Open Minds, Inc. is a social change organization dedicated to bridging trauma sensitive programming and collective wellbeing through techniques of mindfulness, compassion, and resiliency.
Jan has worked with nonprofits on the east and west coast settings for over 18 years and has over 4000 hours teaching mindfulness education in urban and rural settings. Jan wrote her Masters' thesis at Naropa on Connecting Children with Down Syndrome to Nature through Contemplative Practices and is currently working on her Ph.D. in Sustai
Jan has worked with nonprofits on the east and west coast settings for over 18 years and has over 4000 hours teaching mindfulness education in urban and rural settings. Jan wrote her Masters' thesis at Naropa on Connecting Children with Down Syndrome to Nature through Contemplative Practices and is currently working on her Ph.D. in Sustainability in Education from Prescott College a social justice school in Arizona focusing on grief. Jans's research is focused on health/wellbeing services in the criminal justice system. She is the Founder and Executive Director of Open Minds, Inc. a contemplative justice non – profit ( 501c3) Western and Central MD and lead consultant for the Kenyan Prison Services Mindful Leadership in Nairobi, Kenya. Jan also facilitates mindfulness workshops and weekly classes with Justice and Recovery Advocates teaching in local jails, detention centers, drug courts, and recovery homes in and around Maryland. There has not been one day in the past five years she is not involved in advocacy in her community and is always open to support anyone who is seeking mental health services and justice.
Emma is a student of life and strives to live a life in question. She is most curious about self development, inner work, and the body — and she brings her knowledge and experience in all of her formal and self studies to her teaching. Formally, she is trained in Dharma Yoga and holds a graduate degree in International Development from Ga
Emma is a student of life and strives to live a life in question. She is most curious about self development, inner work, and the body — and she brings her knowledge and experience in all of her formal and self studies to her teaching. Formally, she is trained in Dharma Yoga and holds a graduate degree in International Development from Gallaudet University, where she became fluent in ASL. She is putting her graduate studies to use by writing grants for Open Minds, Inc.! Emma lives in Washington, DC with her three children and her husband.
Antonette coordinates, organizes and teaches our Little Sprouts Preschool Gardening program. She is an Advanced Certified Permaculture Designer, studied under Andrew Millison through Oregon State University and a Member of Permaculture Institute of North America. She is the owner and designer at Rooted & Wild Design. Her deep connection
Antonette coordinates, organizes and teaches our Little Sprouts Preschool Gardening program. She is an Advanced Certified Permaculture Designer, studied under Andrew Millison through Oregon State University and a Member of Permaculture Institute of North America. She is the owner and designer at Rooted & Wild Design. Her deep connection with nature began at a young age when she could be found playing in the forest or climbing apple trees. Antonette lives tucked along the Potomac River in Brunswick. She can be found barefoot in her garden, playing with her four children, or drinking coffee with her husband.
Bonnie Ramsburg has eight years of experience teaching Yoga, Art and the Natural Sciences to both children and adults. Currently, she works as a Yoga and Mindfulness instructor in recovery programs for adults, as well as preschool and elementary school classes around Washington County, Maryland for non-profit organizations Open Minds an
Bonnie Ramsburg has eight years of experience teaching Yoga, Art and the Natural Sciences to both children and adults. Currently, she works as a Yoga and Mindfulness instructor in recovery programs for adults, as well as preschool and elementary school classes around Washington County, Maryland for non-profit organizations Open Minds and Justice Recovery Advocates. Bonnie has also taught Gardening classes at Headstart Preschool. She is a Maryland Master Naturalist at the Catoctin Creek Nature Center, where she works as an animal caretaker and teaches Nature based classes as well as public Yoga classes for adults. Bonnie is also a Hood college alumni holding a B.A. in Art History with a minor in Studio Art. She is a life-long learner with an adventurous spirit and loves to travel and spend time on the Appalachian Trail with her husband an son. She enjoys creating art, reading books and writing stories.
Dawn Valentine, the founder of Blossoming Bodhi Tree, is an environmental health advocate, evaluation consultant, and yoga therapist. She believes the ancient tools of yoga can guide anyone on a quest for health and vitality; spiritual evolution; and deeper intimacy with ourselves and in relationships. Dawn weaves the tenets of phenomenol
Dawn Valentine, the founder of Blossoming Bodhi Tree, is an environmental health advocate, evaluation consultant, and yoga therapist. She believes the ancient tools of yoga can guide anyone on a quest for health and vitality; spiritual evolution; and deeper intimacy with ourselves and in relationships. Dawn weaves the tenets of phenomenology and yoga philosophy, along with current research into her teaching yoga as a reflexive practice, where connection to the breath becomes the entry-point into self-study. Dawn is thrilled and honored with the opportunity to support Open Minds as we collectively hold space for community transformation.
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