This Community of Practice is for instructors who incorporate mindfulness practices on two levels: for ourselves, and for our students. Based on our understanding of research about the benefits of mindfulness, we may invite our students to do meditation, mindful movement, or other contemplative practices during or outside of classtime. No less important are our own mindfulness practices and how they offer us opportunities to destress, heal, and reflect in ways that make our teaching, research, and service lives more fulfilling. We learn from each other, share resources, and plan a yearly half-day retreat for MU instructors. We discuss the realities and challenges of bringing mindfulness practices to our professional lives. Whether you’re an experienced mindfulness practitioner or new to these ideas, you are welcome to join us for Bring Your Own Lunch meetings several times per semester as well as special events. Facilitated by Rose Metro.