Opening to This Moment Cultivating the Conditions for Practice to Unfold
An in-person daylong retreat with Andrea Grzesina
Saturday, March 20, 2027 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Saskatoon Unitarians, Saskatoon
As winter gives way to spring, we are reminded that growth cannot be forced. Just as a bud opens in response to warmth, light, and the right conditions, our meditation practice unfolds through patient attention and gentle care.
This daylong retreat offers an opportunity to slow down, reconnect with the present moment, and deepen the foundations of mindfulness. Through periods of sitting and walking meditation, a dharma reflection, silent lunch, and shared practice, we will explore how simple awareness can nurture qualities of steadiness, kindness, and wisdom in our everyday lives.
Suitable for both new and experienced meditators, this retreat invites us to let go of striving and discover what becomes possible when we simply open to this moment.
Please bring a mat for lying down meditation.
This retreat is offered through mutual generosity. When you register, there will be an opportunity to pay a registration fee to help SIMC cover our administration costs. During the retreat, we will provide information for those who are able to offer financial support to our teachers.
Registration
Please register here: coming soon
Andrea Grzesina is a certified mindfulness teacher with the Mindfulness Training Institute, having trained under Mark Coleman and Martin Aylward in 2021. She also completed the 2024-25 Buddhist Geeks Teacher Training with Vince Fakhoury Horn and Emily West Horn. Jeanne Corrigal has been her teacher and mentor for many years. Andrea’s passion for the Dharma and continuous learning led her to complete the Intensive Practice Program at UCLA’s Mindful Awareness Research Center, various Social Meditation Facilitation courses, along with many dharma study programs. She has been a dedicated practitioner since 2014, and contributes to SIMC as a community dharma teacher, planning committee member, volunteer, retreat manager, and occasional cookie baker.
Saturday, January 23, 2027 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Saskatoon Unitarians, Saskatoon
Compassion has qualities of wholeness, openness, spaciousness, and the capacity to meet suffering without being shattered. Self-compassion builds inner strength through loving acceptance and care. Together, compassion for others and self-compassion support resilience and equanimity in these times. Quan Yin is known as a manifestation of compassion, and this retreat will include a special Quan Yin chanting ceremony, calling forth compassion for ourselves and all beings.
This day will include instruction, dharma reflections, practices, nourishment, and community practice. Everyone is welcome.
Please bring a mat for lying down meditation.
This retreat is offered through mutual generosity. When you register, there will be an opportunity to pay a registration fee to help SIMC cover our administration costs. During the retreat, we will provide information for those who are able to offer financial support to Jeanne.
Registration
Please register here: coming soon
Jeanne Corrigal is the guiding teacher for the Saskatoon Insight Meditation Community, and a graduate of the 2017-2021 IMS teacher training program. She has trained primarily in the Burmese lineage of Venerable Mahasi Sayadaw, with a great affinity for the Thai Forest Tradition of Ajahn Buddhadasa and for the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh. She is a certified MBSR teacher, is certified with Indigenous Focusing Oriented Trauma Therapy (IFOT), and she has trained with Mindful Schools and Somatic Experiencing. She has taught with Mindfulness Magazine, Lion’s Roar and Tricycle’s online programs, and teaches across North America. She is Metis, and one of her first teachers in loving presence was Cree Elder Jim Settee.
Saturday, December 5, 2026 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Saskatoon Unitarians, Saskatoon
Join us for a day of simplicity, stillness, and also kindness, as a way of preparing for what can be a busy or complex season. Together we will practice cultivating the inner refuge of peace that we can carry in our hearts anywhere we go.
This day will include instruction, dharma reflections, deep practices of rest and nourishment, and community practice. Everyone is welcome.
Please bring a mat for lying down meditation.
This retreat is offered through mutual generosity. When you register, there will be an opportunity to pay a registration fee to help SIMC cover our administration costs. During the retreat, we will provide information for those who are able to offer financial support to Jeanne.
Jeanne Corrigal is the guiding teacher for the Saskatoon Insight Meditation Community, and a graduate of the 2017-2021 IMS teacher training program. She has trained primarily in the Burmese lineage of Venerable Mahasi Sayadaw, with a great affinity for the Thai Forest Tradition of Ajahn Buddhadasa and for the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh. She is a certified MBSR teacher, is certified with Indigenous Focusing Oriented Trauma Therapy (IFOT), and she has trained with Mindful Schools and Somatic Experiencing. She has taught with Mindfulness Magazine, Lion’s Roar and Tricycle’s online programs, and teaches across North America. She is Metis, and one of her first teachers in loving presence was Cree Elder Jim Settee.
