Mindfulness at Ramapo College

Labyrinth Walk, Meditation in Partnership with The Wellness Coalition’s Event “Spring Into Wellness"
2019-04-10 01:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | The Grove, 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, NJ, 07430, United States
Ramapo students, faculty, staff and the greater community are all invited to join the Mindfulness at Ramapo College at our Labyrinth Walk and Meditation at the Grove (Rain Location: Bradley Center) at Ramapo College, located in Mahwah, NJ. This event is being held in partnership with Ramapo’s Wellness Coalition’s “Spring Into Wellness” campus-wide event.
Cost: This event is free and no registration is required,just come by the Grove (Rain Location: Bradley Center’s Spectator’s Lobby) on Wednesday April 3. If you are not a member of the Ramapo College community, please email mindfulness@ramapo.edu for a parking pass.

Free Orientation to Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction 8-Week Course
2019-04-12 09:00 - 11:00, 2019-09-13 09:00 - 11:30 | Anisfield School of Business Room 420, 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, 07430, United States
This orientation is the first step toward enrollment in the 8-Week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) course-before the start of class. These orientations are free of charge and are required for enrollment in the course. Join Ken Verni for a 2 hour introduction to the course which includes mindfulness practices involving breathing and gentle body movements and methods for incorporating mindfulness practices into everyday life and work.

Free Orientation to Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction 8-Week Course
2019-04-13 09:30 - 12:00 | Ramapo College of New Jersey, 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwan, NJ, 07430, United States
This orientation is the first step toward enrollment in the 8-Week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) course-before the start of class. These orientations are free of charge and are required for enrollment in the course. Join Beth Sandweiss for a 2 hour introduction to the course which includes mindfulness practices involving breathing and gentle body movements and methods for incorporating mindfulness practices into everyday life and work.

Yoga Studies Information Session
2019-04-16 18:00 - 19:00, 2019-06-03 19:00 - 20:00, 2019-08-28 19:00 - 20:00 | Anisfield School of Business Room 420, 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, 07430, United States
Community members and Ramapo students who wish to expand their job market skills, who also wish to enhance their overall health and well being, may wish to pursue the 200-hour yoga teacher certification to develop a working knowledge of fundamental yoga concepts, practice and teaching methods.

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction 8-Week Course
2019-04-19 09:00 - 11:30 | ASB 420
Grounded in science, MBSR is the most widely researched mind-body program in the world. Participants in this eight-session Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) course will gain a first hand introduction to mindfulness practices involving breathing and gentle body movements and methods for incorporating mindfulness practices into their everyday life and work. This program, which originated at the Center for Mindfulness at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, has been on the cutting edge of mind/body integration medicine for 30 years. This unique technique helps participants develop an awareness of their bodies and their emotions and facilitates their ability to thoughtfully respond instead of react to situations.

The course is led by Ken Verni, PsyD, and runs Fridays from April 19 to June 14 (No class on May 24th) from 9am-11:30pm in ASB 420. It includes an all-day retreat on Sunday, June 2 from 9am-4pm.

Free Orientation to Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction 8-Week Course
2019-04-24 19:00 - 21:00, 2019-09-11 19:00 - 21:30 | Anisfield School of Business Room 420, 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, 07430, United States
This orientation is the first step toward enrollment in the 8-Week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) course-before the start of class. These orientations are free of charge and are required for enrollment in the course. Join Catherine Krame for a 2 hour introduction to the course which includes mindfulness practices involving breathing and gentle body movements and methods for incorporating mindfulness practices into everyday life and work.

Stress Reduction for Finals - Mobile Meditations
2019-05-01 10:30 - 15:00 | Ramapo College of New Jersey, 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwan, NJ, 07430, United States
Taking a mindful study break can help reduce stress and increase focus and concentration. Ten minute meditations will be offered May 1, 2,6, 8, 9 and 13 from 10:30am-3pm throughout the campus. Follow @mindfulnessrcnj on Instagram to find out where Peter will be offering meditations or contact him at pshalit@ramapo.edu in advance to schedule a session.

