BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//New Orleans Museum of Art - ECPv6.15.15//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:New Orleans Museum of Art X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://nomastaging.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for New Orleans Museum of Art REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20170312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20171105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20180311T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20181104T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20190310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20191103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20200308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20201101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20210314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20211107T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20220313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20221106T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210324T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210324T190000 DTSTAMP:20260510T130917 CREATED:20210316T204639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210615T160322Z UID:69005-1616608800-1616612400@nomastaging.org SUMMARY:NOMA Reset: Enso Painting Workshop DESCRIPTION:Join NOMA for a new series of virtual workshops that focuses on mindfulness\, creativity\, comfort and reflection. NOMA Reset programs provide a much-needed infusion of relaxation and wellness by engaging our collective and individual wellbeing.\n \nIn Zen\, ensō is a circle that is hand-drawn in one or two uninhibited brushstrokes to express a moment when the mind is free to let the body create. The ensō symbolizes absolute enlightenment\, strength\, elegance\, the universe\, and mu (the void). It is characterized by a minimalism born of Japanese aesthetics.\n \nThis workshop will be led by Rose Bratcher who is an ensō painter and a monk at the New Orleans Zen Temple. Participation in the virtual program is free for everyone\, and participants will need to provide their own supplies.\n\n  \nREGISTER HERE \n\n \nSuggested Materials\n\n\nSumi Brush \nSumi Ink \nSumi Paper \n\n\nThe above links show offerings by Blick Art Materials. Order the suggested materials online or stop by your local art supply store. Material substitutions can be made as needed!\n\n  \nThe NOMA Shop offers Buddha Boards as an alternative option.\n\n\n  \n\n                                                \nEducation and outreach initiatives at NOMA are supported in part by the Zemurray Foundation; the Lois and Lloyd Hawkins Jr. Foundation; The Helis Foundation; The Gayle and Tom Benson Foundation; The City of New Orleans; IBERIABANK; The Wagner Foundation; Janice Parmelee and Bill Hammack; the Diversifying Art Museum Leadership Initiative\, funded by the Walton Family Foundation and the Ford Foundation; Sara and David Kelso; Patrick F. Taylor Foundation;  Dr. Scott S. Cowen; The RosaMary Foundation; The Azby Fund; the Louisiana Division of the Arts\, Office of Cultural Development\, Department of Culture\, Recreation & Tourism\, in cooperation with the Louisiana State Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts\, a Federal agency; The Collins C. Diboll Private Foundation; Burkenroad Foundation; Marian Dreux Van Horn Education Endowment; The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation;  Ruby K. Worner Trust through the PNC Charitable Trusts Grant Review Committee; The Harry T. Howard III Foundation; New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and Foundation\, Inc.; Harvey and Marie Orth; The Bruce J. Heim Foundation; and Mrs. Bennett A. Molter\, Jr. This project is supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts. URL:https://nomastaging.org/event/noma-reset-enso-painting-workshop/ CATEGORIES:Wellness,Workshops & Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nomastaging.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Screen-Shot-2020-10-09-at-8.58.22-AM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210115T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210115T180000 DTSTAMP:20260510T130917 CREATED:20201022T174839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210324T163916Z UID:64849-1610733600-1610733600@nomastaging.org SUMMARY:NOMA Reset: Freedom at the Mat DESCRIPTION:Join NOMA for a new series of virtual workshops that focuses on mindfulness\, creativity\, comfort and reflection. NOMA Reset programs provide a much-needed infusion of relaxation and wellness by engaging our collective and individual wellbeing. \n\nThee second NOMA Reset: Freedom At The Mat program will be facilitated by Olivia F. Scott\, creator of Freedom At The Mat\, and will feature the Steve Lands Band. This virtual program and self-care experience will begin promptly at 6 pm on Friday\, January 15\, and lasts for 75 minutes. \n\nThe theme for this event is Nourish Your Dreams. As we honor Martin Luther King Jr’s birthday and the beginning of a new year\, we invite everyone to come with an open mind\, open heart and be ready to receive mindfulness\, meditation\, journaling\, and a bit of yoga asana as we connect with our dreams and identify what we need to manifest our best lives ever. \nPlease have the following items prepared in advance: \n\n\nComputer/Tablet/Smartphone device + internet connection\nTowel\nPillow and yoga mat\nWater bottle\nJournal/notepad plus writing Instrument\n\nThis virtual program will be hosted in a Zoom meeting. A NOMA staff person will also be available during the program to help if you encounter any difficulties. \n\n\nAbout Freedom at the Mat\nFreedom At The Mat is a multi-disciplined wellness class experience integrating mindfulness\, meditation\, yoga asana\, journaling and verbal affirmations. The 75-minute self-care experience was created to be a sacred space for people to connect with their innermost dreams & inner divine while also releasing stress and strengthening their bodies and minds. \nEngagement in Freedom At The Mat helps people become free of issues which may hold them back from living their fullest lives as the most lovely\, self-assured\, beautiful and radiant creatures on the planet. \n\n\n \n \n Freedom at the Mat registration\n \n \n \n First and last name*Phone number*City\, State\, Zip Code*Email address*Would you like to receive NOMA's e-newsletter?