Description
Mindfulness is a way of paying attention to whatever is happening in our lives, inside and out, in the present moment. When we connect with the present, we become aware of habitual patterns of thought, emotion and behaviour.
With mindfulness, we train ourselves to pay close attention to what is going on in the present moment; just as it is. Much of our suffering is a result of regrets about the past, worries about the future or judgments about the present. When we are mindful we become aware of and explore these habitual thought patterns and ways of reacting. This attitude of curiosity allows us to create new and healthier ways of responding to life’s challenges.
Mindfulness is not a religion—anyone, with any belief system, can enjoy its benefits, many of which are based in research.
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Mindfulness Studies
The Centre of Mindfulness Studies is a mental health charity and a leader in developing and providing mindfulness-based group programs in Canada. We provide Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) and specialized mindfulness training to the general public, healthcare providers, and social service professionals. The Centre for Mindfulness Studies is committed to making mindfulness-based mental health services available to everyone while expanding access to those most in need. For more information about our organization, please send us an email