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction 8-Week Course
2019-05-01 19:00 - 21:30 | Anisfield School of Business Room 420, 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, 07430, United States
Grounded in science, MBSR is the most widely researched mind-body program in the world. Participants in this eight-session Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) course will gain a first hand introduction to mindfulness practices involving breathing and gentle body movements and methods for incorporating mindfulness practices into their everyday life and work. This program, which originated at the Center for Mindfulness at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, has been on the cutting edge of mind/body integration medicine for 30 years. This unique technique helps participants develop an awareness of their bodies and their emotions and facilitates their ability to thoughtfully respond instead of react to situations.

The course is led by Catherine Krame and runs Wednesdays from May 1 to June 19 from 7pm-9:30pm in ASB 420. It includes an all-day retreat on Sunday, June 9 from 9am-4pm.

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction 8-Week Course
2019-05-04 09:30 - 12:00 | Anisfield School of Business Room 420, 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, 07430, United States
Grounded in science, MBSR is the most widely researched mind-body program in the world. Participants in this eight-session Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) course will gain a first hand introduction to mindfulness practices involving breathing and gentle body movements and methods for incorporating mindfulness practices into their everyday life and work. This program, which originated at the Center for Mindfulness at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, has been on the cutting edge of mind/body integration medicine for 30 years. This unique technique helps participants develop an awareness of their bodies and their emotions and facilitates their ability to thoughtfully respond instead of react to situations.
The course will be led by Beth Sandweiss and runs Saturdays from May 4 to June 29 (No Class May 25) from 9:30am-12pm in ASB 420. It includes an all-day retreat on Sunday, June 9 from 9am-4pm.

Awakening Creativity-Half Day Retreat with Carol Bowman
2019-05-19 09:00 - 12:00 | Anisfield School of Business Room 420, 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, 07430, United States
In this retreat, we will use the tools of mindfulness to plant seeds of creativity and allow them to develop and blossom. Engaging in playfulness, meditation, the beginners mind, yoga, and several artistic mediums, including drawing, poetry, journaling and movement, allows our creative intentions to develop and bear fruit. We will also address our shadow tendencies to be overly critical and how that stunts our creativity.

NO MONDAY MEDITATION SESSION DUE TO HOLIDAY
2019-05-27 13:10 - 13:45 | Anisfield School of Business Room 420, 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, 07430, United States
Learn to meditate or expand your meditation practice at these partially guided weekly day mindfulness meditations for experienced or beginners at Ramapo College in Northern NJ. These weekly meditation sessions will be led by Peter Shalit.

“Mindfulness in Nature” workshop at Ramapo Reservation with Dr. Ken Verni and Maria Martinez Alonso, M.A.
2019-06-01 10:00 - 13:00 | Ramapo Valley County Reservation, 608 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, NJ, 07430, United States
For hundreds of years mindful awareness was cultivated in the outdoors. Join us in the age old tradition of entering into the natural world to observe, sense, listen and participate in the beauty and wisdom of nature. Guidance will be offered with regard to exploring present moment attentiveness and working with sensory awareness in nature. There will be periods of walking, sitting and gentle mindful movement in the woods.
Rain Date is June 15

All Day Retreat for Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction 8-Week Course
2019-06-02 09:00 - 16:00, 2019-08-04 09:00 - 16:00 | Anisfield School of Business Room 420, 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, 07430, United States
All day retreat for current students and graduates of the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction course. Leaders are Ken Verni, Beth Sandweiss, Catherine Krame, Carol Bowman and Peter Shalit.

All Day Retreat for Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction 8-Week Course
2019-06-09 09:00 - 16:00 | Student Center Rooms 156-158, 505 Ramapo Valley Rd, Mahwah, 07430, United States
All day retreat for current students and graduates of the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction course. Leader is Beth Sandweiss. – Please note, due to room location, this is ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT STUDENTS

Free Orientation to 8-Week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Course
2019-06-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Anisfield School of Business Room 420, 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, 07430, United States

Free Orientation to Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction 8-Week Course
2019-06-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Anisfield School of Business Room 420, 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, 07430, United States

Mindful Self Compassion Core Skills Training with Steve Hickman of Center for Mindful Self-Compassion
2019-06-14 09:00 - 2019-06-15 17:00 | Trustees Pavilion, Ramapo College, 505 Ramapo Valley Rd, Mahwah, NJ, 07675, United States
Self-compassion is an emotional skill that can be learned by everyone. It means being warm and understanding toward yourself when you suffer, fail, or feel inadequate. Burgeoning research shows that self-compassion greatly enhances emotional well-being, reduces anxiety and depression, and promotes healthy lifestyle habits.
In this program, you learn

What self-compassion is and isn’t
How to enhance mindfulness with self-compassion
The art of loving-kindness meditation
Ways to motivate yourself with kindness rather than criticism
Techniques for handling difficult emotions with greater ease
How to transform challenging relationships and fully enjoy your life.

