Upcoming Offerings

Fall 2025

Fall Nature-inspired Daily Online Morning Meditation

Monday to Friday, 5:30 to 6:00 am EST

Beginning Monday, October 27, until Friday, December 12, 2025

Online via Zoom

In partnership with Mindfulness Everyday, I am pleased to offer these daily (M-F) morning, nature-inspired, guided meditations again. Join as/whenever you are able, including if you are late, cameras on or off. There is no fee for these meditations. If you wish to make a contribution, you can make a donation to Mindfulness Everyday. Meditating in community, and regularly, can support your wellbeing and mind-body health, as well as help to establish a meditation practice. No experience required; the meditations are suitable for beginners and all levels.

Register ONCE at this link to receive the Zoom link for all meditations (same link each day). After registering you will receive a confirmation email with a Zoom link to join the sessions.

Silent Retreat in Nature

Sunday, October 5, 10 am to 3 pm

Sunday, October 26, 10 am to 3 pm

Sunday, November 23, 10 am to 3 pm – Link

at the Kortright Centre for Conservation (Vaughan, ON)

The five-hour silent retreat in nature provides an opportunity to experience various mindfulness in nature and mind-body practices that will allow you to rest your mind, connect with yourself and your body, and deepen your relationship to nature. Appropriate for adults and older teens. Space is limited in each retreat.

Investment: $89.99 + HST for each silent retreat

Naturally Mindful: Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation in Nature 6-week Course (Fall session)

at the Kortright Centre for Conservation (Vaughan, ON)

Dates and times:

  • Fridays 10 am to 12:30 pm
  • September 19, 26, October 3, 17, 24 and 31
  • Silent Retreat on Sunday October 5, 10 to 3

Based on the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program, this 6-week course will help you to cultivate the practice of mindfulness meditation and attitudes of mindfulness in daily life, by learning from your own experiences and from the wisdom of nature. The course consists of six 2.5 hour sessions held on Friday mornings (10 am to 12:30 pm), and a 5-hour silent retreat (held on a Sunday), with weekly home practice and readings.

Reducing Anxiety and Depression: 10-week Mind-body therapy group for Teens aged 14-18

A 10-week therapeutic group for adolescents aged 14-18, integrating evidence-based practices in Mindfulness, Therapeutic Yoga, and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy. Eligible for psychological services.

Next group in the Winter 2026. Contact me to be placed on the interest list. A pre-group interview/assessment is necessary with each youth and caregiver to ensure fit.

8-week Mindfulness Group for Parents/Caregivers (Virtual)

A group for parents/caregivers of children of all ages (including parents of young adults). The group is adapted from Jon Kabat-Zinn’s MBSR course and Dan Siegel’s Parenting from the Inside Out.

Next group in the Winter 2026. Please contact me if interested. A pre-group interview is necessary with each caregiver to ensure fit.

Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy for Kids 9 to 13 years (8 week group)

An 8-week therapeutic group for children dealing with anxiety and depression, adapted from the 12-week program by Lee & Semple. Two additional sessions are for parents. Eligible for psychological services.

Next group dates TBD. Contact me to be placed on the interest list. A pre-group interview/assessment is conducted with each child and caregiver to ensure fit.

Past offerings

Summer Silent Retreat: A Restorative Summer Reset

Sunday, August 15, 2025, 10 am to 3 pm

at the Kortright Centre for Conservation (Vaughan, ON)

This five-hour silent retreat in nature provides an opportunity to experience various mindfulness in nature and mind-body practices that will allow you to rest your mind, connect with yourself and your body, and deepen your relationship to nature. Suitable for adults and older teens. Limited spaces available.

Cost: $89.99+HST

For more information and to register, visit the Event Registration Page.

Spring 2025

Naturally Mindful: Silent Retreat in Nature

Sunday, May 25, 2025, 10 am to 3 pm at the Kortright Centre for Conservation (Vaughan, ON)

Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation in Nature: 6-week Course (Spring session)

at the Kortright Centre for Conservation (Vaughan, ON)

Fridays, April 11 to May 23, 2025 (with a Silent Retreat on Sunday, May 4)

Mindfulness in Nature customized workshop for CPP Investments (as part of Earth Week)

Thursday, April 24, 2025 in downtown Toronto

Nature-inspired Daily Online Morning Meditation (Mon-Fri, 5:30-6 am), beginning Monday April 7, until Friday, June 6, 2025

In partnership with Mindfulness Everyday, I am offering daily (M-F) morning, nature-inspired, guided meditation. Join as/whenever you are able, including if you are late, cameras on or off. There is no fee for these meditations. If you wish (however, there is no obligation), you can donate to Mindfulness Everyday. Meditating in community, and regularly, can support your wellbeing and mind-body health, as well as help to establish a meditation practice. No experience required; the meditations are suitable for beginners and all levels.

