://www.rootedinwellnesscanada.ca/Links to an external site.

Carla LaBella (she/her) is a Professor of Psychology at Mohawk College. She teaches a variety of psychology-related courses (primarily Introductory Psychology and Positive Psychology) to various programs within the College. She is the co-facilitator and co-founder of the Happiness Series for students and staff, and she offers wellness sessions throughout the College and in the greater Hamilton community. Outside the College, she is a board member for the Suicide Prevention Community Council of Hamilton (SPCCH), the Hamilton Program for Schizophrenia (HPS), and she is a committee member for Mindfulness Hamilton. She earned her MA in Cognitive Psychology from the University of Waterloo, Honours BA in Psychology from McMaster University, a Certificate in Applied Positive Psychology from the Flourishing Center, and she became a Modo Yoga teacher and a Unified Mindfulness Coach. Her debut book, The WOW Book: Ways for Optimizing Well-Being was recently published by FriesenPress (2024). For more information, visit carlalabella.caLinks to an external site.

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Mindfulness Compassion and Racism: An Anti-Oppressive Approach to Adult Education, Thursday Feb 5 12-1PM
2026-02-05 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
A FREE Mindfulnes Toronto Community Event on line workshop (Zoom)
Mindfulness practice has been shown to deepen self-awareness, strengthen our capacity to regulate emotions, and support healthier relationships with others. It is also a key component of compassion, which begins with awareness and clear seeing into our stress and suffering, both individual and collective. Compassion involves acknowledging this stress and suffering, together with the wish, or the actions, to help alleviate it.
While mindfulness and compassion are increasingly recognized for their benefits, there has been limited research exploring how these practices are experienced by racialized adults. In this presentation, I will draw from my research to explore how people who identify as Indigenous or Black, South or East Asian, Middle Eastern, and other ethnic minorities living in Canada (referred to here as BIPOC—Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour) experience racism or oppression, and how mindfulness or compassion practices, integrated with ancestral, community, and cultural practices may support them in processing these experiences
The broader aim of this work is to expand understanding and support educators and clinicians in developing anti-oppressive, inclusive, and culturally sensitive approaches to mindfulness-based education and care. By grounding mindfulness and compassion in lived realities, this research seeks to contribute to practices that genuinely support well-being and autonomy among BIPOC individuals and communities.
In addition to discussion, the session includes an experiential component. Participants are invited to engage in mindfulness and compassion practices, along with guided reflection, to explore how these approaches might be thoughtfully integrated into their own teaching, clinical practice, or research.
About the presenter
Rose Mina Munjee is a PhD candidate in Education at the University of Reading in the UK. She has written for DIME, Canadian Journal of Buddhist Studies, and Mindful.org. She developed and taught “Mindfulness-Informed Interventions for Mental Health” at the University of Toronto and curated a speaker series entitled, “Diverse Perspectives in Mindfulness and Mental Health.” She is a Registered Psychotherapist and certified teacher, mentor, and teacher trainer of evidence based Mindfulness programs (MBSR, MBCT, MSC). She develops curricula and has taught mindfulness-based interventions at the Center for Mindful Self Compassion, the Centre for Mindfulness Studies, the University of Toronto, UCSD Mindfulness, and for various corporations and in healthcare. Rose Mina has practiced insight meditation since 2007 and is a community meditation teacher with True North Insight where she runs groups, retreats, and nature walks and is a co-founder of Mindful Earth Refuge, a Toronto-based, in person, EcoDharma monthly practice group. She is a BIPOC woman of South Asian origin and is originally from South Africa.
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