Saturday, October 3, 2026 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Hosted by SIMC at the Unitarian Center, Saskatoon
This daylong is for all practitioners – beginners who wish to understand the fundamentals of meditation, and experienced friends who wish to enjoy the ever-deepening spiral of practice. All are welcome as we begin the year walking together through the Four Foundations of Mindfulness.
This day will include instruction, dharma reflections, deep practices of rest and nourishment, and community practice. Everyone is welcome.
Please bring a mat for lying down meditation.
This retreat is offered through mutual generosity. When you register, there will be an opportunity to pay a registration fee to help SIMC cover our administration costs. During the retreat, we will provide information for those who are able to offer financial support to Jeanne.
Jeanne Corrigal is the guiding teacher for the Saskatoon Insight Meditation Community, and a graduate of the 2017-2021 IMS teacher training program. She has trained primarily in the Burmese lineage of Venerable Mahasi Sayadaw, with a great affinity for the Thai Forest Tradition of Ajahn Buddhadasa and for the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh. She is a certified MBSR teacher, is certified with Indigenous Focusing Oriented Trauma Therapy (IFOT), and she has trained with Mindful Schools and Somatic Experiencing. She has taught with Mindfulness Magazine, Lion’s Roar and Tricycle’s online programs, and teaches across North America. She is Metis, and one of her first teachers in loving presence was Cree Elder Jim Settee.
Saturday, March 28, 2026 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Hosted by SIMC at the Unitarian Center, Saskatoon
In the spirit of the renewal of spring, this daylong retreat invites us to explore intention as an ever-present refuge and a wellspring of resilience and renewal. Intention offers us a way to begin again, to find nourishment and meaning in each moment, and to come home to what matters most. We will reflect on intention as a source of joy, purpose, and wise response in challenging times. The day will include meditation instruction, dharma reflections, practices of joy and celebration, and community practice.
This day will include instruction, dharma reflections, deep practices of rest and nourishment, and community practice. Everyone is welcome.
Please bring a mat for lying down meditation.
This retreat is offered through mutual generosity. When you register, there will be an opportunity to pay a registration fee to help SIMC cover our administration costs. During the retreat, we will provide information for those who are able to offer financial support to Jeanne.
Jeanne Corrigal is the guiding teacher for the Saskatoon Insight Meditation Community, and a graduate of the 2017-2021 IMS teacher training program. She has trained primarily in the Burmese lineage of Venerable Mahasi Sayadaw, with a great affinity for the Thai Forest Tradition of Ajahn Buddhadasa and for the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh. She is a certified MBSR teacher, is certified with Indigenous Focusing Oriented Trauma Therapy (IFOT), and she has trained with Mindful Schools and Somatic Experiencing. She has taught with Mindfulness Magazine, Lion’s Roar and Tricycle’s online programs, and teaches across North America. She is Metis, and one of her first teachers in loving presence was Cree Elder Jim Settee.
This is for a past event – please visit our Upcoming Events page for current offerings.
Meditation as Hibernation The Medicine of Seclusion and Stillness
An in-person daylong retreat with Jeanne Corrigal
Saturday, February 28, 2026 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Hosted by SIMC at the Unitarian Center, Saskatoon
In the depth of winter, nature turns inward to rest and renew, offering us inspiration for our own practice. This retreat invites us to embrace the healing qualities of stillness and the wisdom of seclusion. Through guided meditations, dharma reflections, and practice, we will explore how turning inward can nurture resilience, clarity, and a deep sense of ease. Join us for a day of mindful rest and replenishment, supported by the quiet of winter and the warmth of community.
This day will include instruction, dharma reflections, deep practices of rest and nourishment, and community practice. Everyone is welcome.
Please bring a mat for lying down meditation.
This retreat is offered through mutual generosity. When you register, there will be an opportunity to pay a registration fee to help SIMC cover our administration costs. During the retreat, we will provide information for those who are able to offer financial support to Jeanne.
Registration
Registration is now closed.
Jeanne Corrigal is the guiding teacher for the Saskatoon Insight Meditation Community, and a graduate of the 2017-2021 IMS teacher training program. She has trained primarily in the Burmese lineage of Venerable Mahasi Sayadaw, with a great affinity for the Thai Forest Tradition of Ajahn Buddhadasa and for the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh. She is a certified MBSR teacher, is certified with Indigenous Focusing Oriented Trauma Therapy (IFOT), and she has trained with Mindful Schools and Somatic Experiencing. She has taught with Mindfulness Magazine, Lion’s Roar and Tricycle’s online programs, and teaches across North America. She is Metis, and one of her first teachers in loving presence was Cree Elder Jim Settee.
This is for a past event – please visit our Upcoming Events page for current offerings.
