Mindfulness as a Liberatory Practice: 4-part series
Explore mindfulness as a liberatory practice, where together we will strengthen our sense of self, engage in deeper self-knowing, and build community.
Hosted by the Centre for Teaching & Learning and the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Office
In today’s complex world developing a deeper relationship with ourselves can help us stay grounded, feel centered, and offer us courage to be our authentic self. This can help us foster greater connection with others around us and give us the energy we need to create the change we wish for. Join us in these experiential sessions as we explore mindfulness as a liberatory practice and engage in meditation, journaling and self-reflection to strengthen our sense of self, engage in deeper self-knowing, and build community.
All faculty, staff, & librarians are welcome to attend.
Register now: https://forms.office.com/r/w9F1P9U4pa
Session Dates and Topics
Time: 12:00-1:30pm
Location: AC321, at U of T Scarborough campus.
Participants can register to attend 1 or all sessions. Please indicate on the registration form which session(s) you plan to attend.
- Nov. 20, 2024: Mindfulness of the body
- Nov. 27, 2024: Building awareness of our emotions
- Dec. 4, 2024: Strengthening self-compassion
- Dec. 11, 2024: Practicing R.A.I.N (recognize, allow, investigate, nurture)
Session Format:
Each session includes 1 hour (12-1pm) of facilitated mindfulness practice with Dr. Jasjit Sangha, Anti-Racist Pedagogy Educational Developer.
The sessions may provoke reflection about the anti-racist practices and equity work you are engaged in at UTSC, and in your daily lives. Stay for tea and a 30-minute reflective discussion (1-1:30pm) with EDIO Program Coordinators Dee (Diana) Pearson and Marc Proudfoot.
About the Facilitator:
Jasjit Sangha, PhD works as an Educational Developer, Anti-Racist Pedagogy with the Centre for Teaching and Learning at UTSC. She brings comprehensive experience to her work with faculty and students through her background in adult learning, student development, teaching in the post-secondary classroom, mindfulness and equity and inclusion. She is also a Search Inside Yourself Certified Teacher and currently a learner in the Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program. She has been practicing mindfulness for over two decades and strives to offer mindfulness experiences that are inclusive, accessible, and grounded in compassion. She completed her PhD in Adult Education through OISE / U of T and is passionate about creating spaces for transformative adult learning.
The Space:
AC321 is a small workshop space with a 40-person capacity. There are several round tables with seats and two screens that may be used for powerpoint slides. It is sometimes a little chilly in the space, so please bring a sweater so you can have an extra layer if needed.
It is our goal to make this event accessible. If you have questions about accessibility, or requests to ensure your participation, please reach out to utsc.edio@utoronto.ca.
