Mindfulness at Ramapo College

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.

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 […]

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. This workshop is designed for K-12 teachers, administrators and instructional aides/support who are interested in a more mindful school culture and learning about developing a personal […]

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 […]

Come learn the basics of how to meditate, or more experienced mediators can deepen their practice.  Pause, quiet your mind and body and cultivate balance and learn ways to deal with your stressors. Learn how mindfulness meditation can help us be more present in all of the moments of our lives. Together we will explore […]

Booking signing at 6:30pm. Self-compassion is the art of caring for ourselves with the same kindness and understanding as we might care for a dear friend. Burgeoning research demonstrates that self-compassion is strongly associated with emotional wellbeing; reduced stress, anxiety and depression; maintenance of healthy habits such as diet and exercise; and satisfying personal relationships.Fortunately, […]

In collaboration with the Ramapo Wellness Coalition, the Mindfulness at Ramapo College will be hosting Mindfulness at Wellness Wednesday for Ramapo faculty, staff and students on Wednesday, September 25 with a labyrinth walk, and open and guided meditations from 12 to 2 p.m. Find us at the Grove. No registration required, just stop by.

Qigong, China’s ancient system of energy medicine, often referred to as “Meditation in Motion”, promotes balance and flow of Qi — life force energy. By combining Qigong practices with evidence-based tools from Cognitive Neuroscience, we fortify our capacity for resilience: the foundation for durable inner strength in a challenging world. The workshop will be led […]