\n \n YES\n \n \n NO\n Select date for participation*\n \n January 15\n \n Submit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nVirtual programs at NOMA are made possible in part by a major grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities. URL:https://nomastaging.org/event/noma-reset-freedom-at-the-mat-2/ CATEGORIES:Wellness ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nomastaging.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Screen-Shot-2020-10-09-at-8.58.22-AM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201226T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201226T090000 DTSTAMP:20260510T130917 CREATED:20150702T161109Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210302T230405Z UID:60225-1608969600-1608973200@nomastaging.org SUMMARY:Yoga in the Sculpture Garden (Canceled) DESCRIPTION:Yoga in the Garden will not be held on December 26. Please join us in the new year on January 2\, 2021. \nREGISTER NOW \nFor more information\, call 504.658.4128 or email education@noma.org. \nRegistration will remain open until 3 pm the evening prior to class. Currently\, these classes are outside only\, and will be cancelled for inclement weather. Registrants will be notified of cancellation via email by 5pm the evening prior to each class. \nRegistration is limited to 60 people. URL:https://nomastaging.org/event/yoga-in-the-sculpture-garden-2020-12-26/ CATEGORIES:Wellness ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nomastaging.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/yoga-garden.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201023T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201023T191500 DTSTAMP:20260510T130918 CREATED:20201007T154238Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210324T164313Z UID:64427-1603476000-1603480500@nomastaging.org SUMMARY:NOMA Reset: Freedom at the Mat DESCRIPTION:THIS VIRTUAL EVENT HAS REACHED FULL CAPACITY FOR OCTOBER 23. Please join us for a second session on January 15\, 2021. \nJoin NOMA for a new series of virtual workshops that focuses on mindfulness\, creativity\, comfort and reflection. NOMA Reset programs provide a much-needed infusion of relaxation and wellness by engaging our collective and individual wellbeing. \n\nThe NOMA Reset: Freedom At The Mat experience celebrates the fall exhibition Mending The Sky and is designed to mend our hearts\, be a balm for the soul\, and ease your mind. Join us as together we intentionally and collectively inhale and exhale to ground ourselves\, be mindful of where we’ve been and where we go\, journal\, move and affirm our intentions. This class will be led by Freedom At The Mat creator Olivia F. Scott\, with musical accompaniment by musician Steve Lands. \nAbout Freedom at the Mat\nFreedom At The Mat is a multi-disciplined wellness class experience integrating mindfulness\, meditation\, yoga asana\, journaling and verbal affirmations. The 75-minute self-care experience was created to be a sacred space for people to connect with their innermost dreams & inner divine while also releasing stress and strengthening their bodies and minds. \nEngagement in Freedom At The Mat helps people become free of issues which may hold them back from living their fullest lives as the most lovely\, self-assured\, beautiful and radiant creatures on the planet. \nVirtual programs at NOMA are made possible in part by a major grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities. URL:https://nomastaging.org/event/noma-reset-freedom-at-the-mat/ CATEGORIES:Wellness ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nomastaging.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Screen-Shot-2020-10-09-at-8.58.22-AM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191103T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191103T170000 DTSTAMP:20260510T130918 CREATED:20190911T024859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190912T172544Z UID:48903-1572775200-1572800400@nomastaging.org SUMMARY:Mindfulness Intensive Course DESCRIPTION:Join a Mindfulness course under the instruction of Dr. Jayashree Rao for two days\, Saturday\, November 2\, and Sunday\, November 3\, from 10 am to 1 pm and 2 to 5 pm. Mindfulness is defined as a method of experiencing the present moment with open curiosity\, without judgment\, and with a willingness to be with what is. The course\, which is usually offered over eight weeks\, is condensed to two days for a weekend intensive\, in order to facilitate better attendance and engagement by the participants. \nLunch is not provided. Participants are welcome to bring lunch or enjoy the delicious offerings at Café NOMA. \nAbout the instructor \nDr. Rao is a retired pediatric endocrinologist\, who spent thirty years teaching\, researching\, and practicing medicine at LSU Health Sciences Center and Children’s Hospital. For the past several years\, Dr. Rao has practiced and led others in practicing mindfulness\, employing techniques learned in the Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) course offered by Dr. Dave Potter. \nCall 504-658-4128 or email education@noma.org for more information. \n$60 for NOMA members | $80 for nonmembers | Registration Required \nENROLL NOW URL:https://nomastaging.org/event/mindfulness-intensive-course-3/ CATEGORIES:Wellness ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nomastaging.