MINDFULNESS-BASED STRESS REDUCTION 8-WEEK COURSE
2017-09-29 09:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Anisfield School of Business Room 420, 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, 07430, United States
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 Friday morning MBSR course will meet from September 29-November 17 from 9-11:30am and includes a full day retreat on Sunday, November 5 from 9am-4pm. See webpage for details, tuition and registration. This course is taught by Ken Verni, Psy.D. CLOSED

STRESS REDUCTION AT THE LIBRARY
2017-10-03 12:00 - 15:00 | Ramapo College LIbrary, 505 Ramapo Valley Rd, Mahwah, 07430, United States
Prepare for the new school year by learning to deal with stress and increasing focus with the Mindfulness at Ramapo College at the library on Tuesdays, October 3, 10 and 17. 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 to all Ramapo students. Sign up at the atrium entrance on the library’s main floor. Questions, contact Peter Shalit at pshalit@ramapo.edu.

MARIA SIROIS: "LIVING AN AUTHENTIC LIFE"
2017-10-03 18:30 - 20:30 | Trustees Pavilion, Ramapo College, 505 Ramapo Valley Rd, Mahwah, NJ, 07675, United States
In this interactive conversation, Dr. Sirois articulates both the perspectives and tools from the fields of positive psychology and resilience that enable us to develop an inner true north, and the risks to choosing to live without authenticity. We’ll explore what matters most on the journey and how to let go of myths that keep us attached to living into other people’s beliefs about who we should be and what our lives ought to look like. By choosing such a journey, we choose a life that is genuine, healthful and sustaining.

INTRODUCTION TO MINDFULNESS FOR TEACHERS AND ADMINISTRATORS WORKSHOP
2017-10-19 16:00 - 18:00 | Anisfield School of Business Room 420, 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, 07430, United States
This event is part of the “Creating a Mindful School” program.
This workshop is designed for K-12 that supports their teaching. The workshop with include a mindfulness meditation and discussion on how mindfulness can assist in the prevention of burnout and compassion fatigue and lower stress levels.
The next workshop on Creating a Mindful Classroom will be offered in spring 2018 with information about how to incorporate mindfulness into the classroom. That workshop will introduce hands-on strategies for use in the classroom.
Presented by Carol Bowman Ed.D. Associate Professor of Education with guest presenter, Joe Kiely, Northern Highlands High School.
Teachers will receive 3 Professional Development credit hours for their participation.

MBSR SILENT RETREAT DAY
2017-11-05 09:00 - 16:00
Sunday, November 5
Retreat in Student Center rooms 156-158 (also called Alumni Lounges) park in Main Lots C&D

All day retreat for current and graduates of the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction course. Leaders are Ken Verni, Beth Sandweiss Catherine Krame and Carol Bowman.

"Walk with Me" screening at Ridgewood Theater
2017-11-14 19:30 - 21:30 | Ridgewood Theater, 190 East Ridgewood Ave, Ridgewood, NJ, 07451
Tuesday, November 14
Ridgewood Theater
Join the Mindfulness at Ramapo College, Heart Circle Sangha, Turn the Mind DBT, New Jersey Tai Chi and local community members for a screening of “Walk with Me: A Journey into Mindfulness featuring Thich Nhat Hahn” at Ridgewood Theater 190 East Ridgewood Avenue from 7:30-9:30pm.

MINDFUL YOGA IN THE CLASSROOM WORKSHOP FOR EDUCATORS AND ADMINISTRATORS
2017-11-16 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 several parallel workshops for teachers. Discover the research that supports the academic and emotional benefits of Yoga in the classroom.
Workshops taught by teachers currently teaching in local schools. Come prepared to move! Absolutely no yoga experience is required.

HALF-DAY MINDFULNESS MEDITATION SILENT RETREAT
2017-11-18 09:00 - 13:00 | Alumni Lounges/Student Center 156-158, 505 Ramapo Valley Rd, Mahwah, NJ, 07430, United States
Times of concentrated practice offer an opportunity to energize and expand one’s practice, unplug and provide a supportive environment for continuity of practice. This half-day day silent retreat will alternate between sitting practices and mindful movement with short instructions and a brief talk on the value of stillness. Led by Carol Bowman and Peter Shalit.
Registration is required.

