At this point in time, I am looking to area STUDIOS, SCHOOLS &/OR COMMUNITY PROVIDERS to communicate identified need(s) & respective interest(s) for purposes of programming. Contact me if ready for further discussion!

Below-mentioned are events currently scheduled, albeit new programs are in the works - all the time. To receive email updates as to newly announced programs, please opt in by sharing your email address; follow Mindful Milestones, llc on Facebook; &/or check back here for a running list of group programs. 

SCHEDULED

UPCOMING
WINTER PROGRAMMING: VARIOUS LOCATIONS in GREATER COLUMBUS

January 6th, 13th, 27th + February 3rd, 10th & 24th, 2020 (6-Week Series): Mondays 3 - 4PM
@ UA Senior Center: Upper Arlington
1945 Ridgeview Rd, Upper Arlington, OH 43221* (614) 583-5320
  • Yoga Nidra: Meditation as Medicine: Give yourself permission to rest, balance & restore - tapping into new sources of energy, while entering deep states of healing. Series starts with the expansive science behind yoga nidra, an ancient yogic sleep-based form of guided meditation measured to profoundly improve sleep, health & wellness. While resting motionless, you will then experience a series of guided practices such as body sensing, breath awareness & guided imagery; to systematically relax each level of your being for freedom, transformation, revitalization & regeneration. Nothing required of you but to lie down or sit back & listen.

January 9th & 23rd, 2020: Thursdays 7 - 8PM 
@ Lane Road Library: Upper Arlington, OH
1945 Lane Road, Upper Arlington, OH 43220 * (614) 459-0273
  • Meditation in Motion with Yoga Nidra: Scientific studies show that the practices of yoga & meditation offer countless physical & mental health benefits. Come to experience a taste of meditation in motion before receiving the gift of a guided yoga nidra practice or "yogic sleep". Join special guest, Ms. Brianna Schiavoni, to experience a gentle somatic movement practice - after which you will be systematically guided into a state of deep relaxation for rejuvenation, while resting motionless in a supine or seated position.
    • FREE & open to the public but registration is required: https://ualibrary.libnet.info/event/3349101
    • Bring a yoga mat, blanket, pillow &/or bolster if you have them. Limited supplies will be available. This class is suitable for all levels of fitness & ability.  

STARTING January 19th: WEEKLY on Sundays 4-5PM
@ Body Wisdom Healing Group, llc: Clintonville
3001 Indianola Ave., Columbus, OH 43202 * (614) 784-9473
  • Yoga Nidra: Transitioning from One Week to the Next: Give yourself permission to rest, balance & restore as you transition from one week to the next with the practice of yoga nidra a sleep based form of meditation based on the biology of your own body & on the different states of mind explored in yogic texts, philosophy & psychology. Using meditative techniques, like breath awareness, body scanning, natural imagery, & healing sound. Certified instructor and licensed mental health therapist, Brianna Schiavoni, will systematically guide you along an ancient map of the human being known as the five koshas for deep relaxation, integration & revitalization. While resting motionless, YN invites you to exercise NONjudgment & NONstriving two qualities inherent in true meditation practices. Simply noticing each layer of your being, without efforting towards change or repair, allows for dynamic shifts in consciousness & an awakening to our truest nature & our highest potential. Suspended in the space between wakefulness & sleep where the conscious, subconscious & unconscious dimensions occur simultaneously a person becomes much more open & receptive to restored states of health & betterment. Respectively, the art of Divine Sleep Yoga Nidra encourages the self-propelled use of a sankalpa or positive intention with affirmation, while resting in this state of deep introversion & openness. A perfect medium for weekly transformation & mindful transition to a new week, each week.
    • ​​PJs welcomed. Class is suitable for all levels of fitness & ability. All materials for a supported practice will be provided at no additional fee.  
    • Space is limited - register at MindBody to reserve your spot today!

