Advisor

Heidi Bornstien RP, CYA-E-RYT GOLD, founder and acting Executive Director of Mindfulness Everyday, a registered Canadian charity, has an extensive background in mindfulness, yoga, and meditation.

Mindfulness Everyday has partnered with Mindfulness Council of Canada (MCC) to be our Nurturing Charity, guiding our steps toward our own charity status, and receiving donations on our behalf as we navigate the process. Heidi is also aiding and guiding our organization in our development and growth. MCC is extremely grateful for her heartfelt support.

Heidi is a certified MBSR (Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction) Level 1 teacher, Hatha Yoga Teacher, Meditation and Level 2 SMARTeducation – Stress Managements and Resiliency Techniques for Educators (SMART) Facilitator and an Instructor for University of Toronto, School of Continuing Studies.

She continues to investigate, learn, and study in order to develop mindfulness-based programs that are accessible, experiential, relevant, trauma-sensitive, SEL informed and EDI (equity diversity and inclusivity) aware for delivery in educational and community settings to children, youth, parents and guardians, adults, educators, and helping professionals. She has presented at international conferences, with a focus on experiential mindfulness practices that can be implemented into daily life.

Heidi is committed to helping create communities, by bringing mindfulness tools and awareness, to support well-being and mental health in Canadian schools.