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SUMMARY:Becoming Free: How to Use Mindfulness for Personal Growth and Healing  A course: Mondays January 6 - March 3\, 2025 3:30 - 5:00 pm
DESCRIPTION:The core mindfulness skills of concentration\, clarity and equanimity can\nshine a light on painful emotions held in the body\, and facilitate their\nrelease. This can also lead to psychological insight. With emotional\nrelease and greater insight\, we can choose better ways to meet each\nmoment\, and live with greater freedom and authenticity. All levels of\nexperience are welcome.\nIn this small group program\, you will learn ways to:\n•Deeply relax\n•Facilitate emotional healing\n•Tap into psychological insight\nFormat:\n•talks\, visual aids\, practices\, discussion\, resources\n•group size limited to 8 participants \nFee: $325.\n(May be eligible for coverage through Extended Health BeneHits)\nFacilitator: Anna Taneburgo\, B.S.W.\, M.Ed.\, R.S.W.\nAnna is a social worker who has taught mindfulness for over 20 years. \nannataneburgo.ca \nannataneburgo@gmail.com
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/becoming-free-how-to-use-mindfulness-for-personal-growth-and-healing-january-6-march-3-2025-330-500-pm
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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SUMMARY:Burlington Mindfulness Group
DESCRIPTION:Join Us at Burlington Mindfulness  \nBased in Burlington\, Ontario\, our drop-in group meets twice a month to talk about and practice mindfulness\, meditation\, and related topics. Everyone is welcome to attend and pre-registration is not required. Mindfulness practice is an effective way of coping with stress\, anxiety disorders\, depression\, grief\, pain\, and helps to cultivate more calm and inner peace. \nMindfulness is the ability to be fully present in the moment\, and not overly reactive or overwhelmed by what’s going on around us. It sounds straightforward\, but can be challenging. We are often distracted from the present moment by thoughts\, worries\, emotions\, technology and excess information. We go through our days\, weeks\, and months on “auto-pilot” instead of living in an intentional\, appreciative\, and mindful way. We rarely make time for quiet reflection\, which we need now more than ever in our stressful world. There are many ways to be mindful in addition to meditation. \n\nFor more information contact sandyamodio@gmail.com\n\nWhat is Mindfulness? \n“Mindfulness is simply being aware of what is happening right now without wishing it were different; enjoying the pleasant without holding on when it changes\, being with the unpleasant without fearing it will always be this way.” James Baraz \n“Every one of us already has the seed of mindfulness. The practice is to cultivate it.”  \nThich Nhat Hanh
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/burlington-mindfulness-group/2025-01-08
LOCATION:St Christophers Anglican Church\, 662 Guelph Line\, Burlington\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Burlington Mindfulness":MAILTO:sandyamodio@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Winter Retreat: Cultivating Mindful Goals and Resolutions for the New Year
DESCRIPTION:As you step into a new year\, join us for this experiential workshop designed to help you cultivate mindful goals and resolutions for the new year. This session will provide a supportive and reflective environment where you can explore approaching your goals through the lenses of mindfulness\, loving-kindness\, self-compassion\, and intentionality. You will leave the workshop with a clearer understanding of how to set mindful\, achievable goals while cultivating strategies to remain focused and mindful amidst distractions. Whether you’re new to mindfulness practices or have prior experience\, this session will provide valuable insights and tools for everyone. Join us for this journey of self-discovery and intention-setting as we welcome the new year with clarity\, purpose\, and mindfulness. \nMorning Session: Navigating Challenges with Mindfulness\nIn the morning\, you will explore the obstacles that can get in the way of achieving your goals. Through guided visualization and mindfulness exercises\, identify what matters to you and change the conversation you have with yourself as you learn strategies to work mindfully with challenging thoughts and emotions. \nAfternoon Session: Mindfulness in the Digital Age\nIn the afternoon\, you will explore how to navigate goal-setting in our technology-driven world. Drawing on research about effective goal-setting\, you’ll receive tips for creating a mindful action plan. Activities will include mindful movement\, a guided visualization\, a digital wellness exercise\, and a special closing session. \nThings you need to know: \n\nWe will provide a vegetarian lunch with vegan and gluten-free options. Please let us know if you have any dietary restrictions by emailing info@mindfulnesshamilton.ca\nWe will have chairs on hand. If you would like to sit on the floor for the meditation sessions\, please bring your own mat\, cushion and blanket\n\nDate: Saturday\, January 18th\, 2025\nTime: 9am to 4pm (lunch included)\nLocation: First Unitarian Church of Hamilton\, 170 Dundurn St. S. Hamilton\, ON L8P 4K3 \nFees:\nEarly bird until January 10th $120 members; $130 general; $50 students/financial hardship\nAfter January 10th $130 members; $140 general; $60 students/financial hardship \nRegistration is limited to 30 people \nTo Register click HERE \nThe facilitators: \n \nCarla LaBella is a professor of psychology and author of the WOW book: Ways of Optimizing Well-Being. She has gained a reputation for being an authority on positive psychology and is a sought-after speaker on this topic at the college and in her community. With over 20 years of experience teaching psychology and co-creating and teach­ing the ever-popular Positive Psychology course\, she brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her work. \n \nKate Dunn earned her M.A. in Sociology from Western University and Hons. B.A. in Sociology (minor in Women’s Studies) from McMaster University. She is currently a full-time Professor in Interdisciplinary Studies where she teaches a wide range of courses focused on social inequality\, positive psychology\, and gender. She is trained in Unified Mindfulness (UM)\, positive space\, rainbow diversity\, mental health first aid\, and has just completed her Empowered Educator microcredential through eCampusOntario. She is also a proud Board Member of the Eva Rothwell Centre.
