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Mindfulness for Migraine

An 8-Week Live Online Course 

Opportunities for a complimentary 30-minute support session for each participant

Dates: Tuesdays, 12th May – 30th June 2026 | 12:00 – 1:30 pm EST
Fee: $500 CAD. | Maximum 20 participants 

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In the spirit of generosity, spaces are available to those who genuinely cannot afford the full cost of the course. Alternative payment options may be considered. Please contact natanya.mandel@mindfulnesseveryday.org to review options

Living With Migraine Can Feel Isolating

Migraine is more than a headache. It can affect your nervous system, your energy, your work, your relationships, and your sense of stability.

Whilst mindfulness is not a cure for migraine, research shows that it can support:

  • Reduced stress reactivity
  • Improved pain coping
  • Greater nervous system regulation
  • Increased sense of agency and resilience

This course is designed specifically for people living with migraine and recurrent headache conditions.

What You’ll Learn

Over 8 weeks, you’ll develop practical mindfulness skills adapted for sensitive nervous systems.

Each session includes:

  • Guided mindfulness practices (gentle and adaptable)
  • Education on stress, the brain, and the pain cycle
  • Nervous system regulation tools
  • Skills for responding to early warning signs
  • Group reflection and discussion
  • Home practices to integrate into daily life

All practices are optional and modifiable. You are always encouraged to work at your own pace.

Who This Course Is For

This course may be a good fit if you:

  • Live with migraine or chronic headache
  • Notice stress is a trigger or amplifier
  • Want practical coping tools grounded in evidence
  • Are looking for a supportive community

No experience needed, just curiosity and openness. 

Course Details

Format: Live online (Zoom), accessible, and trauma-aware 
Duration: 8 weekly sessions
Session Length: 90 minutes
Time: Tuesdays from 12:00-1:30 EST 
Dates: 12th May – 30th June, 2026
Fee: $500
In the spirit of generosity, spaces are available to those who genuinely cannot afford the full cost of the retreat. Alternative payment options may be considered. Please contact Natanya.Mandel@mindfulnesseveryday.org to review options

Recordings: This program is live, and small group. Due to privacy and confidentiality, the sessions will not be recorded.

This program compliments medical care. It is not therapy, and does not replace appropriate medical care.

Reserve Your Spot

Meet Your Facilitator

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Natanya Mandel is a mindfulness facilitator and accredited coach specializing in supporting people living with migraine and sensitive nervous systems. She brings together mindfulness-based approaches, somatic awareness, and compassionate behaviour change to help individuals build practical skills for self-regulation and resilience. Natanya has facilitated mindfulness programs, workshops, and coaching for hundreds of participants through nonprofit and community settings. Her work is trauma-aware, evidence-informed, and grounded in her own lived experience of migraine. 
You can learn more about her work at Natanya Coaching

Our Approach at Mindfulness Everyday

At Mindfulness Everyday, we are committed to delivering mindfulness programs that are:

  • Secular and inclusive
  • Accessible and adaptable
  • Trama-aware
  • Grounded in research
  • Compassionate and practical

We believe mindfulness is a skill that can be developed and that small, consistent practices can make a meaningful difference over time.

What Participants Often Report

Whilst outcomes vary, many participants describe:

  • Greater calm during early migraine symptoms
  • Reduced fear around physical sensations
  • Improved pacing and boundary setting
  • A more compassionate relationship with their body
  • Feeling less alone

Register for Mindfulness for Migraine

Next cohort begins 12th May, 2026
8 live online sessions
Limited to 20 participants

Spots are intentionally limited to support connection and safety

Mindfulness for Migraine Spring 2026 Registration

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Mindfulness Everyday Liability Waiver: We are committed to the safety and well-being of our participants at all times. We insist that all participants follow safety instructions designed to protect them. Participants must recognize, however, that the risk of injury still exists. By checking the box below, you hereby agree to assume the full risk of any personal injury, loss or damage to property, regardless of severity, arising from their participation in the program, and agree to waive all related claims against Mindfulness Everyday.

Insurance: MBSR / SMART / MSC / M4Migraine is not therapy or medical treatment. However, some insurance plans do cover health education and wellness classes. If your plan covers a mindfulness program, we will provide the information you need to request reimbursement directly from your insurer.

Price: $500.00
In the spirit of generosity, spaces are available to those who genuinely cannot afford the full cost of the retreat. Alternative payment options may be considered. Please contact Nantanya.Mandel@mindfulnesseveryday.org to review options
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