The ancient practice of mindfulness, or present moment awareness, has been shown to increase health and wellness - and it can also be used to lower our biases and build conscious relationships across social differences. Continuing in April, this session will combine mindfulness, pranayama (breath work) and embodied engagement with slow-flow vinyasa to gently energize and then calm the body. Our focus will be on observing shifting inner awareness as we engage in practice together. Led by Dena Samuels, PhD, Educator specializing in Mindfulness-Based Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging.

FREE online practice for ALL levels! Register for your Zoom link.

Dena Samuels, PhD, serves as a mindfulness-based diversity, equity, and inclusion author, speaker, leadership trainer, and consultant. As an award-winning tenured professor, Dr. Samuels taught at the University of Colorado – Colorado Springs for 20 years while consulting around the U.S. and beyond. She now consults full-time on mindful, inclusive leadership development, and remains on faculty at the university. She has authored several books and many other publications. Her latest book, “The Mindfulness Effect: an unexpected path to healing, connection, and social justice,” offers 25 mindfulness practices for health/wellness, self-empowerment, culturally inclusive leadership development, social justice and environmental justice. In all of her publications and speaking engagements, she passionately invites people to raise their personal and social awareness to live more fulfilling, connected, and meaningful lives; and assists organizations, campuses, and corporations in building more diverse, equitable, and inclusive cultures. Dr. Samuels’ extensive client list includes over 150 organizations like NASA and Big Brothers Big Sisters; Fortune 50 Corporations like Facebook/WhatsApp and Humana; and campuses around the U.S. such as the U.S. Air Force Academy, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, and University of Dayton. Her community activism focuses on facilitating cross-racial dialogue.

The ancient practice of mindfulness, or present moment awareness, has been shown to increase health and wellness - and it can also be used to lower our biases and build conscious relationships across social differences. Continuing in April, this session will combine mindfulness, pranayama (breath work) and embodied engagement with slow-flow vinyasa to gently energize and then calm the body. Our focus will be on observing shifting inner awareness as we engage in practice together. Led by Dena Samuels, PhD, Educator specializing in Mindfulness-Based Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging.

FREE online practice for ALL levels! Register for your Zoom link.

Dena Samuels, PhD, serves as a mindfulness-based diversity, equity, and inclusion author, speaker, leadership trainer, and consultant. As an award-winning tenured professor, Dr. Samuels taught at the University of Colorado – Colorado Springs for 20 years while consulting around the U.S. and beyond. She now consults full-time on mindful, inclusive leadership development, and remains on faculty at the university. She has authored several books and many other publications. Her latest book, “The Mindfulness Effect: an unexpected path to healing, connection, and social justice,” offers 25 mindfulness practices for health/wellness, self-empowerment, culturally inclusive leadership development, social justice and environmental justice. In all of her publications and speaking engagements, she passionately invites people to raise their personal and social awareness to live more fulfilling, connected, and meaningful lives; and assists organizations, campuses, and corporations in building more diverse, equitable, and inclusive cultures. Dr. Samuels’ extensive client list includes over 150 organizations like NASA and Big Brothers Big Sisters; Fortune 50 Corporations like Facebook/WhatsApp and Humana; and campuses around the U.S. such as the U.S. Air Force Academy, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, and University of Dayton. Her community activism focuses on facilitating cross-racial dialogue.

The ancient practice of mindfulness, or present moment awareness, has been shown to increase health and wellness - and it can also be used to lower our biases and build conscious relationships across social differences. Continuing in March, this session will combine mindfulness, pranayama (breath work) and embodied engagement with slow-flow vinyasa to gently energize and then calm the body. Our focus will be on observing shifting inner awareness as we engage in practice together. Led by Dena Samuels, PhD, Educator specializing in Mindfulness-Based Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging.

FREE online practice for ALL levels! Register for your Zoom link.

