Mindful U Podcast

Mindful U Podcast

Episode 39. Susan Skjei: Training Authentic Leaders

Susan has consulted with leaders, executive teams, and boards of nonprofit organizations, businesses, and government agencies for over 25 years....

Episode 38. J’Lyn Chapman: An Exploration Between Text & Image

J’Lyn Chapman is a writer and Assistant Professor at the Jack Kerouac School of Disembodied Poetics at Naropa University....

Episode 37. Caitlin Winkley – Life Coaching: Spiritual & Practical

Caitlin Winkley is an experienced, highly sought after life coach who works with people all over the world. Professionally, she completed a three-year coaching training from the University of Spiritual...

Episode 36. Stephanie Yuhas: Interspiritual Dimensions

Stephanie Yuhas completed her PhD in religious studies at the University of Denver in 2012. Areas of expertise include philosophy, cultural theory, postcolonial studies, ethics, and social change....

Episode 35. Olivia Meikle: Gender & Women’s Studies at Naropa

Olivia Meikle teaches Gender and Women’s Studies at Naropa University. She co-hosts and co-produces What’sHerName, a women’s history podcast, and is the creator of Around the World in 80 Diapers,...

Episode 28. Deborah Bowman: Transpersonal Therapy Program

We are excited to announce this week’s episode features Naropa faculty Deborah Bowman, Dean of the Graduate School of Counseling and founder of the Transpersonal Counseling Psychology and the Wilderness...
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Episode 27. Chris Cole: Bipolar Order

This week’s episode features Naropa graduate Chris Cole (BA Contemplative Psychology '10), who currently works as a Life Coach specializing in bipolar disorder and spiritual emergence....

Episode 26. The Bricolage of a Naropa Education

We are excited to announce this week’s episode features Naropa faculty from our Interdisciplinary Studies program, Candace Walworth and Cynthia Drake....

Episode 25. Paul Bassis: The ARISE Movement

ARISE Festival takes place over three days (August 3rd-5th, 2018) at Sunrise Ranch, a 350-acre organic farm and retreat center, located in a stunning Colorado mountain valley just west of...

Episode 24. Barbara Catbagan: Creating Resilient Teachers

Barbara Catbagan is an Associate Professor and Chair of the Contemplative Education Department, at Naropa University. Her dedication to contemplative education has evolved through the intersections of her daily practice,...

Episode 23. HLF: Empowering Underserved Communities

The Holistic Life Foundation is a Baltimore-based 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization committed to nurturing the wellness of children and adults in underserved communities....

Episode 22. Elaine Yuen: Engaging Our World with Contemplative Practice

Elaine Yuen, ordained in the Shambhala Buddhist tradition, is a Senior Teacher within the Shambhala mandala, and Associate Professor and Chair of the Wisdom Traditions Department at Naropa University in...

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About Naropa

Located in Boulder, Colorado, Naropa University is a Buddhist-inspired, nonsectarian liberal arts university that is recognized as the birthplace of the mindfulness movement. Naropa offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs that emphasize professional and personal growth, intellectual development, and cultivating compassion. 

Academics

Contemplative education brings together the best of Western scholarship and Eastern world wisdom traditions. Therefore, your pursuit of wisdom at Naropa means learning both about academic subjects and about your own place in the world. This innovative approach places Naropa on the cutting edge of the newest and most effective methods of teaching and learning.  

Admissions & Aid

If you’re seeking an education that resonates with both personal fulfillment and global impact, Naropa could be your top choice. At Naropa, you will experience a comprehensive curriculum that integrates the best of Eastern and Western educational approaches. Explore how Naropa can fuel your journey of intellectual and spiritual development.

Life at Naropa

Through its incredibly vibrant and welcoming community,  “Naropa offers a home for those who aren’t willing to conform to convention—the mystic, the healer, the prophet, the rebel, the artist, the revolutionary, the oddball—those who are incredible contributors to the evolution of society and of our planet.”—Core Associate Professor Zvi Ish-Shalom

The Naropa Difference

How is Naropa different from other universities? At Naropa, a liberal arts education balances rigorous academics with powerful interpersonal skills and self-awareness to educate the whole person. Naropa’s contemplative approach is inspired by Buddhist philosophy and the conviction that we can build a diverse, contemplative, enlightened society when we have transformed education to affirm the basic goodness of every person. 

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At a time when the value of higher education is being questioned, Naropa University stands firmly rooted in its mission to create a more just and regenerative world by nurturing insight, awareness, courage, and compassion in its students. By making a gift to Naropa, you play a pivotal role in helping to create the authentic, effective & mindful leaders that the world desperately needs.

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Naropa University campuses are closed on 12/17/2025. 

Due to adverse weather conditions of high winds and planned power outages, all Naropa campuses will be closed today.