Learn Mindfulness

Learn Mindfulness

Join our 8 week online MBSR video course to begin or strengthen your stress reduction practice.
Join our 8 week online MBSR video course to begin or strengthen your stress reduction practice.
Start when you want. 6 months access.

With Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat

Registered Psychologist
Certified Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Teacher
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What Is Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction?

The Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program is highly regarded within the medical field for its effectiveness in managing stress, pain, illness, and the challenges of daily life.
Developed by Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn at the University of Massachusetts Medical School’s Division of Preventative and Behavioral Medicine, MBSR is intended to complement, rather than replace, traditional medical or psychological treatments.

About Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat

Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat developed a passion for personal growth and positive change early on, exploring inspiring books, talks, and martial arts. His first encounter with counselling as a teenager proved transformative.
After earning a Bachelor's degree in Business and Communications from Simon Fraser University, his true calling became clear while volunteering, leading him to pursue a Masters Degree in Counselling Psychology focusing on trauma, and later, a Doctorate for which the research focused on war refugee trauma and experiences.
A deep interest in mindfulness led Dr. Al-Mashat to become a certified MBSR teacher and trainer through the Center for Mindfulness at the University of Massachusetts (UMass) Medical School. He founded the Centre for Mindfulness Canada in 2015, dedicated to fostering healing, growth, and well-being.
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From Google Reviews

    

So practical and applicable

I cannot recommend Dr. Kasim and his program enough. The way he teaches mindfulness is so practical and applicable. I found I learned much more in the 8 weeks than would have through independent practice. I experienced significant positive change.

– Mac D.

    

Living my life less stressed

Excellent course. Has taught me a lot and I am living my life more at ease and less stressed. I recommend it.

– Aparna R.

    

Guidance from a teacher who walks the walk

"I took my first MBSR class at the Centre for Mindfulness Canada in 2018 and have stayed connected ever since, returning back for graduate drop in classes, laughter yoga, teacher training and other offerings. The classes have been instrumental in my personal and professional life. It is such a pleasure to have guidance from a teacher who walks the walk. I appreciate the community that this Centre has created and continues to create. I am so grateful to have landed here."

– Adri A.

    

Genuine and nurturing programs

"Centre for Mindfulness Canada is one stop shop for all your mindfulness and meditation needs! I had tried meditation on my own for years but not until encountering Dr. Al-Mashat's genuine and nurturing programs that I experienced the power of meditation. Truly recommend his programs from free laughter yoga to 8 weeks MBSR program."

– M D

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