FREE WEEKLY DAY MEDITATION SESSIONS
2016-12-12 00:10 - 12:45 (America/New_York) | Anisfield School of Business Room 420, 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, 07430, United States
Partially guided meditations, no experience required in Northern NJ. These free weekly meditation sessions will be led by Peter Shalit on Mondays and Thursdays from 12:10-12:45 until December 22. Registration is required but walk-ins are welcome and can register at the session.

FREE WEEKLY DAY MEDITATION SESSIONS
2016-12-22 00:10 - 12:45 | Anisfield School of Business Room 420, 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, 07430, United States
Partially guided meditations. No experience required.. These free weekly meditation sessions will be led by Peter Shalit with the last session being held December 22. Walk-ins are welcome and can register at the session. Meditations will begin again January 8.

FREE ORIENTATION TO MINDFULNESS-BASED STRESS REDUCTION WINTER COURSE
2017-01-07 09:30 - 11:30 | Anisfield School of Business Room 420, 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, 07430, United States
Free orientation to 8-Week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Course (MBSR) course with Beth Sandweiss, MSW, MA, LPC. Learn about the course developed at the University of Massachusetts Medical School by Jon Kabat-Zinn and its many benefits.

Free Weekly Day Meditation Sessions
2017-01-09 13:10 - 13:45 | Anisfield School of Business Room 420, 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, 07430, United States
Partially guided meditations on Mondays and Thursdays from 1:10pm -1:45pm at Ramapo College in Bergen County, Northern NJ. These free weekly meditation sessions will be led by Peter Shalit. Registration is required but walk-ins are welcome and can register at the session. No experience required.

Free Weekly Evening Meditation Sessions
2017-01-11 17:30 - 18:15, 2017-02-01 17:30 - 18:15 | Anisfield School of Business Room 420, 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, 07430, United States
Come to free weekly meditations at the Mindfulness at Ramapo College. These weekly sessions will be partially guided and are for both new and experienced meditators. There will be a variety of leaders.
This event is free but requires registration to receive a parking pass. Walk ins are welcome and can register at the session.

8-WEEK MINDFULNESS-BASED STRESS REDUCTION WINTER COURSE
2017-01-14 09:30 - 12:00 | Anisfield School of Business Room 420, 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, 07430, United States
This 8-week course was developed at the University of Massachusetts Medical School by Jon Kabat-Zinn taught by Beth Sandweiss, MSW, MA, LPC. Course is on Saturdays in ASB 420, 9:30am-noon from January 14 to March 18, with March 25 as a snow day (not Jan 28 or February 25). The all day retreat is Sunday, February 26 in the York Room.

FREE INTRODUCTION TO MINDFUNLESS
2017-01-25 19:00 - 20:30 | Anisfield School of Business Room 420, 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, 07430, United States
Come to a free introduction to Mindfulness workshop where we will briefly review the 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. Research indicates that mindfulness practices decrease anxiety and stress while enhancing the ability to concentrate and pay attention. The physical and psychological benefits have been well documented. The workshop will be in Anisfield School of Business building room 420 from 7-8:30pm. For more information on this workshop and other programs, visit www.ramapo.edu/mindfulness. Registration requested, but walk-ins are welcome.

FREE ORIENTATION TO MINDFULNESS-BASED STRESS REDUCTION COURSE
2017-02-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Anisfield School of Business Room 420, 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, 07430, United States
Free orientation to 8-Week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Course (MBSR course with Carol Bowman, Ed.D. Learn about the course developed at the University of Massachusetts Medical School by Jon Kabat-Zinn and its benefits.

FREE ORIENTATION TO MINDFULNESS-BASED STRESS REDUCTION COURSE
2017-02-10 09:30 - 11:30, 2017-02-16 19:00 - 21:00, 2017-02-17 09:30 - 11:30 | Anisfield School of Business Room 420, 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, 07430, United States
Free orientation to 8-Week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Course (MBSR course with Ken Verni, Psy.D.. Learn about the course developed at the University of Massachusetts Medical School by Jon Kabat-Zinn and its benefits.

FREE MINDFULNESS FOR TEACHERS
2017-02-16 16:00 - 18:00 | Anisfield School of Business Room 420, 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, 07430, United States
This 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 second workshop which will be offered March 23 with information about how to incorporate mindfulness into the classroom. Part two 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. This workshop pis in collaboration with TMI Education
Teachers will receive 3 Professional Development credit hours for their participation.

FREE MOVIE NIGHT "MINIMALISM: A DOCUMENTARY ABOUT THE IMPORTANT THINGS"
2017-02-16 19:00 - 21:00 | Anisfield School of Business Room136, 505 Ramapo Valley Rd, Mahwah , 07430, United States
Free Movie Night hosted by the Mindfulness at Ramapo College and Ramapo Green, within the Center for Sustainability “ Minimalism: A Documentary About The Important Things” Movie viewing and short question and answer period on Thursday, February 16. 7-9pm ASB 136. Explore how might your life be better with less.

