Kim Ruggiero will facilitate mindfulness meditation groups at the Graduate Institute on Tuesdays from 6:30 to 7:45pm, and Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8pm, at the Greene Art Gallery in Guilford. The topic-driven sessions include meditation as well as discussions related to mindfulness, such as neuroscience, consciousness, self-care, compassion training, adult development and transformation. Beginner and seasoned meditators are welcome.  

Twenty years ago, Kimberly Ruggiero gave up a career in the pharmaceuticals industry to embark on a deeper, more meaningful path. During a long, painful battle with neurological Lyme disease, she discovered the transformative effects of mindfulness meditation and the connection between mind, body and spirit. Ruggiero has a bachelor's of science in chemistry. She is currently a professional artist, coach, mindfulness teacher and program coordinator for integrative health and healing at the Graduate Institute, where she received her master’s degree in consciousness studies.

The Graduate Institute is a state-accredited graduate school dedicated to promoting an integrative and holistic worldview through the study of health, wellness, education, and personal and professional transformation.  

To register for Mindful Meditation, call 203-710-5502 or email [email protected]. For more information on The Graduate Institute, visit Learn.edu. Location: 171 Amity Rd, Bethany. See ad, page 39.