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SUMMARY:smartCoaching: Stress Management and Resiliency Techniques for Coaches: a 9 session Online program June 25 - Aug 20
DESCRIPTION:smartCoaching (Stress Management and Resiliency Techniques)\nThis 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.\n\nSMART – A 9-Session Program\nsmartCoaching™ (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. \nSMART integrates the teachings\, practices and research from:\n– Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction\n– Mindful Self-Compassion\n– Mindfulness-Based Emotional Balance\n– Mindful Movement\n– Kindness and Compassion training\n– IFC Core Competencies \nThe program includes:\n\n8 x 2-hour interactive live sessions\n1 x 4-hour guided silent retreat\nHome practice\nsmartCoaching Participant Manual (electronic)\n\n Course Dates and Pricing\n🗓️ Start Date: Wednesdays\, 4-6 pm ET\, June 25\, 2025 to August\n🌟 Price: $850 CAD\n🚀 Only 16 seats to ensure depth & personalization \nLearn more here: https://mindfulnesseveryday.org/smartcoaching\nRegister here: https://mindfulnesseveryday.org/smartcoaching-registration-form
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/smartcoaching-stress-management-and-resiliency-techniques-for-coaches-a-9-session-online-program-june-25-aug-20/2025-10-01
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mindfulness Everyday":MAILTO:natanya.mandel@mindfulnesseveryday.org
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SUMMARY:Free Meditation at The Putman Family YWCA
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 \nLocation: 52 Ottawa Street North \nTime: 9 to 10am \nDates: Saturdays\, September 27th – December 6 (No class October 11 & October 25) \nSeptember 27\, 2025\, \nOctober 4\, 2025 \nOctober 18\, 2025 \nNovember 1\, 2025 \nNovember 8\, 2025 \nNovember 15\, 2025 \nNovember 22\, 2025 \nNovember 29\, 2025 \nDecember 6\, 2025
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/free-meditation-at-the-putman-family-ywca/2025-10-04
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 Meditation at Sherwood Library
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. \nLocation: 467 Upper Ottawa (Upper Ottawa and Fennell Ave. E) \nTime: 2 to 3pm \nDates: Mondays\, September 22 – Dec 15 (no class October 13) \nSeptember 22\, 2025 \nSeptember 29\, 2025 \nOctober 6\, 2025 \nOctober 20\, 2025 \nOctober 27\, 2025 \nNovember 3\, 2025 \nNovember 10\, 2025 \nNovember 17\, 2025 \nNovember 24\, 2025 \nDecember 1\, 2025 \nDecember 8\, 2025 \nDecember 15\, 2025
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/free-meditation-at-sherwood-library/2025-10-06
LOCATION:Sherwood Library (467 Upper Ottawa)\, 467 Upper Ottawa Street\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8T 3T3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Mindfulness Hamilton Events
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SUMMARY:smartCoaching: Stress Management and Resiliency Techniques for Coaches: a 9 session Online program
DESCRIPTION:smartCoaching (Stress Management and Resiliency Techniques)\nThis 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.\n\nSMART – A 9-Session Program\nsmartCoaching™ (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. \nSMART integrates the teachings\, practices and research from:\n– Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction\n– Mindful Self-Compassion\n– Mindfulness-Based Emotional Balance\n– Mindful Movement\n– Kindness and Compassion training\n– IFC Core Competencies \nThe program includes:\n\n8 x 2-hour interactive live sessions\n1 x 4-hour guided silent retreat\nHome practice\nsmartCoaching Participant Manual (electronic)\n\n Course Dates and Pricing\n🗓️ Start Date: Weekly\, 4-6 pm ET from October 7 to December 2\, 2025 | November 4\, 2025 4-hour guided retreat 4-8 pm.\n🌟 Price: $600 CAD\n🚀 Only 16 seats to ensure depth & personalization \nLearn more here: https://mindfulnesseveryday.org/smartcoaching\nRegister here: https://mindfulnesseveryday.org/smartcoaching-registration-form
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/smartcoaching-stress-management-and-resiliency-techniques-for-coaches-a-9-session-online-program-june-25-aug-20-2
LOCATION:Zoom
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-2/2025-10-07
LOCATION:Hamilton Central Library\, 55 York Blvd.\, Hamilton\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Mindfulness Hamilton Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T203000
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SUMMARY:What Matters in Teaching Mindfulness to Teens
