by Mindfulness Toronto | Jun 6, 2013 | Community Meeting
MBSR and MBCT have done a great job of introducing people to mindfulness meditation in secular, psychologically-grounded contexts. However, less attention has been given to supporting the ongoing development of mature, secular, meditation practice. In fact,...
by Mindfulness Toronto | May 14, 2013 | Community Meeting
Being a mindfulness group leader is complicated. We do the practice, we lead the practice, we discuss the topic and review the homework, we keep track of group process, we assign homework and always with the intention of bringing our full selves to the experience....
by Mindfulness Toronto | Apr 11, 2013 | Community Meeting
In leading the mindfulness practice for this month’s community meeting, Aidan Tierney will introduce simple breath and relaxation techniques drawing from yoga and other traditions. These techniques can be a very effective way to clear and concentrate the mind,...
by Mindfulness Toronto | Mar 12, 2013 | Community Meeting
If the past decade has witnessed the establishment of Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy’s broad appeal and effectiveness, the question of how exactly this multi-modal treatment achieves its benefits remains largely unanswered. It is still fair to ask, for example,...
by Mindfulness Toronto | Feb 7, 2013 | Community Meeting
Practicing dying is an ancient practice to help prepare the living for our dying and death, while we are very much alive and well. Contemplative End of Life Care is a more contemporary practice that can be integrated into hospice and palliative care with...