Stress Reduction for Finals at the Potter Library
2017-12-12 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.

Weekly Wednesday Evening Meditation Sessions
2018-01-03 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 evening meditations for experienced or beginners in Northern NJ. These free weekly meditation sessions will be led by Peter Shalit.

Closed Today - Snow Day
2018-01-04
Due to inclement weather, Ramapo College and the Mindfulness at Ramapo College will be closed today. All events have been cancelled.

Delayed Opening - MBSR Orientation Postponed to Friday 1/12
2018-01-05 08:00 - 11:00
Due to inclement weather the Mindfulness at Ramapo College will open at 11am. The Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction free Orientation will be postponed to next Friday January 12 from 9-11am. All registrants from today’s orientation will be automatically registered for next Friday. Please email mindfulness@ramapo.edu if you can not make it.

Weekly Day Meditation Sessions
2018-01-08 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.

Free Orientation To Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Course
2018-01-12 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, Psy.D 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 Introduction to Mindfulness and Meditation Workshop
2018-01-17 19:00 - 20:30 | Anisfield School of Business Room 420, 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, 07430, United States
Learn to meditate at this free 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.

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction 8-Week Course
2018-01-19 09:00 - 11:30 | 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 Ken Verni, Psy.D. and runs Fridays fromJanuary 19 to March 9 from 9-11:30am in ASB 420. It includes an all-day retreat on Sunday, February 25 from 9am-4pm.

Chronic Pain and Illness Support Group for Ramapo Students
2018-01-24 12:30 - 13:30 | Anisfield School of Business Room 420, 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, 07430, United States
Do you experience physical pain or have a chronic illness? Do you wish there was a way to connect with other students who experience the same? Join this support group for students living with pain and chronic illness. Share experiences, strategies and learn to utilize mindful practices in a comfortable environment. We will begin each meeting with a short meditation and a sharing of highs and lows of the week. Once a month we may provide a yoga session (Yoga can be adaptive including sitting in a chair.) Join the student “Groupme” chat. Questions, please contact Peter Shalit at the Kame Center at pshalit@ramapo.edu.

Free Orientation To Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Course
2018-01-24 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.

Learn to Meditate One Day Retreat
2018-01-27 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, January 27 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. Learn how meditation is different from relaxation and the power of mindfulness meditation in building awareness, focus and concentration.

Free Weekly Wednesday Evening Meditation-CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER
2018-02-07 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-CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER
2018-02-07 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
2018-02-08 18:30 - 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 Carol 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.

Free Orientation To Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Course
2018-02-10 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 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
2018-02-14 19:00 - 21:30 | Anisfield School of Business Room 420, 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, 07430, United States

Free Introduction of Mindfulness for Teachers Administrator Workshop
2018-02-15 16:00 - 18:00 | Anisfield School of Business Room 420, 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, 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.
Teachers will receive 3 Professional Development credit hours for their participation.

Free Weekly Day Meditation Sessions-NO MEDITATION TODAY
2018-02-19 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.

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction 8-Week Course
2018-02-22 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. This course is led by Carol Bowman, Ed.D., and runs from February 22 to April 19 from 6:30-9pm. It includes an all-day retreat on Sunday, April 15 from 9am-4pm..

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction 8-Week Course
2018-02-24 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.

“Learning to Let Go” Parallel Mini-Retreats for Teens and Parents of Teens
2018-02-24 10:00 - 13:00 | Trustees Pavilion, Ramapo College, 505 Ramapo Valley Rd, Mahwah, NJ, 07675, United States
Teens have many stressors—school, family, friends. Begin to learn tools to handle stress in a more positive way, to concentrate and focus in school, to deal with your emotions, and to practice kindness for yourself and others. Parenting a teen can be stressful as well. Give yourself time to relax and find a calmer place to parent from, learning how to respond instead of react to your teen.
This workshop is an opportunity to pause in the middle of your hectic lives and embrace the present moment. Participants will learn simple and practical mindfulness activities that can be practiced anywhere and at any time. We will alternate between sitting and walking meditation, mindful eating and mindful movement.

Free Weekly Wednesday Evening Meditation Sessions-CANCELED
2018-03-07 17:30 - 18:30 | Anisfield School of Business Room 420, 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, 07430, United States