DESCRIPTION:What Matters in Teaching Mindfulness to Teens\n21st century skills are essential competencies needed for success in today’s world\, including both personal and professional life. Future ready\, social and emotional learning. \nJoin 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. \nWe’ll explore: \n\nReal-life examples of mindfulness in action with teens\nEngaging practices and activities to try with youth\nStrategies for integrating mindfulness into educational\, community\, and counseling settings\n\nThe 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. \nYou’ll leave with: \n\nInsights into what makes a strong facilitator\nTools for managing resistance and navigating challenges\nGuidance on ensuring programs remain secular and inclusive\nA clear understanding of the connection between mindfulness and mental health\nA curated resource list of books\, apps\, and websites for teens\n\nWhether 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. \nBio: Heidi Bornstein\, RP\, Yoga Teacher CYA-E-RYT GOLD\, Founder Mindfulness Everyday\, Director SMART Ontario\, MBSR & SMART Facilitator\, Mindful Movement and Qigong Teacher \nHeidi 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. \nLocation: Westmount Secondary School Auditorium – 39 Montcalm Dr. Hamilton\, Ontario \nParking: Please park in one of the two school parking lots or at the Recration Centre next door. No street parking. \nEntrance: Please use the Main Doors that leads into the front foyer as the presentation will be in the auditorium.
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/what-matters-in-teaching-mindfulness-to-teens
LOCATION:Westmount Secondary School\, 39 Montcalm Dr\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L9C 4B1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Mindfulness Hamilton Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T190000
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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-2/2025-10-14
LOCATION:Hamilton Central Library\, 55 York Blvd.\, Hamilton\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Mindfulness Hamilton Events
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251004T172452Z
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SUMMARY:Free Meditation at The Putman Family YWCA
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 \nLocation: 52 Ottawa Street North \nTime: 9 to 10am \nDates: Saturdays\, September 27th – December 6 (No class October 11 & October 25) \nSeptember 27\, 2025\, \nOctober 4\, 2025 \nOctober 18\, 2025 \nNovember 1\, 2025 \nNovember 8\, 2025 \nNovember 15\, 2025 \nNovember 22\, 2025 \nNovember 29\, 2025 \nDecember 6\, 2025
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/free-meditation-at-the-putman-family-ywca/2025-10-18
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:20251020T140000
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SUMMARY:Free Meditation at Sherwood Library
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. \nLocation: 467 Upper Ottawa (Upper Ottawa and Fennell Ave. E) \nTime: 2 to 3pm \nDates: Mondays\, September 22 – Dec 15 (no class October 13) \nSeptember 22\, 2025 \nSeptember 29\, 2025 \nOctober 6\, 2025 \nOctober 20\, 2025 \nOctober 27\, 2025 \nNovember 3\, 2025 \nNovember 10\, 2025 \nNovember 17\, 2025 \nNovember 24\, 2025 \nDecember 1\, 2025 \nDecember 8\, 2025 \nDecember 15\, 2025
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/free-meditation-at-sherwood-library/2025-10-20
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:20251020T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T190000
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SUMMARY:Free Meditation at Dundas Library
DESCRIPTION: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. \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. \nDundas Library Location: 18 Ogilvie St\, Dundas\nDates: Mondays\nSeptember 22\, 6 to 7:30pm – special kick-off session Exploring the Transformative Practice of Mindfulness\nMondays\, September 29\, October 20 to December 8th\nTime: 6 to 7pm\nNo registration is required. Simply drop in and enjoy. \nOctober 20\, 2025 \nOctober 27\, 2025 \nNovember 3\, 2025 \nNovember 10\, 2025 \nNovember 17\, 2025 \nNovember 24\, 2025 \nDecember 1\, 2025 \nDecember 8\, 2025
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/free-meditation-at-dundas-library/2025-10-20
LOCATION:Dundas Library\, 18 Ogilvie St\, Dundas\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Mindfulness Hamilton Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T190000
DTSTAMP:20260421T122941
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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-2/2025-10-21
LOCATION:Hamilton Central Library\, 55 York Blvd.\, Hamilton\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Mindfulness Hamilton Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T122941
