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SUMMARY:Meditation with Mindfulness Hamilton 9-10 AM Saturdays Sept. 30\, Oct. 14\, 28 Nov. 11\, 25 Dec. 9 2023
DESCRIPTION:In response to requests for more opportunities to meditate with other people\, Mindfulness Hamilton invites you to attend six free mindfulness meditation drop-ins at Love My Mat 809 King Street E. \nEach session will be led by an experienced facilitator from the Mindfulness Hamilton steering committee\, giving you an experience with different approaches to mindfulness meditation from mostly guided to mostly silent. The meditation period is 45 minutes followed by 15 minutes of questions and discussion. \nBring your own meditation cushion if you have one. We will have some extras on hand and will provide chairs as well. You can also purchase or rent a cushion if you prefer. \nLove My Mat is a lovely storefront space with lots of light\, wooden floors\, a peaceful decor and is wheelchair accessible. There is parking on King street and side streets and is accessible by bus as well. \nYou are welcome to decide to come at the last minute. However we ask that you register in advance if possible so that we can notify you if there are any changes in the schedule Registering will also put you on a list to be notified of other meditation opportunities we are planning for the future. \nTo sign up for a session or more please go to https://www.eventbrite.ca/myevent?eid=697936094647
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/meditation-with-mindfulness-hamilton/2023-10-14
LOCATION:Love My Mat\, 809 King St E\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Building Inner Strength – 16 Guidelines Level 1
DESCRIPTION:If you’re seeking practical tools to bring about positive change in your life\, this experiential course is for you. \nYou’ll explore the 16 Guidelines framework to deepen your experience in mindfulness as an embodied practice. You’ll enhance your capacity for personal reflection\, resulting in a greater sense of well-being\, confidence\, purpose and emotional resilience. \nDrawing on proven techniques from positive psychology\, social justice practices\, neuroscience and centuries-old Eastern philosophy\, you’ll develop an ethical\, holistic approach to self-improvement and cultural change. \nWhat you’ll learn: \n\nApply mindfulness and ethical practices to all aspects of life by using a set of practical and transformative tools.\nIdentify your own embodied practice of mindful qualities in your personal and professional practices.\nDescribe the elements of the theory and practice of embodied mindfulness-based practices.\nIntegrate and apply mindfulness to the four wisdom themes of the 16 G: Mindful thought; mindful actions; mindful relationships; and mindful purpose and livelihood\n\nDates: this course is delivered in 4 online weekend sessions\, Saturday and Sunday\, from the 14th Oct to the 22nd Oct from 10 am to 1 pm local time. \nBookings :\nFor bookings and cost\, please check The University of Toronto’s website Course 3738 3738 – Building Inner Strength – 16 Guidelines Level 1 | School of Continuing Studies – University of Toronto (utoronto.ca) Instructors Sharon Babineau and Anne Porteous
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/building-inner-strength-16-guidelines-level-1/2023-10-14
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SUMMARY:Everyday Mindfulness in Movement and Stillness with Steve Ferrell
DESCRIPTION:Traditionally\, Yoga and meditation walked hand-in-hand. The two are complimentary practices\, that when blended together can help us move through our lives with more presence\, more awareness and less reactivity. In this day-long retreat\, Steve Ferrell will be blending Yoga and movement practices with meditation practices\, as well as teaching how to pull these practices into a well-rounded approach to living mindfulness in everyday life. \nHumans are creatures of movement and action. Whereas meditation as commonly taught teaches us how to observe\, settle and interact with the mind\, primarily through stillness\, yoga teaches us how to use the wisdom from meditation and put it into action. And meditation teaching is evolving to an emphasis on how to integrate mindfulness practices into daily life. We can practice mindfulness while in stillness or in motion. The goal is to become more present and engaged with our inner world as we move through an outer world. \nThe day will consist of movement practices\, designed to draw more attention to the interaction between body\, mind and world\, mixed with meditation practices for beginner and more experienced meditators. Throughout the day\, Steve will also be giving small talks about how to integrate Mindfulness practices into everyday life\, showing us that practice does not have to stop when we leave the meditation cushion or the Yoga mat. Steve is a strong believer that the cushion and the mat are the training ground for us to cultivate more mindfulness into the rest of our lives\, thus creating a life of presence\, curiosity and engagement. \nThe yoga will be simple and accessible for people who have not taken yoga before but will be fully engaging for people who practice yoga regularly as the moment-to-moment awareness of body and mind is emphasized. Chair yoga will be demonstrated and can used as needed for anyone who has difficulty getting up and down from the floor. \nMeet the teacher in a recent interview at this LINK \nAbout the teacher: Steve Ferrell (E-RYT200\, YACEP) teaches Yoga/Movement\, Ayurveda\, Meditation\, and Mindfulness practices in the Hamilton area and nationally. Steve has been studying and practicing Yoga and meditation for over a decade. Over this time he has studied with many different techniques from different lineages of Yoga\, and Buddhism as well as studying Western-based cognitive-behavioural perspectives such as ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy/Training) and FAP (Functional Analytic Psychotherapy). He believes that mindfulness practice is essential for survival in an over-stimulated\, “Attention Deficit Society”. He also strongly believes in the power of meditative practice to help stabilize attention\, calm habitual thought patterns\, and centre one’s self directly in the middle of their life. He helps his students find the simplicity and beauty within the work of sitting and mindfulness-based practices. Steve’s teaching blends movement\, breath and mind/ body awareness\, mindfulness practices\, some comedy\, and active student engagement to help people more easily connect to the present moment and move from that place of presence. He is a popular teacher of the meditation portion of yoga teacher training courses. \nHe has worked with and finds the most inspiration from teachers such as Michael Stone\, Matthew Remski\, Susi Hately\, Eihei Peter Levitt\, Dr. Steven C. Hayes\, Dr. Mavis Tsai\, Dr. Robert Kolenber and Shinzen Young. Other teachers who have influenced his approach include John Dunne\, Evan Thompson\, Roshi Enkyo O’Hara\, and Pascal Auclair \nSteve has also recently co-authored his first book. A clinical manual\, primarily geared to mental health professionals but also for Yoga Professionals: Mindful Yoga-based Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. \nSteve also holds the designation of YACEP (Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider) to provide continuing education for Yoga Alliance registered Yoga professionals. \nWho might be interested in coming? This workshop is designed to appeal to a broad range of people. \n\nIf your main mindfulness practice is meditation in stillness this day will help you build your capacity for mindfulness in movement.\n\n\nIf you mainly practice yoga\, this day will give you a deeper experience with formal and informal meditation practices\, also increasing your ability to be mindful\n\n\nIf you already practice yoga and meditation this day will help you deepen and further integrate those grooves of mind-body-world connection.\n\n\nIf you don’t practice meditation or yoga but are interested in both\, this will be a great introduction.\n\n\nAll are welcome no matter their level of experience with mindfulness\, meditation\, or yoga.\n\nWhat the day looks like: \nThe day will start with a brief ‘housekeeping’ segment. This will be followed by an introduction and the first of a series of short talks by Steve around the functions of practice as well as\, techniques and philosophies we will be working with\, followed by a brief Q&A. \nWe will then settle into an ‘All levels’ Yoga practice to help bring more attention into the body-mind as a set-up to being able more stable and open as we move into sitting practice. \nSitting practice will start with 10-15 minutes followed by a 10-15 minute walking meditation and followed with another sit. This pattern will be repeated throughout the day\, with the periods of practice gradually increasing through the day\, up to to 30 minute periods. \nOther than lunch and Q&A periods\, the rest of our time will be spent in contemplative silence. This sets the stage for the process of being able to me more inward without the distraction or desire of conversation. In this way we allow our practice to be felt and experienced without the need to explain it. \nWe will have 15-minute mid-morning and mid-afternoon water in/water out and snack breaks as well as a 1 hr. lunch (the lunch period will not be in silence). \nAfter lunch we will engage in another Yoga practice followed by periods of sitting and walking meditation. The day will finish with a final Yoga session\, followed by a discussion about strategies as to how we might continue to practice following this day long retreat including recommendations about various resources to assist in both movement and meditation practice and a final brief Q&A and a final bow. \nTo keep the costs down\, we are asking participants to bring a brown bag lunch. Snacks and drinks will be supplied at morning and afternoon breaks. Please bring a spill proof container for beverages and dress comfortably in layers. For yoga please bring a mat\, and for seated meditation whatever you normally use\, or if you don’t usually meditate\, a bolster and cushions to allow your pelvic to tip forward while seated. Chairs are also available\, but please feel free to bring a cushion for greater comfort. \nIf you are associated with another organization that promotes mindfulness please note that there is a community mindfulness resources table at the event and you are welcome to bring publicity materials. \nQuestions: info@mindfulnesshamilton.ca \nWebsite: mindfulnesshamilton.ca \nLocation: McMaster Innovation Park 195 Longwood Ave Hamilton \n 