Indigenous Presence Wisdom Teachings from the Indigenous and Insight Meditation Traditions
Fish Lake Metis Settlement, Saskatchewan
Saturday, January 24, 2026 noon-6 PM CST (1-7 PM EST, 10 AM-4 PM PST, other time zones) In-person in Saskatoon and online with Zoom
This very special hybrid daylong will bring together 5 friends who are Indigenous teachers, healers, and Insight Meditation teachers, from Canada and North America. They will weave Indigenous and Buddhist ways of knowing, exploring connections in the teachings of mindfulness, kindness, and Indigenous knowledge systems. Both traditions are anchored in a meaningful relationship with nature, ancestors, and healing silence. Gentle reflective practices will honour interconnection, and turn to our innate wisdom and capacity for peace.
This retreat is open to Indigenous and non-Indigenous people from around the world.
Portions of this retreat may be offered as a recording. In order to support a sacred, live opportunity for all present, we will make the decision of what is appropriate to share after the retreat is complete.
This retreat is offered through mutual generosity. When you register, there will be an opportunity to pay a registration fee to help SIMC cover our administration costs. During the retreat, we will provide information for those who are able to offer financial support to our teachers.
Registration
Registration is now closed.
Bonnie Duran, DrPH, an Opelousas/Coushatta descendant, began Buddhist meditation practice over 35 years ago. She enjoys teaching Spirit Rock’s Dedicated Practitioners Program, short and long retreats, and holds a People of Color and Allies Sangha in Seattle, WA. She also directs the University of Washington’s Center for Indigenous Health Research, is a member of Spirit Rock Teachers Council and a core teacher for IMS’s Teacher Training Program.
Carol Cano, M.A., began her practice over 30 years ago at Wat Kow Tahm in Thailand and has actively engaged in building communities and teaching Dharma internationally. She is a graduate of the 2017-2020 Spirit Rock Meditation Center’s Teacher Training program and a teacher at Spirit Rock often. She is a core teacher and a former board member of East Bay Meditation Center. Carol co-founded Philippine Insight Meditation Community in the Philippines. Her unique teachings are deeply grounded in Basque, Native American and Buddhist influences that braid the Dharma along indigenous wisdom and Earth-based practices. Her psychology background gives her a unique view into the human condition, which helps her hold community in a compassionate and confident manner. Carol reminds us to keep grounded in our hearts as we uphold spiritual ideals and encourages us to remain balanced within the demands of modern life.
Jeanne Corrigal is the guiding teacher for the Saskatoon Insight Meditation Community, and a graduate of the 2017-2021 IMS teacher training program. She has trained primarily in the Burmese lineage of Venerable Mahasi Sayadaw, with a great affinity for the Thai Forest Tradition of Ajahn Buddhadasa and for the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh. She is a certified MBSR teacher, is certified with Indigenous Focusing Oriented Trauma Therapy (IFOT), and she has trained with Mindful Schools and Somatic Experiencing. She has taught with Mindfulness Magazine, Lion’s Roar and Tricycle’s online programs, and teaches across North America. She is Metis, and one of her first teachers in loving presence was Cree Elder Jim Settee.
Karen Waconda-Lewis is a native from Isleta/Laguna Pueblo. After initiation into the Native Medicine, she brought the native medicine into an urban American Indian health clinic in Albuquerque, NM and continues to expand the program to local hospitals, Indian Health Service, VA Hospital and surrounding organizations. She joins Western Medicine with Native healing in preventive health, mental health and overall well-being. She is the founder and director of Center for Native American Integrative Healing, LLC located in Albuquerque, where other indigenous healers practice their traditional medicine and extends out to the community. She also is the founder of Wa’Kanda Retreat & Spa which brings in holistic, chemical free, healing for those in chronic need.
Elvina Charley, Ed.S. is Diné (Navajo) school psychologist practitioner and integrates mindfulness as a part of serving children and youth. Charley has been practicing mindfulness since 2013, introduced to her by Bonnie Duran, Ph.D. as a way to heal from historical trauma. She found parallels between her Diné philosophy of life – Sa’ah naaghái bik’eh hózhó and Buddhism. Charley continues to cultivate her practice through people of color retreat programs through the Insight Meditation Society and Vallecitos Mountain Retreat Center. Charley also received training through Mindful Schools to bring back mindfulness to reservation schools.
This is for a past event – please visit our Upcoming Events page for current offerings.
A Simple, Quiet Day
An in-person daylong retreat with Jeanne Corrigal
Saturday, December 6, 2025 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Saskatoon Unitarians, Saskatoon
Join us for a day of simplicity, stillness, and also kindness, as a way of preparing for what can be a busy or complex season. Together we will practice cultivating the inner refuge of peace that we can carry in our hearts anywhere we go.
