Monthly Events:
The WTM or Wellness Through Mindfulness is a community dedicated to offering free teachings on Mindfulness and related topics. It’s our goal to give you events that provide learning and experiences that allow you to continue to deepen your mindfulness practice. Events will include a talk, guided meditation, and time for questions and discussion. These events are suitable for all levels of practice. A few key points when registering:
- Events are scheduled on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month from 7 – 8:30 pm.
- These are free events.
- They are offered as In Person meetings.
- Join us for the In Person meeting at the Shaganappi Community Association Hall (2516 14 Ave SW, Calgary AB T3C 3V2)
- Join us for Tea at the In Person meetings at 6:30 – 7pm for a chat and to create community.
Please bring Indoor shoes for the meeting - For environmental reasons if you can please bring your own tea cup.
- If you would like to volunteer to help set up the hall please come at 6:15pm
- If you have any outstanding Library Books please bring them back to the In Person meeting
- After you register for the event, you will be sent a confirmation email with registration details on how to connect and participate in person.
- If you are unable to attend the live event, know that you can always view the talk on our website one week after the original date.
DONATIONS
At WTM all the events are offered free. The speakers and organizers are not paid. However we do have costs to keep these events happening. If you feel that they have been of benefit to you a donation would be greatly appreciated.
A minimum donation of $10-20 makes a big difference to us. Or whatever you feel you can afford or want to offer. Click here to learn more about a donation.
EDUCATIONAL FORUMS
These sessions are provided strictly with the intention to provide education. It is not a forum intended to deal with specific personal issues one might have. Wellness Through Mindfulness and the participating speakers’ content and presentations are not to be used as a substitute for counselling, psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, mental health care, substance abuse treatment, or other professional advice by legal, medical, or other qualified professionals. It is the participant’s exclusive responsibility to seek such independent professional guidance as needed.
COVID POLICY
To our wonderful WTM community,
First of all, thank you for your ongoing support and participation in our past events. We care deeply about you, and the health of those around you, both here in our city and the extended communities we travel and interact with. As a result, we’ve been reluctant to return to in-person events, but given recent Provincial guidelines, we have decided to return to hosting our events in-person and online from the Shaganappi Community Centre. The past couple of years have not been an easy time adapting to the demands COVID 19, but we are ready to come back together in mindful, non-harming ways.
We invite you to make the choice that is right for you while attending our events in person with the following considerations:
- If you are feeling unwell, please do not attend our live events.
- Use hand sanitizer or wash your hands upon arriving and leaving, after using a washroom, or if you’ve eaten.
- Masking and vaccinations are recommended but not required
- It is the responsibility of the individual to determine your personal risk. WTM will not be held responsible for any incidents of contracting COVID 19 after attending a live event.
If you have any sign of a flu, cold, or were recently diagnosed with COVID 19 we’ve implemented this policy to ensure we offer our events to the community in the safest possible way.
We respect and honour all your choices. We are happy to see you online or in person. It’s your participation in this community that makes it so special and worthwhile. We hope to do our part in keeping this, and the extended community safe and healthy.
Please email us with any questions or concerns.
The WTM Team
We believe it’s important to check in with you, our valued community at Wellness Through Mindfulness. Our bi-monthly events are curated to ensure you enjoy and have a valuable experience when you attend. Please take a moment and respond to our survey so we can know how to continue to best serve your needs for mindfulness and related topics.
Schedule of Events:
Click Here to Register Now
DONATIONS
We do have costs related to running of the WTM such as tech support, rental of the hall, Zoom and Meetup licenses. There is no payment given to the speakers or organizers of the WTM.
Donations keep us going and your support is needed.
A donation is suggested for coming to the event. Recommended donation is $10-20 or whatever you feel you can afford or want to donate.
Donations can be made here on the website or by cash at the meeting.
After registering, if you are experiencing any problems accessing the event on the day of the meeting you can send a message to wtm.yyc@gmail.com
MINDFULNESS FOR THE FAMILY
September 18, 2025 – 7:00 – 8:30pm
led by Tina R. Parsons M.Sc., M.Ed., R.Psych
Can you teach mindfulness to young children? It seems that mindfulness is everywhere these days. Maybe you’ve wondered if its right for your family. Maybe you have small children and want to teach them these skills but are unsure where to start. If this is true, then this talk is for you!
