COVID-19 UPDATE: The Sparking Joy program in June will be held as scheduled. We are closely monitoring the daily health and safety concerns with the pandemic. If the situation does not stabilize by June, the program will be offered ONLINE instead of in-person.
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:
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.
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
Payment Options
Note: Please don't send your payment until you receive an e-mail confirming your registration status.
- Early Bird Individual Rate: $325 total.
- Regular Individual Rate: $395 total
- Group Rate (two or more anytime): $295 total.
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.
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