Weekly Meditation & Yoga Throughout the Term
Meditation and Yoga
Please feel free to drop in on any of the classes below to participate.
Mindfulness Meditation and Yoga - Weekly at the Multi-Faith Centre
Mondays
3:30 pm Mindful Mondays with Cheryl Champagne, Health and Wellness. Take some time out for
yourself and participate in one or more of the mindfulness meditation sessions on
February 13th, 27th, March 12th, 26th. Registration required. No experience necessary.
Contact cheryl.champagne@utoronto.ca for more information or to register.
5-8 pm Meditation in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh (Main activity Hall).
Typical meditation sessions consists of:
- Guided meditation (approx 20min)
- Walking meditation (approx 15min)
- Silent sitting meditation (approx 20min)
- Mindful movements/ stretching (approx 5-10min)
- A reading on Buddhist teachings (approx 15mins)
- Dharma sharing (approx 30mins)
Sponsored by True Peace Sangha
Contact ghanchee@gmail.com for more information.
Tuesdays
12:30 pm Yoga Pilates - yoga hybrid: gentle class, often addressing the particular needs
of the participants on a week-by-week basis
(Multi-Purpose room or Quiet Room-Check Daily Schedule). Sponsored by Academic
Success.
5-7 pm Tai Chi, brought to you by the U of T Tai Chi Club (Multi-Purpose Room). Click here or
contact utcmac@gmail.com for more information.
Wednesdays
12 pm Yoga - This class focuses on breathing, stretching and relaxation, the perfect
antidote for the middle of the week stress and fatigue
(Main Activity Hall). Sponsored by Health and Well-Being.
1 pm Beginners Mindfulness Meditation with Prof. John Vervaeke, sponsored by the
Multi-Faith Centre (Main Activity Hall).
2 pm Beginners Tai Chi with Prof. John Vervaeke, sponsored by the Multi-Faith Centre
(Main Activity Hall).
3 pm Intermediate Mindfulness Meditation with Prof. John Vervaeke, $5 per session
(Main Activity Hall).
6:30 pm Bhakti Yoga Club (Multi-Purpose Room). Click here or contact
bhaktiyogaclub@gmail.com for more information
Thursdays
4 pm Tai Chi with Prof. John Vervaeke, $5 per session
(Multi-Purpose Room).
5-6:30 pm Wisdom Sangha with Prof. John Vervaeke, $5 per session
(Multi-Purpose Room). On-site permission required to enroll.
7 pm Chan Meditation focuses on yoga, sitting, and walking meditation with a
sharing section afterwards. Taught by Janusz Kuras Dharma Drum Mountain
Buddhist Association (Quiet Room 3rd floor).
Contact angela.yu@utoronto.ca for more information.
Fridays
4:30-5:30 pm Beginners Yoga, brought to you by the Buddhism & Psychology Student Union
(Multi-Purpose Room). Contact olia.eliasberg@utoronto.ca for more information.
5-6 pm Yoga, brought to you by the U of T Yoga and Fitness club (Main Activity Hall).
Click here and here (to see which Fridays classes are on) or contact
yogaclub@utoronto.ca for more information.
*All of the above takes place at the Multi-Faith Centre, 569 Spadina Ave.