Fall 2022
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. Early bird registration ($500 inclusive of shared accommodation, delicious vegetarian meals, programming and taxes) deadline extended to Sunday Sep. 11; cost $575 inclusive after. Please contact me to register.
Naturally Mindful Day-long Silent Retreat
Friday, September 16, 10 am to 3 pm + other dates TBA
Kortright Centre for Conservation (Vaughan, ON)
Cost: $85+HST
Experience a day of silence, with a hatha yoga class and various mindfulness meditation practices, including nature-based practices, guided by a supportive and experienced teacher. Most of the day will take place outdoors (weather permitting). An opportunity will be provided to share your experience with the group, which supports extension of practice into daily life. When you can’t commit to a full weekend, consider this 5-hour-day a way to take care of yourself and recharge, or deepen your mindfulness practice.
For further information and to register, please visit this webpage and scroll down for the registration link: https://kortright.org/whats-on/programs-for-adults/#health-wellness
Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation in Nature: 6-week course
Dates TBA
Kortright Centre for Conservation (Vaughan, ON)
Cost: $385+HST (includes materials)
Based on the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program, this unique 6-week course will help you to cultivate the practice and attitudes of mindfulness meditation in daily life by learning from your own experiences and from the wisdom of nature. In the tradition of most mindfulness-based courses, this course includes a 5-hour silent retreat (further information will be given in the course).
For further information and to register, please visit this webpage and scroll down for the registration link: https://kortright.org/whats-on/programs-for-adults/#health-wellness
Past offerings
Spring 2022
Mindfulness in Nature – An Earth Day weekend retreat
Friday, April 22nd to Sunday, April 24th, 2022
Sugar Ridge Retreat Centre (Midland, ON)
For details and registration, visit: https://www.sugarridge.ca/retreats/event/mindfulness-in-nature-a-weekend-retreat?instance_id=1661
Winter 2020
BC Mindfulness Summit (Feb. 21-23, 2020) at the University of Victoria
Saturday Feb. 22, 2:00 pm – Mindfulness in Nature and Forest Therapy workshop (2 hours)
For more information and registration, visit: https://continuingstudies.uvic.ca/health-wellness-and-safety/series/bc-mindfulness-summit
Forest Therapy walk
Saturday, January 25, 2020, 10:00 am to 12:30 pm
To register visit: https://www.swanlake.bc.ca/special-events/ or phone 250-479-0211.
Spring 2020
6-week Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation in Nature course
at the Swan Lake & Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary
Based on the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program, this unique 6-week course will help you to cultivate the practice and attitudes of mindfulness meditation in daily life by learning from your own experiences and from the wisdom of nature.
Sundays, March 1 to April 5, 9:30-11:30 am, with a 5-hour Silent retreat on Saturday March 28, 10 am to 3 pm
Further information: Mindfulness Course poster 2019
To register visit: https://www.swanlake.bc.ca/special-events/ or phone 250-479-0211.
Yoga and Mindfulness for Emotional healing (6-week series)
Mondays, beginning March 30, 6:00 to 7:30 pm
at Victoria West Community Centre
Cost: $90 (*registration opens March 1st)
To register, visit: https://www.victoriawest.ca/community-centre/program-registration/
Restorative Yoga (6-week series)
Wednesdays, beginning April 1st, 6:00 to 7:15 pm
at Victoria West Community Centre
Cost: $72 (*registration opens March 1st)
To register, visit: https://www.victoriawest.ca/community-centre/program-registration/
Reducing Anxiety and Depression: 10-week Mind-body therapy group for Teens aged 14-18
A 10-week group for adolescents aged 14-18, integrating best practices in Mindfulness, Yoga, Self-compassion and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy.
Please contact me for more information about my next offering.
8-week Mindfulness based Stress reduction group for Parents
A psychoeducational group for parents of children of all ages (including adult children). Adapted from Jon Kabat-Zinn’s MBSR course.
Please contact me for more information about my next offering.
Naturally Mindful: A 6-week Introduction to mindfulness meditation in nature
This unique 6-week course will help you to cultivate the practice and attitudes of mindfulness meditation in daily life by learning from your own experiences and from the wisdom of nature.
Please contact me for information about my next offering.
Further information: Kortright_NaturallyMindful_Summer2019
SMART (Stress Management and Resiliency Training): Mindfulness training for Educators and Helping Professionals
5-day Summer Intensive in Toronto, July 2-6, 2019, at Estonian House
Further information: SMARTSummer2019_5-DayIntensive_Toronto
Teaching Mindfulness from a Trauma-informed and Trauma-sensitive Framework: One Day Primer Workshop for Educators and Helping Professionals
Offered through Mindfulness Everyday
Further information: TraumaSensitiveMindfulness_Summer 2019_wAmeetaDudani
Offerings by friends
Healing In Nature Bereavement Network
Offering nature-based walking groups in Rouge Park, for youth and young adults who have experienced loss
An innovative not-for-profit project that provides grief support using nature as a catalyst. I am very happy to support this amazing offering by co-founders Paula and Michael, and I feel humbled and grateful to have met these two lovely individuals and nature-lovers, who took my Naturally Mindful course at Kortright Centre in Fall 2017!
Please see their website for more information and details about their upcoming walking groups: http://bereavementnetwork.ca/
Vive Mediation Inc.
Offering women’s wellness retreats in Uxbridge, Ontario
My friend and amazing woman and entrepreneur, Sally Morgan, who I have had the good fortune of meeting at one of my Forest Therapy walks and who attended my SMART Summer intensive in 2019, offers daylong women’s wellness retreats for women undergoing transitions. Please see her website or follow her on Facebook for more information: https://www.vivemediate.com/one-day-retreats.html