Mindful Archery Instruction
Mindful Archery for Focus, Grounding & Connection
Learn traditional archery in a supportive, guided environment that encourages focus, patience, grounding, confidence, and connection to self through practice.
Why Mindful Archery
Mindful archery is offered as a grounded, land-based practice that supports focus, patience, self-awareness, and personal reflection. Through guided instruction, participants are encouraged to slow down, be present, and build confidence through each step of the practice.
Focus
Archery encourages concentration, presence, and attention to each step of the practice.
Grounding
The rhythm of preparing, aiming, and releasing can help participants slow down and connect with the present moment.
Confindence
Through practice and guidance, participants build skill, self-trust, and a sense of accomplishment.
Reflection
Mindful archery may offer a supportive space for reflection, connection to self, and personal growth.
Ways To Learn
Mindful archery sessions are offered in a supportive, guided environment and can be adapted for individuals, groups, educational settings, and community-based learning.
Individual Session
One-on-one sessions tailored to your comfort level and goals, with a focus on skill development, confidence, grounding, and personal reflection.
Group Learning
Shared sessions that introduce archery in a supportive group environment, with a focus on safety, presence, patience, and connection.
Workshops & Community Sessions
Structured sessions for groups, organizations, or educational settings, introducing archery as a meaningful and accessible mindful practice.
Archery sessions may be rebooked or refunded if the session needs to be cancelled due to inclement weather or unsafe outdoor conditions.
Archery Experience & Instruction
Session Rates
Individual sessions: $20 per hour
Family or group (up to 4 participants): $80 per hour
Who Can Participate
Youth ages 10 and up are welcome. Sessions can be adapted for individuals, families, small groups, and community-based learning.
Experience & Credentials
- Certified instructor, member of Archery Ontario (Beginner Coach)
- Intermediate-level training completed, certification pending
- Mentoring Coach, Team Ontario – 2023 Winter Games (PEI)
- Indigenous Masters Games: 1st place (Toronto), 2nd place (Ottawa)
- Recurve barebow archer, training in Olympic-style through Caledon Archers
A Practice of Focus and Balance
Archery is more than a physical skill. It offers a way to slow down, develop focus, and build a stronger connection between body, mind, and intention. Mindful archery may also offer a supportive space for reflection, grounding, and connection to self during times of stress, transition, or grief.