Mindful U at Naropa University
Thoughts and Instruction on Mindfulness in Higher Education
Displaying Episode 11 - 12 of 12 in total of Mindful U at Naropa University with the tag “meditation”.
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23. Empowering Underserved Communities: Holistic Life Foundation
April 23rd, 2018 | 49 mins 14 secs
holistic life foundation, meditation, public schools, yoga
The Holistic Life Foundation is a Baltimore-based 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization committed to nurturing the wellness of children and adults in underserved communities. Through a comprehensive approach which helps children develop their inner lives through yoga, mindfulness, and self-care HLF demonstrates a deep commitment to learning, community, and stewardship of the environment. HLF is also committed to developing high-quality evidence-based programs and curriculum to improve community well-being. Listen as we discuss the Foundation and Naropa with its founders.
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20. Mark Miller: Contemplative Approaches to Music and Improv
April 2nd, 2018 | 28 mins 56 secs
improvisation, jass, john coltrane, meditation, miles davis, music, sonny rollins
Improvisation is a wonderful contemplative practice–a mindfulness practice–a discipline that has to do with paying attention in a very precise way to what's going on in the present moment. It's about showing up–being open to whatever is happening musically, to whatever my colleagues are playing, or to the environment of the room–the acoustics, the audience, that sort of thing–and really drawing inspiration from that. Paying attention to all of that requires one hundred percent concentration. Music happens so quickly, so naturally, your intellectual mind really can't keep up with it. The brain can't be analyzing and explaining and interpreting why you're playing, you just have to play. To me, that means you show up and play who you are.