The British Columbia Association for Living Mindfully (BCALM) is a non profit society dedicated to facilitating increased mindfulness and reduced stress in homes, schools and workplaces throughout BC. Based in beautiful Victoria, BC, we are grateful to live, work and play within the traditional territories of the Songhees, Esquimalt and W̱SÁNEĆ Nations. Collaborating with physicians, mindfulness facilitators, educators and researchers throughout the province, we offer classes, workshops and retreats in meditation and mindfulness based stress reduction and management for children, youth and adults. Our programs and research focus upon the health benefits of mindful awareness, compassion, and acceptance. These skills allow participants to better navigate common challenges such as depression, anxiety, chronic pain and chronic disease.