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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/2025-04-01
LOCATION:Hamilton Central Library\, 55 York Blvd.\, Hamilton\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Mindfulness Hamilton Events
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SUMMARY:Meditation on Locke Monday\, Wednesday\, and Friday mornings from 8:30 to 9:15 AM
DESCRIPTION: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). \nWhether 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. \nSessions are led by Aviva Zeldman-Shore\, a meditation instructor trained through Buddhist Geeks\, with hundreds of hours of retreat and group meditation experience. \nAviva is a hypnotist with Navya Hypnosis and is obtaining her Masters in Psychology from City University. \nShalom 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. \n \nOur meditation offerings are donation-based through the Buddhist principle of Dana —there’s no set fee\, and everyone is welcome.
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/meditation-on-locke-monday-wednesday-and-friday-mornings-from-830-to-915-am/2025-04-02
LOCATION:Ontario
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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-2/2025-04-05
LOCATION:YWCA – 52 Ottawa Street North\, 52 Ottawa Street North\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8H 3Y7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Mindfulness Hamilton Events
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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/2025-04-07
LOCATION:Sherwood Library (467 Upper Ottawa)\, 467 Upper Ottawa Street\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8T 3T3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Mindfulness Hamilton Events
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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/2025-04-08
LOCATION:Hamilton Central Library\, 55 York Blvd.\, Hamilton\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Mindfulness Hamilton Events
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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-2/2025-04-12
LOCATION:YWCA – 52 Ottawa Street North\, 52 Ottawa Street North\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8H 3Y7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Mindfulness Hamilton Events
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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/2025-04-15
LOCATION:Hamilton Central Library\, 55 York Blvd.\, Hamilton\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Mindfulness Hamilton Events
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SUMMARY:MINDFUL SELF-COMPASSION TRAINING: AN 8-WEEK PSYCHO-EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM TUESDAYS - APRIL 22 TO JUNE 10\, 2025\, 4:30PM - 6:30PM
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/mindful-self-compassion-training-an-8-week-psycho-educational-program-tuesdays-april-22-to-june-10-2025-430pm-630pm
LOCATION:430 York Blvd Hamilton Ontario\, 271 Graham Avenue South\, Hamilton\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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SUMMARY:MINDFUL SELF-COMPASSION TRAINING: AN 8-WEEK PSYCHO-EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM Tuesdays April 22 to June 10 2025 4:30 - 6:30 PM
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this interactive\, supportive 8-week program to learn: \n\nThrough guided meditations and informal practices to decrease reactivity and respond to life’s challenging moments with kindness\, care\, and understanding\nThe empirically supported benefits of self-compassion\nTo motivate yourself with kindness rather than criticism\nSkills to handle difficult emotions with greater ease\nWays to transform challenging relationships\nHow to manage caregiver fatigue\nThe art of savouring and self-appreciation\n\nTeachers: Diana Tikasz\, MSW\, RSW & Judy Baxter-Foreman\, BASc\, MEd\, CLC \nTrained by the Center for Mindful Self-Compassion \nBased on research and workbook by Dr. Kristen Neff & Dr. Chris Germer. For more information about Mindful Self-Compassion\, visit https://centerformsc.org/. \nLOCATION: 430 york blvd\, Hamilton\, oN \nDETAILS \nTuesdays – april 22 to june 10\, 2025\, 4:30PM – 6:30PM \nHalf-day meditation retreat: saturday\, may 24\, 9am-1pm \nCost: $500 \nMay be eligible for coverage through Extended Health Benefits. \nFor more information \nor To Register: \ndtikasz@gmail.com
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/mindful-self-compassion-training-an-8-week-psycho-educational-program-tuesdays-april-22-to-june-10-2025-430pm-630pm-2
LOCATION:430 York Blvd Hamilton Ontario\, 271 Graham Avenue South\, Hamilton\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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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/2025-04-22
LOCATION:Hamilton Central Library\, 55 York Blvd.\, Hamilton\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Mindfulness Hamilton Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T100000
DTSTAMP:20260421T044650
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T182849Z
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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-2/2025-04-26
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:20250427T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T160000
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SUMMARY:The Art of Being: A Mindful Journey Through Sitting\, Sound\, Drawing and Movement
DESCRIPTION:The Art of Being: A Mindful Journey Through Sitting\, Sound\, Drawing and Movement  \nSunday April 27th at the Art Gallery of Hamilton  \n123 King Street West \n9am to 4pm\n\nWe 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. \nAdmission 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. \nSessions include: \nSitting Meditation: Finding Joy in Everyday Life\nLed 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. \nMindfulness Through Drawing\nExperience 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  \nMindfulness Through Slow Looking\nDid 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.\n\nMindfulness Through Creative Movement\nCreated 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. \nMindfulness Through Sound\nThis 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. \nSitting Meditation: Feel Good\nLed 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. \nThanks to the generosity of the Art Gallery of Hamilton\, we are able to offer this program for the following fees*: \nEarly bird:  Member  $75 Non-member $90 Financially Challenged $35 \nAfter April 20th: Member $85  Non-member $100 Financially Challenged $40 \n*Note that participants will provide their own lunch and snacks. The AGH snack bar opens at 11am
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/the-art-of-being-a-mindful-journey-through-sitting-sound-drawing-and-movement
LOCATION:Art Gallery of Hamilton\, 123 King St W\, Hamilton\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Mindfulness Hamilton Events
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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/2025-04-29
LOCATION:Hamilton Central Library\, 55 York Blvd.\, Hamilton\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Mindfulness Hamilton Events
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