8-WEEK MINDFULNESS-BASED STRESS REDUCTION COURSE
2017-02-23 19:00 - 21:30 | Anisfield School of Business Room 420, 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, 07430, United States
This 8-week course was developed at the University of Massachusetts Medical School by Jon Kabat-Zinn taught by Carol Bowman, Ed.D. Course is on Saturdays in ASB 420, 9:30am-noon from January 14 to March 11, with March 18 as a snow day. The all day retreat is Sunday, February 26 in the York Room.

8-WEEK MINDFULNESS-BASED STRESS REDUCTION COURSE
2017-02-24 09:30 - 12:00, 2017-04-28 09:30 - 12:00 | Anisfield School of Business Room 420, 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, 07430, United States
This 8-week course was developed at the University of Massachusetts Medical School by Jon Kabat-Zinn taught by Ken Verni, Psy.D. Course is on Saturdays in ASB 420, 9:30am-noon from January 14 to March 11, with March 18 as a snow day. The all day retreat is Sunday, February 26 in the York Room.

5-DAY MINDFULNESS-BASED, RESIDENTIAL SILENT RETREAT
2017-03-12 16:00 - 2017-03-17 12:00
In collaboration with the Center for Mindfulness at UMass, this Mindfulness Meditation Retreat is an intensive, residential, teacher-led, silent meditation retreat, which emphasizes the deep understanding and practice of mindfulness meditation.
While open to all students who are willing to undergo the discipline of silent retreat, this retreat also fulfills one of the retreat prerequisites for attending the CFM’s Oasis Institute for Mindfulness-Based Professional Education and Training.
Please register here.

CREATING A MINDFUL CLASSROOM FEATURING LINDA LANTIERI
2017-03-23 16:00 - 18:00 | Student Center Rooms 156-158, 505 Ramapo Valley Rd, Mahwah, 07430, United States
This workshop 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. This workshop provides educators with the opportunity to expand their understanding of mindfulness practices andl introduce hands-on strategies for use in the classroom.
This workshop features mindfulness in education expert, Linda Lantieri, MA, author of Building Emotional Intelligence: Practices to Cultivate Inner Resilience in Children and Director of The Inner Resilience Program. She will be giving a presentation and leading a panel of local educators who have integrated mindfulness into their classrooms. A question and answer session will follow.
This workshop is in collaboration with TMI Education. Teachers will receive 3 Professional Development credit hours for their participation.

5-WEEK MBSR GRADUATE COURSE – DEEPENING PRACTICE: OPENING THE MIND AND HEART
2017-03-27 19:00 - 21:00 | Anisfield School of Business Room 420, 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, 07430, United States
This 5-week MBSR graduate course is a natural next step for those who have completed an 8 week MBSR program and wish to deepen their mindfulness practice.
We will explore the common obstacles that arise during mindfulness practice and learn strategies for navigating strong emotions, thoughts and feelings. We will learn heart opening practices that enhance our capacity to respond to life’s challenges with greater awareness, kindness, compassion and ease.
In each 2-hour session we will engage in mindfulness practice, gentle movement, inquiry and discussion. Taught by Beth Sandweiss, MSW, MA LPC

LABYRINTH WALK, YOGA AND MEDITATION: PART OF SPRING INTO WELLNESS
2017-03-29 10:00 - 15:30 | Alumni Lounges SC 152-154, 505 Ramapo Valley Rd, Mahwah, 07430, United States
All are invited to join the Mindfulness at Ramapo College for a Labyrinth walk,open meditation and yoga. This event is being held in partnership with the Wellness Coalition’s “Spring Into Wellness” campus-wide event.
The labyrinth is a meditation tool, “a walking meditation.” Many people walk the labyrinth to relieve stress, find balance in their lives and as a way to focus their minds. Others walk it as a kind of body prayer and method of contemplation.
Labyrinth open from 10am-3:30pm
Yoga classes 1:45-2:30pm with Mac Soliman
2:45-3:30pm with Amie Wuchter
Meditation-open meditation and guided meditation available 10am-3;30pm
Registration is not required for this event. If not a Ramapo faculty, staff or student, please email mindfulness@ramapo.edu for a parking pass.

"TOOLS FOR COPING WITH ANXIETY" WITH DR. FRANK SILEO
2017-04-05 19:00 - 20:30 | Student Center Rooms 156-158, 505 Ramapo Valley Rd, Mahwah, 07430, United States
In our increasingly hectic and demanding world, we can find ourselves struggling with feelings of stress and anxiety. The pressures of school, parenting, work and life in general, contribute to making anxiety disorders in children and adults more widespread. Join Dr. Sileo as he discusses the types and prevalence of anxiety disorders in children and adults. He will provide an introduction to mindfulness, practical strategies that can be of great benefit in reducing stress and anxiety, and how to boost natural healing.
Dr. Sileo will engage the audience in some mindfulness exercises that will help cultivate a mindful way of being. A question and answer session will follow.
This lecture is geared toward adults and older students, but there will be a book signing of Dr. Sileo’s children’s book A World of Pausabilities: An Exercise in Mindfulness (available for purchase), at 6:30pm.

