Mindfulness at Ramapo College

This is a free orientation to the 8 week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Course (MBSR) being held on Thursday evenings with instructor Meg Chang, in collaboration with the Center for Mindfulness at UMass Medical School. An orientation class is required for the MBSR course. MBSR is an evidence-based method of mindfulness training developed at the University […]

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.

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.

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.

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.