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FREE WEEKLY DAY MEDITATION SESSIONS

Anisfield School of Business Room 420 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, United States

Come to free weekly day meditations at the Mindfulness at Ramapo College. These weekly sessions will run on Mondays from September 19 to November 21 and will be partially guided. They are for both new and experienced meditators. There will be a variety of leaders.

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FREE WEEKLY DAY MEDITATION SESSIONS

Anisfield School of Business Room 420 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, United States

Come to free weekly day meditations at the Mindfulness at Ramapo College. These weekly sessions will run on Mondays from September 19 to November 21 and will be partially guided. They are for both new and experienced meditators. There will be a variety of leaders.

HALF-DAY SILENT RETREAT “FINDING THE STILLNESS WITHIN” WITH JON AARON

Trustees Pavilion, Ramapo College 505 Ramapo Valley Rd, Mahwah, NJ, United States

Join us for a half-day silent retreat "Finding the Stillness Within" with certified MBSR instructor and confounding member of the New York Mindfulness Meditation Collaborative. Discounts for MBSR graduates, and Ramapo faculty, staff and students.

$35

DAY OF MINDFULNESS (FOR RAMAPO CAMPUS ONLY)

Alumni Lounges/SC 156-158 and outside Birch Mansion 2-4pm 505 Ramapo Valley Rd., Mahwah, NJ, United States

Day of Mindfulness with the monks from the Blue Cliff monastery Wednesday, September 28 10am-4pm (for Ramapo faculty, staff and students) and 5:30-6:15pm open to all Student Center rooms 156-158 and the area outside Birch Mansion weather permitting The Mindfulness at Ramapo College will be hosting a Day of Mindfulness for Ramapo faculty, staff and students […]

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8-WEEK MINDFULNESS-BASED STRESS REDUCTION COURSE

Anisfield School of Business Room 420 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, United States

This is an evidence-based method of mindfulness training developed at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. It can be an important adjunct in the treatment of a variety of health issues. It is also a very effective approach in reducing stress and pain while enhancing the ability to concentrate.

$495

FREE INTRODUCTION TO MINDFULNESS WORKSHOP

Anisfield School of Business Room 420 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, United States

Mindfulness is a purposeful way of focusing attention in the present moment. It promotes a presence in the here and now that is often lost in today’s fast paced society. 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.

This free introductory session 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. Wear comfortable clothing.

“FORGIVE FOR GOOD” WITH FRED LUSKIN, Ph.D, STANFORD UNIVERSITY LECTURE AND BOOK SIGNING

Trustees Pavilion, Ramapo College 505 Ramapo Valley Rd, Mahwah, NJ, United States

The 9 steps of forgiveness from the Stanford Forgivenss Project will be highlighted. This ground breaking approach offers insights into the healing powers and medical benefits of forgiveness. Dr. Fred Luskin offers a powerful method in which the emphasis is of letting go of hurt, helplessness and anger while increasing confidence, hope and happiness. Through these powerful techniques individuals can learn how to release unwanted hurts and grudges. Gratitude and compassion will also be explored as aspects of human goodness that can be developed and nourished.

$15