Mindfulness as a Liberatory Practice
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 and Learning and the Equity, Diversity & 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 this experiential session 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.
These sessions are curated for faculty, staff & librarians who are engaged in equity work, have lived experience of marginalization, and/or who want to deepen their practice of mindfulness.
Register now: https://forms.office.com/r/6g3KK0TECw
Have questions? Reach out to jasjit.sangha@utoronto.ca or edio.utsc@utoronto.ca for more info.
Dates: Wednesday, Oct. 15, and December 3, 2025.
Time: 12:00-1:30pm
Location: IC-318 at U of T Scarborough campus.
Session Format:
Session includes 1 hour (12-1pm) of facilitated mindfulness practice with Dr. Jasjit Sangha, Anti-Racist Pedagogy Educational Developer.
The session 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 Program Coordinators in the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Office.
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.
Accessibility (info about the room and session)
IC-318 is a board room on the 3rd floor of IC with 30-person capacity. It can be accessed by elevator or stairs.
Furniture: fixed
Power Door Operator: yes
Power available for laptop or technical aid: yes
During the session the facilitators will engage in dialogue and guide participants through a mindfulness practice which may involve closing your eyes, light movement, breathwork, and reflection.
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.
