Courses

Insight Meditation is a practice of attention and awareness that brings a kind, non-judging and compassionate presence to our inner experience, our relationships and the way we engage with the world. It is not a cold and demanding gaze, driving us towards perfectionism; rather it is learning to accept and attend to whatever our experience may be. By staying open and present we come to realize its impermanent nature. We may feel grief, wanting, fear or anger but we do not need to be overwhelmed and consumed by them. It is not who we are; we are the space of awareness within which it is known and received. The afternoon retreat will include meditation instruction, sitting and walking meditation, guided practices of loving-kindness and compassion, discussion and opportunity for questions in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Everyone is welcome: beginners and more experienced practitioners. Space is limited! This event will be limited to 22 participants. Registration Information Cost: Sliding scale: $45 (students, unemployed, retired) - $60 (regular fee) - $75 (supporter fee). TNI is dedicated to offering affordable rates to all. Our sliding scale fees allow retreatants to pay according to their financial means. Please contact us if you need to request a further reduction in rate. Free-will donations (dana) to Daryl to support her teaching practice will be invited at the end of the day. Registrations can only be done through this website. It is not possible to register through The Yoga Connection Studio website. What to bring: Cushions and blankets are provided for sitting on the floor and chairs are also available. If you prefer to sit on a bench, please bring your own. Wear comfortable clothing. There will be a 30 minute break for lunch, and we encourage you to bring something simple which does not need...

Having a restless, unsettled mind is pretty common, perhaps especially these days when there is so much distraction from social media. Insight (vipassana) meditation can give us skills to collect and calm the mind, which helps us feel greater stability and well-being. Clarity comes when we don't get so pulled into habits of thinking, moods and emotions that come up, because our minds are more calm. And we connect with a natural sense of compassion for ourselves and the world around us as we come to know our own minds with kindness and honesty. These qualities of calmness, clarity and compassion are key developments in insight meditation practice, and we will explore them with teachings and experiential practices during the daylong retreat. The day will include meditation instruction, sitting and walking meditation, guided practices and a talk and discussion, with opportunities for questions in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Everyone is welcome: beginners and more experienced practitioners. Space is limited! This event will be limited to 35 participants. Registration Information Cost: Sliding scale: $25 (students, unemployed, retired) - $40 (regular fee) - $50 (supporter fee). TNI is dedicated to offering affordable rates to all. Our sliding scale fees allow retreatants to pay according to their financial means. Please contact us if you need to request a further reduction in rate. Free-will donations (dana) to Daryl to support her teaching practice will be invited at the end of the day. Registrations can only be done through this website. It is not possible to register through Concordia website. What to bring: Cushions are provided for sitting on the floor and chairs are also available. If you prefer to sit on a meditation bench, please bring your own. Wear comfortable clothing. There will be a 45 minute break for lunch, and we encourage you to bring something...

Mindfulness practice wakes us up to recognize the ways that we create suffering for ourselves and others. We come to see the pain and oppression in the world around us with more clarity and compassion as well. How can we respond to social concerns in ways that don't pour more fuel on the flames? Do simple acts of kindness really makes a difference? Are there ways that we can engage with the issues of society that affirm the wisdom of inderdependence - that we're all in this together - rather than perpetuating relationships of power and privilege? We will reflect on Buddhist teachings on social ethics and see what responses to these and other questions ring true for us. The day will include meditation instruction, sitting and walking meditation, guided practices and a talk and discussion, with opportunities for questions in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Everyone is welcome: beginners and more experienced practitioners. The teachings will be given in English; questions and comments in French as well as English are welcome. Space is limited! This event will be limited to 32 participants. Registration Information Cost: Sliding scale: $30 (students, unemployed, retired) - $40 (regular rate) - $50 (supporter rate). TNI is dedicated to offering affordable rates to all. Our sliding scale fees allow retreatants to pay according to their financial means. Please contact us if you need to request a further reduction in rate. Free-will donations (dana) to Daryl to support her teaching practice and to True North Insight will be invited at the end of the day. Registrations can only be done through this link. It is not possible to register through Yoga on the Park Studio website. Cancellation: A full refund will be given if cancellation is made up to 48 hours before the event. After that, no refund will be given, although you...