Winter Mindfulness

Stillness, Resilience, and maybe even, Joy! Explore how the deep winter months can be nourishing times of self-reflection, creativity, and restorative rest. Learn simple mindfulness techniques to thrive in late winter through outdoor nature immersion, mindful tea drinking, and stillness meditation.

Instructor: Caryl Church-Jesseph, M.A.

Caryl Church-Jesseph (she/her) has a Masters Degree in Art Education from Kent State University and 15 years of experience in teaching and curriculum development. Her awards in teaching include Outstanding Art Educator for Northeast Ohio and The Carrie Nordlund Award. She is an exhibited artist, published writer, eco-therapy facilitator, certified yoga teacher, and mindfulness instructor. Her work is complimented with modalities rooted in storytelling, design-thinking, and ecological connection. Outside of the classroom, Caryl can often be found hiking, studying herbalism, or enjoying live music.

Accompanying planetarium program

Sunset Meditation: Meditation is a powerful tool for maintaining psychological health and resilience. Join us for a guided meditation in our planetarium.  The planetarium offers a dark and quiet space for relaxation.  Enjoy an amazing sunset as you travel from the Grand Canyon to the North Pole from the perspective of astronauts aboard the space station.  Then relax under a night sky filled with stars and glimpses of the Northern Lights.