Dena Samuels, PhD, serves as a mindfulness-based diversity, equity, and inclusion author, speaker, leadership trainer, and consultant. As an award-winning tenured professor, Dr. Samuels taught at the University of Colorado – Colorado Springs for 20 years while consulting around the U.S. and beyond. She now consults full-time on mindful, inclusive leadership development, and remains on faculty at the university. She has authored several books and many other publications. Her latest book, “The Mindfulness Effect: an unexpected path to healing, connection, and social justice,” offers 25 mindfulness practices for health/wellness, self-empowerment, culturally inclusive leadership development, social justice and environmental justice. In all of her publications and speaking engagements, she passionately invites people to raise their personal and social awareness to live more fulfilling, connected, and meaningful lives; and assists organizations, campuses, and corporations in building more diverse, equitable, and inclusive cultures. Dr. Samuels’ extensive client list includes over 150 organizations like NASA and Big Brothers Big Sisters; Fortune 50 Corporations like Facebook/WhatsApp and Humana; and campuses around the U.S. such as the U.S. Air Force Academy, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, and University of Dayton. Her community activism focuses on facilitating cross-racial dialogue.

The ancient practice of mindfulness, or present moment awareness, has been shown to increase health and wellness - and it can also be used to lower our biases and build conscious relationships across social differences. Continuing in March, this session will combine mindfulness, pranayama (breath work) and embodied engagement with slow-flow vinyasa to gently energize and then calm the body. Our focus will be on observing shifting inner awareness as we engage in practice together. Led by Dena Samuels, PhD, Educator specializing in Mindfulness-Based Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging.

FREE online practice for ALL levels! Register for your Zoom link.

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Dena Samuels, PhD, serves as a mindfulness-based diversity, equity, and inclusion author, speaker, leadership trainer, and consultant. As an award-winning tenured professor, Dr. Samuels taught at the University of Colorado – Colorado Springs for 20 years while consulting around the U.S. and beyond. She now consults full-time on mindful, inclusive leadership development, and remains on faculty at the university. She has authored several books and many other publications. Her latest book, “The Mindfulness Effect: an unexpected path to healing, connection, and social justice,” offers 25 mindfulness practices for health/wellness, self-empowerment, culturally inclusive leadership development, social justice and environmental justice. In all of her publications and speaking engagements, she passionately invites people to raise their personal and social awareness to live more fulfilling, connected, and meaningful lives; and assists organizations, campuses, and corporations in building more diverse, equitable, and inclusive cultures. Dr. Samuels’ extensive client list includes over 150 organizations like NASA and Big Brothers Big Sisters; Fortune 50 Corporations like Facebook/WhatsApp and Humana; and campuses around the U.S. such as the U.S. Air Force Academy, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, and University of Dayton. Her community activism focuses on facilitating cross-racial dialogue.

The ancient practice of mindfulness, or present moment awareness, has been shown to increase health and wellness - and it can also be used to lower our biases and build conscious relationships across social differences. In honor of Black History Month, this session will combine mindfulness, pranayama (breath work) and embodied engagement with slow-flow vinyasa to gently energize and then calm the body. Our focus will be on observing shifting inner awareness as we engage in practice together. Led by Dena Samuels, PhD, Educator specializing in Mindfulness-Based Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging.

FREE online practice for ALL levels! Register for your Zoom link.

Dena Samuels, PhD, serves as a mindfulness-based diversity, equity, and inclusion author, speaker, leadership trainer, and consultant. As an award-winning tenured professor, Dr. Samuels taught at the University of Colorado – Colorado Springs for 20 years while consulting around the U.S. and beyond. She now consults full-time on mindful, inclusive leadership development, and remains on faculty at the university. She has authored several books and many other publications. Her latest book, “The Mindfulness Effect: an unexpected path to healing, connection, and social justice,” offers 25 mindfulness practices for health/wellness, self-empowerment, culturally inclusive leadership development, social justice and environmental justice. In all of her publications and speaking engagements, she passionately invites people to raise their personal and social awareness to live more fulfilling, connected, and meaningful lives; and assists organizations, campuses, and corporations in building more diverse, equitable, and inclusive cultures. Dr. Samuels’ extensive client list includes over 150 organizations like NASA and Big Brothers Big Sisters; Fortune 50 Corporations like Facebook/WhatsApp and Humana; and campuses around the U.S. such as the U.S. Air Force Academy, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, and University of Dayton. Her community activism focuses on facilitating cross-racial dialogue.