Morning meditations are held Monday to Friday, 5:30 – 6 am EST, beginning Monday, April 7, until Friday, June 6, 2025, online via ZOOM (*Please note there will be no meditation on Easter Monday April 21 and Victoria Day May 19)

Register ONCE at this link to receive the Zoom link for all meditations (same link each day): https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Ox5mAt0HSF6ktnTYHz-_iA

Fall 2024

Being Human: The Interbeing of Mindfulness, Neuroscience and Engaged Practice (Oct. 10-14, 2024; Edmonton, Alberta)

A Trauma Informed Mindfulness Retreat, in the Plum Village tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh (hosted by the Edmonton and Calgary mindfulness communities)

October 10-14, 2024; Pine Lake, Alberta

with Joann Rosen, Senior Plum Village Dharma Teacher and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist; author of “Unshakeable: Trauma-Informed Mindfulness for Collective Awakening”

and Dr. Ameeta Dudani, Clinical Psychologist and Mindfulness/Yoga Teacher; Order of Interbeing Aspirant

Visit www.goingasariver.org/events/fall-retreat

Silent Retreats at the Kortright Centre

Sunday, November 3, 10 am to 3 pm

Sunday, December 1, 10 am to 3 pm

Spring 2024

Naturally Mindful Silent Retreat in Nature

Sundays, February 11, March 3 and May 5, 10 am to 3 pm

Kortright Centre for Conservation (Vaughan, ON)

Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation in Nature: 6-week Spring course

at the Kortright Centre for Conservation (Vaughan, ON)

Fridays, beginning April 12, 2024 until May 17, 10 am to 12:30 pm (Silent Retreat on Sunday, April 21, 10 to 3)

Further information and registration: https://trca.ca/events-calendar/#event=naturally-mindful-6-week-course-introduction-to-mindfulness-meditation-in-nature;instance=20240322160000?popup=1

Customized 4 Day Mindfulness training for City of Toronto Family and Community Wellbeing Teams

February 2 and 9, 2024 (Mindfulness training)

February 22 and March 1 (Emotional Intelligence training)

in person in Toronto, Ontario

Fall 2023

Naturally Mindful Silent Retreats at the Kortright Centre for Conservation

Sundays, October 15, November 12, and December 10, 2023, 10 am to 3 pm

Beyond Coping: A Trauma Informed Mindfulness Retreat [private retreat]

A Retreat in the Plum Village Tradition of Venerable Thich Nhat Hanh

with Dharma teachers Joann Rosen and Tuyen Nguyen; assisted by Melina Bondy and Ameeta Dudani

offered with Mindfulness Practice Community of Toronto and the EMBRACE initiative (Embodying Mindfulness-Based Resilience to Awaken Community Empowerment)

Thursday, September 28 to Sunday, October 1, 2023

Dharma River Mindful Living Centre, Mount Forest Ontario

Day of Mindfulness: Saturday, September 24, 2023 in Toronto

Mindfulness in Nature Walk in High Park [private event for OCAD U Students, with Mindful Campus Ontario)

Friday, October 27, 10 to 12:30 pm at High Park (Toronto, ON)

Customized 2 Day Mindfulness training for City of Toronto Department of Family and Community Wellbeing

September 22 and October 6 (in person in Toronto, ON)

Previous offerings

Mindfulness in Nature weekend Retreat

Friday, October 28 to Sunday, October 30, 2022

Harmony Dawn Retreat Centre (near Rice Lake, ON)

The intentions of this semi-silent mindfulness retreat are to restore, connect with yourself and others, and experience nature-based meditation practices that will support your journey in healing and in mindful living. The weekend includes forest bathing, gentle and restorative yoga classes, and meditation in nature guidance. For further information, please see flyer: October 2022 HD Mindfulness retreat_flyer. 

Mindfulness in Nature – An Earth Day weekend retreat

Friday, April 22nd to Sunday, April 24th, 2022

Sugar Ridge Retreat Centre (Midland, ON)

BC Mindfulness Summit (Feb. 21-23, 2020) at the University of Victoria

Presented by BCALM

Saturday Feb. 22, 2:00 pm – Mindfulness in Nature and Forest Therapy workshop (2 hours)

Forest Therapy walk

Saturday, January 25, 2020, 10:00 am to 12:30 pm

Forest therapy is a concept based upon the Japanese practice of shinrin yoku (“forest bathing”), the practice of immersing yourself in nature – or more specifically the forest – and connecting with the forest in a deep, gentle way that allows for inner and outer healing.
A forest therapy walk isn’t simply a walk in the forest – it’s a slow, intentional journey – with various mindful and nature connection practices integrated – that engages every one of our senses, and allows for deep healing and connection. We don’t travel very far in this walk – e learn that a little actually goes a long way for us, and the importance of “slowing down.”
Each 2.5 hour walk is an immersive mindfulness experience in the forest, no matter what the season. The walks are guided and much of the walk is in silence. Different invitations and practices are inbuilt – in order to foster greater connection with the forest and with yourself – and you will also participate in walking and sitting meditation. However, everything is invitational and, as with all mindfulness practices, you are encouraged to take care of yourself and your needs.
Each walk ends with a ritual tea ceremony and sharing of our experiences, to honour the collective experience and the land that supports us.

To register visit: https://www.swanlake.bc.ca/special-events/ or phone 250-479-0211.

6-week Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation in Nature course

at the Swan Lake & Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary

Further information: Mindfulness Course poster 2019

Ongoing Group and Clinical Programs

Reducing Anxiety and Depression: 10-week Mind-body therapy group for Teens aged 14-18

A 10-week therapeutic group for adolescents aged 14-18, integrating best practices in Mindfulness, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Self-Compassion.

Please contact me for information about my next offering.

8-week Mindfulness Group for Parents/Caregivers

A group for parents/caregivers of children of all ages (including young adults). Adapted from Jon Kabat-Zinn’s MBSR course and Dan Siegel’s Parenting from the Inside Out.

Please contact me for information about my next offering.

Yoga and Mindfulness for Emotional Healing: 6 week series

Please contact me for information about my next offering.

Customized Organizational Mindfulness Training

Please contact me if you are interested in discussing a customized training for your organization or team.

Private Mindfulness Meditation and Yoga Sessions

Please contact me if you are interested in exploring working together.