Film Screening and Discussion and Tour of a Tiny House: "Reuse, Because You Can't Recycle the Planet"
2018-10-10 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
In collaboration with Ramapo Green and Ramapo 1-Step.
Film Screening, Discussion with Producer/Director and Tour of a Tiny House
Join us Wednesday, October 10 from 1-4pm in Anisfield School of Business room 136 for a screening of the ground-breaking film, Reuse, Because You Can’t Recycle the Planet followed by a discussion with the Producer and Director of the film, Alex Eaves from 1-3pm and with a tour of his innovative Box Truck Tiny House from 3-4pm. Moderated by Professor Ashwani Vasishth.
Learn innovative ways of reducing your waste stream by reusing things that you thought were trash…!

Introduction to Mindfulness for Educators and Administrators Presented in collaboration with TMI Education
2018-10-11 16:00 - 18:00 | Ramapo College of New Jersey, 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwan, NJ, 07430, United States
This event is part of the “Creating a Mindful School” program.
This workshop is designed for K-12 to support their teaching. The workshop will include a mindfulness meditation and discussion on how mindfulness can assist in the prevention of burnout and compassion fatigue and lower stress levels.
Presented by Carol Bowman Ed.D. Associate Professor of Education with guest presenter, Joe Kiely, Northern Highlands High School.
Educators will receive 3 CEU for their participation.

All Day Retreat for Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction 8-Week Course
2018-10-14 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. – Please note, due to room location, this is ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT STUDENTS

“What Are People For? A Contemplative Inquiry” with Daniel Barbezat
2018-10-18 19:00 - 20:30 | Alumni Lounges/Student Center 156-158, 505 Ramapo Valley Rd, Mahwah, NJ, 07430, United States
As more and more of the goods and services we demand are provided by people completely unknown to us, or even by machines, what will our relationships to others actually be? If others are only relevant in terms of some sort of commerce, then as others become less commercially necessary, how or even why will we need them? Put simply, over the coming years, an increasingly important question will become: what are other human being for, if not to provide for us? I believe this is an essential question for all of us, and one to which educational institutions must respond. In this talk we will examine the ways in which we can cultivate and sustain an inquiry into the ways that we will choose to relate to other beings. A special emphasis will be placed on the way higher education and contemplative approaches can contribute to this process.

“What Is Education For? Learning As If You and Others Mattered” with Daniel Barbezat
2018-10-19 10:00 - 11:30 | Alumni Lounges/Student Center 156-158, 505 Ramapo Valley Rd, Mahwah, NJ, 07430, United States
We all have many wants, many of which conflict with each other. While courses and programs need to provide preparation for working and careers, we also want them to deepen the experience of being human beings, enriching our sense of the fullness of our emotional, spiritual, physical, moral, and intellectual flourishing. How do we select among what often feels like conflicting aims? In this workshop, we will examine how we can cultivate and sustain an inquiry into what is most deeply important to us and how we can use this sense of meaning to guide us in decisions concerning our college experiences (the selection of your courses/majors, participation in co-curricular activates, etc.). We will examine this sense of meaning and provide techniques for implementing it into our lives. Through this process, we can better recognize our constraints and make decisions across the many tradeoffs that we face.

“What Is Education For? Teaching As If You and Others Mattered” with Daniel Barbezat
2018-10-19 13:45 - 15:25 | Alumni Lounges/Student Center 156-158, 505 Ramapo Valley Rd, Mahwah, NJ, 07430, United States
We all have many wants, many of which conflict with each other. While we want our courses and work to provide direct tangible benefits – training students for the labor market, providing services, etc., we also want to provide environments that deepen and sustain the emotional, spiritual, physical, moral, and intellectual flourishing of ourselves and those around us. How do we select among what often feels like conflicting aims? In this workshop, we will examine how we can cultivate and sustain an inquiry into what is most deeply important to us and how we can use this sense of meaning to guide us in decisions concerning our work. We will examine this sense of meaning and provide techniques for implementing it into our lives. Through this process, we can better recognize our constraints and make decisions across the many tradeoffs that we face.

“Thoreau and the Contemplative Tradition” with Professor Mark Howenstein
2018-10-24 17:00 - 17:30 | ASB 420
Join us for a special pre-meditation event with Professor Mark Howenstein. This talk will examine this process of dawning awareness–highlighting Thoreau’s insights into the art of mindful living. It will explore such themes as simplicity and single-minded focus, probity and presence, patience and perseverance, and sauntering, wildness and creativity—focusing on the following sections from WaldenandWalking.

All-Day Retreat for Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction 8-Week Course
2018-10-27 09:00 - 16:00, 2018-11-04 09:00 - 16:00 | Trustees Pavilion, Ramapo College, 505 Ramapo Valley Rd, Mahwah, NJ, 07675, 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.

CANCELED: 11/15 Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction 8-Week Course - RESCHEDULED FOR 11/29
2018-11-15 18:30 - 21:00 | 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 Carol Bonilla Bowman, Ed.D. and runs Thursdays from September 27 to November 15 from 6:30-9pm in ASB 420. It includes an all-day retreat on Sunday, November 4 from 9am-4pm.

