Just for Adjuncts: Let’s Breathe with Mindful Movement Online
Led by Dena Quiñones, Dept. of Public Health, this workshop for adjuncts will explore the benefits of the transformative practice of breath work and mindful movement, as tools to enhance well-being, reduce stress, and improve focus in both personal and professional life. Research has shown that these practices reduce stress, enhance focus, and promote overall well-being. Participants will engage in simple exercises that integrate breath awareness with gentle movement designed to cultivate mindfulness and body awareness, promoting relaxation and mental clarity in any setting. The session will also highlight how these practices can support academic performance, emotional regulation, and overall health. The workshop will empower adjuncts with simple yet effective techniques they can incorporate into their daily routines and share with students. Whether you're new to these practices or looking to deepen your practice, this workshop provides an opportunity to practice how to integrate breath work and mindfulness into daily life.
- Date:
- Friday, April 11, 2025
- Time:
- 12:00pm - 1:00pm
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Online:
- This is an online event. Event URL will be sent via registration email.
- Audience:
- Instructors
- Categories:
- Just for Adjuncts
Dena Quiñones teaches at Montclair State University, College for Community Health in the Department of Public Health. She is also Kettlebell Kickboxing™, BODYART® AMERICAS and HOT HIIT® Beat Based Burn™ certified as well as a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT®) with over 420 hours of yoga training in different modalities. Dena also earned a Masters of Public Health (MPH) because of her professional and personal commitment to health and wellness. Her overall mission is to focus on mind, body and soul alignment while strengthening all three to achieve the ultimate goal of inner peace, happiness, longevity and mobility. As a busy mother, Dena enjoys the positive impact that yoga and strength training has had on her overall health, flexibility, and mobility while juggling a busy and demanding schedule. She is always excited to bring her energy, knowledge, and mindfulness techniques for an experience that meets everyone’s needs!
Courtney Glore Crimmins is a Faculty Developer in the Office for Faculty Excellence and serves as OFE's Adjunct Liaison. She supports faculty of all ranks in teaching and development, including systems training. Courtney facilitates OFE's "Just for Adjuncts" programming, a series of professional development workshops and drop-in sessions, as well as the newly-developed Adjunct Orientation. Courtney also teaches in the Department of World Languages and Cultures. She has a Ph.D. in Germanic Language and Literature from the University of Michigan.