Mindfulness at Ramapo College

Creating a Mindful Classroom
2018-03-20 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Alumni Lounges/Student Center 156-158, 505 Ramapo Valley Rd, Mahwah, NJ, 07430, United States
This workshop, Creating a Mindful Classroom, is open to K-12 educators and administrators who are interested in learning more about how to incorporate Contemplative Studies and Mindfulness into their classroom. It features mindfulness in education expert, Linda Lantieri, MA, leading a panel of K-12 educators.
Teachers will receive 3 Professional Development credit hours for their participation.

Free Weekly Wednesday Evening Meditation Sessions - CANCELLED TONIGHT
2018-03-21 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 or Peter Emr.

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction 8-Week Course - CANCELLED TONIGHT
2018-03-21 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 Catherine Krame and runs Wednesdays from February 7 to April 4 from 7-9:30pm in ASB 420. It includes an all-day retreat on Sunday, March 25 from 9am-4pm.

Free Orientation To Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Course
2018-03-23 09:30 - 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 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.

Spring Into Wellness: Labyrinth Walk, Meditation and Yoga
2018-03-28 12:00 - 15:00 | Bradley Center at Ramapo College, 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, NJ, 07430, United States
Students, faculty, staff and the greater community are all invited to join the Mindfulness at Ramapo College at our Labyrinth Walk, Yoga and Open Meditation at the 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.
This event is free and no registration is required. If you are not a member of the Ramapo College community, please email mindfulness@ramapo.edu for a parking pass.

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction 8-Week Course-No Class This Day
2018-03-31 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 is led by Peter Shalit, a graduate of Syracuse University with a BA in Psychology, and runs Saturday from February 24 to April 21 from 9:30am-12pm in ASB 420. It includes an all-day retreat on Sunday, April 15 from 9am-4pm.

Free Weekly Day Meditation Sessions - CANCELLED TODAY
2018-04-02 13:10 - 13:45, 2018-05-28 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 free weekly day mindfulness meditations for experienced or beginners at Ramapo College in Northern NJ. These free weekly meditation sessions will be led by Peter Shalit.

Northern Highlands Regional High School Wellness Day
2018-04-06 09:00 - 11:00 | NJ
Peter Shalit of the Mindfulness at Ramapo College of New Jersey will be leading a workshop on “Coping Strategies for Anxiety and Creating Resilence” at the Northern Highlands Regional High School Wellness Day.

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction 8-Week Course
2018-04-13 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 is led by Beth Sandweiss, trained as an MBSR instructor through the Center for Mindfulness at UMass Medical School, and runs Fridays from April 13 to June 1 from 9:00am-12pm in ASB 420. It includes an all-day retreat on Sunday, May 20 from 9am-4pm.

Free Orientation To Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Course
2018-04-18 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 Meg Chang 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 at Ramapo College Educator Weekend Retreat at Blue Cliff Monastery
2018-04-20 17:00 - 2018-04-22 13:00 | Blue Cliff Monastery, 3 MIndfulness Rd, PIne Bush, NY, 12566, United States
This Mindfulness at Ramapo College weekend retreat at Blue Cliff monastery is for K-12 Educators and College and University Faculty. It will focus on developing an educator’s personal practice through sharing, sitting and walking meditation, silent meals, and dharma talks and discussions with our own group and with the monastics. This retreat provides an opportunity for educators to unplug, live in a mindful community and find some peace. Personal practice is a necessary foundation for mindful teaching. This retreat will focus on mindfulness practice, not pedagogy.

The Power of the Mindful Pause Before You Write
2018-04-24 11:30 - 14:30 | Center for Reading and Writing, Ramapo College Library, 2nd Floor
Work with “The Power of the Mindful Pause Before You Write”, April 24 and April 26 from 11:30am-2:30pm at the Center for Reading and Writing, in the Library 2nd floor for Ramapo students.
Come by to enjoy a brief meditation with the Mindfulness at Ramapo College before working on your term papers. See the difference becoming centered can make with your focus, creativity, and energy. Questions, contact Peter Shalit at pshalit@ramapo.edu.

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction 8-Week Course
2018-04-25 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 Peter Shalit, a graduate of Syracuse University with a BA in Psychology, and runs Wednesdays from April 25 to June 13 from 7-9:30pm in ASB 420. It includes an all-day retreat on Sunday, June 3 from 9am-4pm.