In Person at the Shaganappi Community Association Hall (2516 14 Ave SW, Calgary)
Join us for tea at the hall at 6:30pm
Click Here to Register Now
DONATIONS
We do have costs related to running of the WTM such as tech support, rental of the hall, Zoom and Meetup licenses. There is no payment given to the speakers or organizers of the WTM.
Donations keep us going and your support is needed.
A donation is suggested for coming to the event. Recommended donation is $10-20 or whatever you feel you can afford or want to donate.
Donations can be made here on the website or by cash at the meeting.
After registering, if you are experiencing any problems accessing the event on the day of the meeting you can send a message to wtm.yyc@gmail.com
EVERYTHING YOU WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT MEDITATION
October 2, 2025 – 7:00 – 8:30pm
led by Dr. Phil Blustein
Have you ever meditated? Do you want to learn how to mediate? If you meditate do you have problems with motivation, sustaining concentration, posture, pain and learning mindfulness? This session will address the questions you have!
In Person at the Shaganappi Community Association Hall (2516 14 Ave SW, Calgary)
Join us for tea at the hall at 6:30pm
Click Here to Register Now
DONATIONS
We do have costs related to running of the WTM such as tech support, rental of the hall, Zoom and Meetup licenses. There is no payment given to the speakers or organizers of the WTM.
Donations keep us going and your support is needed.
A donation is suggested for coming to the event. Recommended donation is $10-20 or whatever you feel you can afford or want to donate.
Donations can be made here on the website or by cash at the meeting.
After registering, if you are experiencing any problems accessing the event on the day of the meeting you can send a message to wtm.yyc@gmail.com
The Enneagram and Mindfulness: Strengthening Self-Awareness and Resilience
October 16, 2025 – 7:00 – 8:30pm
led by
Bev Janisch, MN, IAC, Certified Integral Coach, Meditation and Mindfulness Teacher, HeartMath Certified Mentor, Enneagram Guide
Mindfulness is one of the most effective practices for calming the mind, reducing stress, and cultivating presence. Yet many people find that despite their best efforts, they get pulled off balance by recurring thoughts, emotions, and reactions. This is where the Enneagram becomes a transformative companion. The Enneagram provides a practical framework for understanding our unconscious patterns, while mindfulness gives us the awareness to pause, notice what is happening in the moment, and respond with intention. Over time, this mindful awareness naturally supports nervous system balance, emotional regulation, and resilience.
In this session, Bev Janisch will explore how integrating the Enneagram with mindfulness accelerates self-awareness and strengthens our capacity to live and work with greater clarity, steadiness, and authenticity.
In Person at the Shaganappi Community Association Hall (2516 14 Ave SW, Calgary)
Join us for tea at the hall at 6:30pm
Click Here to Register Now
DONATIONS
We do have costs related to running of the WTM such as tech support, rental of the hall, Zoom and Meetup licenses. There is no payment given to the speakers or organizers of the WTM.
Donations keep us going and your support is needed.
A donation is suggested for coming to the event. Recommended donation is $10-20 or whatever you feel you can afford or want to donate.
Donations can be made here on the website or by cash at the meeting.
After registering, if you are experiencing any problems accessing the event on the day of the meeting you can send a message to wtm.yyc@gmail.com
MINDFULNESS AT WORK
November 6, 2025 – 7:00 – 8:30pm
led by
Christine Francoeur, Certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher, RYT and Certified Clear Change Coach
Ready for mindfulness at work? Presence and awareness in our professional lives can help your cognitive tasks, emotional intelligence, and communication skills. Leave with strategies for greater clarity, resilience, and purpose—for how you show up and what you accomplish..
In Person at the Shaganappi Community Association Hall (2516 14 Ave SW, Calgary)
Join us for tea at the hall at 6:30pm
NEW TOPIC OR SPEAKER
We are always looking for interesting speakers and topics to present at the WTM. If you have an idea for a speaker or topic please email your thoughts to: wtm.thebreathproject.org
Thanks from the WTM
VOLUNTEER
In order to create longevity and stability for the WTM we would like to incorporate as a registered charity.
If you are able to volunteer to support this endeavour please reply to:
wtm.yyc@gmail.com
With much gratitude,
WTM
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