The ancient practice of mindfulness, or present moment awareness, has been shown to increase health and wellness - and it can also be used to lower our biases and build conscious relationships across social differences. In honor of Black History Month, this session will combine mindfulness, pranayama (breath work) and embodied engagement with slow-flow vinyasa to gently energize and then calm the body. Our focus will be on observing shifting inner awareness as we engage in practice together. Led by Dena Samuels, PhD, Educator specializing in Mindfulness-Based Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging.

FREE online practice for ALL levels! Register for your Zoom link.

Dena Samuels, PhD, serves as a mindfulness-based diversity, equity, and inclusion author, speaker, leadership trainer, and consultant. As an award-winning tenured professor, Dr. Samuels taught at the University of Colorado – Colorado Springs for 20 years while consulting around the U.S. and beyond. She now consults full-time on mindful, inclusive leadership development, and remains on faculty at the university. She has authored several books and many other publications. Her latest book, “The Mindfulness Effect: an unexpected path to healing, connection, and social justice,” offers 25 mindfulness practices for health/wellness, self-empowerment, culturally inclusive leadership development, social justice and environmental justice. In all of her publications and speaking engagements, she passionately invites people to raise their personal and social awareness to live more fulfilling, connected, and meaningful lives; and assists organizations, campuses, and corporations in building more diverse, equitable, and inclusive cultures. Dr. Samuels’ extensive client list includes over 150 organizations like NASA and Big Brothers Big Sisters; Fortune 50 Corporations like Facebook/WhatsApp and Humana; and campuses around the U.S. such as the U.S. Air Force Academy, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, and University of Dayton. Her community activism focuses on facilitating cross-racial dialogue.

Join Be Well Be Here in collaboration with the Healing Garden Cancer Support Center for FREE Restorative Yoga and Meditation in honor of World Cancer Day!

Gently bring your body into alignment by engaging in restorative poses led by experienced yoga therapist Nicole Grant of Yoga Mandala. Soothe yourself at the end of yoga practice with mindful meditation guided by Lara Wilson, Be Well Be Here founder and stage III breast cancer survivor. Give yourself the gift of compassionate practice to Be Well and Be Here in a welcoming space of loving kindness. Suitable for cancer patients, survivors, caregivers - everyone - at any level of experience.

Nicole Grant is a senior Yoga Instructor and Yoga Therapist certified by the International Association of Yoga Therapists (C-IAYT), the Yoga Alliance (ERYT-500), Reiki Master in the Usui methodology, and certified Journey DanceTM Facilitator. She founded Yoga Mandala in October 2001, and played an instrumental role in co-creating 501c3 non-profit mindful wellness educational collaborative Be Well Be Here. Nicole is the author of Yogini’s Dilemma: To Be or Not To Be A Yoga Teacher (2020), which explores the philosophical and experiential underpinnings of yoga practice through the lens of a yogini, female yoga practitioner, and longtime guide. Nicole is also committed to bringing awareness to the financial stresses of cancer through her fundraising efforts for Reach Athletes and the Family Reach Foundation. She can be reached through her website www.yogamandala.com

Lara Wilson, founder and executive director of Be Well Be Here, has been a writer, teacher and meditator for over 35 years. She has co-created integrative mindful wellness practices with cancer patients, struggling students, teachers, parents, school communities, young athletes, disabled individuals, architects, celebrated authors, medical professionals, bankers, CEOs, children, artists, even horses. Lara holds a Master's Degree in English & American Literature, a Graduate Certificate in Mindfulness Studies, and certification in Restorative Yoga (RYT-200) and Reiki Level II. Lara is a stage III breast cancer survivor whose embodied mindful wellness practices are integral to her continued wellBeing. Her positive experiences with integrative healing have been published in medical case studies, and were featured in an article about cancer, connection and community in the American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine written by a core faculty member of the Center for Mind-Body Medicine.

