Mindfulness Programs
Weekly Sessions
The University of Miami Libraries offers introductory mindfulness sessions for cultivating calm and focus. These 45-minute sessions introduce the fundamentals of mindfulness with periods of guided practice and opportunities for reflection and questions.
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Wednesdays
Fall semester sessions begin August 19
Registration is required: To register, please complete this form.
Facilitation
The sessions are led by Kelly Miller, a librarian and mindfulness teacher-in-training, Professor Scott Rogers, Director of the University of Miami School of Law’s Mindfulness in Law Program, or a guest teacher. Together with librarian Vera Spika, Kelly and Scott established the “Mindfulness at Richter” series in 2017, and have been offering mindfulness sessions ever since.
Session Recordings and Related Resources
Loving-Kindness
A Brief Lovingkindness (or Affectionate) Body Scan
Gratitude
- “How Gratitude Changes You and Your Brain,” Greater Good Magazine
- David Steindl-Rast: “How to be happy? Be grateful”
- Ross Gay, “Thank you”
Trust
E-Books and Audiobooks
The University of Miami Libraries is actively developing its selection of mindfulness resources available online. Browse a curated selection of e-books and audiobooks here, and explore the catalog for more options.
Mindfulness and Racial Justice
- Mindful of Race: Transforming Racism from the Inside Out by Ruth King
- The Inner Work of Racial Justice: Healing Ourselves and Transforming Our Communities from the Inside Out by Rhonda Magee
Meditation Room
A Meditation Room is located on the second floor of Richter Library. It is currently available for booking on an individual basis.
Sponsors
Mindfulness programs are co-sponsored by the UM School of Law and UMindfulness.
Questions
For questions, please contact Kelly Miller (kelly.miller@miami.edu).