CREATED:20250714T162531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T174743Z
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SUMMARY:Mindfulness Hamilton Fall Retreat: Exploring Four Mindful Awareness Baskets
DESCRIPTION:Exploring Four Mindful Awareness Baskets\nSaturday\, October 25th\, 9am to 4pm\nSt. Cuthbert’s Presbyterian Church\, 2 Bond Street N\, Hamilton \nJoin 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.  \nThe Four Mindful Awareness Baskets are: \n\n 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!\n 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. \n 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.  \n 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.\n\nThe 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:  \n\nExperiencing who you are at the deepest levels. \nReducing your suffering and increasing your fulfillment.\nShowing up fully to your life and being of optimal service to others.  \n\nThis workshop is suitable for meditators of all levels. \nHar-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. \nYou 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 \nFees*:\nEarly bird:  Member  $80 Non-member $100** Financial Hardship $50 \nAfter October 18th: Member $90  Non-member $110 Financial Hardship $60 \n*Fee includes snacks and drinks during breaks. Please bring your own lunch. \n**Membership to Mindfulness Hamilton is $25 a year
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/fall-retreat-exploring-four-mindful-awareness-baskets
LOCATION:St. Cuthbert’s Presbyterian Church\, 2 Bond Street N\, Hamilton\, 2 Bond St N\, Hamilton\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Mindfulness Hamilton Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T110000
DTSTAMP:20260421T122941
CREATED:20251010T231115Z
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SUMMARY:MINDFULNESS AS A PATHWAY TO GREATER HAPPINESS with Dr. Kathirasan K.\,   A Mindfulness Toronto Community Event
DESCRIPTION: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. \nDr. 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. \nDISCOVER MORE:\nCentre for Mindfulness: www.centreformindfulness.sg\nMindfulness Academy: www.mindfulnessacademy.global\nInternational Mindfulness Teachers Association: www.imta.org\nAccess Dr. Kathirasan’s latest book: Introducing Mindfulness-Based Wellbeing Enhancement. Cultural Adaptation and an 8-week Path to Wellbeing and Happiness.
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/mindfulness-as-a-pathway-to-greater-happiness-with-dr-kathirasan-k-phd-cmt-p-a-mindfulness-toronto-community-event
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251027T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251027T150000
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CREATED:20250806T232454Z
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SUMMARY:Free Meditation at Sherwood Library
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. \nLocation: 467 Upper Ottawa (Upper Ottawa and Fennell Ave. E) \nTime: 2 to 3pm \nDates: Mondays\, September 22 – Dec 15 (no class October 13) \nSeptember 22\, 2025 \nSeptember 29\, 2025 \nOctober 6\, 2025 \nOctober 20\, 2025 \nOctober 27\, 2025 \nNovember 3\, 2025 \nNovember 10\, 2025 \nNovember 17\, 2025 \nNovember 24\, 2025 \nDecember 1\, 2025 \nDecember 8\, 2025 \nDecember 15\, 2025
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/free-meditation-at-sherwood-library/2025-10-27
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 Meditation at Dundas Library
DESCRIPTION: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. \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. \nDundas Library Location: 18 Ogilvie St\, Dundas\nDates: Mondays\nSeptember 22\, 6 to 7:30pm – special kick-off session Exploring the Transformative Practice of Mindfulness\nMondays\, September 29\, October 20 to December 8th\nTime: 6 to 7pm\nNo registration is required. Simply drop in and enjoy. \nOctober 20\, 2025 \nOctober 27\, 2025 \nNovember 3\, 2025 \nNovember 10\, 2025 \nNovember 17\, 2025 \nNovember 24\, 2025 \nDecember 1\, 2025 \nDecember 8\, 2025
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/free-meditation-at-dundas-library/2025-10-27
LOCATION:Dundas Library\, 18 Ogilvie St\, Dundas\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Mindfulness Hamilton Events
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DTSTAMP:20260421T122941
CREATED:20250806T232256Z
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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-2/2025-10-28
LOCATION:Hamilton Central Library\, 55 York Blvd.\, Hamilton\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Mindfulness Hamilton Events
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