Upcoming Offerings

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

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.

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