Feeling a bit tense from this chaotic election season? Looking for ways to manage your stress before it manages you this upcoming holiday season?  Need a friendly reminder to stop and smell the roses?  Join Columbia and Barnard for a workshop on meditation and breathing techniques.  Then, enjoy light fare and conversation in the company of peers.  New and seasoned meditators will walk away feeling relaxed and ready to welcome back the simple pleasures in life!  

When: Sunday, November 13, 2016 (10:30 am -12:00 pm)

Location:  The Apolline, 1330 New Hampshire Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20036 (near the DuPont Circle metro station) 

What to Wear & Bring:  Wear comfortable clothing in layers.  Bring a yoga mat for sitting on, if you like.  There will be chairs available f Lior those who prefer to sit with a backing.

Liz Lee began her meditation practice a decade ago. She enjoys exploring different traditions by attending meditation sessions and retreats around the nation. Meditation has played a key role during her current journey to redefine her story and pursue her passion to protect the planet, after working as a lead regulatory counsel for the federal government for close to ten years.  Ms. Lee’s inspiration to share this practice with others is motivated by her desire to provide a sanctuary that encourages awareness and self-discovery. She hopes that through meditation others may find a sense of calmness from within and gain clarity while seeking one’s true self.

Originally from Potomac, Maryland, she received her B.A. from Barnard College and her J.D. and M.B.A. from the University of Maryland.  As an Anti-fracking Campaign Coordinator in Maryland representing a local non-profit organization, Ms. Lee now spends her days lobbying local council and state legislators, educating the public on urgent environmental issues, and mobilizing the community on a city and county level.