The renovated Centre for Mindfulness Canada is now in full operation!
The location is at unit #107-3711 Delbrook, North Vancouver, V7N 3Z4
The location is at unit #107-3711 Delbrook, North Vancouver, V7N 3Z4
UPCOMING PROGRAMS (2018)
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FREE Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) info sessions Tuesday, July 31st, 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM (registration is OPEN) Monday, September 10th, 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM (registration is OPEN) Wednesday, October 10th, 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM (registration is OPEN) 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). |
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Eight-week Mindfulness Based
Stress Reduction (MBSR) programs Wednesdays evenings, June 13 to August 8th (no class on July 18), 2018, in North Vancouver (open with a waiting list) Fridays mornings, September 14th to November 2nd, 2018, in North Vancouver (registration is now OPEN) Wednesday evenings, October 17th to December 5th, 2018, in North (registration will open by July 12) 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 for one of the Fall 2018 programs. |
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Laughter Yoga events
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. - Become a Laughter Yoga Leader by completing the Certified Laughter Yoga Leader Training. Join us in the 2018 training (November 17 and 18). To register click here. |
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Mindfulness Tools: A 5-Day Intensive |
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Join us in this 5-Day Intensive in the Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program at beautiful Omega in Rhinebeck, New York. The retreat provides those who cannot attend the eight-week MBSR program locally, a chance to immerse themselves in the MBSR practices. This experiential mindfulness retreat offers tools for taking a proactive role in your health and well-being, and learning new skills for living with more resilience and inner strength. The retreat is organized and hosted by the Center for Mindfulness (CFM) at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. I will be co-facilitating with the world renowned mindfulness teacher Florence Meleo-Meyer. |
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Teen Mindfulness program (MARS-A)
Tuesday evenings, Oct. 16 to Dec. 4th, 2018, in North Vancouver (registration will open in summer of 2018) 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 chronic stress, chronic pain, depression, and anxiety. It was co-developed by Dr. Dzung Vo and Dr. Jake Locke at BC Children’s Hospital.
If you would like to be contacted when registration opens for this Fall 2018 program, please e-mail me at info@drkasimalmashat.com. |
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LOOKING FOR A PUBLIC SPEAKER?
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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, 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 |
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