Join BWBH Yoga Director, Nicole Grant, for morning Water Element Yoga Chikitsa in November. In Sanskrit, Chikitsa means “treatment” or “purification” through regular yoga practice. This morning Water EIement Yoga helps to purify body, mind and spirit by treating imbalances, eliminating toxins and releasing accumulated tension. Wash away what stagnates as you calm rushing thoughts and emotions. Give yourself this time to Be purified through movement, and begin the day feeling refreshed.

This FREE 30-minute LIVESTREAM morning yoga practice runs every Tuesday in November at 8 - 9 a.m. in collaboration with Yoga Mandala and The Mandala Project.

Join BWBH Yoga Director, Nicole Grant, for this 30-minute LIVESTREAM morning yoga practice in collaboration with Yoga Mandala and The Mandala Project.

Wake up and take your well-being into the world! FREE every Tuesday morning at 7:30 am in November.

Join BWBH Yoga Director, Nicole Grant, for morning Water Element Yoga Chikitsa in November. In Sanskrit, Chikitsa means “treatment” or “purification” through regular yoga practice. This morning Water EIement Yoga helps to purify body, mind and spirit by treating imbalances, eliminating toxins and releasing accumulated tension. Wash away what stagnates as you calm rushing thoughts and emotions. Give yourself this time to Be purified through movement, and begin the day feeling refreshed.

This FREE 30-minute LIVESTREAM morning yoga practice runs every Tuesday in November at 8 - 9 a.m. in collaboration with Yoga Mandala and The Mandala Project.

Join BWBH Yoga Director, Nicole Grant, for this 30-minute LIVESTREAM morning yoga practice in collaboration with Yoga Mandala and The Mandala Project.

Wake up and take your well-being into the world! FREE every Tuesday morning at 7:30 am in November.

Join BWBH Yoga Director, Nicole Grant, for morning Water Element Yoga Chikitsa in November. In Sanskrit, Chikitsa means “treatment” or “purification” through regular yoga practice. This morning Water EIement Yoga helps to purify body, mind and spirit by treating imbalances, eliminating toxins and releasing accumulated tension. Wash away what stagnates as you calm rushing thoughts and emotions. Give yourself this time to Be purified through movement, and begin the day feeling refreshed.

This FREE 30-minute LIVESTREAM morning yoga practice runs every Tuesday in November at 8 - 9 a.m. in collaboration with Yoga Mandala and The Mandala Project.

Join BWBH Yoga Director, Nicole Grant, for this 30-minute LIVESTREAM morning yoga practice in collaboration with Yoga Mandala and The Mandala Project.

Wake up and take your well-being into the world! FREE every Tuesday morning at 7:30 am in November.

Join BWBH Yoga Director, Nicole Grant, for morning Water Element Yoga Chikitsa in November. In Sanskrit, Chikitsa means “treatment” or “purification” through regular yoga practice. This morning Water EIement Yoga helps to purify body, mind and spirit by treating imbalances, eliminating toxins and releasing accumulated tension. Wash away what stagnates as you calm rushing thoughts and emotions. Give yourself this time to Be purified through movement, and begin the day feeling refreshed.

This FREE 30-minute LIVESTREAM morning yoga practice runs every Tuesday in November at 8 - 9 a.m. in collaboration with Yoga Mandala and The Mandala Project.

Join BWBH Yoga Director, Nicole Grant, for this 30-minute LIVESTREAM morning yoga practice in collaboration with Yoga Mandala and The Mandala Project.

Wake up and take your well-being into the world! FREE every Tuesday morning at 7:30 am in November.