Marvin smelling something as the vapour encircles him

"Mindfulness means being awake. It means knowing what you are doing."

~ Jon Kabat-Zinn

Marvin smelling something as the vapour encircles him

"Mindfulness means being awake. It means knowing what you are doing."

~ Jon Kabat-Zinn

Mindful Buddies

A program for early years to primary students focused on fostering social-emotional awareness, self-regulation skills and emotional resiliency in children. We will come to your school or learning environment and set up what we refer to as "interactive mindfulness centres". Students are guided through practices like mindful movement/yoga, breathing, sensory activities, and relaxation exercises to teach the 5 qualities of well-being: awareness, calm, kindness, empathy and connection. Then the children are given the opportunity to practice these qualities and skills through interactions with pet bunnies in a safe environment. Each session concludes with a group relaxation. Parents and educators hosting us will receive a resource package and children will receive a mindful toolkit to support their continued mindfulness practice after the session.

  • Where: In-person on location at your school or learning environment
  • Duration: 90-minute program for 3 separate groups
  • Cost: $1200 for a full day of programming
Register Here

Mindful Buddies

Teacher standing outside the school surrounded by large caged areas for bunnies and yoga mats for children

A program for early years to primary students focused on fostering social-emotional awareness, self-regulation skills and emotional resiliency in children. We will come to your school or learning environment and set up what we refer to as "interactive mindfulness centres". Students are guided through practices like mindful movement/yoga, breathing, sensory activities, and relaxation exercises to teach the 5 qualities of well-being: awareness, calm, kindness, empathy and connection. Then the children are given the opportunity to practice these qualities and skills through interactions with pet bunnies in a safe environment. Each session concludes with a group relaxation. Parents and educators hosting us will receive a resource package and children will receive a mindful toolkit to support their continued mindfulness practice after the session.

  • Where: In-person on location at your school or learning environment
  • Duration: 90-minute program for 3 separate groups
  • Cost: $1200 for a full day of programming
Register Here

Mindful Buddies

A program for early years to primary students focused on fostering social-emotional awareness, self-regulation skills and emotional resiliency in children. We will come to your school or learning environment and set up what we refer to as "interactive mindfulness centres". Students are guided through practices like mindful movement/yoga, breathing, sensory activities, and relaxation exercises to teach the 5 qualities of well-being: awareness, calm, kindness, empathy and connection. Then the children are given the opportunity to practice these qualities and skills through interactions with pet bunnies in a safe environment. Each session concludes with a group relaxation. Parents and educators hosting us will receive a resource package and children will receive a mindful toolkit to support their continued mindfulness practice after the session.

  • Where: In-person on location at your school or learning environment
  • Duration: 90-minute program for 3 separate groups
  • Cost: $1200 for a full day of programming
Register Here

The Compassionate Leader

Children standing in a circle joined at the arms doing a mindfulness balancing activity

A program for junior/intermediate students (grades 4-8) that teaches 5 qualities of well-being to be an effective leader: awareness, calm, clear communication, empathy and compassion. Through the observation and study of a fluffle (aka colony) of rabbits, students learn how to identify their behaviour and dynamics of interaction. Sessions also include lessons about the neuroscience of mindfulness and participation in partner/group and individual mindfulness activities, games, and guided relaxations. All activities guide participants toward honing their social-emotional regulation skills to help them become mindful leaders. Parents and educators hosting us will receive a resource package and children will receive a mindful toolkit to support their continued mindfulness practice after the session.

  • Where: In-person on location at your school or learning environment
  • Duration: 90-minute program for 3 separate groups
  • Cost: $1200 for a full day of programming
Register Here

The Compassionate Leader

A program for junior/intermediate students (grades 4-8) that teaches 5 qualities of well-being to be an effective leader: awareness, calm, clear communication, empathy and compassion. Through the observation and study of a fluffle (aka colony) of rabbits, students learn how to identify their behaviour and dynamics of interaction. Sessions also include lessons about the neuroscience of mindfulness and participation in partner/group and individual mindfulness activities, games, and guided relaxations. All activities guide participants toward honing their social-emotional regulation skills to help them become mindful leaders. Parents and educators hosting us will receive a resource package and children will receive a mindful toolkit to support their continued mindfulness practice after the session.

  • Where: In-person on location at your school or learning environment
  • Duration: 90-minute program for 3 separate groups
  • Cost: $1200 for a full day of programming
Register Here

mindfulness with animals

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A signature Mindful Me program offered to 4 different age groups: Mindful Pals (4-6 years), Mindful Partners (7-9 years), Mindful Leaders (10-13 years) and Mindful Teens. Each session includes the basic elements of mindfulness training, the creation of mindful art and tools, and animal assisted activities. Upon completion of the program, participants along with their friends and family members, are invited to a "Celebration of Learning" event where they can share the teachings that resonated with them, receive a certificate and enjoy an animal snuggle with their guests. To accommodate varying schedules and budgets among families the program is available as either a 4-week multi-session or a 2-hour single session (families have the option of signing up for 1 or 2 of the single sessions). Registration opens December 1st for the spring sessions and June 1st for the autumn sessions.

