Join yoga and mindfulness teacher Nichol Chase along with Social Presencing Theater teacher Arawana Hayashi, in exploring the liberating power of mindful movement. We will gain a greater sense of well-being and health, and will strengthen our collective capacity for compassion and altruism.
#BreatheForEight is a national collective that recognizes the importance of standing up for Black lives and the value of each individual in the racial justice movement. We wish to support and encourage effective action in our communities through supporting our physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. Join the Garrison Institute as we partner with #BreatheForEight in launching this movement at the Gathering For Justice on June 27 in Southside Jamaica, Queens, NY.
The Garrison Institute presents a live, interactive webinar with Atman Smith, Andres Gonzalez, and Ali Smith.
People who care for people play a vital role in our communities, whether in intimate family circles, larger social networks, or the wide array of helping professions in healthcare, education, social justice, and more. Often it is caregivers who support the front lines of our society: helping those who face challenges on a daily basis. However, this support can come at a high personal cost, leading to frustration, exhaustion, and a fast track to burnout. No prior meditation or yoga experience is necessary to attend.
This September, the Garrison Institute is pleased to offer a Women’s Leadership training designed for women in leadership positions within organizations providing social services to transform the lives of women and girls experiencing trauma.
A Literary Society retreat for members designed to discuss the 900-page biography of Alain Locke with time for quiet enjoyment and group activities.
This retreat is an opportunity for us to come together as an LGBTIQ community and care for ourselves: to remember who we really are and to recollect our true inner goodness. We will explore ways of sustaining a kind heart, a clear open mind, and a strong body. We will engage with the ancient teachings and practices offered by the Buddha that cultivate compassion, wisdom, and skillful actions.
“Making the Invisible, Visible: A Multimedia Exploration of Race and Racism in the U.S. through a Buddhist Lens” led by Dr. Jan Willis, Professor Emerita of Religion at Wesleyan University in Middletown, Connecticut. Dr. Wills' doctoral work was in Indic and Buddhist Studies at Columbia University and has published books and numerous articles and essays on Buddhist meditation, women and Buddhism, and Buddhism and race.