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/mindfulness.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191102T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191102T170000 DTSTAMP:20260510T130918 CREATED:20190911T024354Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190912T172626Z UID:48898-1572688800-1572714000@nomastaging.org SUMMARY:Mindfulness Intensive Course DESCRIPTION:Join a Mindfulness course under the instruction of Dr. Jayashree Rao for two days\, Saturday\, November 2\, and Sunday\, November 3\, from 10 am to 1 pm and 2 to 5 pm. Mindfulness is defined as a method of experiencing the present moment with open curiosity\, without judgment\, and with a willingness to be with what is. The course\, which is usually offered over eight weeks\, is condensed to two days for a weekend intensive\, in order to facilitate better attendance and engagement by the participants. \nLunch is not provided. Participants are welcome to bring lunch or enjoy the delicious offerings at Café NOMA. \nAbout the instructor \nDr. Rao is a retired pediatric endocrinologist\, who spent thirty years teaching\, researching\, and practicing medicine at LSU Health Sciences Center and Children’s Hospital. For the past several years\, Dr. Rao has practiced and led others in practicing mindfulness\, employing techniques learned in the Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) course offered by Dr. Dave Potter. \nCall 504-658-4128 or email education@noma.org for more information. \n$60 for NOMA members | $80 for nonmembers | Registration Required \nENROLL NOW URL:https://nomastaging.org/event/mindfulness-intensive-course-2/ CATEGORIES:Wellness ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nomastaging.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/mindfulness.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190921T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190921T130000 DTSTAMP:20260510T130918 CREATED:20190912T162315Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191204T172706Z UID:49044-1569065400-1569070800@nomastaging.org SUMMARY:Mindfulness Workshop DESCRIPTION:Join a Mindfulness course under the instruction of Dr. Jayashree Rao. Four individual sessions are scheduled for Fall 2019 from 11:30 am to 1 pm on the following Saturdays: September 21\, October 19\, November 23\, and December 14. Mindfulness is defined as a method of experiencing the present moment with open curiosity\, without judgment\, and with a willingness to be with what is. This course in intended as a refresher course for past participants of the Mindfulness eight-week sessions. \nAbout the instructor \nDr. Rao is a retired pediatric endocrinologist\, who spent thirty years teaching\, researching\, and practicing medicine at LSU Health Sciences Center and Children’s Hospital. For the past several years\, Dr. Rao has practiced and led others in practicing mindfulness\, employing techniques learned in the Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) course offered by Dr. Dave Potter. \nAll sessions are $10 each. Advance registration is required. \nENROLL NOW URL:https://nomastaging.org/event/mindfulness-workshop/2019-09-21/ CATEGORIES:Wellness ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nomastaging.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/mindfulness.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190713T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190713T090000 DTSTAMP:20260510T130918 CREATED:20150702T161109Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190711T175858Z UID:24859-1563004800-1563008400@nomastaging.org SUMMARY:Yoga in the Sculpture Garden - CANCELLED DESCRIPTION:Due to the threat of severe weather from Tropical Storm Barry\, Yoga in the Garden is cancelled. \nNOMA\, in collaboration with the East Jefferson Wellness Center\, offers wellness classes every Saturday morning and Monday evening. \nOn Monday at 6 p.m.\, East Jefferson Wellness Center instructor Terry Rappold leads relaxing Tai Chi exercises in various art galleries at NOMA. Then at 8 a.m. on Saturday\, join us for yoga surrounded by NOMA’s outstanding permanent collection\, or if weather permitting\, in the Besthoff Sculpture Garden. \nClasses are $5; FREE for NOMA members and East Jefferson Wellness Center members. \nTo register for yoga or tai chi\, call East Jefferson Healthfinder at (504) 456-5000. URL:https://nomastaging.org/event/yoga-in-the-sculpture-garden-2019-07-13/ CATEGORIES:Wellness ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nomastaging.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/yoga-garden.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190601T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190601T170000 DTSTAMP:20260510T130918 CREATED:20190411T194832Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190411T195700Z UID:44517-1559383200-1559408400@nomastaging.org SUMMARY:Mindfulness Intensive Course DESCRIPTION:Join a Mindfulness course under the instruction of Dr. Jayshee Rao for two days\, Saturday\, June 1\, and Sunday\, June 2\, from 10 am to 1 pm and 2 to 5 pm. Mindfulness is defined as a method of experiencing the present moment with open curiosity\, without judgment\, and with a willingness to be with what is. The course\, which is usually offered over eight weeks\, is condensed to two days for a weekend intensive\, in order to facilitate better attendance and engagement by the participants. \n$60 for NOMA members | $80 for nonmembers | Registration Required\nREGISTER NOW\n  \nThe two-day course will teach skills to help individuals \n\nCope with the stress\, pain\, and challenges of everyday life\nDeal with disturbing events with grace and composure\nBe present and alive in the here