Practice With Mindfulness Everyday
Learn more about
- Free Weekly Sunday Gatherings
- Monthly Retreat and Special Events
- Weekly Mindful Yoga Online Sessions
Sunday Gatherings
Join FREE Sunday Community Gatherings with Heidi Bornstein and Stephen Chadwick, co-founders of Mindfulness Everyday.
Date: Weekly on Sundays | Time: 10 – 11 AM from September to December 2026
Intention and Format
The intention of the Sunday Gatherings is to practice mindfulness together, to share experience of our practice, and to investigate skillful means for using mindfulness-based strategies and techniques for managing the challenges of life, that result in a mindful approach of responding vs reacting to situations.
We usually base our sessions around a theme. It might be an investigation of a mindfulness teacher, an attitude of mindfulness, or a skill such as mindful speaking and listening and include a series of practices – mindful movement, a reflective practice, group sharing on the experience of the practices, and a closing poem.
Sunday Gathering Agreements
The intention is to create an open and respectful environment in which community members can feel safe to share our experiences. We’d like for you to reflect on these carefully and bring mindful awareness of these intentions to everyone.
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Monthly Retreats and Special Events
Introduction to Sleep Qigong & Self-Acupressure
November 19 @ 10:00 am – noon | Fee $48
at Friends House, 60 Lowther Ave, Toronto, ON M5R 1C7 (Near Bedford TTC)
Sleep issues can occur at different times during our lives in a variety of ways and for different reasons. You might have trouble falling asleep; perhaps you can fall asleep easily but wake up several times throughout the night; you might fall asleep but wake up too early feeling you haven’t slept quite enough; or you suffer from insomnia. Stress, anxiety, depression, age, worry, and other factors can all contribute to sleep complications.
This session of demonstrations and guidance through some holistic and non-invasive ways to deal with sleep issues, includes simple self-acupressure, gentle qigong, helpful tips, and calming breathing exercises. Whether you experience occasional or chronic sleep problems, this session can provide you with some alternative ways to deal with it.
Facilitators: Sifu David Leopold has been practicing, studying, researching and teaching martial and healing arts since 1994. In 1999, Sifu David achieved his black belt in Shaolin Kung Fu. Since 1999, Sifu David has received numerous certifications in Tachi and weapon forms, and seven Qigong routines. In 2009, Sifu David received his Usui Reiki master certification from the Naturopathic School of Medicine in Toronto. By combining all these modalities and experiences, he brings a unique style of teaching that includes technique, philosophy, and practicality. Sifu David’s approach to teaching is relaxed and he believes Taichi and Qigong practice should be useful in everyday life and enjoyable to do.
Sifu David has a passion for martial and healing arts. His holistic approach to wellness includes physical, emotional, spiritual and nutritional well-being. Sifu David continues to improve his skills as a practitioner, teacher/ mentor, and hopes to teach for the rest of his life.
Heidi Bornstein and Stephen Chadwick, founders of Mindfulness Everyday, will guide Mindfulness practices, focusing on managing transitions.
Weekly Mindful Yoga Online
Mindful Yoga 75 min online / 8-week Sessions
To inquire, please contact natalia.fister@mindfulnesseveryday.org
Description
The 1.25 hour class features a “peak pose” as a focus, which allows the participants to practice through a series of preparatory poses. The classes incorporate mindful cueing that invites inquiry and curiosity, as well as other mindful attitudes into the practice. The 8-week series is scaffolded to both focus on particular areas in the body, as well as provide an overall gentle stretch and tone experience.
This style of yoga encourages mindful conscious movement according to the needs and abilities of each individual body. Appropriate for beginners and experienced alike.