About Us

What is The Empowerment Project?
The Empowerment Project is a science based mindfulness program running a variety of workshops & seminars for workplaces, schools and parents. Our programs are practical and presented in a way that individuals can relate and utilize in any aspect of life. The foundation of our training is in growth mindset where mindfulness techniques are utilized to enhance the hard skills of any business. Working extensively in corporate and educational facilities for a combined 20 years, we have compiled knowledge from our own training, as well as extensive research that focuses on personal and professional stress. Coping with stress is the epicenter of this program. The Empowerment Project hopes that organizations will invest in the health and well-being of their employees, resulting in not only personal growth but corporate cultural excellence.

Dr. Shar Rai, BA Psych, is a practicing Chiropractor in Richmond Hill, Ontario, and a graduate of the psychology program at Queen’s University in 1995 and the National College of Chiropractic in 1999. She has been developing workplace wellness programs for many business sectors, including not-for-profit, engineering, consumer packaged goods, technology, and automotive for the past 13 years. She has spent an extensive amount of time treating patients on site and educating employees on managing themselves and taking responsibility for their contribution to the workspace. Her passion has always been to empower others to become their best selves. Dr. Shar’s experience in corporate environments and multidisciplinary settings makes her an expert with a unique perspective on corporate wellness and personal empowerment. She has recently attained her Reiki Mastery qualifications.

Andrea Bosco RYT BA, is a mindfulness expert and a Certified Yoga Instructor. After 11 years as a marketing professional, Andrea relaunched her career into the wellness field. She is the owner of Gateway Yoga and runs classes, workshops and retreats throughout the Greater Toronto Area in schools and workplaces. She has been studying mindfulness and yoga for more than 16 years and completed her RYT 200-hour training in 2012 and her Meditation & Relaxation Specialist certification in 2019 at East to West Yoga in Toronto. She has worked extensively with students, teachers, athletes and corporate employees, empowering individuals and providing stress management tools that they can apply to their everyday life.

Our Clients

Some of our other clients include:

Mindful Schools

Elementary School

Children are bright and curious. Within an elementary school setting, The Empowerment Project is designed to provide research and insights for students to build a foundation of self-awareness and self-regulation. Their ability to learn healthy mindset habits is not the challenge; it’s their “Why”. Our elementary school program fosters children’s curiosity. Children are taught how certain tools and techniques effect their brain, the way they feel and ultimately how they behave. They are taught to understand the power of choosing their thoughts, words, actions and how to utilize them to build self-confidence and a healthy self-esteem. Teaching them about the brain and engaging them in interactive activities has been the key success of this program.

Student Workshops
• The Power of Positive Thought & Self-Awareness
• The importance of Being Grateful
• The Core Principals of Living a Mindful life
• Kindness & Compassion as a Life Skill
• Goal Setting & Dream Building (best for grade 5-8)
• Equity, Inclusion & Diversity (best for grade 7-8) Highschool - SHSM or Experiential Learing Programs

We believe that mastering your mental state is the greatest gift you can give yourself. In high schools, The Empowerment Project focuses on exploring emotional intelligence which includes; self-awareness, managing your own behviours, empathy and people/social skills. We want our students to understand that EI is an “inside out” approach. By teaching the science of brain function and the physiological effects of expressing, gratitude, kindness, forgiveness, (just to name a few), students are taught how these human skills are essential in enhancing future roles in; leadership, customer service, conflict resolution, behavior management, group dynamics, and stress management. Ultimately it reinforces self-confidence and the ability to make healthy choices. The Empowerment Project program is customized to meet the requirements for the SHSM electives.

SHSM Elective Certifications
• Stress Management
• Leadership Skills
• Customer Service
• Behaviour Management
• Conflict Resolution
• Group Dynamics
• Communication
• Ergonomics
• Equity & Inclusion
• Anti-Oppression & Allyship
• Fitness
• Dietary Considerations

Please contact us at info@theempowermentproject.ca to receive more information. Teacher Programs

The Empowerment Projects prides itself in teaching mindfulness techniques that can be universally learned and adapted. We have created a Professional Activity Day program for teachers to assist them in implementing tools and techniques within their own classrooms and their own daily lives, with science as the foundation. Whether it is a JK or Grade 12 class, the delivery is adjusted to suit specific age groups.

