Dear Faculty and Staff,
Welcome back to spring semester and our COE staff and faculty self-care activities! This spring, we continue our theme of “The many ways to meditate and how this can benefit our lives.” Our spring activities will have new and exciting experts and include the topics of meditation and chair yoga at your desk, meditation and breathing to reduce stress especially tailored for educators and staff, and meditation and fractal art as an immersive experience. Please see the complete spring self-care schedule below and watch for future information!
We begin our spring COE self-care activities on Wednesday, January 23rd, from 1:30-2PM in the CTL conference room with our wonderful meditation leader Josh Einhorn. Please note that this is the new time for weekly meditation this semester.
Please look for weekly emails on upcoming self-care activities, and keep checking the website.
Below is the Spring self-care activity schedule:
- Jan. 23th Wednesday, from 1:30-2 PM in CTL Conference Room.
Meditation Moments: Come take advantage of regular mediation sessions from 1:30-2 PM this semester, learn more about the benefits, and discover new ways to meditate. - Jan. 30th Wednesday, from 1:30-2 PM in CTL Conference Room.
- Feb. 5th Tuesday, 12-1 PM in Ed 1214 Yoga at Your Desk with lunch!
Presented by Marydale Hahn Pecora, RMT, Founder and Director of Param Yoga Healing Arts Center. Marydale has adapted a simple, yet effective, practice that can be done at your desk in just a few minutes to relieve stress and rejuvenate you in body, mind, and spirit. (for more information go to http://www.param-yoga.com/) - Feb. 6th Wednesday, 1:30-2 PM Meditation Moments in CTL Conference Room
- Feb. 13th Wednesday, 1:30-2 PM Meditation Moments in CTL Digital Room
- Feb. 20th Wednesday, 1:30-2 PM Meditation Moments in CTL Conference Room
- Feb. 27th Wednesday, 1:30-2 PM Meditation Moments in CTL Digital Room
- March 5th, Tuesday 12-1 PM in ED 1214 Meditation and breathing to reduce stress, especially for educators and staff-plus lunch!
Presented by Malene Kai Bell, M.A., Founder and Practitioner at S.A.G.E. Wellness. “S.A.G.E. imagines a world where schools are loving spaces for children. For this vision to manifest, it is imperative that we support the well-being of educators and staff who take care of our children.” (for more information go to www.wellbeingforteachers.com) - March 6th Wednesday, 1:30-2 PM Meditation Moments in CTL Conference Room
- March 13th Wednesday, 1:30-2 PM Meditation Moments in CTL Conference Room
- March 20th Wednesday, 1:30-2 PM Meditation Moments in CTL Conference Room
- March 27th Wednesday, 1:30-2 PM Meditation Moments in CTL Conference Room
- April 2nd Tuesday 12-1PM in Ed 1214 Fractal Art and Meditation Immersion plus lunch!
Dina Fisher, Fractal Artist and Meditation Practitioner, will present a pre-recorded meditation session from Mind Murmur, her Burning Man 2018 art installation. (for more information go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXVDhvUQqn4) - April 3rd Wednesday, 1:30-2 PM Meditation Moments in CTL Digital Room
- April 10th Wednesday, 1:30-2 PM Meditation Moments in CTL Digital Room
- April 17th Wednesday, 1:30-2 PM Meditation Moments in CTL Conference Room
- May 1st Wednesday, 1:30-2 PM Meditation Moments in CTL Conference Room
- May 8th Wednesday, 1:30-2 PM Meditation Moments in CTL Conference Room
May you all have a wonderful spring semester full of self-care!
Warmly,
Shari