CANCELLED TODAY ONLY: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction 8-Week Course
2018-04-27 09:30 - 12:00 | Anisfield School of Business Room 420, 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, 07430, United States

Free Weekly Day Meditation Sessions - CANCELLED TODAY ONLY
2018-04-30 13:10 - 13:45 | Anisfield School of Business Room 420, 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, 07430, United States

Stress Reduction for Finals at the Library
2018-05-02 12:00 - 15:00 | Potter Library, 505 Ramapo Valley Rd, Mahwah, NJ, 07430, United States
Prepare for exams by learning to deal with stress and increasing focus with the Mindfulness at Ramapo College at the Potter library. Start your study session or take a break from the books to revitalize with brief 10 minute mindful stress-reducing exercises available between 12-3pm.
These sessions are free for Ramapo students. Sign up at the atrium entrance on the library’s main floor. Questions, contact Peter Shalit at pshalit@ramapo.edu.

Silent Retreat for Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction 8-Week Course
2018-06-02 09:00 - 16:00 | NJ
All day retreat for current and graduates of the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction course. Leaders are Ken Verni, Beth Sandweiss, Catherine Krame, Carol Bowman and Peter Shalit.

Free Orientation to Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction 8-Week Course
2018-06-05 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 Beth Sandweiss and 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.

Cultivating Presence in the Natural World: A Workshop and Mindful Hike at the Ramapo Reservation
2018-06-16 09:30 - 16:00 | 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. We will be practicing Mindful Walking, Sitting, Lying Down and Standing.

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction 8-Week Course
2018-06-20 19:00 - 21:30, 2018-06-27 19:00 - 21:30 | NJ
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 Peter Shalit, a graduate of Syracuse University with a BA in Psychology, and runs Wednesdays from June 20 to August 15 from 7-9:30pm in ASB 420. It includes an all-day retreat on Saturday, August 4 from 9am-4pm.

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction 8-Week Course
2018-06-22 09:30 - 12:00 | NJ
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 Beth Sandweiss, trained as an MBSR instructor through the Center for Mindfulness at UMass Medical School, and runs Fridays from June 22 to August 17 from 9:30am-12pm in ASB 420. It includes an all-day retreat on Saturday, August 4 from 9am-4pm.

NO EVENTS OR CLASSES DUE TO HOLIDAY - COLLEGE CLOSED
2018-07-04 | NJ

NO EVENTS OR CLASSES DUE TO HOLIDAY WEEK
2018-07-05, 2018-07-06 | NJ

“Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) & Mindfulness: A Culturally Responsive Approach” with Meena Srinivasan
2018-07-15 09:30 - 16:30 | Trustees Pavilion, Ramapo College, 505 Ramapo Valley Rd, Mahwah, NJ, 07675, United States
This day long professional learning will deepen participant understanding of social and emotional learning and the connection to mindfulness and cultural responsiveness. Participants will experience engagement activities that can transfer to classroom practice and gain practical knowledge and strategies that support shifts in practice.
There will be a book signing from 4-4:30 pm – “Teach, Breathe, Learn: Mindfulness In and Out of the Classroom”

Learning to Meditate One Day Retreat
2018-07-21 09:00 - 15:00 | Trustees Pavilion, Ramapo College, 505 Ramapo Valley Rd, Mahwah, NJ, 07675, United States
Join us for a mindfulness meditation retreat on Saturday, July 21, 2018 from 9-3pm. This retreat is for those interested in learning the basics of how to meditate, or for more experienced meditators looking for a beginner’s mind approach. Pause, quiet your mind and body and cultivate the balance we all need in these stressful times.
Learn how mindfulness meditation can help us be more present in all of the moments of our lives. Together we will explore mindfulness meditation practices that can help us relate to every moment in our lives with compassion and kindness.
Learn how meditation is different from relaxation and the power of mindfulness meditation in building awareness, focus and concentration.
We will alternate periods of meditation, mindful walking, gentle movement, mindful eating with time for Q & A.

Silent Retreat for Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction 8-Week Course
2018-08-05 09:00 - 16:00 | Ramapo College of New Jersey, 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwan, NJ, 07430, United States

CFM Fundamentals Nine-Day Residential Intensive Teacher Training
2018-08-10 - 2018-08-19 | Trustees Pavilion, Ramapo College, 505 Ramapo Valley Rd, Mahwah, NJ, 07675, United States
This retreat consists of the 5-Day Mindfulness Tools Residential Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Intensive program and the 4-Day Fundamentals Teacher Training Intensive.
SR-401-9D MBSR Fundamentals – 9 Day MBSR Fundamentals is an intensive residential training based on the 8-week MBSR curriculum. For the first 5 days, students are immersed in the Mindfulness Tools Program™, a synthesized format of the 8-week MBSR course that includes intensive meditation, small and large group dialogue and interaction, and teacher instruction. In the 4 days immediately following Mindfulness Tools Program™, students participate in an intensive, highly experiential professional training to facilitate further integration of the Mindfulness Tools Program™ through instruction, investigation and dialogue with teachers and other Fundamentals participants. This intensive is to study the curriculum, program flow, and contextual and theoretical background of MBSR. A small cohort explores issues arising out of the MBSR learning and teaching experience.