MINDFULNESS CLUB EVENT: Crystals 101 Workshop
2017-04-14 19:15 - 20:15
​Interested in learning what crystal healing is all about or to deepen your current understanding? Learn the basics and so much more in Amanda-Rachel’s Crystal 101 Workshop sponsored by the Mindfulness Club of Ramapo College of NJ.
All are welcome to attend!
Click here for more information and to sign up!
Location:
Ramapo College of New Jersey
Anisfeild School Of Business, Room ABS 420

FREE ORIENTATION TO MINDFULNESS-BASED STRESS REDUCTION (MBSR) COURSE
2017-05-23 19:00 - 21:00 | Anisfield School of Business Room 420, 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, 07430, United States
The first step toward enrollment in the 8- Week MIndfulness-Based Stress Reduction course is an Orientation Session – before the start of classes. These Orientation Sessions are free of charge and are required of all participants before beginning the program. During these sessions you will have the opportunity to:
Learn about the Stress Reduction Program and explore whether it is right for you
Meet our program instructors
Experience, first-hand, mindfulness methods and approaches you will be learning during the program
Confirm your place in the class that fits into your schedule and enroll in the program.
This orientation will be taught by Beth Sandweiss, MSW, MA.

FREE ORIENTATION TO 8-WEEK MINDFULNESS-BASED STRESS REDUCTION (MBSR) COURSE
2017-06-01 09:30 - 11:30 | Anisfield School of Business Room 420, 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, 07430, United States
The first step toward enrollment in the 8- Week MIndfulness-Based Stress Reduction course is an Orientation Session – before the start of classes. These Orientation Sessions are free of charge and are required of all participants before beginning the program. During these sessions you will have the opportunity to:
Learn about the Stress Reduction Program and explore whether it is right for you
Meet our program instructors
Experience, first-hand, mindfulness methods and approaches you will be learning during the program
Confirm your place in the class that fits into your schedule and enroll in the program.
This orientation will be taught by Carol Bowman, Ed.D.

MINDFULNESS-BASED STRESS REDUCTION 8-WEEK COURSE
2017-06-06 19:00 - 21:30 | 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 Tuesday evening MBSR course will meet from June 6-August 1 from 7-9:30pm and includes a full day retreat on July 23 from 9am-4pm. See webpage for details, tuition and registration. This course is taught by Beth Sandweiss, MSW, MA.

CFM MINDFULNESS TOOLS 5-DAY RESIDENTIAL INTENSIVE MBSR PROGRAM
2017-08-10 - 2017-08-15 | Trustees Pavilion, Ramapo College, 505 Ramapo Valley Rd, Mahwah, NJ, 07675, United States
Mindfulness Tools, a 5-Day Residential Intensive Program™ is based on the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program (MBSR), and is offered for those who may not be able to participate in the traditional 8-week course. The program consists of 5 days (38.5 hours) of direct instruction. It is strongly recommended that you take it as a residential course to fully immerse yourself in this program. This course will be taught by Lynn Koerbel, MPH and Margaret Fletcher, BA. For details, tuition and registration, visit webpage.

CFM FUNDAMENTALS 9-DAY RESIDENTIAL INTENSIVE TEACHER TRAINING
2017-08-10 - 2017-08-19 | Trustees Pavilion, Ramapo College, 505 Ramapo Valley Rd, Mahwah, NJ, 07675, United States
MBSR Fundamentals/9-Day is a 9-day residential program for MBSR teacher trainees. This program starts with a 5-day immersion in the Mindfulness Tools™ intensive MBSR program (this program is open to all including those not training to be an MBSR teacher), followed by a 4-day rigorous professional MBSR teacher training.
As with all CFM Oasis programs, acceptance into this course is required. Please do not make reservations or travel plans until you have received an official acceptance determination from the CFM Oasis Institute. For details, tuition and application, please see the webpage.

MINDFULNESS-BASED STRESS REDUCTION FREE ORIENTATION
2017-09-07 19:00 - 20:30 | Anisfield School of Business Room 420, 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, 07430, United States
The first step toward enrollment in the Stress Reduction Program is an Orientation Session – before the start of classes. These Orientation Sessions are free of charge and are required of all participants before beginning the program.
The free orientation is required for participants to attend the MBSR course. Participants are welcome to attend any of our orientations as long as they take place prior to the taking of the course.

FREE INTRODUCTION TO MINDFULNESS AND MEDITATION WORKSHOP
2017-09-14 19:00 - 20:30 | Anisfield School of Business Room 420, 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, 07430, United States
This free introductory session is located at Ramapo College in Northern New Jersey. 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.
