Community Events
Learn more about the topics and speakers of our monthly community meetings.
Yoga for Anxiety, with Tama Soble
At our next Community Meeting, on January 30th, Tama Soble will give everyone the opportunity to practise and discuss the role of asana, pranayama and meditation techniques for those living with anxiety. Tama will explain the basis for each practice and how it...
Mindfulness for Vulnerable Youth, with Alison Burkett
If research shows that mindfulness practice strengthens the immune system, decreases emotional reactivity, and fosters self-compassion then shouldn’t the practice be available to youth in our society’s most wounding environments? Through the support of the Ontario...
Mindfulness in the Workplace: The benefits and downside of Mindfulness at work, with Ellen Choi
While there is a growing body of research that has shown mindfulness has salutary effects on emotions, performance, and well-being, there have been calls for more research that examines the dark side of mindfulness. This presentation will review two studies: one where...