The University of Miami Libraries offers introductory mindfulness sessions designed to support inner resilience. These 45-minute online sessions introduce the fundamentals of mindfulness meditation and movement with periods of guided practice and opportunities for reflection and questions.
The sessions are led by Kelly Miller, a Certified Mindfulness Teacher (MMTCP), Director of Mindfulness and Well-Being Programs, and Associate Dean for Learning and Research Services in the University of Miami Libraries and Professor Scott Rogers, Director of the University of Miami School of Law’s Mindfulness in Law Program. Guest teachers are also occasionally invited.
Please note that in Spring 2026, Gisele Rocha, a Certified Yoga Teacher (RYT® 500) and Assistant Director in the Libraries’ Creative department will offer yoga sessions separately.
Spring 2026 Schedule and Themes
Wednesdays, 4:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
2/4 – Kelly Miller – Mindfulness Meditation - Awareness of Body
2/11 – Kelly Miller – Mindfulness Meditation - Awareness of Feelings
2/18 – Kelly Miller – Mindfulness Meditation - Awareness of Thought
2/25 - Kelly Miller – Mindfulness Meditation - Self-Compassion
3/4 – Kelly Miller – Mindfulness Meditation - Compassion for Others
3/11 – No Session - Spring Break
3/18 – Kelly Miller – Mindfulness Meditation - Difficult Emotions
3/25 – Kelly Miller – Mindfulness Meditation - Difficult Emotions
4/1 – Kelly Miller – Special Session with Carol Kaminsky: Mindfulness and Dance
4/8 – Kelly Miller – Mindfulness Meditation - Awareness of Speech
4/15 – Kelly Miller – Mindfulness Meditation - Cultivating Gratitude
4/22 – Kelly Miller – Mindfulness Meditation - Caring for the Earth
4/29 – Kelly Miller – Mindfulness Meditation - Cultivating Daily Practice