About this course
Transforming yourself through mindful practice can give rise to challenges – specifically how aspects of the “shadow side” can be exposed through self-awareness. In this 16 Guidelines-based course, you’ll navigate these experiences as they arise so you can better understand your own shadow.
Whether you’re a personal practitioner or mindful facilitator, you’ll explore the interplay between your mind, body, personal development and cultural contexts. You’ll develop skills that help you lead a happy, healthy and fulfilled life – and help others thrive.
What you’ll learn:
- Identify challenges in your mindful practice and transform reactivity that perpetuates stress.
- Characterize the philosophical foundations of the 16 Guidelines and the four wisdom themes within its framework.
- Implement the methodologies on which the 16 Guidelines reflections, experiential tools, and creative activities are based.
- Connect with other 16 Guidelines practitioners who are active in the wider community, and share ideas and understanding at a greater length and depth of embodied mindful practices.
Schedule:
This course is delivered online on Mondays in 4 online sessions from February 24, 2025 – March 24, 2025. Online with Real Time Meetings from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM ( local time)
Mondays, Feb 24, Mar 3, 17, 24 (10am – 1pm) – no class on March 10
More info, bookings and cost:
The course fee is $350 CAD
For more information and bookings, please visit the University of Toronto web page
About the Facilitator:
Craig Mackie, BA, MA, MSW, RSW: Craig Mackie started practicing mindfulness as a member of the Canadian national biathlon team and has since done numerous secular and Buddhist meditation retreats. Certified as a Transformative Mindfulness practitioner and international 16 Guidelines Trainer, he has worked in the field of wilderness therapy, adolescent addictions, homelessness, experiential education and therapeutic recreation.
