Sparking Joy

Sparking Joy
A weekend to nurture mindfulness, laughter, and yoga practices
(June 13 and 14, 2020)

There is human desire to find happiness and joy. Most of us have asked ourselves in some shape or form the question of, “am I really happy?”. While we may experience some happiness, life’s circumstances sometimes blankets this capacity to connect to our inner joy. We then watch as our spark slips away.

Join us in this 2-day non-residential retreat (i.e., accommodations not included) 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.

The weekend will also include Eastern teachings and experiential practices that nurture well-being. These will include:

Mindfulness meditation.
Laughter yoga.
Mindful movements.
Discussions and communication exercises.

This retreat will have some periods of silence but is not a silent retreat.

There are no prerequisites for this non-residential retreat, it is open to all levels (beginner and advanced practitioners are welcome). Please note that this retreat is for those 19 years of age or older.

Sparking Joy weekend will provide you with opportunities to gain new skills that foster inner smiles and well-being. I look forward to sharing this with you!

When:

Saturday, June 13th, 2020 (10:00 AM to 5:00 PM).
Sunday, June 14th, 2020 (10:00 AM to 5:00 PM).

Where:

Centre For Mindfulness Canada
#107-3711 Delbrook Avenue
North Vancouver, BC V7N 3Z4

Note: The Centre is located near public transit and there is also plenty of free parking available in the Delbrook Plaza and on Delbrook Avenue.

Tuition

Early Bird Individual Rate: $325 (plus tax).

(Ends on May 15, 2020)

Regular Individual Rate: $395 (plus tax).

(After May 15, 2020)

Group Rate (two or more anytime): $295 (plus tax).

Payment Options

Interact e-transfer (preferred), cash or cheque.
Checks and e-transfers are payable to "Centre for Mindfulness Canada".
Receipts will be provided under "Centre For Mindfulness Canada" and not "Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat" as this weekend is not considered a "Psychological Service" for extended health plans.
Do you have questions? Please contact us at info@centreformindfulness.ca for questions or instructions on how to send the interact e-transfer or where to mail the check to.

Note: Please don't send your payment until you receive an e-mail confirming your registration status.

About the Facilitator

Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat is a Registered Psychologist, and public speaker. He is a Certified Laughter Yoga and Hatha Yoga teacher. Kasim is also a Certified Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Teacher through the University of Massachusetts Medical School's Centre for Mindfulness (CFM) and the Mindfulness Center at Brown University. Kasim has founded the Centre for Mindfulness Canada. He has completed a six month retreat in Southeast Asia in silence, presented a TEDx talk on mindfulness, and appeared in various TV shows, publications, podcasts, and radio interviews.

How to Apply

To apply for Sparking Joy Weekend (June 13th and June 14th, 2020), please fill the application form below. Your application will be reviewed and you will be notified of your registration status within three business days.

If your registration form is received after the retreat is full, you will be placed on a waiting list.

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Name *

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Phone Number *

What is your date of birth (Day/Month/Year)? *

Address *

How did you hear about this? (Please specify) *

Are there any relevant physical or mental health history that may affect your participation? *

If you answered "Yes" in the above question, please elaborate. Otherwise, indicate "not applicable". *

Have you experienced any recent and significant changes due to: *

Medical/health matters. Psychological matters. None

If applicable please describe any recent significant medical and/or psychological changes. Otherwise, indicate "not applicable". *

Any previous overnight hospitalization? *

If you answered yes to the above question, please elaborate. Otherwise, indicate "not applicable". *

Emergency contact name *

Emergency number *

Method of payment? *

Payment options for this two day non-residential retreat: *

If you are registering for the Group Rate, please list the the name(s) of the group. If this does not apply to you, please indicate "not applicable" below. *

Anything else you want me to know: *

Refunds for this non-residential retreat are provided for cancellations made by May 31, 2020, less a $50 processing fee. After that, no refunds will be issued without a medical note. Thank you for your understanding. *

Yes, I have read & agree to the refund policy

Risk and release: I take full responsibility for any risks, injuries or damages, known or unknown, which might be incurred as a result of participating in this non-residential retreat, and knowingly, voluntarily and expressly release and discharge all claims against Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat and Centre for Mindfulness Canada, resulting from my participation in this retreat. *

Yes, I read & agree with the risk and release.

Please note: Application made this month will be processed in the first week in the following month. If you do not hear back from me by then it means that your online submission did not go through. You can then double check by e-mailing me at info@centreformindfulness.ca *

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Sparking JoyA weekend to nurture mindfulness, laughter, and yoga practices(June 13 and 14, 2020)

Sparking Joy
A weekend to nurture mindfulness, laughter, and yoga practices
(June 13 and 14, 2020)