MINDFUL WOMEN 50+
Relaxing Your Mind, Opening Your Heart...
MINDFULNESS-BASED STRESS REDUCTION
Discovering the Full Potential of Your Present Moment!
About MINDFUL WOMEN 50+
We're a unique group program of
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction [MBSR],
designed especially for Women 50+.
Why MBSR?
MBSR is a research-based program that's been shown to help women live with more optimism, resilience, and peace of mind.
Mindful awareness strengthens women's natural capacity for happiness & well-being in everyday life.
>> A simple method of self-care and psychological transformation. Based on mind-body science and ancient meditative practice.
>> Now taught in hospitals & clinics worldwide. Hundreds of scientific papers confirm healing results for people of diverse backgrounds and interests.
>> Research shows that many women experience better sleep with MBSR.
>> Learn how to get comfortable with your own mind, moment by moment...
>> Free yourself from habits of regret, self-criticism, resentment, worry...
>> Explore your natural capacity for self-awareness, self-acceptance, self-compassion...
>> Experience moments free of expectation, just being here now!
>> Keep your balance even as you deal with change, loss, uncertainty...
>> Approach the ageing process without fear...
>> Find your way to forgive and love again...
>> Recognize more spontaneous happiness.
>> Live in the vitality of your own spirit!
WHAT OTHER WOMEN HAVE FOUND
"I can recommend this program for women who do too much, face challenges carving out time for themselves, know how to care for everyone but themselves...all women. When I took the program, I found that I slowed down. I was able to regroup, look inward, breathe deeply, gain insight and perspective without making this yet another task, being or getting good at anything. I could simply be enough, just as I was.
"I learned I can be aware of happy moments, no matter what circumstance I’m in."
"Feeling there is enough."
"Learning to relax body tension I didn’t know I had!"
"I have enjoyed the benefits of Dr. Lucinda Sykes’ teaching for over 20 years. Dr. Sykes is learned and completely sincere. Her rich background and deep knowledge inform her authentic program. I am very grateful that the program is available now in the virtual world. Thank you Dr. Sykes."
How does our program work?
The program supports you in a month of daily mindfulness, following the authentic MBSR method, adapted to maximize online effectiveness.
We meet and practice mindfulness as a group, twice a week, for 5 weeks.
And, between group sessions, you continue the same practices on your own, following with the program's audio-recordings. In this way, mindfulness begins to influence your day-to-day life!
You practice each day, in your own way, at your own pace. You're welcome to connect with Lucinda & Peggy Jane for email or telephone support. You face no expectations, and your privacy is protected.
We're exploring MBSR together, sharing respect and goodwill. Everyone is welcome to participate in their way!
OUR PROMISE TO YOU
Research shows that MBSR is an intensive program that can bring significant & lasting personal change. If you want this depth of change, we will support you 100%. We want you to gain the full benefit of MBSR!
PROGRAM DETAILS
Two bonus group meetings prepare us for the MBSR program.
Then our MBSR sessions meet Sundays & Wednesdays for 5 weeks.
Total of 10 MBSR sessions!
MBSR sessions are 90 minutes, on Zoom.
All sessions are recorded & replays are sent to you the next day after every group session. This means you never have to miss a session.
Between sessions, your experience deepens through daily home practice, guided by audio-recordings.
Get reliable between-session support by email/ phone, as needed. We care!
[NOTE: Your access to recordings continues even after the program ends.]
DATES & TIMES
This group is in progress. Registration has now closed.
-- but our new group begins this summer, and we want to include you!
Please email us for more information:
Our bonus group meetings are March 20 & 27, 7pm ET
BONUS #1 My Body, My Friend: Body Awareness in MBSR (with special guest, Pam Hammond RMT)
BONUS #2 Preparing for MBSR: How to get your most from the program, without trying!
Then our MBSR sessions begin Wednesday-April 3 to Sunday-May 5
MBSR sessions meet twice each week, for 5 weeks. A total of 10 sessions.
All meetings & sessions are recorded and available for next day replay.
5 Wednesday sessions / 7pm to 8:30pm Eastern time
April 3 to May 1 (5 Wednesdays)
5 Sunday sessions / 12noon to 1:30pm Eastern time
April 7 to May 5 (5 Sundays)
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GUARANTEE
This program has a money-back guarantee. When the program ends, if you're dissatisfied with your experience, meet with Lucinda privately to explain what happened. She wants to learn how she might improve future programs for others. You'll receive full refund of the registration fee -- guaranteed!
ADMINISTRATION
MINDFUL WOMEN 50+ is sponsored by Meditation for Health clinic in Toronto.
Meditation for Health has provided mindfulness programs since 1997.
Your MBSR guide is Lucinda Sykes MD.
Our group facilitator is Peggy Jane Hope MFA.
Our program coordinator is Diana Wilson.
COME MEDITATE WITH US!
BIOGRAPHY
Lucinda Sykes MD
Lucinda is a retired medical doctor and a longtime mindfulness teacher. More than 6000 patients attended medical programs of MBSR at her Toronto clinic, Meditation for Health.
When COVID ended her clinic’s in-person teaching, Lucinda shifted her focus online to care for women’s well-being after 50. She regularly teaches Mindful Women 50+, and meets with individual clients in private sleep coaching.
Lucinda trained with Jon Kabat-Zinn & his colleagues, participating in more than 20 educational events at the Center for Mindfulness (now at the University of Massachusetts). Her background also includes family medicine and Jungian psychotherapy. She holds Certification in Analytical Psychology from the CG Jung Institute, Zurich.
Peggy Jane Hope MFA
Peggy Jane is a Professional Voice, Speech and Movement teacher, a singer, and an actor. She holds a Master of Fine Arts degree in Theatre Performance from York University, and she taught for many years at Toronto Metropolitan University, University of Toronto, and Randolph College for the Performing Arts.
Peggy Jane has been a longtime student of the analytical psychology of CG Jung. Her published book, A Step Without Feet: A Jungian Approach to the Actor's Process explores the ongoing work of the artist to bring consciousness to the connection of psyche and body.
Peggy Jane soon begins her new teaching position at Yorkville University, The Toronto Film School.
Diana Wilson
Diana Wilson has been the program coordinator at Meditation for Health since 1999. Previously, she had managed medical and holistic health clinics for more than 20 years.
Since COVID ended all in-person teaching at Meditation for Health, Diana has been ably supervising our transition to the online world. She's been actively involved in scheduling programs of the clinic's "Joyful After 50" outreach, and she manages our current program of "Mindful Women 50+".
Diana is a graduate of relaxation massage at Kikkawa College. She has a special interest in the value of mindfulness practice during massage.
CONTACT INFORMATION
MEDITATION FOR HEALTH OFFICE
Coordinator: Diana Wilson
Phone: (416) 413.9158
Email: info@meditationforhealth.com
Mailing address:
PO Box 68575 Walmer, Toronto ON M5S 3C9, Canada
COME MEDITATE WITH US!
