Uploaded September 2014 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
We wear 'busy' like a badge of honour but have we become too busy to breathe? Taking just 30 seconds to slow down and breathe can completely change your perspective. We tried to share that revelation on the busy streets of Toronto, Canada. The results will give you pause.
Courtney Sunday is on a mission to help people put a little more zen in their lives. Stress is one of the biggest and most common health risks we face today. As a mindfulness expert, she knows that even a few deep breaths, taking even 30 seconds to reset and be present, is immensely health-boosting. So, she hits the streets of Canada's biggest city armed with a 'Free Zen' sign to see if she can convince people to accept a spontaneous meditation.
It's a zenterruption! She offers to help people de-stress, to recapture happiness, to feel better, and to just slow down a little but does anyone take her up on her offer? She practically begs them to take a minute, 30 seconds, 15 seconds... Will they accept a free zenterruption in their day? Would you stop for a zenterruption? Could you?
Courtney is a meditation instructor, mindfulness expert and writes the Everyday Mindfulness column for tuja wellness. tuja wellness is a Canadian website committed to inspiring a healthier and more conscientious everyday through their articles, videos, podcasts and city directories & events. Please visit us at tujawellness.com
Zen it forward! Make your own 'Free Zen' sign and go do some zenterrupting of your own! If you do, please share the results with us!
We wear 'busy' like a badge of honour but have we become too busy to breathe? Taking just 30 seconds to slow down and breathe can completely change your perspective. We tried to share that revelation on the busy streets of Toronto, Canada. The results will give you pause.
Courtney Sunday is on a mission to help people put a little more zen in their lives. Stress is one of the biggest and most common health risks we face today. As a mindfulness expert, she knows that even a few deep breaths, taking even 30 seconds to reset and be present, is immensely health-boosting. So, she hits the streets of Canada's biggest city armed with a 'Free Zen' sign to see if she can convince people to accept a spontaneous meditation.
It's a zenterruption! She offers to help people de-stress, to recapture happiness, to feel better, and to just slow down a little but does anyone take her up on her offer? She practically begs them to take a minute, 30 seconds, 15 seconds... Will they accept a free zenterruption in their day? Would you stop for a zenterruption? Could you?
Courtney is a meditation instructor, mindfulness expert and writes the Everyday Mindfulness column for tuja wellness. tuja wellness is a Canadian website committed to inspiring a healthier and more conscientious everyday through their articles, videos, podcasts and city directories & events. Please visit us at tujawellness.com
Zen it forward! Make your own 'Free Zen' sign and go do some zenterrupting of your own! If you do, please share the results with us!