and now\n\nThrough guided meditation and brief exercises\, participants will learn to develop mindfulness that will help them experience the present moment during everyday activities. Although no specific outcome is promised\, participants typically report feeling more focused\, more “in-tune” with themselves and others. In addition\, research has shown significant beneficial effects in dealing with stress\, anxiety\, depression\, high blood pressure\, chronic pain\, and diabetes. \nDr. Jayashree Rao is a retired pediatric endocrinologist\, who spent thirty years teaching\, researching\, and practicing medicine at LSU Health Sciences Center and Children’s Hospital. For the past several years\, Dr. Rao has practiced and led others in practicing mindfulness\, employing techniques learned in the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) course offered by Dr. Dave Potter. \nFor more information\, please email education@noma.org. URL:https://nomastaging.org/event/mindfulness-intensive-course/2019-06-01/ CATEGORIES:Wellness ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nomastaging.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/mindfulness.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190316T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190316T113000 DTSTAMP:20260510T130918 CREATED:20181206T223749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181206T223749Z UID:41359-1552730400-1552735800@nomastaging.org SUMMARY:Mindfulness Class DESCRIPTION:From January 19 through March 16\, NOMA presents a series of eight mindfulness classes with Dr. Jayashree Rao. Mindfulness is defined as experiencing the present moment with open curiosity\, without judgment\, and with a willingness to be with what is. \nMindfulness training teaches skills to help individuals \n\nCope with the stress\, pain\, and challenges of everyday life\nDeal with disturbing events with grace and composure\nBe present and alive in the here and now\n\nAbout mindfulness classes at NOMA \nThis eight-part mindfulness series will be held on Saturdays from 10–11:30 a.m. beginning January 19. Classes will take place January 19\, 26\, February 2\, 9\, 16\, 23\, March 9 and 16. There will be no class on March 2 of Mardi Gras weekend. \n $70 nonmembers | $50 NOMA members \nMaximum class size is 30. Participants sign up for the series not per class. Participants will meet in the second-floor Woldenberg Board Room.  \nENROLL NOW \nParticipants will learn to develop mindfulness through guided meditation and brief exercises that will help them experience the present moment during everyday activities. Although no specific outcome is promised\, participants typically report feeling more alive\, more “in-tune” with themselves and others. In addition\, research has shown significant beneficial effects in dealing with stress\, anxiety\, high blood pressure\, depression\, chronic pain\, and diabetes. \nAbout the instructor: \nDr. Jayashree Rao is a retired pediatric endocrinologist\, who spent thirty years teaching\, researching\, and practicing medicine at LSU Health Sciences Center and Children’s Hospital. For the past several years\, Dr. Rao has practiced and led others in practicing mindfulness\, employing techniques learned in the Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) course offered by Dr. Dave Potter. URL:https://nomastaging.org/event/mindfulness-class-6/ CATEGORIES:Wellness ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nomastaging.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/mindfulness.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190309T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190309T113000 DTSTAMP:20260510T130918 CREATED:20181206T223641Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181206T223641Z UID:41357-1552125600-1552131000@nomastaging.org SUMMARY:Mindfulness Class DESCRIPTION:From January 19 through March 16\, NOMA presents a series of eight mindfulness classes with Dr. Jayashree Rao. Mindfulness is defined as experiencing the present moment with open curiosity\, without judgment\, and with a willingness to be with what is. \nMindfulness training teaches skills to help individuals \n\nCope with the stress\, pain\, and challenges of everyday life\nDeal with disturbing events with grace and composure\nBe present and alive in the here and now\n\nAbout mindfulness classes at NOMA \nThis eight-part mindfulness series will be held on Saturdays from 10–11:30 a.m. beginning January 19. Classes will take place January 19\, 26\, February 2\, 9\, 16\, 23\, March 9 and 16. There will be no class on March 2 of Mardi Gras weekend. \n $70 nonmembers | $50 NOMA members \nMaximum class size is 30. Participants sign up for the series not per class. Participants will meet in the second-floor Woldenberg Board Room.  \nENROLL NOW \nParticipants will learn to develop mindfulness through guided meditation and brief exercises that will help them experience the present moment during everyday activities. Although no specific outcome is promised\, participants typically report feeling more alive\, more “in-tune” with themselves and others. In addition\, research has shown significant beneficial effects in dealing with stress\, anxiety\, high blood pressure\, depression\, chronic pain\, and diabetes. \nAbout the instructor: \nDr. Jayashree Rao is a retired pediatric endocrinologist\, who spent thirty years teaching\, researching\, and practicing medicine at LSU Health Sciences Center and Children’s Hospital. For the past several years\, Dr. Rao has practiced and led others in practicing mindfulness\, employing techniques learned in the Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) course offered by Dr. Dave Potter. URL:https://nomastaging.org/event/mindfulness-class-5/ CATEGORIES:Wellness ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nomastaging.