Wellness Seminars & Workshops
• Supporting Wellness at Home & in the Classroom
• Managing Stress in Today’s World
• Building Resilience Inside Out
• Building a Mindfulness Practice for Thriving in the Workplace & Classroom Parent Programs

Parental engagement is the foundation to any child’s success. Since children spend a majority of their day with teachers and classmates, The Empowerment Project has created a bridging program to keep our parents involved with what their children are learning at school. We have found that reinforcing the tools and techniques taught through our program and implementing them at home as well, increases the chances of our children utilizing these tools throughout life. Remarkably, parents benefit from learning these tools too!

Mindful Workplaces

It is essential for all those hired within a company to share a similar vision when it comes to growth. When there is restructuring or mergers, we want to naturally propel everyone involved in the same direction of personal and organizational success. Recruiting and retaining talent by training them to use empowerment tools and techniques are essential to the momentum of any company. Everybody reaps the rewards!
The Empowerment Project has created a customizable program for organizations looking to invest in their employees to create a culture that breeds leadership at every level. We help to:
• Maximize productivity
• Improve customer service
• Decrease stress
• Create self-aware leaders
• Increase productivity
• Enhance cohesive teamwork
• Have happier and healthier employees

Building a Mindfulness Practice for Thriving in the Workplace Course
A course that teaches employees how to live a mindful life and use mindfulness tools and techniques to lower stress and build a cohesive and productive workplace In support of rebuilding organizational culture, morale and employee engagement, this dynamic, 8 week course, gives employees and employers scientific based research, tools and insights on mindfulness, and the multitude of benefits to having a practice right now. It is important to have a company culture and workplace that fosters creativity, productivity and collaboration. This course strives to assist participants in managing stress responses and creating new neural pathways and programming. The support provided through this program allows participants to focus on their individual needs by exploring self-awareness and using daily mindfulness techniques to shift their internal and external environments.

Wellness Information & Activity Sessions:

• Managing Stress in Today’s World
• Building Resilience Inside Out
• Workplace Ergonomics
• Gentle Stretch Break
• Mindful Breathing Exercises & Visualization
• Yoga Flow
• High Intensity Interval Training
• Health Related Seminars

Do you have a topic that interests your employees? Let us know and we can customize a presentation for you!

Speaking Engagements
Are you looking to motivate your employees and support them on their journey of becoming the best version of themselves? Employee development causes huge waves of improvement through the company and the bottom line. And we can help!!

Mindful You

Stay tuned for course dates coming soon! In-Person Services include:

Yoga- Yoga practices encompass a mind, body practice that combines physical, postures, breathing and visualization techniques. Contact us to book a private or small group session

Reiki- The word Reiki is made of two Japanese words - Rei which means "God's Wisdom or the Higher Power" and Ki which is "life force energy". So Reiki is actually "spiritually guided life force energy." Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. A treatment feels like a wonderful glowing radiance that flows through and around you. Reiki treats the whole person including body, emotions, mind and spirit creating many beneficial effects that include relaxation and feelings of peace, security and wellbeing. Contact us to book an appointment

Mindset Mastery 1:1 Coaching- Mindset Mastery is a science based coaching style that induces positive transformation in one’s personal and professional life by understanding the foundation of the brain-body connection. Having a deeper comprehension of our thought patterns, how they make us feel and how our actions are altered as a result, is crucial in understanding our daily behaviors. While breaking an old habit or engaging in a new one, the neuroscience encourages clients to continue with their coaching work when change may seem challenging. Contact us to learn more and to book a consultation

Speaking Engagements- Are you looking to motivate a group of people and support them on their journey of becoming the best version of themselves? When you focus on personal development, your efforts cause huge waves of improvement through humanity! Do you want to be the change the world needs right now? We can help!! Contact us to learn more

Affirmation Cards

The Empowerment Project affirmation card deck contains 44 mindful affirmation cards that are designed to encourage and empower you through your journey of healing and transformation. Includes wooden card holder to display individual cards throughout your day.
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