Mindfulness at Ramapo College

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 Carol Bonilla Bowman for a 2 hour introduction to the course which includes mindfulness practices involving breathing and gentle body […]

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 […]