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/mindfulness.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190223T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190223T113000 DTSTAMP:20260510T130918 CREATED:20181206T223514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181206T223514Z UID:41355-1550916000-1550921400@nomastaging.org SUMMARY:Mindfulness Class DESCRIPTION:From January 19 through March 16\, NOMA presents a series of eight mindfulness classes with Dr. Jayashree Rao. Mindfulness is defined as experiencing the present moment with open curiosity\, without judgment\, and with a willingness to be with what is. \nMindfulness training teaches skills to help individuals \n\nCope with the stress\, pain\, and challenges of everyday life\nDeal with disturbing events with grace and composure\nBe present and alive in the here and now\n\nAbout mindfulness classes at NOMA \nThis eight-part mindfulness series will be held on Saturdays from 10–11:30 a.m. beginning January 19. Classes will take place January 19\, 26\, February 2\, 9\, 16\, 23\, March 9 and 16. There will be no class on March 2 of Mardi Gras weekend. \n $70 nonmembers | $50 NOMA members \nMaximum class size is 30. Participants sign up for the series not per class. Participants will meet in the second-floor Woldenberg Board Room.  \nENROLL NOW \nParticipants will learn to develop mindfulness through guided meditation and brief exercises that will help them experience the present moment during everyday activities. Although no specific outcome is promised\, participants typically report feeling more alive\, more “in-tune” with themselves and others. In addition\, research has shown significant beneficial effects in dealing with stress\, anxiety\, high blood pressure\, depression\, chronic pain\, and diabetes. \nAbout the instructor: \nDr. Jayashree Rao is a retired pediatric endocrinologist\, who spent thirty years teaching\, researching\, and practicing medicine at LSU Health Sciences Center and Children’s Hospital. For the past several years\, Dr. Rao has practiced and led others in practicing mindfulness\, employing techniques learned in the Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) course offered by Dr. Dave Potter. URL:https://nomastaging.org/event/mindfulness-class-4/ CATEGORIES:Wellness ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nomastaging.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/mindfulness.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190216T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190216T113000 DTSTAMP:20260510T130918 CREATED:20181206T223347Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190216T021710Z UID:41353-1550311200-1550316600@nomastaging.org SUMMARY:Mindfulness Class DESCRIPTION:From January 19 through March 16\, NOMA presents a series of eight mindfulness classes with Dr. Jayashree Rao. Mindfulness is defined as experiencing the present moment with open curiosity\, without judgment\, and with a willingness to be with what is. \nMindfulness training teaches skills to help individuals \n\nCope with the stress\, pain\, and challenges of everyday life\nDeal with disturbing events with grace and composure\nBe present and alive in the here and now\n\nAbout mindfulness classes at NOMA \nThis eight-part mindfulness series will be held on Saturdays from 10–11:30 a.m. beginning January 19. Classes will take place January 19\, 26\, February 2\, 9\, 16\, 23\, March 9 and 16. There will be no class on March 2 of Mardi Gras weekend. \n $70 nonmembers | $50 NOMA members \nMaximum class size is 30. Participants sign up for the series not per class. Participants will meet in the second-floor Woldenberg Board Room.  \nENROLL NOW \nParticipants will learn to develop mindfulness through guided meditation and brief exercises that will help them experience the present moment during everyday activities. Although no specific outcome is promised\, participants typically report feeling more alive\, more “in-tune” with themselves and others. In addition\, research has shown significant beneficial effects in dealing with stress\, anxiety\, high blood pressure\, depression\, chronic pain\, and diabetes. \nAbout the instructor: \nDr. Jayashree Rao is a retired pediatric endocrinologist\, who spent thirty years teaching\, researching\, and practicing medicine at LSU Health Sciences Center and Children’s Hospital. For the past several years\, Dr. Rao has practiced and led others in practicing mindfulness\, employing techniques learned in the Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) course offered by Dr. Dave Potter. URL:https://nomastaging.org/event/mindfulness-class-3/ CATEGORIES:Wellness ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nomastaging.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/mindfulness.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190209T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190209T113000 DTSTAMP:20260510T130918 CREATED:20190107T170242Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190204T200654Z UID:42044-1549706400-1549711800@nomastaging.org SUMMARY:Mindfulness Class DESCRIPTION:From January 19 through March 16\, NOMA presents a series of eight mindfulness classes with Dr. Jayashree Rao. Mindfulness is defined as experiencing the present moment with open curiosity\, without judgment\, and with a willingness to be with what is. \nMindfulness training teaches skills to help individuals \n\nCope with the stress\, pain\, and challenges of everyday life\nDeal with disturbing events with grace and composure\nBe present and alive in the here and now\n\nAbout mindfulness classes at NOMA \nThis eight-part mindfulness series will be held on Saturdays from 10–11:30 a.m. beginning January 19. Classes will take place January 19\, 26\, February 2\, 9\, 16\, 23\, March 9 and 16. There will be no class on March 2 of Mardi Gras weekend. \n $70 nonmembers | $50 NOMA members \nMaximum class size is 30. Participants sign up for the series not per class. Participants will meet in the second-floor Woldenberg Board Room.  \nENROLL NOW \nParticipants will learn to develop mindfulness through guided meditation and brief exercises that will help them experience the present moment during everyday activities. Although no specific outcome is promised\, participants typically report feeling more alive\, more “in-tune” with themselves and others. In addition\, research has shown significant beneficial effects in dealing with stress\, anxiety\, high blood pressure\, depression\, chronic pain\, and diabetes. \nAbout the instructor: \nDr. Jayashree Rao is a retired pediatric endocrinologist\, who spent thirty years teaching\, researching\, and practicing medicine at LSU Health Sciences Center and Children’s Hospital. For the past several years\, Dr. Rao has practiced and led others in practicing mindfulness\, employing techniques learned in the Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) course offered by Dr. Dave Potter. URL:https://nomastaging.org/event/mindfulness-class-7/ CATEGORIES:Wellness ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nomastaging.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/mindfulness.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190202T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190202T113000 DTSTAMP:20260510T130918 CREATED:20181206T223212Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190202T023121Z UID:41350-1549101600-1549107000@nomastaging.org SUMMARY:Mindfulness Class DESCRIPTION:From January 19 through March 16\, NOMA presents a series of eight mindfulness classes with Dr. Jayashree Rao. Mindfulness is defined as experiencing the present moment with open curiosity\, without judgment\, and with a willingness to be with what is. \nMindfulness training teaches skills to help individuals \n\nCope with the stress\, pain\, and challenges of everyday life\nDeal with disturbing events with grace and composure\nBe present and alive in the here and now\n\nAbout mindfulness classes at NOMA \nThis eight-part mindfulness series will be held on Saturdays from 10–11:30 a.m. beginning January 19. Classes will take place January 19\, 26\, February 2\, 9\, 16\, 23\, March 9 and 16. There will be no class on March 2 of Mardi Gras weekend. \n $70 nonmembers | $50 NOMA members \nMaximum class size is 30. Participants sign up for the series not per class. Participants will meet in the second-floor Woldenberg Board Room.  \nENROLL NOW \nParticipants will learn to develop mindfulness through guided meditation and brief exercises that will help them experience the present moment during everyday activities. Although no specific outcome is promised\, participants typically report feeling more alive\, more “in-tune” with themselves and others. In addition\, research has shown significant beneficial effects in dealing with stress\, anxiety\, high blood pressure\, depression\, chronic pain\, and diabetes. \nAbout the instructor: \nDr. Jayashree Rao is a retired pediatric endocrinologist\, who spent thirty years teaching\, researching\, and practicing medicine at LSU Health Sciences Center and Children’s Hospital. For the past several years\, Dr. Rao has practiced and led others in practicing mindfulness\, employing techniques learned in the Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) course offered by Dr. Dave Potter. URL:https://nomastaging.org/event/mindfulness-class-2/ CATEGORIES:Wellness ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nomastaging.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/mindfulness.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190126T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190126T113000 DTSTAMP:20260510T130918 CREATED:20181206T222936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190123T215157Z UID:41346-1548496800-1548502200@nomastaging.org SUMMARY:Mindfulness Class DESCRIPTION:From January 19 through March 16\, NOMA presents a series of eight mindfulness classes with Dr. Jayashree Rao. Mindfulness is defined as experiencing the present moment with open curiosity\, without judgment\, and with a willingness to be with what is. \nMindfulness training teaches skills to help individuals \n\nCope with the stress\, pain\, and challenges of everyday life\nDeal with disturbing events with grace and composure\nBe present and alive in the here and now\n\nAbout mindfulness classes at NOMA \nThis eight-part mindfulness series will be held on Saturdays from 10–11:30 a.m. beginning January 19. Classes will take place January 19\, 26\, February 2\, 9\, 16\, 23\, March 9 and 16. There will be no class on March 2 of Mardi Gras weekend. \n $70 nonmembers | $50 NOMA members \nMaximum class size is 30. Participants sign up for the series not per class. Participants will meet in the second-floor Woldenberg Board Room.  \nENROLL NOW \nParticipants will learn to develop mindfulness through guided meditation and brief exercises that will help them experience the present moment during everyday activities. Although no specific outcome is promised\, participants typically report feeling more alive\, more “in-tune” with themselves and others. In addition\, research has shown significant beneficial effects in dealing with stress\, anxiety\, high blood pressure\, depression\, chronic pain\, and diabetes. \nAbout the instructor: \nDr. Jayashree Rao is a retired pediatric endocrinologist\, who spent thirty years teaching\, researching\, and practicing medicine at LSU Health Sciences Center and Children’s Hospital. For the past several years\, Dr. Rao has practiced and led others in practicing mindfulness\, employing techniques learned in the Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) course offered by Dr. Dave Potter. URL:https://nomastaging.org/event/mindfulness-class/ CATEGORIES:Wellness ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nomastaging.