The benefits of practicing Mindfulness for the relief of stress, enhanced resilience, and improved performance are well-researched and reported. Mindfulness meditation has become a worldwide phenomenon, but what is it really and how is it taught and incorporated into an educational context? This workshop will provide participants a taste of mindfulness practices, educate on the psychological foundation of its benefits, and allow parents to become familiar with the current mindfulness program at Marist. It’s a good place to start for parents who are interested in mindfulness meditation but want to understand more before coming to a regular Thursday session.

Mr. Ranni currently teaches Mindfulness meditation within the context of his IB Psychology and Theory of Knowledge classes as well as hosting a weekly meditation group for parents and teachers on Thursdays from 3:45 – 4:45. A meditator with over 35 years of experience, Mr. Ranni has received formal meditation instruction in the Soto Zen and Theravada traditions as well as certification for teaching mindfulness in schools.