This day will include instruction, dharma reflections, deep practices of rest and nourishment, and community practice. Everyone is welcome.
Please bring a mat for lying down meditation.
This retreat is offered through mutual generosity. When you register, there will be an opportunity to pay a registration fee to help SIMC cover our administration costs. During the retreat, we will provide information for those who are able to offer financial support to Jeanne.
Registration
Registration is closed
Jeanne Corrigal is the guiding teacher for the Saskatoon Insight Meditation Community, and a graduate of the 2017-2021 IMS teacher training program. She has trained primarily in the Burmese lineage of Venerable Mahasi Sayadaw, with a great affinity for the Thai Forest Tradition of Ajahn Buddhadasa and for the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh. She is a certified MBSR teacher, is certified with Indigenous Focusing Oriented Trauma Therapy (IFOT), and she has trained with Mindful Schools and Somatic Experiencing. She has taught with Mindfulness Magazine, Lion’s Roar and Tricycle’s online programs, and teaches across North America. She is Metis, and one of her first teachers in loving presence was Cree Elder Jim Settee.
This is for a past event – please visit our Upcoming Events page for current offerings.
The Wise Heart Cultivating the Divine Abodes
A weekend non-residential retreat with Jeanne Corrigal
November 7-9, 2025 Saskatoon Unitarian Centre
Friday, 7-9 pm Saturday, 9 AM to 5 PM Sunday, 9 AM to 3 PM
The four heart qualities known as the Divine Abodes are qualities we can cultivate which help the heart and mind to meet and respond wisely to all circumstances of our lives. With the basic good will of kindness, this heart can meet suffering with compassion, abide in joy as a balancer and nourisher, and develop the wisdom of equanimity in the midst of change. All of these qualities lead to liberation of the heart and mind – even in very difficult times. This weekend will offer these practices from the perspective of the early suttas, the 5th century Vissudhimagga, and from contemporary creative approaches – all with the encouragement to develop your own personal style.
This weekend will include instruction, dharma reflections, sitting, walking, and relational practices. Everyone is welcome.
This retreat is offered through mutual generosity. When you register, there will be an opportunity to pay a registration fee to help SIMC cover our administration costs. During the retreat, we will provide information for those who are able to offer financial support to Jeanne.
We understand that finances can sometimes be a barrier. Please know that everyone is welcome, regardless of ability to pay. You are warmly invited to offer what feels appropriate and sustainable for you.
Registration
Registration is closed.
Jeanne Corrigal is the guiding teacher for the Saskatoon Insight Meditation Community, and a graduate of the 2017-2021 IMS teacher training program. She has trained primarily in the Burmese lineage of Venerable Mahasi Sayadaw, with a great affinity for the Thai Forest Tradition of Ajahn Buddhadasa and for the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh. She is a certified MBSR teacher, is certified with Indigenous Focusing Oriented Trauma Therapy (IFOT), and she has trained with Mindful Schools and Somatic Experiencing. She has taught with Mindfulness Magazine, Lion’s Roar and Tricycle’s online programs, and teaches across North America. She is Metis, and one of her first teachers in loving presence was Cree Elder Jim Settee.
This is for a past event – please visit our Upcoming Events page for current offerings.
The Whole Path in a Nutshell
An in-person daylong retreat with Jeanne Corrigal
Saturday, October 4, 2025 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Saskatoon Unitarian Centre
Join us to walk through the heart of the Buddha’s Teaching: the Eightfold Path. This day will move progressively and experientially through this core teaching. This is the place to start, if you are newer to the path, and would like a sense of the “big picture”. It is also very helpful for experienced practitioners, as the path is an ever deepening, living teaching.
This day will include instruction, dharma reflections, sitting, walking, and relational practices. Everyone is welcome.
This retreat is offered through mutual generosity. When you register, there will be an opportunity to pay a registration fee to help SIMC cover our administration costs. During the retreat, we will provide information for those who are able to offer financial support to Jeanne.
Jeanne Corrigal is the guiding teacher for the Saskatoon Insight Meditation Community, and a graduate of the 2017-2021 IMS teacher training program. She has trained primarily in the Burmese lineage of Venerable Mahasi Sayadaw, with a great affinity for the Thai Forest Tradition of Ajahn Buddhadasa and for the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh. She is a certified MBSR teacher, is certified with Indigenous Focusing Oriented Trauma Therapy (IFOT), and she has trained with Mindful Schools and Somatic Experiencing. She has taught with Mindfulness Magazine, Lion’s Roar and Tricycle’s online programs, and teaches across North America. She is Metis, and one of her first teachers in loving presence was Cree Elder Jim Settee.
