About Mindfulness Everyday

Toronto-based Mindfulness Everyday offers specifically designed programs for youth, parents and educators, based on the principles of the MBSR workshop, an 8-week program created by Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn at the Stress Reduction Clinic at the University of Massachusetts Medical School in 1979.

We are committed to improving the health and well-being of community members and the networks that support children and youth, by providing tailored mindfulness programs.

We have been continually developing programming, facilitating research, and teaching mindfulness in schools and community settings since 2009.

Our Vision

At Mindfulness Everyday, we envision a society in which we relate to others, the environment, and ourselves with clarity and compasssion.

Our Mission

We promote mindfulness practices to enhance positive mental and physical health, compassionate action and resilience by providing stress reduction training and life skills for young people, educators, professional support staff and parents in the schools, and for organizations and members of the community.https://mindfulnesseveryday.org/about-mindfulness-everyday

Inclusion Statement

We strive to embody inclusivity by creating and maintaining our courses with a genuine understanding of many differences including but not limited to: race, ethnicity, gender, socio-economic status, age, body size and shape, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, physical or mental health and physical or cognitive abilities. We acknowledge and honour the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals and we are committed to the elimination of discrimination in all its forms. 

Our Values

Our values are embodied in mindfulness. By its nature, mindfulness embodies inclusiveness, transparency, honesty and integrity, respect for self, others and the environment. Mindfulness supports compassion, kindness, empathy, patience, a peaceful mind, and an open heart.

We strive to embody inclusivity by creating and maintaining our courses with a genuine understanding of many differences, including but not limited to: race, ethnicity, gender, socio-economic status, age, body size and shape, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, physical or mental health and physical or cognitive abilities. We acknowledge and honour the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals and we are committed to the elimination of discrimination in all its forms.

Our Goals

To ensure ongoing relevance and positive impact, we are committed to improving the health and well-being of community members and the networks that support children and youth, by providing tailored mindfulness programs for educators, administrators, parents, and families.

Why We Need Your Help Now

While our impact has been significant, we face challenges in sustaining and growing our work due to funding limitations. With mindfulness gaining momentum in both education and healthcare, we see this as an opportunity for growth—one that we cannot achieve without your support.

To respond to the evolving needs of students, educators, and health professionals, we are launching a series of innovative programs designed to make mindfulness more accessible, flexible, and impactful.

Our goals include:

• Mindful Edge Interactive: A dedicated wellness website for youth to support their unique mental health needs.
• smartCoaching training: Continuing education credit program for accredited coaches with ICF (International Coaches Federation).
• Online Training for Educators and Healthcare Professionals: Offering asynchronous learning platform that includes both live and self-paced options.
• Interactive Teaching Guide for Educators: A resource designed to help educators seamlessly integrate mindfulness for youth into their classrooms.
• Updated MBSR and SMART Programs: Streamlined courses that offer more flexibility through shorter sessions and home study options.
• Monthly Mindfulness Retreats: In-person gatherings starting in 2025 to foster deeper connections and personal reflection.
• Hire essential staff and grow our impact through fee-for-service programs, grants, and diversified revenue streams.

Why Your Support Matters

By contributing to ME, you are investing in a future where mindfulness is not just a practice but a life-changing resource available to everyone, especially those most in need of mental health support. Your donation will help us scale our programs, develop new tools, and continue our mission to reduce stress, build resilience, and promote well-being across communities.

We invite you to join us in this exciting next chapter. With your help, we can create a sustainable future for Mindfulness Everyday and make a lasting difference in the lives of students, educators, healthcare professionals, and beyond.

Donate Today and be a part of co-creating a mindful, resilient future for all.