Free Orientation to 8-Week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Course
2019-06-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Anisfield School of Business Room 420, 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, 07430, United States
This orientation is the first step toward enrollment in the 8-Week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) course-before the start of class. These orientations are free of charge and are required for enrollment in the course. Join Peter Shalit for a 2 hour introduction to the course which includes mindfulness practices involving breathing and gentle body movements and methods for incorporating mindfulness practices into everyday life and work.

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction 8-Week Course
2019-06-26 19:00 - 21:30 | Anisfield School of Business Room 420, 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, 07430, United States
Grounded in science, MBSR is the most widely researched mind-body program in the world. Participants in this eight-session Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) course will gain a first hand introduction to mindfulness practices involving breathing and gentle body movements and methods for incorporating mindfulness practices into their everyday life and work. This program, which originated at the Center for Mindfulness at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, has been on the cutting edge of mind/body integration medicine for 30 years. This unique technique helps participants develop an awareness of their bodies and their emotions and facilitates their ability to thoughtfully respond instead of react to situations.
The course will be led by Peter Shalit and runs Wednesdays from June 26 to August 21 from 7-9:30pm in ASB 420. It includes an all-day retreat on Sunday, August 11 from 9am-4pm.

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction 8-Week Course
2019-06-28 09:30 - 12:00 | Anisfield School of Business Room 420, 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, 07430, United States
Grounded in science, MBSR is the most widely researched mind-body program in the world. Participants in this eight-session Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) course will gain a first hand introduction to mindfulness practices involving breathing and gentle body movements and methods for incorporating mindfulness practices into their everyday life and work. This program, which originated at the Center for Mindfulness at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, has been on the cutting edge of mind/body integration medicine for 30 years. This unique technique helps participants develop an awareness of their bodies and their emotions and facilitates their ability to thoughtfully respond instead of react to situations.
The course will be led by Beth Sandweiss and runs Saturdays from June 28 to August 17 (No Class on July 5) from 9:30am-12pm in ASB 420. *Please note, that Week 8 Class will be held on Saturday, August 17th following the Week 7 Class on Friday, August 16th. It includes an all-day retreat on Sunday, August 4 from 9am-4pm.

CANCELED: Free Weekly Wednesday Evening Meditation Sessions
2019-07-03 17:30 - 18:30 | Anisfield School of Business Room 420, 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, 07430, United States
Learn to meditate or expand your meditation practice at these partially guided free evening meditations for experienced or beginners in Northern NJ. These free weekly meditation sessions will be led by Peter Shalit.

CANCELED: Weekly Day Meditation Sessions
2019-07-04 13:10 - 13:45 | Anisfield School of Business Room 420, 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, 07430, United States

All Day Retreat for 8-Week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Course
2019-08-18 09:00 - 16:00 | Anisfield School of Business Room 420, 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, 07430, United States

NO MONDAY MEDITATION SESSION - COLLEGE CLOSED
2019-09-02 13:10 - 13:45 | Anisfield School of Business Room 420, 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, 07430, United States

Introduction to Mindfulness for K-12 Teachers and Administrators
2019-09-12 16:00 - 18:00 | Student Center Rooms 156-158, 505 Ramapo Valley Rd, Mahwah, 07430, United States
Mindfulness is a purposeful way of focusing attention in the present moment. It promotes a presence in the here and now that is often lost in today’s fast-paced society. This workshop is designed for K-12 teachers, administrators and instructional aides/support who are interested in a more mindful school culture and learning about developing a personal mindfulness practice, as well as basic steps to begin to incorporate mindfulness into their classroom. For more information and registration, please visit tinyurl.com/KrameEducators
