More about the U of Miami School of Law eight-week program on contemplative practices

I mentioned this program earlier in the week. Since then I have learned more because my friend Scott Rogers, the program's founder, explained more in a phone conversation and then mailed me some information. It is quite an impressive endeavor! You can read more about the 8-week program here at The Mindful Law Student.

What I received in the mail from Scott was nothing short of amazing. He sent me a several-page booklet which explains to students the program and its benefits. The booklet also describes several program offerings in addition to the 8-week program. Offered will be a 5-session Saturday lecture series; the topics: exercise, meditation, sleep, food, and music and aroma.

And other lectures and workshops to be offered during the fall term:

• Mindfulness, Balance, and Stress Reduction: Finding the "I" of the Hurricane
• Wellness Week Presentations to Students and Faculty
• Mindfulness and the First Practice Exam: From Worrier to Warrior
• Mindfulness, Balance & The Law Student's Brain

The programs appear to be very popular, As I said in my last post, about 80 1Ls are involved in the 8-week program, many more than were expected to enroll.

Scott also sent me an example of "The Monthly Mindfulness Reminder Card." From the booklet:

This 5x7 color card is distributed on campus each month. Learn brain facts, mindfulness exercises,and health tips, as well as the dates of upcoming seminars, workshops, and events.

This program is very complete, yes? Scott even has a Twitter account from which he will send students daily mindfulness reminders!

On a related note: A better way of looking at work-life balance, don't you think?.