Mindfulness at Ramapo College

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction 8-Week Course-CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER
2018-02-07 19:00 - 21:30, 2018-03-07 19:00 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | 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, 2018-03-14 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
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
2018-03-08 18:30 - 21:00 | Anisfield School of Business Room 420, 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, 07430, United States

5-Day Mindfulness-Based, Residential Silent Retreat
2018-03-11 14:30 - 2018-03-16 12:00 | Ramapo College of New Jersey, 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwan, NJ, 07430, United States
The Mindfulness Meditation Retreat is an intensive, residential, teacher-led, silent meditation retreat, which emphasizes the deep understanding and practice of mindfulness meditation in its most universal and secular expression.
The Retreat includes meditation instruction, individual interviews with qualified meditation instructors, talks by senior teachers, guided sessions of mindfulness meditation practice, movement exercises, and mindful eating, as well as sessions of contemplation and teachings to deepen the understanding of the practice.

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction 8-Week Course-No Class This Day
2018-03-15 18:30 - 21:00 | Anisfield School of Business Room 420, 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, 07430, United States

Creating a Mindful Classroom
2018-03-20 16:00 - 18:00 | 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

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

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

Free Weekly Day Meditation Sessions - CANCELLED TODAY
2018-04-02 13:10 - 13:45 | Anisfield School of Business Room 420, 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, 07430, United States

Northern Highlands Regional High School Wellness Day
2018-04-06 09:00 - 11:00
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