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/mindfulness.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190119T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190119T113000 DTSTAMP:20260510T130918 CREATED:20181206T221619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190118T200940Z UID:41338-1547892000-1547897400@nomastaging.org SUMMARY:Mindfulness Class DESCRIPTION:From January 19 through March 16\, NOMA presents a series of eight mindfulness classes with Dr. Jayashree Rao. Mindfulness is defined as experiencing the present moment with open curiosity\, without judgment\, and with a willingness to be with what is. \nMindfulness training teaches skills to help individuals \n\nCope with the stress\, pain\, and challenges of everyday life\nDeal with disturbing events with grace and composure\nBe present and alive in the here and now.\n\nAbout mindfulness classes at NOMA \nThis eight-part mindfulness series will be held on Saturdays from 10–11:30 a.m. beginning January 19. Classes will take place January 19\, 26\, February 2\, 9\, 16\, 23\, March 9 and 16. There will be no class on March 2 of Mardi Gras weekend. \n $70 nonmembers | $50 NOMA members \nMaximum class size is 30. Participants sign up for the series not per class. Participants will meet in the second-floor Woldenberg Board Room.  \nENROLL NOW \nParticipants will learn to develop mindfulness through guided meditation and brief exercises that will help them experience the present moment during everyday activities. Although no specific outcome is promised\, participants typically report feeling more alive\, more “in-tune” with themselves and others. In addition\, research has shown significant beneficial effects in dealing with stress\, anxiety\, high blood pressure\, depression\, chronic pain\, and diabetes. \nAbout the instructor: \nDr. Jayashree Rao is a retired pediatric endocrinologist\, who spent thirty years teaching\, researching\, and practicing medicine at LSU Health Sciences Center and Children’s Hospital. For the past several years\, Dr. Rao has practiced and led others in practicing mindfulness\, employing techniques learned in the Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) course offered by Dr. Dave Potter. URL:https://nomastaging.org/event/41338/ CATEGORIES:Wellness ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nomastaging.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/mindfulness.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181117T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181117T120000 DTSTAMP:20260510T130918 CREATED:20181004T214722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181004T214722Z UID:39729-1542448800-1542456000@nomastaging.org SUMMARY:ZaZen in the Besthoff Sculpture Garden DESCRIPTION:Join Richard Collins\, an abbot in the New Orleans Zen Temple\, for a meditative ZaZen session in the serene setting of the Besthoff Sculpture Garden. The precise meaning and method of zazen varies from school to school in the Buddhist tradition\, but in general it can be regarded as a means of insight into the nature of existence. Cushions will be provided for participants. \nThis program will be offered in conjunction with the exhibition Teaching Beyond Doctrine: Painting and Calligraphy by Zen Masters\, on view in the Arts of Japan Gallery on NOMA’s third floor. URL:https://nomastaging.org/event/zazen-in-the-besthoff-sculpture-garden/ CATEGORIES:Wellness ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nomastaging.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/2000px-Enso.svg_.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181103T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181103T120000 DTSTAMP:20260510T130918 CREATED:20181003T164621Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181004T214827Z UID:39649-1541239200-1541246400@nomastaging.org SUMMARY:ZaZen in the Sculpture Garden DESCRIPTION:Join Richard Collins\, an abbot in the New Orleans Zen Temple\, for a meditative ZaZen session in the serene setting of the Besthoff Sculpture Garden. The precise meaning and method of zazen varies from school to school in the Buddhist tradition\, but in general it can be regarded as a means of insight into the nature of existence. Cushions will be provided for participants. \nThis program will be offered in conjunction with the exhibition Teaching Beyond Doctrine: Painting and Calligraphy by Zen Masters\, on view in the Arts of Japan Gallery on NOMA’s third floor. URL:https://nomastaging.org/event/zazen-in-the-sculpture-garden/ CATEGORIES:Wellness ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nomastaging.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/2000px-Enso.svg_.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180827T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180827T190000 DTSTAMP:20260510T130918 CREATED:20150701T201433Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180819T225348Z UID:19460-1535392800-1535396400@nomastaging.org SUMMARY:Tai Chi/Chi Kung DESCRIPTION:NOMA\, in collaboration with the East Jefferson Wellness Center\, offers wellness classes every Saturday morning and Monday evening. \nOn Monday at 6 p.m.\, East Jefferson Wellness Center instructor Terry Rappold leads relaxing Tai Chi exercises in various art galleries at NOMA. Then at 8 a.m. on Saturday\, join us for yoga surrounded by NOMA’s outstanding permanent collection\, or if weather permitting\, in the Besthoff Sculpture Garden. \nClasses are $5; FREE for NOMA members and East Jefferson Wellness Center members. \nTo register for yoga or tai chi\, call East Jefferson Healthfinder at (504) 456-5000. URL:https://nomastaging.org/event/tai-chichi-kung-2018-08-27/ CATEGORIES:Wellness ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nomastaging.