Mobile Meditation Stress Reduction for Finals
2018-12-12 13:00 - 15:00 | Ramapo College of New Jersey, 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwan, NJ, 07430, United States
Prepare for finals by learning to deal with stress and increasing focus with the Mindfulness at Ramapo College. Students can start their study session or take a break from the books to revitalize with brief, ten-minute mindful stress-reducing exercises.
For more information, please email Peter Shalit at pshalit@ramapo.edu.

Free Orientation to Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction 8-Week Course
2019-01-09 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.

Bringing Your Practice With You: Cultivating Awareness in our Daily lives with Dr. Ken Verni
2019-01-12 09:00 - 12:00 | Anisfield School of Business Room 420, 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, 07430, United States
This workshop for MBSR grads or those with a regular meditation practice will be a conversation about how our life can be and is our practice. Our life is a succession of present moment experiences….and meeting each and every one of them– regardless of whether they are pleasant or unpleasant, wanted or unwanted, hectic or quiet—with a degree of curiosity and tenderness is what the cultivation of mindfulness can help us with. Together we will practice and explore ‘this being human’ by inviting a softening of the boundary between formal and informal practices and life itself, perhaps strengthening our capacity for ease of heart, mind and body on and off the cushion. Workshop will include periods of sitting and movement practices, periods of silence and periods of discussion.

Introduction to Mindfulness and Meditation Workshop
2019-01-16 19:00 - 20:30 | Anisfield School of Business Room 420, 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, 07430, United States
Learn to meditate at this introductory session. The program will briefly review the meaning and benefits of mindfulness practices, and then present an experiential introduction to breath-based meditation practice. Suggestions will be offered on how to integrate a simple, but effective, mindfulness practice into one’s everyday life. We ask participants to please wear comfortable clothing to the event.
Cost: No charge.
To register and receive your parking pass, click here

Free Introduction to Mindfulness for K-12 Educators and Administrators
2019-01-17 16:00 - 18:00 | Anisfield School of Business Room 420, 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, 07430, United States
This workshop is designed for K-12 teachers, administrators and instructional aides/support staff who are interested in learning more about developing a personal mindfulness practice.
Taught by Carol Bowman and guest speaker, Joe Kiely from Northern Highlands High School.
Educators will receive two Professional Development credit hours.

Free Orientation to Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction 8-Week Course
2019-01-19 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 Carol Bonilla Bowman 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
2019-01-23 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 and runs Wednesdays from January 23 to March 27 from 7-9:30pm in ASB 420. It includes an all-day retreat on Sunday, March 3 from 9am-4pm.

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction 8-Week Course
2019-01-26 09:30 - 12:00 | 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 Carol Bowman, ed.D., and runs Saturdays from January 26 to March 16 from 9:30am-12:00pm in ASB 420. It includes an all-day retreat on Sunday, March 3 from 9am-4pm.

Yoga and Other Mindfulness Tools in the K-12 Classroom Presented in collaboration with TMI Education
2019-02-28 09:00 - 14:00 | Trustees Pavilion, Ramapo College, 505 Ramapo Valley Rd, Mahwah, NJ, 07675, United States
Would you like to try yoga in your classroom? Have you tried it and would like to learn more? This workshop will address methods and benefits of using mindful yoga in the classroom in support of emotional and cognitive development. Methods will cover K-12 hands-on approaches in parallel workshops for teachers. Discover the research that supports the academic and emotional benefits of Yoga in the classroom.

CANCELED TODAY:Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction 8-Week Course
2019-03-02 09:30 - 12:00 | ASB 420

All Day Retreat for Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction 8-Week Course
2019-03-03 09:00 - 16:00 | Alumni Lounges/Student Center 156-158, 505 Ramapo Valley Rd, Mahwah, NJ, 07430, United States

Learning to Meditate One Day Retreat
2019-03-09 09:00 - 16:00 | Trustees Pavilion, Ramapo College, 505 Ramapo Valley Rd, Mahwah, NJ, 07675, United States
Join us for a mindfulness meditation retreat on Saturday, March 9, 2019 from 9-4pm. This retreat is for those interested in learning the basics of how to meditate, or for more experienced mediators looking for a beginner’s mind approach. Pause, quiet your mind and body and cultivate the balance we all need in these stressful times.

Mindfulness and Self-Compassion with Beth Sandweiss
2019-04-06 09:00 - 12:00 | Anisfield School of Business Room 420, 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, 07430, United States
This workshop for MBSR grads or those with a regular meditation practice interested in mindfulness and self-compassion as well as professionals who wish to integrate self-compassion into their work.Learn how to respond to difficult moments with kindness, understanding and forgiveness instead of self-criticism or blame. Cultivating self-compassion with mindfulness!teaches us how to develop the warm-hearted, connected presence we need during moments of difficulty. Self-compassion provides the emotional strength and resilience needed to offer ourselves the same kindness and understanding we would offer a good friend.

Labyrinth Walk, Meditation in Partnership with The Wellness Coalition’s Event “Spring Into Wellness"
2019-04-10 01:00 - 15:00 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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.