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/winter-retreat-cultivating-mindful-goals-and-resolutions-for-the-new-year
LOCATION:First Unitarian Church of Hamilton\, 170 Dundurn St. S.\, Hamilton\, ON\, L8P 4K3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Mindfulness Hamilton Events,Post on Homepage
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SUMMARY:Sherwood Library Free Meditations
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to spend a peaceful hour meditating with others at the Sherwood 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. \nNo matter your level of experience with mindful meditation\, you will benefit from this hour break from everyday life. \nNo registration is required. Simply drop in and enjoy.
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/sherwood-library-free-meditations/2025-01-20
LOCATION:Sherwood Library (467 Upper Ottawa)\, 467 Upper Ottawa Street\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8T 3T3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Mindfulness Hamilton Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250121T180000
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SUMMARY:Free Mindfulness Meditation at the Hamilton Central Library
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to spend a peaceful hour meditating with others at the Central Library in downtown Hamilton. 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. \nNo matter your level of experience with mindful meditation\, you will benefit from this hour break from everyday life. \nNo registration is required. Simply drop in and enjoy.
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/free-mindfulness-meditation-at-the-hamilton-central-library/2025-01-21
LOCATION:Hamilton Central Library\, 55 York Blvd.\, Hamilton\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Mindfulness Hamilton Events
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T190059Z
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SUMMARY:Burlington Mindfulness Group
DESCRIPTION:Join Us at Burlington Mindfulness  \nBased in Burlington\, Ontario\, our drop-in group meets twice a month to talk about and practice mindfulness\, meditation\, and related topics. Everyone is welcome to attend and pre-registration is not required. Mindfulness practice is an effective way of coping with stress\, anxiety disorders\, depression\, grief\, pain\, and helps to cultivate more calm and inner peace. \nMindfulness is the ability to be fully present in the moment\, and not overly reactive or overwhelmed by what’s going on around us. It sounds straightforward\, but can be challenging. We are often distracted from the present moment by thoughts\, worries\, emotions\, technology and excess information. We go through our days\, weeks\, and months on “auto-pilot” instead of living in an intentional\, appreciative\, and mindful way. We rarely make time for quiet reflection\, which we need now more than ever in our stressful world. There are many ways to be mindful in addition to meditation. \n\nFor more information contact sandyamodio@gmail.com\n\nWhat is Mindfulness? \n“Mindfulness is simply being aware of what is happening right now without wishing it were different; enjoying the pleasant without holding on when it changes\, being with the unpleasant without fearing it will always be this way.” James Baraz \n“Every one of us already has the seed of mindfulness. The practice is to cultivate it.”  \nThich Nhat Hanh
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/burlington-mindfulness-group/2025-01-22
LOCATION:St Christophers Anglican Church\, 662 Guelph Line\, Burlington\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Burlington Mindfulness":MAILTO:sandyamodio@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:The Putman Family YWCA Free Meditations
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to spend a peaceful hour meditating with others at the Putman Family YWCA. 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. \nPlease bring a mat and cushion if you have them. We will also have chairs and some mats on hand. \nStreet parking is available and you may also use the parking lot at the Crown Point Community Church north of the Y. \nNo matter your level of experience with mindful meditation\, you will benefit from this hour break from everyday life. \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. To register in advance go to EVENT BRITE
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/__trashed-2/2025-01-25
LOCATION:YWCA – 52 Ottawa Street North\, 52 Ottawa Street North\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8H 3Y7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Mindfulness Hamilton Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250127T140000
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SUMMARY:Sherwood Library Free Meditations
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to spend a peaceful hour meditating with others at the Sherwood 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. \nNo matter your level of experience with mindful meditation\, you will benefit from this hour break from everyday life. \nNo registration is required. Simply drop in and enjoy.
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/sherwood-library-free-meditations/2025-01-27
LOCATION:Sherwood Library (467 Upper Ottawa)\, 467 Upper Ottawa Street\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8T 3T3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Mindfulness Hamilton Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250128T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250128T190000
DTSTAMP:20260418T092354
CREATED:20241126T111230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T183127Z
UID:10002557-1738087200-1738090800@mindfulnesshamilton.ca
SUMMARY:Free Mindfulness Meditation at the Hamilton Central Library
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to spend a peaceful hour meditating with others at the Central Library in downtown Hamilton. 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. \nNo matter your level of experience with mindful meditation\, you will benefit from this hour break from everyday life. \nNo registration is required. Simply drop in and enjoy.
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/free-mindfulness-meditation-at-the-hamilton-central-library/2025-01-28
LOCATION:Hamilton Central Library\, 55 York Blvd.\, Hamilton\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Mindfulness Hamilton Events
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