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Tai_Chi.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180825T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180825T113000 DTSTAMP:20260510T130918 CREATED:20180702T144520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180825T021415Z UID:36951-1535191200-1535196600@nomastaging.org SUMMARY:Mindfulness Classes DESCRIPTION:This fall NOMA presents a series of eight mindfulness classes. Mindfulness is defined as experiencing the present moment with open curiosity\, without judgment\, and with a willingness to be with what is. \nMindfulness training teaches skills to help individuals \n\nCope with the stress\, pain\, and challenges of everyday life\nDeal with disturbing events with grace and composure\nBe present and alive in the here and now.\n\nAbout mindfulness classes at NOMA \nThis eight-part mindfulness series will be held on Saturdays from 10–11:30 a.m. beginning August 25. Classes will take place August 25\, September 1\, 8\, 22\, 29\, October 6\, 13\, and 20. There will be no class on September 15. \n $70 nonmembers | $50 NOMA members \nMaximum class size is 30. Participants sign up for the series not per class. Participants will meet in the second-floor Woldenberg Board Room.  \nThis class is SOLD OUT and the waiting list is full. \nParticipants will learn to develop mindfulness through guided meditation and brief exercises that will help them experience the present moment during everyday activities. Although no specific outcome is promised\, participants typically report feeling more alive\, more “in-tune” with themselves and others. In addition\, research has shown significant beneficial effects in dealing with stress\, anxiety\, high blood pressure\, depression\, chronic pain\, and diabetes. \nAbout the instructor: \nDr. Jayashree Rao is a retired pediatric endocrinologist\, who spent thirty years teaching\, researching\, and practicing medicine at LSU Health Sciences Center and Children’s Hospital. For the past several years\, Dr. Rao has practiced and led others in practicing mindfulness\, employing techniques learned in the Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) course offered by Dr. Dave Potter. URL:https://nomastaging.org/event/mindfulness-classes/2018-08-25/ CATEGORIES:Wellness ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nomastaging.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/pexels-photo-132037.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180512T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180512T113000 DTSTAMP:20260510T130918 CREATED:20180125T003600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180611T203820Z UID:31327-1526119200-1526124600@nomastaging.org SUMMARY:Mindfulness Classes at NOMA DESCRIPTION:This spring NOMA presents a series of seven mindfulness classes. Mindfulness is defined as experiencing the present moment with open curiosity\, without judgment\, and with a willingness to be with what is. Participants will learn to develop mindfulness through guided meditation and brief exercises that will help them experience the present moment during everyday activities. Although no specific outcome is promised\, participants typically report feeling more alive\, more “in-tune” with themselves and others. In addition\, research has shown significant beneficial effects in dealing with stress\, anxiety\, high blood pressure\, depression\, chronic pain\, and diabetes. \nTHIS SERIES IS SOLD OUT \nSaturdays from 10–11:30 a.m. | May 12\, 19\, 26 and June 2\, 9\, 16\, 23 \nCost for the series: \n$50 | members \n$70 | nonmembers \nMaximum class size is 30. Participants sign up for the series not per class. \nAbout the instructor: \nDr. Jayashree Rao is a retired pediatric endocrinologist\, who spent thirty years teaching\, researching\, and practicing medicine at LSU Health Sciences Center and Children’s Hospital. For the past several years\, Dr. Rao has practiced and led others in practicing mindfulness\, employing techniques learned in the Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) course offered by Dr. Dave Potter. URL:https://nomastaging.org/event/mindfulness-classes-noma/2018-05-12/ CATEGORIES:Wellness ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nomastaging.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/pexels-photo-132037.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180421T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180421T120000 DTSTAMP:20260510T130918 CREATED:20180124T225645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180125T152614Z UID:31318-1524304800-1524312000@nomastaging.org SUMMARY:Mindfulness Classes Launch with Special Screening of Walk with Me Documentary DESCRIPTION:NOMA Launches Mindfulness Classes with an Info Session and Special Screening of Walk with Me \nSaturday\, April 21\, 2018; 10 a.m. \nFree public program; museum admission waived for attendees \nStern Auditorium \nLearn more about mindfulness and how learning to live in the present moment can help you lead a more balanced life. This twenty-minute info session\, led by mindfulness instructor Dr. Jayashree Rao\, will be followed by a special screening of the 2017 documentary Walk with Me. Narrated by Benedict Cumberbatch\, Walk with Me is a cinematic journey into the world of a monastic community that practices the art of mindfulness with Zen Buddhist master Thich Nhat Hahn. \nView the trailer. \nClick here to learn more about or register for mindfulness classes at NOMA. \n  URL:https://nomastaging.org/event/mindfulness-classes-launch-special-screening-walk-documentary/ CATEGORIES:Wellness ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nomastaging.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Walkwithme-1.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR