Mindful Lunch – Eating with Awareness
Mindful eating experience
A guided, interactive lunch experience where participants learn to bring mindfulness to everyday eating. Using MBSR-EAT principles, attendees are invited to slow down, notice the sensory experience of their food, and cultivate a non-judgmental awareness of hunger, fullness,…
Active Listening
Journalling & Reflection
Mindful Eating
Mindful Tasting
Mindfulness
Sensory Experience
Workshop
Description
A guided, interactive lunch experience where participants learn to bring mindfulness to everyday eating. Using MBSR-EAT principles, attendees are invited to slow down, notice the sensory experience of their food, and cultivate a non-judgmental awareness of hunger, fullness, and taste.
The experience includes:
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Short introduction to mindful eating and its benefits for focus, stress reduction, and wellbeing
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Guided eating practice with participants’ own lunch, focusing on senses, texture, and flavors
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Reflection prompts and discussion to notice habitual eating patterns and cultivate awareness
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Practical tips to integrate mindful eating into busy workdays or team settings
What I offer:
Live facilitation, guided practice, reflection prompts, and a supportive, inclusive environment. Minimal space or setup required—participants bring their own food.
Optional: every participant receives a Mindful Eating journal/workbook. Extra charge of $12 per participant
Benefits
Reduced stress during meals, improved attention and presence, increased appreciation for food and body cues, and practical strategies to enhance wellbeing in daily life.
Hosted by Jennifer Heard
About the Host
Certified Yoga Therapist and mindfulness-based counsellor with over 20 years of experience supporting stress regulation, embodiment, and mental wellbeing. I work with individuals and groups to cultivate calm, clarity, and resilience in high-pressure professional and creative environments. My approach is grounded, trauma-informed, and accessible, making mindfulness and body-based practices practical for diverse, international audiences.
Certifications & Credentials
I am a registered Yoga Therapist with an active C-IAYT designation and over 2000 hours of yoga teacher training including: therapeutic, Hatha, Chair, Senior, Mindfulness, Meditation Master, MBSR, MBSR-EAT, Somatic Yoga
Diplomas & certificates in digestive health, nutrition, somatic counselling, trauma informed care
PhD-DNM, DHS, BSc.
Location
Cochrane, Alberta, Canada
Languages
English
Travel Locations
Calgary, Red Deer (+$150), Edmonton (+$200), 250KM (+$200)
Corporate Experience
Moderate
Session Types Offered
Passive/performative (eg. music, meditation, artist etc.)
Past Experience Doing Sessions
Yes - Interactive
Client Requirements
no requirements
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