A Metta Session with Karen, where she will take some time to discuss how Metta *loving-kindess* is cultivated, how she has used it to settle her mind and situations, and how it can help you during drama and conflict in your life. Karen will, of course, lead us in a loving kindness practice as well. […]
Thank you for another successful year of the Mindfulness Society of Canada, supporting good hearts and quality minds with the best teachings available, for FREE and all around the world. We will end the programming for the year with a group meditation on peace, and we will have all the instructors present to each give […]
After returning from Thailand, Jenn will share highlights from the incredible teachings and guidance received by the Thai teachers. Discussing what impacted her the most and also speaking with some of the other attendees who will share their experiences and what teachings were the most profound for them.
Too much trying, energy and control undermine the first prinicple of mindfulness practice: being natural. Join Salima as she discusses the surprising ways rest and relaxation lead to better quality practice. You'll get to participate in activities that bring your mind into more optimal states to help your practice along.
Did you know that even subtle slips in the morality of what you say and do can affect your ability to meditate and practice mindfulness effectively? After sharing the experience of taking The Five Precepts on her recent trip to Thailand, Rhonda will talk about each precept. She’ll discuss why they are foundational, how they […]
Improving your mindful lifestyle starts with right views and right thoughts. The Eastern understanding of the flow of life and spirituality has valuable views to support our practice. Jess, with his 25 years in Thailand as a Buddhist, discusses how Thai people benefit from their ingrained Eastern perspectives from early on and what we can […]
Mindfulness is a simple practice, so how come it feels so difficult sometimes? In this talk, Susanna will explore some of the common traps practitioners fall into - from over-complicating to getting stuck. Through stories, personal experiences, and simple teachings from Thai masters, she'll break down common ways we make something easy feel unnecessarily hard.
Step into a sanctuary of tranquility with Karen’s gentle Meditative Yin Yoga class, where everyone is warmly welcomed - no prior yoga experience is necessary! Under Karen’s guidance you will sustain soothing yin and restorative postures that nurture body, mind and spirit. Each pose is accompanied by mindfulness instructions designed to elevate your awareness of […]
Join Susie as she delves into the practice of mindful eating and how to be aware during meal, snack and tea times. Susie will share tips on cultivating a mindful eating practice to gain insights into your habits and patterns. **Please bring something to drink and a snack to eat e.g. cookies, nuts, fruit, chips […]
Welcome back special guest Ajahn Song, one of LP Pramote's few and esteemed assistant teachers, who will be helping us understand and improve our insight practice and the mindfulness it takes to get there. It is a rare and extremely meritorious opportunity to learn from such a wise being with the honours bestowed upon him. […]
We are all trying to love ourselves and do better for ourselves, and we know we need to be kind to ourselves. How do we know if we truly love ourself or are still a ways away from self love?
This talk is anamzing one to bring even your non-meditator and non-mindfulness advocates friends and family to! Dr. Rhoda will talk about the benefits mindfulness practice on the development of emotional intelligence and psychological resilience among children and parents, how to help introduce mindfulness to children and teenagers, and how to nurture a mindful culture […]