STARTING January 30th: WEEKLY on Thursdays 7-8PM
@ Body Wisdom Healing Group, llc: Clintonville
3001 Indianola Ave., Columbus, OH 43202 * (614) 784-9473
  • Yoga Nidra: Come as You Are: Give yourself permission to rest, balance & restore as the sun sets & the week slows down with the practice of yoga nidra a sleep based form of meditation based on the biology of your own body & on the different states of mind explored in yogic texts, philosophy & psychology. Using meditative techniques, like breath awareness, body scanning, natural imagery, & healing sound. Certified instructor & licensed mental health therapist, Brianna Schiavoni, will systematically guide you along an ancient map of the human being known as the five koshas for deep relaxation, integration & revitalization. There is nothing required of you but to lie down & listen, as yoga nidra acts as a switch to the autonomic nervous system powering down the body's fight-or-flight response, so as to activate the parasympathetic state of rest & digest where the body can access its own natural healing states & the mind becomes fertile ground for the messages of integration, healing & creativity shared during this guided meditation. Research conducted at reputable universities & medical centers shows that regular yoga nidra practice offers a viable means to the prevention & reversal of numerous ailments & diseases, including: insomnia, all stress-related illness, & a variety of autoimmune conditions. Search pubmed.com for studies.
    • ​​PJs welcomed. Class is suitable for all levels of fitness & ability. All materials for a supported practice will be provided at no additional fee.  
    • Space is limited - register at MindBody to reserve your spot today!

February 8th, 2020: Saturday 11AM - 12PM
@ Lane Road Library: Upper Arlington, OH
1945 Lane Road, Upper Arlington, OH 43220 * (614) 459-0273
  • Family Yoga: Children, parents - even grandparents - are welcomed to join special guest Brianna Schiavoni, for the library's very first intergenerational yoga class. During this 60-minute class, caregivers will experience firsthand what it means to 'play yoga' together - as a family. Participants will begin with warm-ups, followed by a playful practice that involves make-believe travel, animal asana, partner poses, music, games, & lots of laughter. Class will end with guided imagery & relaxation.
    • Open & FREE to families with children 4+ but registration is required: https://ualibrary.libnet.info/event/3349085
    • Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing & to bring yoga mats to add to the circle if desired - no equipment is necessary.
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March 2nd, 9th, 23rd & 30th, 2020 (4-Week Series): Mondays 3 - 4PM
@ UA Senior Center: Upper Arlington
1945 Ridgeview Rd, Upper Arlington, OH 43221* (614) 583-5320
  • Movement-Based Meditation as Medicine: Science supports the use of meditation to treat countless mental & physical health concerns, yet there are so many types to choose from - many of which feel inaccessible to those of us experiencing physical pain or with particular difficulty sustaining attention. Series starts with an introduction to mindful movement & the concept of 'sensory science'. Adapted for all levels of fitness, you will then explore various types of movement-based meditation practices, including different types of Walking Meditations; Yoga as a somatic practice; Tai Chi; and Nia moving to heal, a fusion form of fitness.

April TBD (Private Event)
@ St. Brigid of Kildare: Dublin, OH
  • Stories in Motion: Per request, Ms. Brianna is thrilled to bring Stories in Motion to St. Brigid's preschool enrichment program. Using story to engage participants in unique, play-based movement art-forms, this program aims to strengthen mind-body awareness, while providing context for the experience of JOY in physical fitness & in social-emotional wellness. Participants can expect imaginative play, musical appreciation & movement choices seamlessly woven into the context of story. 

April 13th & May 11th: Mondays 3:15 - 4:15 PM
​@ Grandview Heights Public Library
1685 West First Avenue, Columbus, OH 43212
  • GAMES ON  THE MOVE: Mindful MIlestones is ecstatic to offer a total of 3 programs during the Grandview Heights public library's Monday Mash-Up after school series this fall. Join Ms. Brianna, as she continues with 'Games on the Move!' hosted selectively on Mondays from 3:15-4:15PM as a part of a 'Monday Mash-Up' after school program. Using all that she knows about play-based, social-emotional learning & development, she will arrive prepared with a variety of back pocket games to accommodate whoever shows up :) These movement-based games will draw from the dynamic fields of yoga, martial arts & dance; all of which are combined in the Nia technique. Central to this effort is a principle held near & dear to her heart & central in her work, "There exists unlimited joy in movement & in commUNITY connection!" ​Example games include, the oh-so popular Yoga Bowling, full-body Rock/Paper/Scissors friendly competitions, 1-2-3 Tree (Pose); Twister (Super-sized), Breath-based soccer, & more!
    • FREE & open to the public - no registration is necessary to attend. Comfortable clothing is encouraged but please no skirts or dresses without leggings.

