Sunset Meditation - Mindfulness Under the Stars

Step away from the noise of everyday life and reconnect with calm in a truly immersive setting. Meditate beneath the stars in our Planetarium, where the vastness of the universe meets the stillness of the mind—inviting reflection, balance, and renewal.

Presented in collaboration with the Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health, this wellness-focused evening combines a visually soothing planetarium experience with a meaningful conversation with David Greenshields on mindfulness and resilience.

Date: January 23, 2025

Time: 6:30pm onwards (in 2 schedules - see below for more info)

🌌 Planetarium Experience: Sunset Meditation
Travel through a breathtaking visual journey from the Grand Canyon to the North Pole, then relax under a star-filled night sky with gentle views of the Northern Lights. Designed as a quiet, dark, and restorative space, the Planetarium offers an ideal environment for meditation and stress relief—especially relevant for high-demand fields like STEM, where mental resilience is essential.

🧠 Mindfulness Talk with David Greenshields
Following the planetarium experience, join David Greenshields for a thoughtful talk on mindfulness—reclaiming the driver’s seat of your life, one raisin at a time. Hosted by Dr. Silke Cresswell and Alisa Hashimoto, this session explores practical, science-informed approaches to managing stress and supporting long-term well-being.

🌿 Wellness Connections
Take time to interact with brands in the wellness space and discover tools and resources that support mindfulness, balance, and self-care.

👤 About the Speaker: David Greenshields
David Greenshields trained in social work in Glasgow, Scotland, and has over 40 years of experience supporting individuals with cognitive impairments and cancer. He trained with Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn at the University of Massachusetts Centre for Mindfulness and is a certified teacher of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR). David has facilitated mindfulness programs for over 20 years, including weekly sessions with the BC Brain Wellness Program.

Schedule 1:
6:30pm Doors open
7:00pm – Planetarium Show – Sunset Meditation Film
7:45 - 8:15pm – Intermission
8:15-9:00pm - Lecture

Schedule 2:
6:30pm Doors open
7:00pm – Lecture
7:45 - 8:15pm – Intermission
8:15-9:00pm - Planetarium Show – Sunset Meditation Film

An evening of calm, clarity, and cosmic perspective awaits. We hope to see you there!

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