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About This Resource

What It Does

This practical mindfulness session involves:

Seated stretching
A research-based mindfulness lesson
Guided mindfulness practice

How It Helps

This session is designed to help you:

Find relaxation even when life is stressful
Apply mindfulness to life and work
Become more present and aware

This practical mindfulness session involves:

Seated stretching
A research-based mindfulness lesson
Guided mindfulness practice

This session is designed to help you:

Find relaxation even when life is stressful
Apply mindfulness to life and work
Become more present and aware
There’s a beginning to every journey
There's more where this came from! This resource is just one part of a wellness program. Create an account to use the full program, along with:
5 min self-assessment
Progress tracking
Self-guided courses/apps
Communities of support
Confidential counselling
Substance use support
Taking time to be aware of my feelings before going into team meetings [has enabled me] to focus more during my meetings.

This session was taken from Mindwell's library of on-demand Mindfulness exercises, and is led by Dr. Ellen Choi of Ryerson University.

If you’re interested in finding more resources like this one, including self-guided courses, webinars, peer-to-peer support groups, live counselling, mindfulness meditations, and more, you can create an account for free. You’ll also be able to complete a wellness assessment and track your progress towards your wellness goals.


This session begins with a seated stretch. Next there is a brief discussion on mindfulness and how it can be helpful in life and work. Dr. Ellen then leads a mindfulness practice.