The Mindfulness Society of Canada

Meditative Yin Yoga
2026-03-29 20:00 - 21:00 (America/Toronto) | Zoom Meeting, Canada
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 the body and the mind, which in turn will assist you with your daily mindfulness practice.

Mindfulness and Eating
2026-04-12 20:00 - 21:00
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 etc.

Understanding Vipassana with Ajahn Song from Thailand (In English)
2026-04-19 09:00 - 10:30
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. Make sure not to miss it.

Five Facets of Self-Love with Jess Koffman
2026-04-26 20:00 - 21:00
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?

Mindfulness for Families
2026-05-03 20:00 - 21:00
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 within a family. Complete with fun exercises to do together!

5 Meditation Misunderstandings... and How to Avoid Them
2026-05-24 20:00 - 21:00
Everyone knows that breath awareness is the gold standard of meditation practices.
Or is it? Join Salima as she uncovers some hidden truths and debunks common misconceptions. Deepen your understanding to make your meditation and mindfulness practices more effective.

A Day in the Life of a Mindfulness Guru
2026-05-31 20:00 - 21:00
What will it look like when my practice progresses more and more? Many of you may be unsure if you have progressed enough with your practice or if you are on track. Our Chair and Head Teacher Jess will go through many aspects of your life that change, both internally and externally, as you develop through the practice.

Monk Master Ajahn Krit Returns
2026-06-07 20:00 - 21:20
Learn the Way to A Mindful Life with Ajahn Krit Nimmalo from Thailand with Jess translating live from his temple. It is extremely meritorious and good karma to attend such talks by enlightened masters, and remain attentive without multitasking. Invite everyone to share in the experience and benefit!

Metta! Infuse your life with Loving-Kindness
2026-06-14 20:00 - 20:45
Join Vice Chair Salima Pirani as she leads a metta practice that you can enjoy on and off the meditation cushion to infuse your life with more gentleness and ease.

The Most Neglected Spiritual Teachings with Jess
2026-07-05 20:00 - 21:00
Masters often hesitate to teach some things even though they know them to be true, because they are concerned the listeners won’t believe them, or, won’t yet see how valuable these teachings are as an essential part of the practice. Sit tight as Jess takes you through these overlooked gems.

Spiritual Friendship as Foundation with Salima Pirani
2026-07-12 20:00 - 21:00
As our world pulls on our attention more than ever, spiritual practice can feel like swimming upstream. Tonight, Salima will share how Spiritual Friendship makes travelling along the path to freedom more fruitful.

Susie's Story on Quitting Coffee with Mindfulness
2026-07-19 20:00 - 21:00
Being resolute, mindful and developing positive mental qualities help you beat addictions and attachments. Join Susie as she shares her personal experience of how her practice helped beat a 40 year coffee addiction!

How to Start Again. Again!
2026-07-26 20:00 - 21:00
Associate instructor Susanna will unpack ways in which our practice can get sidetracked and how to recommit to one’s formal and daily practice one step at a time.

So Obvious, yet So Elusive, with Jess Koffman
2026-08-09 20:00 - 21:00
Jess discusses Truths about ourselves, our behaviours and our world that are so obvious and in plain sight, that someone, we miss them entirely. As Jess says, “Far too clear to see.”

Monk Ajahn Krit from Thailand on Stages of Wisdom
2026-08-16 20:00 - 21:25
Jess will be translating this live talk from Ajahn Krit at his temple in Thailand. We are so lucky and honoured to have him teach us twice in three months, and three times this year. Do not miss it!

Forgiveness Practice with Associate Instructor Rhonda
2026-08-23 20:00 - 20:45
In the Pali language, the word for forgiveness and forbearance is khama. The Buddha taught that true forgiveness is not about erasing a misdeed, but rather letting go of anger and retribution. Let’s join Rhonda for her talk and meditation on this important topic.

Five Ways Mindfulness Has Impacted My Life, with Karen Kofman
2026-08-30 20:00 - 21:00
We begin to learn mindfulness without any specific goal except to free ourselves from suffering. However, over time the practice begins to have a profound effect on one’s life. In this talk, Karen will share how mindfulness has streamed into her life and enhanced it on so many levels. This talk will also include a guided teaching practice to leave you feeling inspired to practice daily.