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/everyday-mindfulness-in-movement-and-stillness-with-steve-ferrell-in-person-and-on-zoom
LOCATION:McMaster Innovation Park\, 175 Longwood Road South\,\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Building Inner Strength – 16 Guidelines Level 1
DESCRIPTION:If you’re seeking practical tools to bring about positive change in your life\, this experiential course is for you. \nYou’ll explore the 16 Guidelines framework to deepen your experience in mindfulness as an embodied practice. You’ll enhance your capacity for personal reflection\, resulting in a greater sense of well-being\, confidence\, purpose and emotional resilience. \nDrawing on proven techniques from positive psychology\, social justice practices\, neuroscience and centuries-old Eastern philosophy\, you’ll develop an ethical\, holistic approach to self-improvement and cultural change. \nWhat you’ll learn: \n\nApply mindfulness and ethical practices to all aspects of life by using a set of practical and transformative tools.\nIdentify your own embodied practice of mindful qualities in your personal and professional practices.\nDescribe the elements of the theory and practice of embodied mindfulness-based practices.\nIntegrate and apply mindfulness to the four wisdom themes of the 16 G: Mindful thought; mindful actions; mindful relationships; and mindful purpose and livelihood\n\nDates: this course is delivered in 4 online weekend sessions\, Saturday and Sunday\, from the 14th Oct to the 22nd Oct from 10 am to 1 pm local time. \nBookings :\nFor bookings and cost\, please check The University of Toronto’s website Course 3738 3738 – Building Inner Strength – 16 Guidelines Level 1 | School of Continuing Studies – University of Toronto (utoronto.ca) Instructors Sharon Babineau and Anne Porteous
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/building-inner-strength-16-guidelines-level-1/2023-10-21
LOCATION:Zoom
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SUMMARY:Building Inner Strength – 16 Guidelines Level 1
DESCRIPTION:If you’re seeking practical tools to bring about positive change in your life\, this experiential course is for you. \nYou’ll explore the 16 Guidelines framework to deepen your experience in mindfulness as an embodied practice. You’ll enhance your capacity for personal reflection\, resulting in a greater sense of well-being\, confidence\, purpose and emotional resilience. \nDrawing on proven techniques from positive psychology\, social justice practices\, neuroscience and centuries-old Eastern philosophy\, you’ll develop an ethical\, holistic approach to self-improvement and cultural change. \nWhat you’ll learn: \n\nApply mindfulness and ethical practices to all aspects of life by using a set of practical and transformative tools.\nIdentify your own embodied practice of mindful qualities in your personal and professional practices.\nDescribe the elements of the theory and practice of embodied mindfulness-based practices.\nIntegrate and apply mindfulness to the four wisdom themes of the 16 G: Mindful thought; mindful actions; mindful relationships; and mindful purpose and livelihood\n\nDates: this course is delivered in 4 online weekend sessions\, Saturday and Sunday\, from the 14th Oct to the 22nd Oct from 10 am to 1 pm local time. \nBookings :\nFor bookings and cost\, please check The University of Toronto’s website Course 3738 3738 – Building Inner Strength – 16 Guidelines Level 1 | School of Continuing Studies – University of Toronto (utoronto.ca) Instructors Sharon Babineau and Anne Porteous
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/building-inner-strength-16-guidelines-level-1/2023-10-22
LOCATION:Zoom
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SUMMARY:Meditation with Mindfulness Hamilton 9-10 AM Saturdays Sept. 30\, Oct. 14\, 28 Nov. 11\, 25 Dec. 9 2023
DESCRIPTION:In response to requests for more opportunities to meditate with other people\, Mindfulness Hamilton invites you to attend six free mindfulness meditation drop-ins at Love My Mat 809 King Street E. \nEach session will be led by an experienced facilitator from the Mindfulness Hamilton steering committee\, giving you an experience with different approaches to mindfulness meditation from mostly guided to mostly silent. The meditation period is 45 minutes followed by 15 minutes of questions and discussion. \nBring your own meditation cushion if you have one. We will have some extras on hand and will provide chairs as well. You can also purchase or rent a cushion if you prefer. \nLove My Mat is a lovely storefront space with lots of light\, wooden floors\, a peaceful decor and is wheelchair accessible. There is parking on King street and side streets and is accessible by bus as well. \nYou are welcome to decide to come at the last minute. However we ask that you register in advance if possible so that we can notify you if there are any changes in the schedule Registering will also put you on a list to be notified of other meditation opportunities we are planning for the future. \nTo sign up for a session or more please go to https://www.eventbrite.ca/myevent?eid=697936094647
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/meditation-with-mindfulness-hamilton/2023-10-28
LOCATION:Love My Mat\, 809 King St E\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Post on Homepage
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