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The renovated Centre For Mindfulness Canada is in full operation!
​The location is at unit #107-3711 Delbrook, North Vancouver, V7N 3Z4

UPCOMING PROGRAMS (2019)

FREE Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
info sessions


Saturday, February 16th, 2019,
11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
(registration is OPEN)

Thursday, February 28, 2019, 
7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
(registration is OPEN)
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​​​Join us in one of these FREE sessions!  

​You will get the opportunity to experience mindfulness and be introduced to its use to deal with pain, illness, and the demands of daily life.  

You will also be able to ask questions and explore whether the eight-week MBSR program is right for you. 

You can be notified about any additional MBSR info sessions by signing up for the monthly newsletter (see newsletter signup at the top of this page). 
Eight-week Mindfulness Based
Stress Reduction (MBSR) programs 

Tuesday evenings, January 15th to March 5th, 2019
(registration is full with a waiting list)

Tuesday mornings, March 12 to April 30, 2019
(registration is open)

​Wednesday evenings, June 5th, to August 7th, 2019
(registration is will open by February 2019)

The MBSR program was developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn at the University of Massachusetts Medical School.  Since its inception in 1979, MBSR has been well researched, indicating various benefits of training people to more effectively deal with stress, pain, illness and the pressures of everyday life.  

Are you interested in experiencing the effectiveness of mindfulness meditation?  Join us in this experiential and highly respected program in the medical community, an excellent complement to traditional and psychological treatments.  

Programs tend to fill up with a waiting list.  Secure a spot by registering in the upcoming 2019 programs. 
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Laughter Yoga 

Laughter yoga is a global phenomenon that was developed by a Physician in India, Dr. Madan Kataria, and it is practiced in over 100 countries.  It is a group exercise where anyone can laugh for no reason, and is done through exercises that stimulate laughter in a group with eye contact and playfulness.  

Here are some of the upcoming laughter events:

-  Free monthly Laughter Yoga class in North Vancouver:  Fourth Monday of every month (6:00 pm to 6:50 pm).  To register click here.

-  Want to spend a weekend nurturing your laughter?   Join us in the 2019 Certified Laughter Yoga Leader Training.  To learn more and apply click here.  
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Deepening The Path Day

Saturday,  March 9th, 2019 
(Registration will be opening in early January)

Deepening The Path Day builds on the mindfulness skills developed for those who have graduated from the eight-week MBSR Program.  
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Teen Mindfulness Program (MARS-A)

Tuesdays,  March 12 to April 30, 2019 
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
(Registration is now open)

​The eight-week Mindful Awareness and Resilience Skills for Adolescents (MARS-A) is a developmentally appropriate adaptation of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), for youth with stress, pain, depression, and anxiety.  It was co-developed by Dr. Dzung Vo and Dr. Jake Locke at BC Children’s Hospital. 

You can learn more about MARS-A program by booking a FREE 30-minute consult.
Sparking Joy Retreat in June

Saturday and Sunday, June 8th and 9th, 2019
(Registration is now open)

​Join us in this 2-day non-residential retreat to nurture and spark the joy that is inherit within us all.   
 
The weekend will incorporate principles of Positive Psychology, with practical exercises to nurture authentic joy, resilience, and appreciation of life.  
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The weekend will also include Eastern teachings and experiential practices that nurture well-being.  These will include:
  • Mindfulness meditation.
  • Laughter yoga.
  • Mindful movement.
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LOOKING FOR A PUBLIC SPEAKER?

Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat is passionate about public speaking.  He has presented seminars, workshops, courses, key notes at various organizations/locations such as TEDx, Fraser Health Women's Health Symposium, British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC), Lions Gate Hospital Hope Centre, Family Services of the North Shore, Youth Summit at Rogers Arena, Wanderlust Whistler Festival, and many High Schools and Universities.  
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Thank you for visiting this website!  
​I hope it provides you with the information you need.  Please feel free to contact me with your questions. 

I look forward to being part of your journey.   

For inquires or to schedule a counselling appointment,
call 604-771-0579, 
or
​e-mail ​info@drkasimalmashat.com