  • What's included in the program?
    • Optional 90-minute online prep session for parents and/or caregivers (highly recommended)
    • Though not at all necessary, parents and/or caregivers have the option to participate in the full program, but we do ask that they come prepared to be engaged
    • Mindfulness basics include mindful movement/yoga, breath work, sensory awareness activities, visualization and relaxation exercises, and "heartfulness" practices that include gratitude work and loving-kindness meditations
    • Animal assisted activities include sensory walks, buddy breathing, grooming, individualized and group challenges (e.g. tackling obstacle courses with equine partners)
    • Art materials will be provided to make "Mindful Tools" that participants can take home and use as part of their home practice
    • Ongoing support is available to parents and/or caregivers throughout the program to help families integrate the practices into daily life
Register Here

mindfulness with animals

at circle r ranch

Young girl sitting on wood planks and holding a bunny

A signature Mindful Me program offered to 4 different age groups: Mindful Pals (4-6 years), Mindful Partners (7-9 years), Mindful Leaders (10-13 years) and Mindful Teens. Each session includes the basic elements of mindfulness training, the creation of mindful art and tools, and animal assisted activities. Upon completion of the program, participants along with their friends and family members, are invited to a "Celebration of Learning" event where they can share the teachings that resonated with them, receive a certificate, and enjoy an animal snuggle with their guests. To accommodate varying schedules and budgets among families the program is available as either a 4-week multi-session or a 2-hour single session (families have the option of signing up for 1 or 2 of the single sessions). Registration opens December 1st for the spring sessions and June 1st for the autumn sessions.

  • What's included in the program?
    • Optional 90-minute online prep session for parents and/or caregivers (highly recommended)
    • Though not at all necessary, parents and/or caregivers have the option to participate in the full program, but we do ask that they come prepared to be engaged
    • Mindfulness basics include mindful movement/yoga, breath work, sensory awareness activities, visualization and relaxation exercises, and "heartfulness" practices that include gratitude work and loving-kindness meditations
    • Animal assisted activities include sensory walks, buddy breathing, grooming, individualized and group challenges (e.g. tackling obstacle courses with equine partners)
    • Art materials will be provided to make "Mindful Tools" that participants can take home and use as part of their home practice
    • Ongoing support is available to parents and/or caregivers throughout the program to help families integrate the practices into daily life
Register Here

mindfulness with animals

at circle r ranch

A signature Mindful Me program offered to 4 different age groups: Mindful Pals (4-6 years), Mindful Partners (7-9 years), Mindful Leaders (10-13 years) and Mindful Teens. Each session includes the basic elements of mindfulness training, the creation of mindful art and tools, and animal assisted activities. Upon completion of the program, participants along with their friends and family members, are invited to a "Celebration of Learning" event where they can share the teachings that resonated with them, receive a certificate, and enjoy an animal snuggle with their guests. To accommodate varying schedules and budgets among families the program is available as either a 4-week multi-session or a 2-hour single session (families have the option of signing up for 1 or 2 of the single sessions). Registration opens December 1st for the spring sessions and June 1st for the autumn sessions.

  • What's included in the program?
    • Optional 90-minute online prep session for parents and/or caregivers (highly recommended)
    • Though not at all necessary, parents and/or caregivers have the option to participate in the full program, but we do ask that they come prepared to be engaged
    • Mindfulness basics include mindful movement/yoga, breath work, sensory awareness activities, visualization and relaxation exercises, and "heartfulness" practices that include gratitude work and loving-kindness meditations
    • Animal assisted activities include sensory walks, buddy breathing, grooming, individualized and group challenges (e.g. tackling obstacle courses with equine partners)
    • Art materials will be provided to make "Mindful Tools" that participants can take home and use as part of their home practice
    • Ongoing support is available to parents and/or caregivers throughout the program to help families integrate the practices into daily life
Register Here

mindfulness with animals

Live online for kids

Two children sitting at the edge of their kitchen table with a laptop where they are watching a woman who is holding a bunny

Weekly mindfulness training sessions for children ages 4-8 years and 9-12 years. Sessions include: mindfulness with animals videos, mindful movement/yoga, breathing strategies, sensory activities, brain/neuroscience investigation, practices in relaxation, and loving kindness/"heartfulness" and gratitude meditations. Each week a special mindful mentor, like our rabbit Jack Kornfield,  visits the class to help the children deepen their awareness skills through interacting with this online guest. Parents and/or caregivers are invited to attend a 90-minute "Introduction to Mindfulness" session prior to the child’s online course to provide them with information about the program and the impact on the neural development of the brain. Mindfulness strategies, activities and games are also shared during this session so they may practice with their children at home or outside of class.

  • Where: Online
  • Duration: 1 hour per week for 6 consecutive weeks
  • Cost: $120
Register Here

mindfulness with animals

Live online for kids

Weekly mindfulness training sessions for children ages 4-8 years and 9-12 years. Sessions include: mindfulness with animals videos, mindful movement/yoga, breathing strategies, sensory activities, brain/neuroscience investigation, practices in relaxation, and loving kindness/"heartfulness" and gratitude meditations. Each week a special mindful mentor, like our rabbit Jack Kornfield,  visits the class to help the children deepen their awareness skills through interacting with this online guest. Parents and/or caregivers are invited to attend a 90-minute "Introduction to Mindfulness" session prior to the child’s online course to provide them with information about the program and the impact on the neural development of the brain. Mindfulness strategies, activities and games are also shared during this session so they may practice with their children at home or outside of class.

  • Where: Online
  • Duration: 1 hour per week for 6 consecutive weeks
  • Cost: $120
Register Here
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