Introductory Mindfulness Workshop
January 19, 2020 from 3pm to 6pmMindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) workshop
January 1, 2020 at 6:30pm to March 4, 2020 at 9pm
Mindfulness Ottawa
a chapter of Mindfulness Ontario
WELCOME TO THE MINDFULNESS OTTAWA PROFESSIONAL COMMUNITY
Mindfulness Ottawa is a secular community of like-minded practitioners interested in gathering in fellowship while embodying the principles of mindfulness. Mindfulness Ottawa was officially launched in November 2012. The founding organization of Mindfulness Ottawa is Mindfulness Toronto which started in March, 2009.
Our mission:
- Bringing professionals together to practice mindfulness, discuss mindfulness related topics and to socialize with like-minded individuals. We meet 9 times a year at The Royal on the last Monday of the month with the exception of June, July, and August.
- Provide opportunities for professional training/development in Ottawa.
- Through a social program provide mindfulness or compassion training and practice to individuals in the community who might otherwise not be able to access such opportunities.
- Provide information about mindfulness and compassion related events happening in Ottawa.
How to join us
Membership is open to all professionals who are either personally or professionally interested in mindfulness practice. We invite you to join our mindfulness community (Please set your spam filter to accept e-mails from this website). To be accepted you will need to answer three short questions about your personal and professional connection to mindfulness practice. While the membership is now free of charge we hope you will make a donation at each of the event you are attending.
Benefits of Membership
- MindfulnessOttawa.ning.com is a social networking website where members can post events, create a blog, start a special interest group or join discussions.
- We send out newsletters, which includes information about our meetings, professional development, mindfulness retreats, and other events. (By registering with MO you provide your consent to receive our newsletter).
Scent Free Policy
Please be aware that the Royal Ottawa Hospital adapted a Scent Free Policy. Please do not wear perfumed products when coming to our meetings. Thank you.
UPCOMING COMMUNITY MEETING
Mindfulness Ottawa Network Monthly Lecture Series:
Our monthly lecture series have been suspended for 2019/20. We will send information about upcoming sitting practices in our newsletter.
Events
January 9
Wednesday
October 2
Wednesday
October 8
Tuesday
October 23
Wednesday
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Mindfulness Ottawa is a new community dedicated to bringing together professionals who are interested in the practice of mindfulness.
Sanghas in Ottawa
To add a Sangha please email us.
Palyul Ottawa Dharma Center
Leader: Dr. Angela Sumegi
http://www.palyulottawa.org/Sangha.php
Ottawa Buddhist Society (Theravadan Buddhism)
www.ottawabuddhistsociety.com
Current President: Colleen Glass
OMC Secular Mindfulness Meditation https://
Leader: Drs. Lynette Monteiro & Frank Musten
Ottawa Insight Meditation Community
www.payattention.ca
Contact: Dr. Steven Hick
Jewish Mindfulness Meditation Group
www.orh.ca
Contact: Joel at learning@orh.ca
Ottawa Pagoda Sangha
http://pagodasangha.
Contact: André Vellino
Wild Blue Mindfulness sangha
wildbluemindfulness.ca
Contact: Kimberly Sogge
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