Mindfulness at Ramapo College

Mindfulness is a purposeful way of focusing attention to the present moment and promotes a presence in the here and now that is often lost in today’s fast paced society. Research indicates that a mindfulness practice, including meditation, decreases anxiety and stress while enhancing the ability to concentrate and pay attention. The physical and psychological […]

Join us for a special pre-meditation event with Professor Ashwani Vasishth. There are two key elements that undergird Sustainability, in actual practice.  One of these is the attribute of empathy–which is critical because it is a prerequisite for the essential trait of being able to switch perspectives across stakeholder positions and world views.  The other, […]

Students, faculty, staff and the greater community are all invited to join the Mindfulness at Ramapo College at our Labyrinth Walk and Open and Guided Meditation at the York Room at Ramapo College, located in Mahwah, NJ. This event is being held in partnership with Ramapo’s Wellness Coalition’s Wellness Wednesday campus-wide event. This event is free […]

In collaboration with LDP and the Mindfulness at Ramapo College, Pandit Dasa (link) a Mindful Leadership expert, will present a Mindful Leadership workshop on October 4, 2018 for Ramapo faculty and staff. This 90 minute session will look at inspiration from modern leaders and participants will gain valuable insight on the scientific research around mindfulness. They will […]

Join us for a mindfulness meditation retreat on Saturday, October 6, 2018 from 9-3pm. This retreat is for those interested in learning the basics of how to meditate, or for more experienced meditators looking for a beginner’s mind approach. Pause, quiet your mind and body and cultivate the balance we all need in these stressful […]

In collaboration with Ramapo Green and Ramapo 1-Step. Film Screening, Discussion with Producer/Director and Tour of a Tiny House Join us  Wednesday, October 10 from 1-4pm in Anisfield School of Business room 136 for a screening of the ground-breaking film, Reuse, Because You Can't Recycle the Planet followed by a discussion with the Producer and Director of […]

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 […]