PAST PROGRAMS

PUBLIC LIBRARIES: GREATER COLUMBUS
FALL 2019
  • Meditation as Medicine: a Series Program (Tremont Branch: Upper Arlington, OH)
​Part I: MINDFULNESS as Medicine: A brief introduction to the history, measured benefits & various types of practices recommended as medicine for the mind, body & spirit; alongside experiential use of specific mindfulness-based meditation practices. https://ualibrary.libnet.info/event/2805606 & archived as a FaceBook event.
Part II: MOVEMENT as Medicine: ​An introduction to the various forms of movement-based meditation practices, including forms of Walking Meditation, the Somatic Practice of Yoga (Kripalu-Style), Tai Chi, & Nia: Moving to Heal; with guided practice. https://ualibrary.libnet.info/event/2805377 & archived as a FaceBook event.
Part III: YOGA NIDRA as Medicine: Following a brief overview as to the technique & empirically-supported applications for use of this ancient form of guided meditation, participants guided in a 45-minute practice while resting motionless. https://ualibrary.libnet.info/event/2805115 & archived as a FaceBook event.

  • Storytime Yoga (Lane Rd Branch: Upper Arlington, OH)
 A storytime program to develop mind-body awareness in connection to community with warm-up, breathing exercises, music & story; through which participants are exposed to yoga poses & other foundational movement exercises. https://ualibrary.libnet.info/event/2941668 & archived as a FaceBook event.
  • Family Yoga (Lane Rd Branch: Upper Arlington, OH) 
A program for youth, parents - even grandparents - to experience what it means to 'play yoga' as a family & in commUNITY. Class structured to include warm-ups, a playful practice with make-believe travel, animal asana, partner poses, music, games, lots of laughter, & a final relaxation. https://ualibrary.libnet.info/event/2941691 & archived as a FaceBook event.

 RESILIENCE CHARTER SCHOOL
April 8-10, 2019: Select School Hours
  • Self-Care & Emotional Regulation with Mindfulness
Small group mind-body based interventions for identified adolescents intended to enhance self-awareness, a sense of self-control & emotional self-regulation.

B'NAI ISRAEL: PRESCHOOL
March & August, 2018
Yoga & Mindfulness Practices for the Classroom
  • Educated over 20 preschool teachers on the use of asana, breath & meditation techniques with preschool aged students.

PARENT WORKSHOP: How to Play Yoga with your Children
March 25, 2018
https://www.facebook.com/events/938096233026118/

TEACHER WORKSHOP: Succeeding as a Children's Yoga Teacher
March 4, 2018
https://www.facebook.com/events/189315891672871/

TEEN YOGA 4 Community Action
Repeated Fundraiser for Y.E.S. Gainesville
https://www.facebook.com/events/512132079125846/

Lunchtime YOGA 4 SELF-CARE
Repeated Offering to Parents & Caregivers
https://www.facebook.com/events/219950101826294/

YOGA CAMP 4 Kids
July 31 - August 4, 2017
https://www.facebook.com/events/648147648719709/

GIRLS EMPOWERMENT CAMP
June 5 - 16, 2017
https://www.facebook.com/events/1785141174844874/

Mother's Day Special: MOMMY & (a much older) ME
Annually Hosted
https://www.facebook.com/events/288277348292130/

Big Brother, Lil Brother AD/HD BOYS CAMP
3 Years in a Row (2016-2014)
https://www.facebook.com/events/781691515265431/

YOGA 4 Sibs who Need to Bond
Intermittently & Upon Request

Young Men with AUTISM
Intermittently & Upon Request
https://www.facebook.com/events/175096502892754/

TEEN TRANSITIONS: Navigating SOCIAL SCENES beyond High School
May 2015
in collaboration with Camp Boggy Creek

Sacred SELF-CARE 4 MOMS
May 2015
in collaboration with Ms. Gina Scianmonico, LMT
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