The University of Miami Libraries offers introductory mindfulness sessions for cultivating calm and focus. These 60-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
Spring 2021 semester sessions begin on January 27th.
Registration is required: To register, please complete this form.
The sessions are led by Kelly Miller, a Certified Mindfulness Teacher and Associate Dean in the UM Libraries, and Professor Scott Rogers, Director of the University of Miami School of Law’s Mindfulness in Law Program. Guest teachers are occasionally invited. Together with Librarian for Nursing and Health Sciences, Vera Spika, Kelly and Scott established the “Mindfulness at Richter” series in 2017, and have been offering mindfulness sessions ever since.
Full Session Recordings:
Session Recordings Available Via Kaltura
Brief Meditation Recordings:
A Brief Lovingkindness (or Affectionate) Body Scan (12 minutes long)
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. See additional resources below.
A Meditation Room is located on the second floor of Richter Library. It is currently available for booking on an individual basis.
Mindfulness programs are co-sponsored by the UM School of Law and UMindfulness.
For questions, please contact Kelly Miller (kelly.miller@miami.edu)
Acceptance
Beginner’s Mind
Compassion
Equanimity
Gratitude
R.A.I.N. (Recognize, Allow, Investigate, Nurture)