Greetings, The CTL series on mindfulness practices in teaching and learning continues this semester, led by Professor Rikki Asher (SEYS), with monthly sessions scheduled 1pm to 2pm in Razran Hall room 360. This fall the each session is organized around a specific theme. The first workshop is The HeArt of Seeing - Mindful Drawing: Using mindfulness practice to deepen our being present and to de-stress ourselves. No drawing experience expected. Mindful sitting practice to develop effective habits of mind and strategies for yourself and students will be included. Day: Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2013 Time: 1pm to 2pm Location: Razran 360, Queens College To register, go to: http://tinyurl.com/mindfulness-25Sept13 Future Mindfulness Workshops - all will take place from 1pm-2pm: Wednesday, Oct. 16 - Mindfulness Practice for Professors and Staff. Practice being present as you move through your day. How can we learn methods to settle the mind, thoughts and projections? Mindful e-mailing will be discussed. Wednesday, Nov. 20 - Basic Yoga and Sitting. Simple standing yoga asanas will be taught, along with mindful sitting. How can simple movements enhance our sitting and our daily lives? No prior yoga skills necessary. Wednesday, Dec. 18 - Mindfulness and Compassion. How can you find compassion towards yourself and others through mindfulness? How does compassion make a difference? Why learn about it? ______________________________ Jean Kelly, Instructional Technologist Center for Teaching & Learning | Queens College, CUNY http://www.qc.cuny.edu/CTL jean.kelly@qc.cuny.edu |